66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Webrigs · 07-23-2009, 11:25 PM

NOT MINE!

I just now stumbled across this while hunting around on the local Craig's List.

Amazing survivor...

http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1281799250.html

OARNGESI · 07-23-2009, 11:32 PM

Really clean blazer

1949gmc · 07-23-2009, 11:47 PM

Big deal..... mine is a 61k mile original truck, back seat never sat in and top never off TOO! AND mine's a one owner truck! However, mine is from Chippewa Falls, WI and looks like this:

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Seriously, though, that '72 is a great looking truck. I think I remember seeing it on ebay not long ago. I bet I'll have more money wrapped up in mine than he has in his!!

bouncytruck · 07-24-2009, 12:11 AM

That looks nice. Why is the engine blue? Is that a GMC thing?

1949gmc · 07-24-2009, 12:35 AM

I wondered that, too, since mine is orangey/red.

old man jimmy · 07-24-2009, 04:15 AM

I was wondering about the blue engine also. And nope they are chevy orange in the Jimmy's also. Also don't remember that color green in the 72's. Looks more like an older restro to me, but could be wrong.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-24-2009, 04:25 AM

Not a 72 for sure. At least not the door panels of seat covers. That interior color was available in 72, but i have only seen it on very base trucks. The engine looks to have been replaced too. It has 69-70 seat covers.

sameyrasmea72 · 07-24-2009, 04:31 AM

Nice jimmy, but original 72 ?????? The console looks painted and the grain on the wood grain molding does not look like GM to me.

**special-K** · 07-24-2009, 04:41 AM

It`s a`69.Is that color metallic?I thought GMCs had blue engines.I also thought the CST package included bright mirrors.Looking at the right rear 1/4 view the paint doesn`t look original.

Blazer1970 · 07-24-2009, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s a`69.Is that color metallic?I thought GMCs had blue engines.I also thought the CST package included bright mirrors.Looking at the right rear 1/4 view the paint doesn`t look original.

The engine has been replaced, and the paint does not look original at all, even in the pictures. Something fishy here.

vtblazer · 07-24-2009, 06:16 AM

It's a smoke show...

Jtrux · 07-24-2009, 08:48 AM

First thing is that I thought Jimmy's only came out starting in 70 (someone tell me if i'm wrong). The gas pedal is another clue that's it's NOT a 72. Definitely doesn't seem right. Something fishy is going on.

Livrat · 07-24-2009, 09:46 AM

Yes it appears it is a 70 due to the gas pedal, open knuckle front axle and 205 transfer case.
The engine being blue looks like a car lot detail, you can see blue overspray on the hoses and misc parts, it obviously has had some seat repair and they have been switched from left to right and have had the tracks painted, new carpets installed, both quarter panels appear to have some damage and or work done the rest looks to be original paint.

All in all to me it appears to be a clean solid Blazer.. Not quite "like new" due to some imperfections or a "survivor" (has had things replaced) as the seller states.

IMHO the only real negatives the will keep it from bringing good money: (I am sure I will get flamed for some of this) .......
(1) Its a 70 with Drum brakes, (2) Manual steering?? (3) Minor visible damage/repairs on quarter panels, (3) its a GMC... (they just do not command the same $$ as the CST Chevs) and lastly... (4) its green in an out (not as popular as other colors)

**special-K** · 07-24-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

First thing is that I thought Jimmy's only came out starting in 70 (someone tell me if i'm wrong). The gas pedal is another clue that's it's NOT a 72. Definitely doesn't seem right. Something fishy is going on.

Definately no Jimmys in`69.This morning I thought the door panels were`69 and was being sarcastic.So,where`s the woodgrain and trim?

bouncytruck · 07-24-2009, 10:35 PM

The listing is deleted. Hopefully someone got a good deal and a title that has the correct year on it.

71jimmy · 07-25-2009, 11:54 AM

We've debated this thing before. Although it looks like it's in really good cond. by the pics, it is not as "original" as the seller would want us to believe. I would be leary of the "66k original miles" statement.

According to the SPID label shown in the pics:
K=4x4
E=V8 gas
1=1/2 ton
14=Utility Jimmy
S=St. Louis assembly plant
Z=1970 yr. of manufacture
71778=starting from 50001 it would be the 21,777 vehicle built that year

07-23-2009, 11:25 PM	#1
Webrigs Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 66	66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List NOT MINE! I just now stumbled across this while hunting around on the local Craig's List. Amazing survivor... http://boise.craigslist.org/cto/1281799250.html

07-23-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List Really clean blazer __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-23-2009, 11:47 PM	#3
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List Big deal..... mine is a 61k mile original truck, back seat never sat in and top never off TOO! AND mine's a one owner truck! However, mine is from Chippewa Falls, WI and looks like this: Seriously, though, that '72 is a great looking truck. I think I remember seeing it on ebay not long ago. I bet I'll have more money wrapped up in mine than he has in his!!

07-24-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List That looks nice. Why is the engine blue? Is that a GMC thing? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-24-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
1949gmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lindenhurst, IL Posts: 659	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List I wondered that, too, since mine is orangey/red.

07-24-2009, 04:15 AM	#6
old man jimmy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: texas Posts: 329	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List I was wondering about the blue engine also. And nope they are chevy orange in the Jimmy's also. Also don't remember that color green in the 72's. Looks more like an older restro to me, but could be wrong.

07-24-2009, 04:25 AM	#7
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List Not a 72 for sure. At least not the door panels of seat covers. That interior color was available in 72, but i have only seen it on very base trucks. The engine looks to have been replaced too. It has 69-70 seat covers. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

07-24-2009, 04:31 AM	#8
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List Nice jimmy, but original 72 ?????? The console looks painted and the grain on the wood grain molding does not look like GM to me. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd Last edited by sameyrasmea72; 07-24-2009 at 04:35 AM.

07-24-2009, 04:41 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List It`s a`69.Is that color metallic?I thought GMCs had blue engines.I also thought the CST package included bright mirrors.Looking at the right rear 1/4 view the paint doesn`t look original. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-24-2009, 06:16 AM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List It's a smoke show...

07-24-2009, 08:48 AM	#12
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List First thing is that I thought Jimmy's only came out starting in 70 (someone tell me if i'm wrong). The gas pedal is another clue that's it's NOT a 72. Definitely doesn't seem right. Something fishy is going on. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

07-24-2009, 09:46 AM	#13
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List Yes it appears it is a 70 due to the gas pedal, open knuckle front axle and 205 transfer case. The engine being blue looks like a car lot detail, you can see blue overspray on the hoses and misc parts, it obviously has had some seat repair and they have been switched from left to right and have had the tracks painted, new carpets installed, both quarter panels appear to have some damage and or work done the rest looks to be original paint. All in all to me it appears to be a clean solid Blazer.. Not quite "like new" due to some imperfections or a "survivor" (has had things replaced) as the seller states. IMHO the only real negatives the will keep it from bringing good money: (I am sure I will get flamed for some of this) ....... (1) Its a 70 with Drum brakes, (2) Manual steering?? (3) Minor visible damage/repairs on quarter panels, (3) its a GMC... (they just do not command the same $$ as the CST Chevs) and lastly... (4) its green in an out (not as popular as other colors)

07-24-2009, 10:35 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List The listing is deleted. Hopefully someone got a good deal and a title that has the correct year on it. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

07-25-2009, 11:54 AM	#16
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	Re: 66k original mile Jimmy on Craigs List We've debated this thing before. Although it looks like it's in really good cond. by the pics, it is not as "original" as the seller would want us to believe. I would be leary of the "66k original miles" statement. According to the SPID label shown in the pics: K=4x4 E=V8 gas 1=1/2 ton 14=Utility Jimmy S=St. Louis assembly plant Z=1970 yr. of manufacture 71778=starting from 50001 it would be the 21,777 vehicle built that year __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

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