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d4hartley · 05-21-2021, 08:58 PM

Picked up a 1972 GMC Jimmy out of a field a little bit ago and figured I'd catalogue my progress on here and get some pointers and ideas if I need them. This is my first Jimmy so I don't too much about the different tops or options they came with. I know this one has a single top and has some options like a grill guard and it has some skid plates on the bottom as well.

We took it out of the field after more than 10 years of sitting after the fuel pump went out. Engine in it was rebuilt a with mild cam but will be pulled out at somepoint to be cleaned and inspected. Once it was home we put fuel down the carb and it fired right up like it only sat a couple days.

d4hartley · 05-21-2021, 09:29 PM

I ended up taking the turbine wheels off for now and went with stock looking set of wheels and tires I got for cheap. As far as rust goes the only bad spots are the rockers and behind the passenger door. Frame is solid. The top definitely needs some help it looks like they mounted a spotlight or roof rack on top then changed their mind later so needs some holes patched.

d4hartley · 05-21-2021, 09:33 PM

New gas tank and fuel pump are on the way so then I can get it running on it's own finally. Going to take out the interior next week and see what's under the carpet. I am not sure yet if I want to get the seats reupholstered or sell them and pick up some corbeau bucket seats or something like them. Main goal is to be able to get it running and driving.

Tuff Gong · 05-21-2021, 11:18 PM

To like it.

**72gmguy** · 05-24-2021, 07:05 AM

Say it ain’t so. I love the look of the vintage turbines! Good luck with it.

**72ironmike** · 05-24-2021, 09:06 AM

Awesome find !

**tim71** · 05-24-2021, 02:56 PM

I'm aboard ! Nice find, looks like a lot of potential in it.

**Louisvillekytruck** · 05-24-2021, 03:22 PM

Nice Jimmy if u want to sale the mirrors let me know thanks

**A1971Blazer** · 05-25-2021, 07:16 PM

It has the more desirable single wall top

**lolife99** · 05-29-2021, 01:55 AM

Love it.
Great find.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-29-2021, 08:25 AM

Thanks for posting the photos. Keep em coming. Great buy.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-05-2021, 09:30 AM

I'm in to watch!

Paul72 · 06-14-2021, 05:10 PM

Great find! Looks like a great starting point!

What are your plans for the turbine wheels? I'm a big fan of those and would be interested in buying them if available.

Keep the pics coming!

Paul

d4hartley · 06-16-2021, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul72

Great find! Looks like a great starting point!

What are your plans for the turbine wheels? I'm a big fan of those and would be interested in buying them if available.

Keep the pics coming!

Paul

I actually sold them already. I needed 16's to clear the disc brakes. Sorry

**TWISTED METAL GARAGE** · 06-21-2021, 05:45 PM

That Jimmy is 1 of a kind I like the Factory mistake on the wheelbase 000.0

GM did make mistakes on these trucks It just happens I had a 69 with headliner on the option list and it came without it no holes in the cab roof fot the trim Dealer ran screws up in trim to hold it up . I bought truck from orignal owner in 1984

**too much stuff** · 06-22-2021, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWISED METAL GARAGE

That Jimmy is 1 of a kind I like the Factory mistake on the wheelbase 000.0

GM did make mistakes on these trucks It just happens I had a 69 with headliner on the option list and it came without it no holes in the cab roof fot the trim Dealer ran screws up in trim to hold it up . I bought truck from orignal owner in 1984

Most gmc SPID labels had the 000.0 wheel base listed like that. Not sure why. As far as the headliner, i dont think it had its own option. Some early 69s came without some things.

05-21-2021, 08:58 PM	#1
d4hartley Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 76	72 Field Find Jimmy Picked up a 1972 GMC Jimmy out of a field a little bit ago and figured I'd catalogue my progress on here and get some pointers and ideas if I need them. This is my first Jimmy so I don't too much about the different tops or options they came with. I know this one has a single top and has some options like a grill guard and it has some skid plates on the bottom as well. We took it out of the field after more than 10 years of sitting after the fuel pump went out. Engine in it was rebuilt a with mild cam but will be pulled out at somepoint to be cleaned and inspected. Once it was home we put fuel down the carb and it fired right up like it only sat a couple days. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1972 GMC Jimmy 1949 Chevy Suburban

05-21-2021, 09:29 PM	#2
d4hartley Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 76	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy I ended up taking the turbine wheels off for now and went with stock looking set of wheels and tires I got for cheap. As far as rust goes the only bad spots are the rockers and behind the passenger door. Frame is solid. The top definitely needs some help it looks like they mounted a spotlight or roof rack on top then changed their mind later so needs some holes patched. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1972 GMC Jimmy 1949 Chevy Suburban

05-21-2021, 09:33 PM	#3
d4hartley Registered User Join Date: May 2019 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 76	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy New gas tank and fuel pump are on the way so then I can get it running on it's own finally. Going to take out the interior next week and see what's under the carpet. I am not sure yet if I want to get the seats reupholstered or sell them and pick up some corbeau bucket seats or something like them. Main goal is to be able to get it running and driving. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 1972 GMC Jimmy 1949 Chevy Suburban

05-21-2021, 11:18 PM	#4
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy To like it.

05-24-2021, 07:05 AM	#5
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy Say it ain’t so. I love the look of the vintage turbines! Good luck with it. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

05-24-2021, 09:06 AM	#6
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,060	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy Awesome find !

05-24-2021, 02:56 PM	#7
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,105	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy I'm aboard ! Nice find, looks like a lot of potential in it. __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE

05-24-2021, 03:22 PM	#8
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,109	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy Nice Jimmy if u want to sale the mirrors let me know thanks

05-25-2021, 07:16 PM	#9
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,199	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy It has the more desirable single wall top __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

05-29-2021, 01:55 AM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy Love it. Great find. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-29-2021, 08:25 AM	#11
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy Thanks for posting the photos. Keep em coming. Great buy. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-05-2021, 09:30 AM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy I'm in to watch! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-14-2021, 05:10 PM	#13
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy Great find! Looks like a great starting point! What are your plans for the turbine wheels? I'm a big fan of those and would be interested in buying them if available. Keep the pics coming! Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

06-21-2021, 05:45 PM	#15
TWISTED METAL GARAGE Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: greeneville tennessee Posts: 35	Re: 72 Field Find Jimmy That Jimmy is 1 of a kind I like the Factory mistake on the wheelbase 000.0 GM did make mistakes on these trucks It just happens I had a 69 with headliner on the option list and it came without it no holes in the cab roof fot the trim Dealer ran screws up in trim to hold it up . I bought truck from orignal owner in 1984 __________________ TWISTED METAL GARAGE GREENEVILLE TN 1972 2WD BLAZER 1970 4X4 BLAZER 1971 C10 SHORTBED 1969 K30 DUMP TRUCK 2001 XTREME BLAZER CUSTOM 2007 BUICK RAINIER 6.2 GS 2WD I CAN DO SOME LS TUNING I HAVE HP TUNERS

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