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71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 05:15 PM

I pulled off the 88+ style GM truck bumper and put a sport bumper on it. I think it looks SO much better!! That old bumper was UGLY.

**Palf70Step** · 07-10-2005, 05:37 PM

Nice change. I wouldn't say it was ugly before, but defintely nicer now.

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 05:45 PM

I wouldn't say it was ugly...but rather FUGLY.
And I gotta say, that is a bad ass jimmy there...I don't think I've ver seen a 2 weel drive GMC version before.
Got any more pics of her?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-10-2005, 06:00 PM

Looks way better..... Sport bumper's rock..

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-10-2005, 06:01 PM

Nice. It looks a lot better. Did all of the Jimmy back ends have that top gate? Also How much is that dropped?

71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Got any more pics of her?

Here are a couple more pictures Andy. You aren't going to like this, but it's getting a 68 Chevy grill and hood next week. They should be out of the paint booth next Tuesday. The PO rearended someone that had a trailer hitch and really fubarred the grill, and the hood has a bad dent too. I had the 68 grille, core support, and hood here so that's what it's getting. I pulled the grille back out with the help of a come-along and a tree, but you can totally tell when you get close that it's pretty messed up.

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Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

Did all of the Jimmy back ends have that top gate? Also How much is that dropped?

Are you referring to the top's hatch? That is what all 1st gen Blazer/Jimmy's had.
The back is dropped 4" with blocks, and then it has heated springs. The front has 2.5" drop spingles and cut springs. All of that was PO done, and it rides like crap. It's getting bags soon, I have everything here, I just need to clean out the garage so I can actually park in it

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-10-2005, 07:35 PM

It looks really good. The paint is so rich. Are you planning on wheels and tires?

Joe67 · 07-10-2005, 07:46 PM

Nice Jimmy!
That sport bumper looks much nicer

Longhorn Man · 07-10-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

It looks really good. The paint is so rich. Are you planning on wheels and tires?

I have to agree with him...the color is perfect, and, while the rallys look good, I'd bet a punch in the gut some polished torque thrusts would look 10 times better.

I do honestly think the GMC frill...in chrome...would make this thing look perfect, but hey, I totally understand the parts on hand deal. You could always swap the the 'better looking' grill at a later date.

(the 68 chevy grills are pretty good lookin too)

71swb4x4 · 07-10-2005, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

Are you planning on wheels and tires?

I haven't decided on wheels. I have three different wheels that I would love to put on. Car ralleys, smoothies, or, if I wanted to go bigger, it would be what Andy is saying

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I'd bet a punch in the gut some polished torque thrusts would look 10 times better.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-10-2005, 08:07 PM

SPORT bumpers Rock

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-10-2005, 08:10 PM

Man I absolutely love that Jimmy. And its a two wheeler to boot. I think the torque thrusts would be perfect. And the shiney grill.....that would be the nail in the coffin.

07-10-2005, 05:15 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	My rear looks so much better! I pulled off the 88+ style GM truck bumper and put a sport bumper on it. I think it looks SO much better!! That old bumper was UGLY. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

07-10-2005, 05:37 PM	#2
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07-10-2005, 06:00 PM	#4
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07-10-2005, 06:01 PM	#5
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Nice. It looks a lot better. Did all of the Jimmy back ends have that top gate? Also How much is that dropped? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-10-2005, 07:35 PM	#7
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	It looks really good. The paint is so rich. Are you planning on wheels and tires? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-10-2005, 05:45 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I wouldn't say it was ugly...but rather FUGLY. And I gotta say, that is a bad ass jimmy there...I don't think I've ver seen a 2 weel drive GMC version before. Got any more pics of her?

07-10-2005, 07:46 PM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Nice Jimmy! That sport bumper looks much nicer __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

07-10-2005, 08:07 PM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	SPORT bumpers Rock __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-10-2005, 08:10 PM	#12
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Man I absolutely love that Jimmy. And its a two wheeler to boot. I think the torque thrusts would be perfect. And the shiney grill.....that would be the nail in the coffin. __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy



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