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daddys72jimmy · 06-19-2009, 01:48 PM

hello gentlemen... my 72 jimmy build began actually with a 77 blazer, ill explain. being a craigslist whore i found a 77 blazer, completely stock and a 4spd. the add said blown motor take out of my driveway. 800 $ers later im towing home this blazer. even though the guy said blown motor i want to try to turn it over anyways. i tell u what that was the smartest decision ive ever made, the knocking sound that the guy heard was not a blown motor, it was the fly wheel hitting a dust cover on the bell housing, a slight adjusting to the carb and fresh gas the motor ran fine. holly sh**. with the money i saved i was able to put an 8inch lift 3/4 ton disk brakes all around.
now being a bigger fan of the 1st gen. blazer my plan was to sell the 77 and buy one. well my buddy got ahold of a 72 jimmy stock, no motor 4spd tranny in back. with a little convincing we traded, i got to keep the 3/4 ton with disk brakes. so thats how i got my 72 jimmy, a year later its got a 402bb 8in lift the said 3/4 ton with disk brakes, and 38in superswampers radials. i will get more pics 2nit thanks for reading my story

stllookn · 06-19-2009, 02:03 PM

YOU STINK...JK...LOL! Welcome from rainy Seattle, WA and we love pictures!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 06-19-2009, 03:34 PM

Welcome from Ohio cant wait to see pitures.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-19-2009, 04:20 PM

**lks dcvn** · 06-19-2009, 04:50 PM

Welcome from OH!

swyfor5 · 06-19-2009, 05:15 PM

Welcome! Looking forward to the pic's, as I am currently running a 8" lift. We do love the pic's! I would take a rusty 72 over a clean 77 anyday! Let's see it!

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 01:32 AM

how do you post frikin pics? please somebody!!!

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:02 AM

this is her now

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:16 AM

i just go the exhaust done, 3inch from headers to 40 series flowmaster

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:25 AM

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:32 AM

i ran to the mufflers then turndowns just befor the rear end

pmpski_1 · 06-20-2009, 02:37 AM

Nice rig, great story!

stllookn · 06-20-2009, 02:38 AM

Beautiful Blazer...seriously...now you really stink...LOL!

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:44 AM

my body owns a custom paint paint shop and let me use his booth and order paint on his acount,

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:50 AM

man i cant spell but you guys know what i mean. this is how it looked when i got it. just old primer no motor, tranny in back

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:53 AM

new primer

Long Roof · 06-20-2009, 11:55 AM

I don't care what the 77 looked like you came out with the better end of the deal for sure. Love it.

Welcome to the club from Ohio

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:24 PM

heres a crappy night pic of the 77blazer4x4 4spd i traded for the 71 jimmy

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 02:35 PM

the body was pretty straight

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 10:14 PM

had my 8inch springs for awhile before i could put them on. but i had to wait because it wouldnt have fit in my budies paint booth

daddys72jimmy · 06-20-2009, 10:20 PM

daddys72jimmy · 06-21-2009, 12:26 AM

hey guys with big lifts and a big block conversions, what kind a clutch linkage set up are you running. what kinda fab work for hydro clutch and is it worth it thanks

cvalcore · 06-21-2009, 01:12 AM

very nice!

daddys72jimmy · 06-21-2009, 12:02 PM

thank you everybody im starting to look at a hydro clutch

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-21-2009, 04:57 PM

yOU CAN PULL UP YUKON JACKS THREAD IN THE F.A.Q. ABOUT A HYDRO CLUTCH INSTALL... Nice ride ya got there...

06-19-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy hello gentlemen... my 72 jimmy build began actually with a 77 blazer, ill explain. being a craigslist whore i found a 77 blazer, completely stock and a 4spd. the add said blown motor take out of my driveway. 800 $ers later im towing home this blazer. even though the guy said blown motor i want to try to turn it over anyways. i tell u what that was the smartest decision ive ever made, the knocking sound that the guy heard was not a blown motor, it was the fly wheel hitting a dust cover on the bell housing, a slight adjusting to the carb and fresh gas the motor ran fine. holly sh*. with the money i saved i was able to put an 8inch lift 3/4 ton disk brakes all around. now being a bigger fan of the 1st gen. blazer my plan was to sell the 77 and buy one. well my buddy got ahold of a 72 jimmy stock, no motor 4spd tranny in back. with a little convincing we traded, i got to keep the 3/4 ton with disk brakes. so thats how i got my 72 jimmy, a year later its got a 402bb 8in lift the said 3/4 ton with disk brakes, and 38in superswampers radials. i will get more pics 2nit thanks for reading my story Last edited by daddys72jimmy; 06-19-2009 at 01:51 PM. Reason: pics*

06-19-2009, 02:03 PM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy YOU STINK...JK...LOL! Welcome from rainy Seattle, WA and we love pictures! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-19-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Welcome from Ohio cant wait to see pitures. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

06-19-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy __________________ 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

06-19-2009, 04:50 PM	#5
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Welcome from OH!

06-19-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
swyfor5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marion, Mi. Posts: 2,429	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Welcome! Looking forward to the pic's, as I am currently running a 8" lift. We do love the pic's! I would take a rusty 72 over a clean 77 anyday! Let's see it!

06-20-2009, 01:32 AM	#7
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy how do you post frikin pics? please somebody!!!

06-20-2009, 02:02 AM	#8
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy this is her now Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:16 AM	#9
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy i just go the exhaust done, 3inch from headers to 40 series flowmaster Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:25 AM	#10
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:32 AM	#11
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy i ran to the mufflers then turndowns just befor the rear end Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:37 AM	#12
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Nice rig, great story! __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

06-20-2009, 02:38 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Beautiful Blazer...seriously...now you really stink...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 06-20-2009 at 02:38 AM.

06-20-2009, 02:44 AM	#14
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy my body owns a custom paint paint shop and let me use his booth and order paint on his acount, Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:50 AM	#15
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy man i cant spell but you guys know what i mean. this is how it looked when i got it. just old primer no motor, tranny in back Attached Images



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06-20-2009, 02:53 AM	#16
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy new primer Attached Images

06-20-2009, 11:55 AM	#17
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy I don't care what the 77 looked like you came out with the better end of the deal for sure. Love it. Welcome to the club from Ohio __________________ 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

06-20-2009, 02:24 PM	#18
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy heres a crappy night pic of the 77blazer4x4 4spd i traded for the 71 jimmy Attached Images

06-20-2009, 02:35 PM	#19
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy the body was pretty straight Attached Images

06-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#20
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy had my 8inch springs for awhile before i could put them on. but i had to wait because it wouldnt have fit in my budies paint booth Attached Images

06-20-2009, 10:20 PM	#21
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy Attached Images

06-21-2009, 12:26 AM	#22
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy hey guys with big lifts and a big block conversions, what kind a clutch linkage set up are you running. what kinda fab work for hydro clutch and is it worth it thanks

06-21-2009, 01:12 AM	#23
cvalcore Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monroe IA Posts: 272	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy very nice!

06-21-2009, 12:02 PM	#24
daddys72jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake County, ca Posts: 74	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy thank you everybody im starting to look at a hydro clutch

06-21-2009, 04:57 PM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: lucky craigslist story- 72 jimmy yOU CAN PULL UP YUKON JACKS THREAD IN THE F.A.Q. ABOUT A HYDRO CLUTCH INSTALL... Nice ride ya got there... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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