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smith15 · 02-24-2014, 10:20 PM

i just bought this Jimmy... Did they make a factory half cab for the Jimmy or Blazer in 1972? Or is this an aftermarket cab? The cab has a steel divider at the bottom. I've attached a couple pictures or the truck and one of the inside of the cab.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-24-2014, 10:33 PM

Welcome! Aftermarket definitely. Any chance you can post more pics? Don't see those too often. What are your plans for the K5? Pete

smith15 · 02-24-2014, 10:55 PM

Thanks, I've been driving myself crazy trying to figure it out! I had found this one thread on a different forum but it had a lot of hearsay: "The guy I got my MREs from today said he has a 1972 Chevy Blazer Factory Hardtop Half Cab. Ive never seen one. He said their are only a couple left. He said the Military and some Fire Dept. had some. He knows of only 2. One is in a musuem and the other was lovered and is a show truck. He is going to send me pics, But I thought I would ask here. Anybody even heard of these. I think it is a blazer with a hardtop that stops behind the front seats. He said it is like a truck though. Solid body."
Anyway the topic never got resolved on the thread but I figured y'all would know on here. So thanks.

Anyway... more about the truck: It's a 4 speed, with a 402, factory AC but no compressor, has tilt steering (which I can tell the column was taken from an automatic). Dash is uncut. I haven't had a chance to clean her up much. I just drove her 400 miles. I was surprised by her ability to keep highway speeds. I definitely hit 80mph or a little better. I normally collect, sell, trade early Bronco's as a hobby and a lot of those do not like highway speeds. I have a '72 Blazer too that is pretty badass. I thought it would be cool to have '72 Jimmy and '72 Blazer in the driveway. I haven't had a chance to clean her up much. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

hopped up · 02-24-2014, 10:56 PM

That this is awesome! I want one of those too!

smith15 · 02-24-2014, 11:08 PM

This is my other K5 that is sitting next to the Jimmy. It has a ton of cool motor and mechanical upgrades. It's a solid body but the body work that was done on it was definitely done by an amateur and the paint job looks like it was hand painted but it has a cool soft top. I'm probably only keeping one of them.... Running out of room in my driveway, haha.

smith15 · 02-24-2014, 11:15 PM

More Jimmy pics:

**thelonerife** · 02-24-2014, 11:47 PM

8 lug axles too. Nice ride

69-72 · 02-25-2014, 09:33 AM

I would be interested in seeing more pics of the divider. The factory assembly manual depicts such a thing so there is a chance that part came from the factory.

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 01:29 PM

That's interesting. I don't have the factory assembly manual. That would be cool if that part was from the factory. The divider was the part that had me thinking it could be factory because it just fits so well and looks like it belongs there. Of course it is snowing today but I got a few more pictures. It's tough to get all that dirt out of there.....

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 01:33 PM

Cab divider from the outside

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 01:53 PM

Pictures of the cab from the outside

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 02:12 PM

& a few more pics....
What do you think? Possibly a factory divider. Any way for me to find out?

Mater/10 · 02-25-2014, 01:53 PM

Dude thats SHHHHWWWEEEETTTTT!!!!

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater/10

Dude thats SHHHHWWWEEEETTTTT!!!!

Thanks man! It's been a pretty good few days owning her... People stop and take pictures when I'm filling her up.... women's thighs moisten and panties drop... lol

orangek5 · 02-25-2014, 05:49 PM

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**truckster** · 02-25-2014, 06:34 PM

Smith15,

Nice Jimmy, it's a great find.

Please realize that this forum is family-friendly. I like to browse the forum with my 14-year-old boys, so please be careful what you say.

Thanks.

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

Smith15,

Nice Jimmy, it's a great find.

Please realize that this forum is family-friendly. I like to browse the forum with my 14-year-old boys, so please be careful what you say.

Thanks.

Oh. Sorry about that.

smith15 · 02-25-2014, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckster

Smith15,

Nice Jimmy, it's a great find.

Please realize that this forum is family-friendly. I like to browse the forum with my 14-year-old boys, so please be careful what you say.

Thanks.

& thanks for the compliment.

02-24-2014, 10:20 PM	#1
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab i just bought this Jimmy... Did they make a factory half cab for the Jimmy or Blazer in 1972? Or is this an aftermarket cab? The cab has a steel divider at the bottom. I've attached a couple pictures or the truck and one of the inside of the cab. Attached Images

02-24-2014, 10:33 PM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab Welcome! Aftermarket definitely. Any chance you can post more pics? Don't see those too often. What are your plans for the K5? Pete __________________ 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

02-24-2014, 10:55 PM	#3
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab Thanks, I've been driving myself crazy trying to figure it out! I had found this one thread on a different forum but it had a lot of hearsay: "The guy I got my MREs from today said he has a 1972 Chevy Blazer Factory Hardtop Half Cab. Ive never seen one. He said their are only a couple left. He said the Military and some Fire Dept. had some. He knows of only 2. One is in a musuem and the other was lovered and is a show truck. He is going to send me pics, But I thought I would ask here. Anybody even heard of these. I think it is a blazer with a hardtop that stops behind the front seats. He said it is like a truck though. Solid body." Anyway the topic never got resolved on the thread but I figured y'all would know on here. So thanks. Anyway... more about the truck: It's a 4 speed, with a 402, factory AC but no compressor, has tilt steering (which I can tell the column was taken from an automatic). Dash is uncut. I haven't had a chance to clean her up much. I just drove her 400 miles. I was surprised by her ability to keep highway speeds. I definitely hit 80mph or a little better. I normally collect, sell, trade early Bronco's as a hobby and a lot of those do not like highway speeds. I have a '72 Blazer too that is pretty badass. I thought it would be cool to have '72 Jimmy and '72 Blazer in the driveway. I haven't had a chance to clean her up much. I'll post some pictures tomorrow. Attached Images

02-24-2014, 10:56 PM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab That this is awesome! I want one of those too!

02-24-2014, 11:08 PM	#5
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab This is my other K5 that is sitting next to the Jimmy. It has a ton of cool motor and mechanical upgrades. It's a solid body but the body work that was done on it was definitely done by an amateur and the paint job looks like it was hand painted but it has a cool soft top. I'm probably only keeping one of them.... Running out of room in my driveway, haha. Attached Images

02-24-2014, 11:15 PM	#6
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab More Jimmy pics: Attached Images

02-24-2014, 11:47 PM	#7
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab 8 lug axles too. Nice ride __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

02-25-2014, 09:33 AM	#8
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab I would be interested in seeing more pics of the divider. The factory assembly manual depicts such a thing so there is a chance that part came from the factory. __________________ 1969 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton Rust free survivor 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 4x4 Almost Rust free survivor 1972 GMC Jimmy 2wd Undergoing surgery

02-25-2014, 01:29 PM	#9
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab That's interesting. I don't have the factory assembly manual. That would be cool if that part was from the factory. The divider was the part that had me thinking it could be factory because it just fits so well and looks like it belongs there. Of course it is snowing today but I got a few more pictures. It's tough to get all that dirt out of there..... Attached Images

02-25-2014, 01:33 PM	#10
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab Cab divider from the outside

02-25-2014, 01:53 PM	#11
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab Pictures of the cab from the outside Attached Images

02-25-2014, 02:12 PM	#12
smith15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 22	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab & a few more pics.... What do you think? Possibly a factory divider. Any way for me to find out? Attached Images

02-25-2014, 01:53 PM	#13
Mater/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 331	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab Dude thats SHHHHWWWEEEETTTTT!!!! __________________ 1964 Chevorlet Custom 10 350/350 ,ps,mb,A/c,BBW -Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608625 1969 Chevy Nova 2 dr I6 250/powerglide 1967,68,69,70,71,72 Chevy Frankenstein

02-25-2014, 05:49 PM	#15
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab recognize! Here's some info I have acquired on half tops. & & __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

02-25-2014, 06:34 PM	#16
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,977	Re: Just bought 1972 Jimmy Half Cab Smith15, Nice Jimmy, it's a great find. Please realize that this forum is family-friendly. I like to browse the forum with my 14-year-old boys, so please be careful what you say. Thanks.



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