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**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-24-2008, 12:09 AM

This is the third Friday in a row we got a foot of snow. After plowing the drive again I thought that I would start my Jimmy up and take it out side and take some pictures. Here they are.

Big J · 03-24-2008, 12:13 AM

Thats one clean Jimmy.

motopatzo · 03-24-2008, 12:13 AM

Nice Jimmy.....betcha you had enough of the white stuff......I'm sure the nice weather will come your way soon enough!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-24-2008, 01:03 AM

more pics

69TowRig · 03-24-2008, 02:07 AM

Cool pics. I wish we either got some of your snow or that my Blazer looked as good as that. I'll take either.

stomper · 03-24-2008, 03:01 AM

Always enjoy seeing pics of nice trucks. Thanks for posting! Climb it up on that snow pile

vtblazer · 03-24-2008, 03:35 PM

No doubt, we still have three feet on the ground here.

Nice to see them starting to come out though, yours is looking good.

BUT having a pending project with a due date tied to it, this late snow cover is killing me.

I had to play some a couple weeks ago myself.

**Shock_Me** · 03-24-2008, 04:31 PM

Here's some blues!

This was last weekend. There's four more inches on top of that now. Around 15 feet total snowfall this year with almost no rain to melt any of it yet.
I guess I won't be cutting the lawn anytime soon

BTW, that's my Moby Dick weather vane on top of the shed...He hasn't been too active this year

Sorry to high jack you thread Gary. Your Jimmy looks great on that snow bank!

Pete

Long Roof · 03-24-2008, 05:13 PM

Who ever ordered all this damn snow needs to be shot! Winter blues is an understatement.

Gary, Absolutely love that Jimmy!

**lks dcvn** · 03-24-2008, 06:04 PM

Agree on nice looking Jimmy - and being tired of the snow/cold here in Ohio.

Every weekend - it has either been very cold or snowed for as long as I can remember....

My favorite was the first day of spring this year (few days ago) - I walked outside to go to work and there was frost on the truck -

Now we have inches of snow to wait to melt - they salt the roads here - so you have to wait another 2 weeks for the salt to be off the wet roads before you can drive your 'keeper' car on them.

PITA!

krc400 · 03-24-2008, 07:17 PM

That is one super clean Jimmy! I think winter is finally leavin Southern Ohio and I can't wait to get my top off for the first time!!!

**jaros44sr** · 03-24-2008, 08:34 PM

cure for the winter blues.... go steelhead fishing upstate NY! Temp. 17 degrees, wind gusting to 50 MPH, 4 ft. snow on the ground and snowing, this year was a lite snowfall usually 10-12 ft. 8-10 hrs standing in the water, 3 days...4 steelies,catch and release

Found some cool old stuff in peoples backyards(67-72) Nice Jimmy! Drive it deeper into the snow bank, I'd like to see more pics. of it when you get a chance pls.

fun in dirt · 03-25-2008, 03:11 AM

WOW didn't realize it was snowing that much up there! Here in Mississippi it was 78 Friday, & we got sunburned when went riding quads & dirt bikes all day! I've even been thinking about taking the top back off. But probably gonna have a little more cold weather...like today it's a brisk 57!

72BlckButy · 03-25-2008, 03:48 AM

Great looking Jimmy... love the pics!

**Tom Vogel** · 03-25-2008, 06:22 PM

It was 77 here this weekend but we could use some precip. Nice steely PA.... but you need to turn that other guy onto a flyrod so hes doing it right.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-25-2008, 06:28 PM

Definitely a gorgeous Jimmy.

**jaros44sr** · 03-25-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

It was 77 here this weekend but we could use some precip. Nice steely PA.... but you need to turn that other guy onto a flyrod so hes doing it right.

Actually, the other guy is me! My son is a south paw,and we can fish side by side with out getting in each others way.Differant drifts thru the same bed.

differant strokes for differant folks

Got a flyrod downstairs, but couldn't hit the moniter if I was standing at the keyboard

Last year I kept one to be mounted, after 15-20yrs of catch and release, 17lb, 36in. hook jaw male. Fell to a copper back stonefly...10 1/2' noodle rod works for me, someday when I get old I'll throw a flyrod

Here's a better pic of what I was trying to fish, and even my son couldn't fish it

Gary, that was a cool article about your truck in that magazine. Still haven't got around to subscribing

meathead95 · 03-25-2008, 11:06 PM

whos hiding behind the tree. how in the world do you keep your legs warm?

**jaros44sr** · 03-26-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

whos hiding behind the tree. how in the world do you keep your legs warm?

Usually I'm in about 2 feet deeper, I can wade all the way in to my armpits, then it gets a little hairy. That's my guide, I use his drift boat to go down stream. Looks like he's goofing off, but I can't say what he's really doing

There is about 5 layers of different types of matrls. All breathable, lets the sweat out so your not damp on the inside. Don't ask how it works, cause I don't know

Gary, thanks for putting up with my Hijack. I'm Sorry...J.

70gmcjimmy · 03-26-2008, 05:40 AM

Your Jimmy is a beauty, Gary! I used to have a dislike for snow but with the lack of moisture up here I would sure take some.
A B-1 bomber had to make an emergency landing at our AFB last week due to an engine failure and just the small hot parts falling out of it started several grass fires, that thankfully were controlled quickly. Our men in the plane were all OK and they are trying to determine what failed. Kinda scary that fire danger season is still supposed to be 5 months away.

Is that an unpainted 71-72 grille? If it is you have made me feel better. It looks great! I ended up buying one for my 70 against my better judgement, but all the shopping I did, a rechromed 71-72 was a sh!tload cheaper than a 70.

Later---DAC

Jtrux · 03-26-2008, 08:06 AM

Well I've been going wakeboarding the past several weeks with Critter and it's great, I wouldn't know what to do with snow.

vtblazer · 03-26-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

Well I've been going wakeboarding the past several weeks with Critter and it's great, I wouldn't know what to do with snow.

Same basic thing, you play in it to keep your sanity.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-26-2008, 11:41 PM

70 GMC Jimmy, I bought a new grill and sent back because it wouldnt fit right. Got my grill rechromed for $600.00 much better than a after market grill.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 03-26-2008, 11:56 PM

Jaros44sr, Like the steel head pictures I spend all winter waiting for the middle of april to go trout fishing in PA. On the weekends I go fishing in PA or I go to a Car show sometimes both in the same weekend.

**jaros44sr** · 03-27-2008, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Jaros44sr, Like the steel head pictures I spend all winter waiting for the middle of april to go trout fishing in PA. On the weekends I go fishing in PA or I go to a Car show sometimes both in the same weekend.

Did that for years with the 4 boys, we finally got tired of shoulder to shoulder and people wading in the only good hole

Now I wait to go up NY 3 times a year and I have the river to myself. 27-35 lb salmon, 15-20 lb steelhead, brown trout...If you want to go sometime give me a shout

You can fish up there from Sept. to May

03-24-2008, 12:09 AM	#1
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Winter Blues This is the third Friday in a row we got a foot of snow. After plowing the drive again I thought that I would start my Jimmy up and take it out side and take some pictures. Here they are. Attached Images

03-24-2008, 12:13 AM	#2
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,772	Re: Winter Blues Thats one clean Jimmy. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

03-24-2008, 12:13 AM	#3
motopatzo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: maple ridge, b.c., canada Posts: 190	Re: Winter Blues Nice Jimmy.....betcha you had enough of the white stuff......I'm sure the nice weather will come your way soon enough!

03-24-2008, 01:03 AM	#4
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Winter Blues more pics Attached Images

03-24-2008, 02:07 AM	#5
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Winter Blues Cool pics. I wish we either got some of your snow or that my Blazer looked as good as that. I'll take either. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

03-24-2008, 03:01 AM	#6
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: Winter Blues Always enjoy seeing pics of nice trucks. Thanks for posting! Climb it up on that snow pile __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

03-24-2008, 03:35 PM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: Winter Blues No doubt, we still have three feet on the ground here. Nice to see them starting to come out though, yours is looking good. BUT having a pending project with a due date tied to it, this late snow cover is killing me. I had to play some a couple weeks ago myself. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 03-24-2008 at 03:36 PM.

03-24-2008, 04:31 PM	#8
Shock_Me Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 591	Re: Winter Blues Here's some blues! This was last weekend. There's four more inches on top of that now. Around 15 feet total snowfall this year with almost no rain to melt any of it yet. I guess I won't be cutting the lawn anytime soon BTW, that's my Moby Dick weather vane on top of the shed...He hasn't been too active this year Sorry to high jack you thread Gary. Your Jimmy looks great on that snow bank! Pete Last edited by Shock_Me; 03-24-2008 at 04:49 PM.

03-24-2008, 05:13 PM	#9
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Winter Blues Who ever ordered all this damn snow needs to be shot! Winter blues is an understatement. Gary, Absolutely love that Jimmy! __________________ 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

03-24-2008, 06:04 PM	#10
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: Winter Blues Agree on nice looking Jimmy - and being tired of the snow/cold here in Ohio. Every weekend - it has either been very cold or snowed for as long as I can remember.... My favorite was the first day of spring this year (few days ago) - I walked outside to go to work and there was frost on the truck - Now we have inches of snow to wait to melt - they salt the roads here - so you have to wait another 2 weeks for the salt to be off the wet roads before you can drive your 'keeper' car on them. PITA!

03-24-2008, 07:17 PM	#11
krc400 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cinti. Ohio Posts: 14	Re: Winter Blues That is one super clean Jimmy! I think winter is finally leavin Southern Ohio and I can't wait to get my top off for the first time!!!

03-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#12
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,761	Re: Winter Blues cure for the winter blues.... go steelhead fishing upstate NY! Temp. 17 degrees, wind gusting to 50 MPH, 4 ft. snow on the ground and snowing, this year was a lite snowfall usually 10-12 ft. 8-10 hrs standing in the water, 3 days...4 steelies,catch and release Found some cool old stuff in peoples backyards(67-72) Nice Jimmy! Drive it deeper into the snow bank, I'd like to see more pics. of it when you get a chance pls. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 03-25-2008 at 04:14 AM.

03-25-2008, 03:11 AM	#13
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Winter Blues WOW didn't realize it was snowing that much up there! Here in Mississippi it was 78 Friday, & we got sunburned when went riding quads & dirt bikes all day! I've even been thinking about taking the top back off. But probably gonna have a little more cold weather...like today it's a brisk 57! __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619 Last edited by fun in dirt; 03-25-2008 at 03:11 AM.

03-25-2008, 03:48 AM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Winter Blues Great looking Jimmy... love the pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-25-2008, 06:22 PM	#15
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Winter Blues It was 77 here this weekend but we could use some precip. Nice steely PA.... but you need to turn that other guy onto a flyrod so hes doing it right.



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03-25-2008, 06:28 PM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Winter Blues Definitely a gorgeous Jimmy. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-25-2008, 11:06 PM	#18
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	Re: Winter Blues whos hiding behind the tree. how in the world do you keep your legs warm? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-26-2008, 05:40 AM	#20
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: Winter Blues Your Jimmy is a beauty, Gary! I used to have a dislike for snow but with the lack of moisture up here I would sure take some. A B-1 bomber had to make an emergency landing at our AFB last week due to an engine failure and just the small hot parts falling out of it started several grass fires, that thankfully were controlled quickly. Our men in the plane were all OK and they are trying to determine what failed. Kinda scary that fire danger season is still supposed to be 5 months away. Is that an unpainted 71-72 grille? If it is you have made me feel better. It looks great! I ended up buying one for my 70 against my better judgement, but all the shopping I did, a rechromed 71-72 was a sh!tload cheaper than a 70. 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!

03-26-2008, 08:06 AM	#21
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Winter Blues Well I've been going wakeboarding the past several weeks with Critter and it's great, I wouldn't know what to do with snow. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

03-26-2008, 11:41 PM	#23
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Winter Blues 70 GMC Jimmy, I bought a new grill and sent back because it wouldnt fit right. Got my grill rechromed for $600.00 much better than a after market grill.

03-26-2008, 11:56 PM	#24
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: Winter Blues Jaros44sr, Like the steel head pictures I spend all winter waiting for the middle of april to go trout fishing in PA. On the weekends I go fishing in PA or I go to a Car show sometimes both in the same weekend.

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