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anthonyscobrasvt · 08-30-2009, 10:03 PM

This will be my first project truck that I will undergo. Thanks to this web site I have the confidence to take on a project like this. It is a factory 2wd Gmc Jimmy with a chevy front clip that will be removed and changed back to a Gmc. It has a new 350 with a 700r4 air ride and new interior. So far I need to do a little body work on the passenger door and the top needs a little work. Name: blazer 220.jpg
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anthonyscobrasvt · 08-30-2009, 10:09 PM

more pics

NEVERENOUGH · 08-30-2009, 10:29 PM

Wow that is a great starter for a first project. I like the idea of going back the gmc grill should turn out nice.

**KevsClassics** · 08-30-2009, 11:01 PM

Nice. Are you gonna make it to the 4th Annual C/10 Club Get Together?

**Tom Vogel** · 08-31-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

Nice. Are you gonna make it to the 4th Annual C/10 Club Get Together?

Kevs right... Bring it!!!

You are so right to change it back to GMC front.

70gmcjimmy · 08-31-2009, 01:16 AM

Congrats on such a cool first project!
Sure is cool that you want to give the GMC back it's identity!

I believe that that is a single wall top which was not available in 1970.
I wonder if some of that cracking isn't because of some loose or left out bolts.

Cool project!

Later---DAC

**lolife99** · 08-31-2009, 07:49 AM

I like it!
Let me know if you figure out a good way to keep the top from cracking in those spots.

**lks dcvn** · 08-31-2009, 08:12 AM

those are the seams so if it ever experiencing any flexing (removal, driving, etc) - it is going to crack there...

I think every top I have has small cracks in these spots (some better - some worse).

14U2NV · 08-31-2009, 08:49 AM

Looks Good!

What size are the wheels and tires?

Chad

**Yukon Jack** · 08-31-2009, 10:35 AM

Wow, that's a nice one! Welcome to the board!!

anthonyscobrasvt · 08-31-2009, 10:44 AM

The wheels and tire combo are 17x8 with 255/50r17 front and 17x10 with 285/50r17 rear. I will try to go the the c/10 gathering if I dont have to work that day.

k5hart · 08-31-2009, 09:08 PM

Great looking Blazer. What's the details on the bagged suspension?

custombuilt67-72 · 09-01-2009, 12:05 PM

Great looking Blazer. I'm in NC and I have a "Basket Case" 70 GMC 2WD also. What do you think of the (975+/-) Chevy 2WD Blazers? LOW NUMBERS Chevy, does that mean GMC's production numbers are super low? I think so, our 70 GMC 2WD are a rare bird. What you think? Thanks.

anthonyscobrasvt · 09-01-2009, 05:43 PM

K5hart I'm not to sure about the air ride I all I know about it is it is an air ride technologies system with strong arm front tubular a arms.
As far as production numbers on the 2wd Jimmys from what I have read on this forum the were about a third of the 975 2wd blazers.

70k52wd · 09-01-2009, 06:12 PM

Looks like a clean truck to play with. Is it that clean under the hood? Real nice. Have fun with it.
We like lots of detailed pics around here.
The last top I have seen without cracks was in the 70's.

anthonyscobrasvt · 09-01-2009, 06:29 PM

Under the hood is clean need to detail it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2009, 06:25 PM

Nice project, just about anyone here wished they started with that much

k5hart · 09-02-2009, 06:28 PM

Thanks for the info. I'm considering bagging mine with cutting it up. I like how yours sits. Is the frame c-notched in the rear?

anthonyscobrasvt · 09-05-2009, 10:55 PM

The rear is not c notched and the front inner fenders are in and tires do not rub with air dumped.

72BlckButy · 09-05-2009, 11:05 PM

Great looking 2wd, good luck with the minor rebuild.

anthonyscobrasvt · 09-05-2009, 11:19 PM

I think I did a good job. I Sold my Cobra and got a Jimmy. Much happier now and is cost me a lot less to drive in the money grubbing California.

70k52wd · 09-06-2009, 09:29 AM

Looks like you had an anniversary Termi. That must have been hard to part with. They are crazy fast cars. I want one.

08-30-2009, 10:03 PM	#1
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd This will be my first project truck that I will undergo. Thanks to this web site I have the confidence to take on a project like this. It is a factory 2wd Gmc Jimmy with a chevy front clip that will be removed and changed back to a Gmc. It has a new 350 with a 700r4 air ride and new interior. So far I need to do a little body work on the passenger door and the top needs a little work.

08-30-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd more pics Attached Images

08-30-2009, 10:29 PM	#3
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Wow that is a great starter for a first project. I like the idea of going back the gmc grill should turn out nice.

08-30-2009, 11:01 PM	#4
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Nice. Are you gonna make it to the 4th Annual C/10 Club Get Together? __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY Last edited by KevsClassics; 09-02-2009 at 08:42 PM.

08-31-2009, 01:16 AM	#6
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Congrats on such a cool first project! Sure is cool that you want to give the GMC back it's identity! I believe that that is a single wall top which was not available in 1970. I wonder if some of that cracking isn't because of some loose or left out bolts. Cool project! 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!

08-31-2009, 07:49 AM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd I like it! Let me know if you figure out a good way to keep the top from cracking in those spots. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-31-2009, 08:12 AM	#8
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd those are the seams so if it ever experiencing any flexing (removal, driving, etc) - it is going to crack there... I think every top I have has small cracks in these spots (some better - some worse).

08-31-2009, 08:49 AM	#9
14U2NV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, Tx Posts: 156	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Looks Good! What size are the wheels and tires? Chad

08-31-2009, 10:35 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Wow, that's a nice one! Welcome to the board!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-31-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd The wheels and tire combo are 17x8 with 255/50r17 front and 17x10 with 285/50r17 rear. I will try to go the the c/10 gathering if I dont have to work that day.

08-31-2009, 09:08 PM	#12
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Great looking Blazer. What's the details on the bagged suspension? __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

09-01-2009, 12:05 PM	#13
custombuilt67-72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cleveland, N.C. Posts: 13	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Great looking Blazer. I'm in NC and I have a "Basket Case" 70 GMC 2WD also. What do you think of the (975+/-) Chevy 2WD Blazers? LOW NUMBERS Chevy, does that mean GMC's production numbers are super low? I think so, our 70 GMC 2WD are a rare bird. What you think? Thanks.

09-01-2009, 05:43 PM	#14
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd K5hart I'm not to sure about the air ride I all I know about it is it is an air ride technologies system with strong arm front tubular a arms. As far as production numbers on the 2wd Jimmys from what I have read on this forum the were about a third of the 975 2wd blazers. Last edited by anthonyscobrasvt; 09-01-2009 at 06:25 PM.

09-01-2009, 06:12 PM	#15
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Looks like a clean truck to play with. Is it that clean under the hood? Real nice. Have fun with it. We like lots of detailed pics around here. The last top I have seen without cracks was in the 70's.

09-01-2009, 06:29 PM	#16
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Under the hood is clean need to detail it. Attached Images Last edited by anthonyscobrasvt; 09-12-2009 at 08:48 PM.



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09-02-2009, 06:25 PM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Nice project, just about anyone here wished they started with that much __________________ 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

09-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#18
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Thanks for the info. I'm considering bagging mine with cutting it up. I like how yours sits. Is the frame c-notched in the rear? __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

09-05-2009, 10:55 PM	#19
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd The rear is not c notched and the front inner fenders are in and tires do not rub with air dumped.

09-05-2009, 11:05 PM	#20
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Great looking 2wd, good luck with the minor rebuild. __________________ -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)

09-05-2009, 11:19 PM	#21
anthonyscobrasvt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd I think I did a good job. I Sold my Cobra and got a Jimmy. Much happier now and is cost me a lot less to drive in the money grubbing California. Attached Images

09-06-2009, 09:29 AM	#22
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd Looks like you had an anniversary Termi. That must have been hard to part with. They are crazy fast cars. I want one.

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