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Oldgold · 03-04-2005, 01:40 AM

I just got my hands on a 1975 Gentleman Jim and would like to know if there is any info/links for int/ext trim parts.Truck needs light resto but is in pretty good shape.thanks

bigblock73 · 03-04-2005, 07:39 AM

Yo want to get in touch with Joe (Elgracho), he has one and is very knowledgable on these trucks. Here is a link to his site...

http://www.gmcspecialeditions.com/

Welcome to the board.

Have any pics you would like to share of the truck?

cliffsta · 03-04-2005, 01:03 PM

Gentlemen Jims and the other one (? im having a senior moment) are very sweet trucks....I'd love to have a special edition truck.
welcome to the board!

60-66 Nut · 03-04-2005, 03:46 PM

Beau James?

60-66 Nut

cliffsta · 03-04-2005, 04:34 PM

yeah, that one!

I just changed my oil so my brain is now functioning properly

ElGracho · 03-04-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Oldgold

I just got my hands on a 1975 Gentleman Jim and would like to know if there is any info/links for int/ext trim parts.Truck needs light resto but is in pretty good shape.thanks

What kinds of interior/exterior trim are you looking for? The only really special pieces are the exterior decals (reproductions are available) and the floor mats (good luck...) The rest of the options included in the special edition package were also available on the rest of the truck line and many of them can be obtained from several different suppliers.

67_C-30 · 03-05-2005, 02:18 AM

This is a little off-subject, but since we are talking GMC special editions, does anybody know where I can get Repro or NOS Heavy Half decals for a '78 GMC Sierra Heavy Half. Joe doesn't have any info on his site about them.

ElGracho · 03-05-2005, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

This is a little off-subject, but since we are talking GMC special editions, does anybody know where I can get Repro or NOS Heavy Half decals for a '78 GMC Sierra Heavy Half. Joe doesn't have any info on his site about them.

I don't mention the Heavy Half because it isn't really a Special Edition truck. In reality, there isn't that much special about the Gentleman Jim, the Beau James or the Indy Hauler's either, but they were specifically called out by GM as special editions. The Heavy Half/Big 10s were really work arounds to emission controls/catalytic converters as Ken so aptly put in this thread. Even the GMC Street Coupe and Chevy Sport trucks were listed as regular options available on a variety of truck configurations rather than as special edition trucks.

As for the decals, I don't know of a source, I'd probably try to use a parts locator (www.partsvoice.com etc...) for part number 14004738 (Heavy Half) or 473979 (Big 10) or keep an eye on Ebay for some NOS decals.

Tx Firefighter · 03-05-2005, 08:28 AM

ElGracho, I have 2 Beau James questions.

Were they all longbeds?
Are the Beau James decals also being reproduced like the Gentleman Jim ones are?

'72 Chevy Suburban · 03-05-2005, 09:12 AM

As a last resort, I can reproduce about any decal if I have a decent one to use as an example. The next best thing is a high resolution photo of one. The glue on NOS decals that you might find will most likely be bad. We run into this all of the time. The NOS decals are excellent to use as an example, though.

We have a sign shop, but I won't shamelessly self-promote myself by posting a link on the board.

ElGracho · 03-05-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

ElGracho, I have 2 Beau James questions.

Were they all longbeds?
Are the Beau James decals also being reproduced like the Gentleman Jim ones are?

According to the press release and the brochure, all Beau James trucks were long beds. That being said, there was a truck being sold on traderonline.com where someone claimed they had a rare short bed Beau James. I can't be sure one didn't slip out the door, but I believe it was a clone.

Yes, the Beau James decals are also being reproduced. LMC Truck is now listing the Beau James and Gentleman Jim decals. I have no idea of their quality. I've heard really good things about the decals from here:
Jim Osborn Reproductions

03-04-2005, 01:40 AM	#1
Oldgold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1	Info/Gentleman Jim I just got my hands on a 1975 Gentleman Jim and would like to know if there is any info/links for int/ext trim parts.Truck needs light resto but is in pretty good shape.thanks

03-04-2005, 07:39 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Yo want to get in touch with Joe (Elgracho), he has one and is very knowledgable on these trucks. Here is a link to his site... http://www.gmcspecialeditions.com/ Welcome to the board. Have any pics you would like to share of the truck? __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

03-04-2005, 01:03 PM	#3
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Gentlemen Jims and the other one (? im having a senior moment) are very sweet trucks....I'd love to have a special edition truck. welcome to the board! __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

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03-04-2005, 04:34 PM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	yeah, that one! I just changed my oil so my brain is now functioning properly __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

03-05-2005, 02:18 AM	#7
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	This is a little off-subject, but since we are talking GMC special editions, does anybody know where I can get Repro or NOS Heavy Half decals for a '78 GMC Sierra Heavy Half. Joe doesn't have any info on his site about them. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-05-2005, 08:28 AM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	ElGracho, I have 2 Beau James questions. Were they all longbeds? Are the Beau James decals also being reproduced like the Gentleman Jim ones are? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

03-05-2005, 09:12 AM	#10
'72 Chevy Suburban Chevy's Rock! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 448	As a last resort, I can reproduce about any decal if I have a decent one to use as an example. The next best thing is a high resolution photo of one. The glue on NOS decals that you might find will most likely be bad. We run into this all of the time. The NOS decals are excellent to use as an example, though. We have a sign shop, but I won't shamelessly self-promote myself by posting a link on the board. __________________ John '59 NAPCO Pickup '70 K10 Pickup 350 '72 C20 Suburban 350 (MIA) '57 Chieftain 455 '68 Firebird Convertible - 400 '68 Catalina Convertible - 400 '85 Vette



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