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Long Roof · 08-05-2007, 06:18 PM

Hey guys, Im happy to say that after a little time spent on the Suburban forum I am now going to add the Blazer/Jimmy forum to my frequent visit list.

A couple weeks ago a friend of my brother in law saw me at the local ice cream stand and told me a guy he worked with is selling a 72 Jimmy. I went to give it a quick once over and was a little surprised by what I saw. First let me say that the small block had hung a rod through the oil pan ,so it's not running and the paint is pretty shabby. Thats the bad. The good though is the body. It looks to be in excellent shape which is hard to come by in this area. The owner said that it came from Cali. All the suspension has been redone (4x4) and the auto tranny has been rebuilt. I have also been told that a soft top is included with the jimmy.

I have a 454 in the shop to install so maybe I can have this thing moving under its own power soon. I will have to post pictures later when I get it to the house. I think I did o.k. on the price. The guy wanted 3k and I got him down to 2500.

I'm excited to soon be driving topless.

Aaron

eedgell · 08-05-2007, 06:23 PM

WE need pictures!!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-05-2007, 06:26 PM

and

+ take the time to PM me info for the 1st RED linky in my siggy

**1971K54X4** · 08-05-2007, 08:14 PM

I think you'll like it.

krue · 08-05-2007, 08:35 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

vtblazer · 08-05-2007, 08:49 PM

another topless lover.

Welcome, give us some specs already.

Long Roof · 08-05-2007, 10:21 PM

I'll give all the dirty details and provide some pics in the next few days.

Aaron

**Yukon Jack** · 08-06-2007, 09:32 AM

Welcome to the K5 forum - You've got a sweet Burb and I'm eager to see pics of your new purchase!

bouncytruck · 08-06-2007, 11:06 AM

It's been just around 30 hours since you first posted and there aren't any pics yet. You're killin' us...

Long Roof · 08-06-2007, 05:13 PM

Teaser Pics !

This is the soft top that came with the jimmy. The p.o. dropped it off with the title.

This is a STC top, grey canvas with tinted windows. This thing is in excellent shape. I am so stoked. What was the retail on this top, anyone?

Aaron

**Yukon Jack** · 08-06-2007, 05:34 PM

IRC about $640 or priceless now that they are out of business. Looks to be in awesome shape!!!

Thealien · 08-06-2007, 05:38 PM

that top is a much desired item and worth a couple of bucks, score!

bouncytruck · 08-06-2007, 05:49 PM

I think I paid right around $670 with shipping for mine. Very good score. I believe I still have a PDF of the install instructions if you need it. Send me a PM with your email and I'll send it to you.

Long Roof · 08-06-2007, 06:05 PM

Curious, did they come in other colors? (the top)

Aaron

bouncytruck · 08-06-2007, 07:23 PM

Yes, they came in black, gray and white (what I have - pics in the signature link) vinyl. They also came black, denim and spice (rust color) canvas. I think there were a couple other colors as well. I used to have a set of sample swatches, but I tossed them a while back. You could also get them with clear or tinted windows (like yours).

**68 Stepside** · 08-06-2007, 07:46 PM

Quit teasing us, we want to see the Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chevyman63 · 08-07-2007, 05:30 PM

Welcome from Michigan!

Now how about those pics already?!?!

Long Roof · 08-07-2007, 08:12 PM

Ok, ok, here are the pics.

Long Roof · 08-07-2007, 08:13 PM

more

Long Roof · 08-07-2007, 08:30 PM

Now some of the highlites. As you can see in the one photo of the bottom of the engine the rod is sticking out of the pan. The story I was told is that the guy I bought it from chased down this truck as it drove by and asked the owner to sell. The owner said no, then a couple months later offered to sell it after he toasted the tranny. I guess he wanted 10k, so no deal was struck. The owner then had the tranny rebuilt and promply blew up the engine. He offered it for sale again much cheaper. The new owner was going to put a motor in it and resell it when I came along and bought it on the cheap before he swapped engines. Now its my job to put a engine in it.

The body is super, minus the crappy paint and minor dents. The glove box sticker says it was originally med bronze with a black top. Other options were locker hubs, posi rear, 3.73 gears, air, tinted windows, rear seat, guages.

I'm not sure what lift is on it but its all spring, no blocks, no body lift. The tires are 36X12.50X15. It has a poly tank and hidden receiver out back. I think the seats are late model truck buckets with integral seat belts up front and maybe a late 80's rear seat. The top is a double wall and the roll bar has a hoop over the front and extends all the way to the back with another hoop there.

Anything else you guys want to know? I'm just starting to dig into it.

Aaron

Thealien · 08-07-2007, 09:09 PM

with that top, tires, and an A/C truck for $2500 you stole that Jimmy. Good luck and keep us updated.

*jojotonka* · 08-07-2007, 09:38 PM

Looks awesome!!!!!!!

Welcome to the board... Now you have to research how you want to squeeze in your 454 BBC..

Several opinions on what's the right way

70gmcjimmy · 08-07-2007, 09:55 PM

There is a classic case of "oil pan failure". Looks like it failed in a couple spots!

Engine replacement is definitely not as bad a problem as repairing a rust bucket. That is a very nice Jimmy. I also think it was a steal! Congrats!!!

Later---DAC

**Yukon Jack** · 08-08-2007, 10:27 AM

You have a great Jimmy on your hands. Lucky the body looks to be in such good shape. Give some attention to whether those seats are mounted secure enough. There have been an number of discussions on the board about whether seats with integrated seatbelts can be safely used in our trucks and K5's. I am using a set in my 69 K20 and hopefully I reinforced the floor sufficiently - course I hope I never have to find out.

bouncytruck · 08-08-2007, 11:15 AM

Looks like a great deal. You could probably just get a short block and replace the bottom end of the rig cheaper and easier than wedging a big block in there. The rest of the engine looks to be in good shape.

Also, given the tire size and the visual clearance, I'd guess you have 8" of lift.

08-05-2007, 06:18 PM	#1
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	New Jimmy owner Hey guys, Im happy to say that after a little time spent on the Suburban forum I am now going to add the Blazer/Jimmy forum to my frequent visit list. A couple weeks ago a friend of my brother in law saw me at the local ice cream stand and told me a guy he worked with is selling a 72 Jimmy. I went to give it a quick once over and was a little surprised by what I saw. First let me say that the small block had hung a rod through the oil pan ,so it's not running and the paint is pretty shabby. Thats the bad. The good though is the body. It looks to be in excellent shape which is hard to come by in this area. The owner said that it came from Cali. All the suspension has been redone (4x4) and the auto tranny has been rebuilt. I have also been told that a soft top is included with the jimmy. I have a 454 in the shop to install so maybe I can have this thing moving under its own power soon. I will have to post pictures later when I get it to the house. I think I did o.k. on the price. The guy wanted 3k and I got him down to 2500. I'm excited to soon be driving topless. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-05-2007, 06:23 PM	#2
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: New Jimmy owner WE need pictures!!!!! __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

08-05-2007, 06:26 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: New Jimmy owner and + take the time to PM me info for the 1st RED linky in my siggy __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 08-05-2007 at 06:27 PM.

08-05-2007, 08:14 PM	#4
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: New Jimmy owner I think you'll like it.

08-05-2007, 08:35 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New Jimmy owner Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-05-2007, 08:49 PM	#6
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: New Jimmy owner another topless lover. Welcome, give us some specs already.

08-05-2007, 10:21 PM	#7
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Jimmy owner I'll give all the dirty details and provide some pics in the next few days. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-06-2007, 09:32 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New Jimmy owner Welcome to the K5 forum - You've got a sweet Burb and I'm eager to see pics of your new purchase! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-06-2007, 11:06 AM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Jimmy owner It's been just around 30 hours since you first posted and there aren't any pics yet. You're killin' us... __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-06-2007, 05:13 PM	#10
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Jimmy owner Teaser Pics ! This is the soft top that came with the jimmy. The p.o. dropped it off with the title. This is a STC top, grey canvas with tinted windows. This thing is in excellent shape. I am so stoked. What was the retail on this top, anyone? Aaron Attached Images __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 08-06-2007 at 08:15 PM.

08-06-2007, 05:34 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New Jimmy owner IRC about $640 or priceless now that they are out of business. Looks to be in awesome shape!!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-06-2007, 05:38 PM	#12
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: New Jimmy owner that top is a much desired item and worth a couple of bucks, score!

08-06-2007, 05:49 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Jimmy owner I think I paid right around $670 with shipping for mine. Very good score. I believe I still have a PDF of the install instructions if you need it. Send me a PM with your email and I'll send it to you. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-06-2007, 06:05 PM	#14
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Jimmy owner Curious, did they come in other colors? (the top) Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-06-2007, 07:23 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Jimmy owner Yes, they came in black, gray and white (what I have - pics in the signature link) vinyl. They also came black, denim and spice (rust color) canvas. I think there were a couple other colors as well. I used to have a set of sample swatches, but I tossed them a while back. You could also get them with clear or tinted windows (like yours). __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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08-06-2007, 07:46 PM	#16
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: New Jimmy owner Quit teasing us, we want to see the Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-07-2007, 05:30 PM	#17
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: New Jimmy owner Welcome from Michigan! Now how about those pics already?!?! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-07-2007, 08:12 PM	#18
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Jimmy owner Ok, ok, here are the pics. Attached Images __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-07-2007, 08:13 PM	#19
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Jimmy owner more Attached Images __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

08-07-2007, 08:30 PM	#20
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: New Jimmy owner Now some of the highlites. As you can see in the one photo of the bottom of the engine the rod is sticking out of the pan. The story I was told is that the guy I bought it from chased down this truck as it drove by and asked the owner to sell. The owner said no, then a couple months later offered to sell it after he toasted the tranny. I guess he wanted 10k, so no deal was struck. The owner then had the tranny rebuilt and promply blew up the engine. He offered it for sale again much cheaper. The new owner was going to put a motor in it and resell it when I came along and bought it on the cheap before he swapped engines. Now its my job to put a engine in it. The body is super, minus the crappy paint and minor dents. The glove box sticker says it was originally med bronze with a black top. Other options were locker hubs, posi rear, 3.73 gears, air, tinted windows, rear seat, guages. I'm not sure what lift is on it but its all spring, no blocks, no body lift. The tires are 36X12.50X15. It has a poly tank and hidden receiver out back. I think the seats are late model truck buckets with integral seat belts up front and maybe a late 80's rear seat. The top is a double wall and the roll bar has a hoop over the front and extends all the way to the back with another hoop there. Anything else you guys want to know? I'm just starting to dig into it. Aaron __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 08-07-2007 at 08:33 PM.

08-07-2007, 09:09 PM	#21
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,122	Re: New Jimmy owner with that top, tires, and an A/C truck for $2500 you stole that Jimmy. Good luck and keep us updated.

08-07-2007, 09:38 PM	#22
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: New Jimmy owner Looks awesome!!!!!!! Welcome to the board... Now you have to research how you want to squeeze in your 454 BBC.. Several opinions on what's the right way

08-07-2007, 09:55 PM	#23
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: New Jimmy owner There is a classic case of "oil pan failure". Looks like it failed in a couple spots! Engine replacement is definitely not as bad a problem as repairing a rust bucket. That is a very nice Jimmy. I also think it was a steal! Congrats!!! Later---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

08-08-2007, 10:27 AM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New Jimmy owner You have a great Jimmy on your hands. Lucky the body looks to be in such good shape. Give some attention to whether those seats are mounted secure enough. There have been an number of discussions on the board about whether seats with integrated seatbelts can be safely used in our trucks and K5's. I am using a set in my 69 K20 and hopefully I reinforced the floor sufficiently - course I hope I never have to find out. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-08-2007, 11:15 AM	#25
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: New Jimmy owner Looks like a great deal. You could probably just get a short block and replace the bottom end of the rig cheaper and easier than wedging a big block in there. The rest of the engine looks to be in good shape. Also, given the tire size and the visual clearance, I'd guess you have 8" of lift. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

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