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**special-K** · 10-29-2011, 03:26 PM

I passed this '75 Gentleman Jim that is not far from my house. I just had to stop and check it out. It is saweet! It has a perfect black bucket seat interior and a built 350. I wish I had some coin. I told a friend about it and he knew the truck. He said another mechanic friend as done a lot of the work. This thing is nice!

str8axle55 · 10-29-2011, 03:43 PM

Nice looking truck, never actually seen one in person.

**N2TRUX** · 10-29-2011, 06:25 PM

One of the few 2wd long beds that I wouldn't mind owning. Very nice truck for sure, so thanks for sharing. Whats the asking price Tim?

**special-K** · 10-30-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Looks like it might be an original '75 or '76 G/J truck, but it does have a 1979-80 box on it. It's got the gas tank doors!!!!!
Just my thoughts!

You're right about the bed or bedside,if it was replaced. GM only had the door style part available after a certain point in time. They used up the 73-78 style replacing them for customers. This thing is restored and it looks like a great job. It is fresh and flawless. It's a shame it doesn't have the correct tank fillers,as far as being an authentic restoration goes.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

One of the few 2wd long beds that I wouldn't mind owning. Very nice truck for sure, so thanks for sharing. Whats the asking price Tim?

Ken,I was about shocked at the asking price,to tell the truth. He's asking $6,500 obo. That's a turn key classy head turning 36 year old ride for probably 6k? I think that's a no thought just buy it price. Too bad I can't do it.

**N2TRUX** · 10-30-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Ken,I was about shocked at the asking price,to tell the truth. He's asking $6,500 obo. That's a turn key classy head turning 36 year old ride for probably 6k? I think that's a no thought just buy it price. Too bad I can't do it.

If the paint is as nice as you describe it, thats the cost of paint and your getting a free truck.

dmwphoto · 10-29-2011, 06:37 PM

nice looking truck!

69C20CUSTOM · 10-29-2011, 07:53 PM

I would really like to have one some day.
I think they are a real cool loking truck.

80streetcoupe · 10-29-2011, 09:08 PM

Looks like it might be an original '75 or '76 G/J truck, but it does have a 1979-80 box on it. It's got the gas tank doors!!!!!
Just my thoughts!

**Corts60** · 11-01-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Looks like it might be an original '75 or '76 G/J truck, but it does have a 1979-80 box on it. It's got the gas tank doors!!!!!
Just my thoughts!

It also has the '79-'80 hood as well.

lindstromjd · 11-01-2011, 01:05 AM

I'm not going to bad-mouth any "un-authentic" parts of the GJ (just look at what I've done to mine)... but he's also missing the tailgate insert and tail light trim, and the body trim should be gold insert, not black, and the hood is missing the stripes down each side of it; yellow on white. The front fenders should also have "Sierra classic 15 GMC" tags. And mine came with fog lights, bed rails, and a tonneau cover... not sure if those are standard GJ options or dealer add-ons. The interior should be a caramel color, so if it's black he's definitely had it re-done. I wish I could see it in person... I've only ever seen one other GJ aside from mine, and it was a mutt of parts, to say the least. To see one looking that nice and clean... WOW. Not authentic, but clearly well-done.

**special-K** · 11-01-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lindstromjd

I'm not going to bad-mouth any "un-authentic" parts of the GJ (just look at what I've done to mine)... but he's also missing the tailgate insert and tail light trim, and the body trim should be gold insert, not black, and the hood is missing the stripes down each side of it; yellow on white. The front fenders should also have "Sierra classic 15 GMC" tags. And mine came with fog lights, bed rails, and a tonneau cover... not sure if those are standard GJ options or dealer add-ons. The interior should be a caramel color, so if it's black he's definitely had it re-done. I wish I could see it in person... I've only ever seen one other GJ aside from mine, and it was a mutt of parts, to say the least. To see one looking that nice and clean... WOW. Not authentic, but clearly well-done.

It has definitely been redone...as a mild custom,not factory correct stock. I like it better than stock. It's cleaner,yet still pays tribute to a cool '70s package. I guess you'd call it a rest-mod. Like The motor is built up,the exhaust is larger than stock,and exits different,too. But,it's still a Gentleman Jim

lindstromjd · 11-02-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It has definitely been redone...as a mild custom,not factory correct stock. I like it better than stock. It's cleaner,yet still pays tribute to a cool '70s package. I guess you'd call it a rest-mod. Like The motor is built up,the exhaust is larger than stock,and exits different,too. But,it's still a Gentleman Jim

I can appreciate all the work that's been done to it. I do like the way it looks, but I think it needs brought back up to stock height since he's got the original 15" steelies on it.

Pop's C-10 · 10-30-2011, 06:59 AM

a beauty

J Knight · 10-30-2011, 12:15 PM

Did you notice if it had the bucket seat/console and tach cluster option?

ElGracho · 10-30-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Did you notice if it had the bucket seat/console and tach cluster option?

If it's a real Gentleman Jim, then it did.

J Knight · 10-30-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ElGracho

If it's a real Gentleman Jim, then it did.

I thought so, GJ is the best looking long bed package GMC made.

**special-K** · 10-31-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

If the paint is as nice as you describe it, thats the cost of paint and your getting a free truck.

That black looked great on there. That body is straight as a pin and ot a swirl in the paint. The gold was perfect,too. That was surely a top notch paint job on top notch body.

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Did you notice if it had the bucket seat/console and tach cluster option?

Yup! The real deal.

juiceman650 · 10-30-2011, 03:49 PM

That's a good looking truck,and that grill is sweet!
Posted via Mobile Device

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-31-2011, 08:34 PM

Wow awesome looking truck looks super clean and sounds like a steal for someone

To bad nobody's got any coin for it hopefully will go to a good home.

85gmc2tone · 11-01-2011, 12:45 AM

that is sweet. i would drop the six g's for it. can u get the number off it please so i can call

muthstryker · 11-01-2011, 09:30 PM

Thing needs some dropmembers, and some 22s that are painted to match!! Black hoops and matching gold centers!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2011, 01:27 AM

Definitely cool to see one of these still around even if it isn't perfectly restored. Some one should snatch it up and finish it!

10-29-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
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10-29-2011, 03:43 PM	#2
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim Nice looking truck, never actually seen one in person. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

10-29-2011, 06:25 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim One of the few 2wd long beds that I wouldn't mind owning. Very nice truck for sure, so thanks for sharing. Whats the asking price Tim? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-29-2011, 06:37 PM	#6
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim nice looking truck!

10-29-2011, 07:53 PM	#7
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim I would really like to have one some day. I think they are a real cool loking truck. __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10

10-29-2011, 09:08 PM	#8
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim Looks like it might be an original '75 or '76 G/J truck, but it does have a 1979-80 box on it. It's got the gas tank doors!!!!! Just my thoughts!

11-01-2011, 01:05 AM	#10
lindstromjd Gentleman Jim owner x2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Des Moines, IA Posts: 464	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim I'm not going to bad-mouth any "un-authentic" parts of the GJ (just look at what I've done to mine)... but he's also missing the tailgate insert and tail light trim, and the body trim should be gold insert, not black, and the hood is missing the stripes down each side of it; yellow on white. The front fenders should also have "Sierra classic 15 GMC" tags. And mine came with fog lights, bed rails, and a tonneau cover... not sure if those are standard GJ options or dealer add-ons. The interior should be a caramel color, so if it's black he's definitely had it re-done. I wish I could see it in person... I've only ever seen one other GJ aside from mine, and it was a mutt of parts, to say the least. To see one looking that nice and clean... WOW. Not authentic, but clearly well-done. __________________ 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #1 -357 / 700r4 1975 GMC Gentleman Jim #2 -350 / TH350

10-30-2011, 06:59 AM	#13
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim a beauty __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-30-2011, 12:15 PM	#14
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim Did you notice if it had the bucket seat/console and tach cluster option? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-30-2011, 03:49 PM	#18
juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim That's a good looking truck,and that grill is sweet! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1975 Chevy Cheyenne w/ v8 350 and TH350 Siverado interior Fleetside bed aka "The Beast" aka "Cheyerado"

10-31-2011, 08:34 PM	#19
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim Wow awesome looking truck looks super clean and sounds like a steal for someone To bad nobody's got any coin for it hopefully will go to a good home. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

11-01-2011, 12:45 AM	#20
85gmc2tone Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: greenwood arkansas Posts: 61	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim that is sweet. i would drop the six g's for it. can u get the number off it please so i can call

11-01-2011, 09:30 PM	#21
muthstryker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 1,187	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim Thing needs some dropmembers, and some 22s that are painted to match!! Black hoops and matching gold centers!!

11-03-2011, 01:27 AM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Spotted A Sweet Gentleman Jim Definitely cool to see one of these still around even if it isn't perfectly restored. Some one should snatch it up and finish it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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