Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Brother Bob · 04-11-2013, 02:11 PM

Hey folks,

My lovely wife has a 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd that's a running driving truck that needs some lovin'. I'll post pics when I get home but I have a few questions.

She wants it LOWER- its already on dropped spindles ,lowered springs.
1. I'm thinking air ride -is there a ready made kit for these Jimmys ?

I'm concerned for her safety so I'd like to put a full roll cage in it ,4 pt belts .
2. Is there a ready to weld roll cage kit that will fit under the hard/soft top?

It needs a updated interior but we can handle that..

Thanks for looking and your input into her 72 Jimmy 2wd build. She has owned this Jimmy longer than me so it's important to her it be done right!!LOL.

BB

bouncytruck · 04-11-2013, 04:28 PM

An airride kid for a 2wd 1/2 ton 72 pickup will be the same (assuming your Jimmy is a factory 2wd truck.)

No bolt in roll cages that I can think of. Most of the roll bars of the era are more for looks than actual protection. S&W Racing used to make a kit, but it still required welding.

You'll probably get some heat for wanting to put a cage in a 2wd on air ride. Cages look better on the lifted 4wds (IMO), but it is true there is little safety with these rigs if they roll.

Brother Bob · 04-11-2013, 07:13 PM

I understand the 4x4 vs 2WD cage drama but she drives the snot out of this Jimmy and I need to keep her in it.

Some of you may have seen the truck from WAY back , we have had it a long time.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a air ride kit they have used on a 2WD or truck?

I sure wish there was a basic cage kit I could add on too...

BB

mcmlxix · 04-12-2013, 03:44 AM

I think S&W makes a roll cage kit ...

**Tom Vogel** · 04-12-2013, 09:25 AM

Air Ride technologies for the suspension. As for the roll bar/cage, we custom made ours. Yea, it would look better without it, but Im more into safety than I m into looking good. The cage is welded to the frame (front middle and rear, and has swing outs for the doors.)

Brother Bob · 04-12-2013, 10:04 AM

That's really nice and a Jimmy to boot.
On the cage I really want to tie in the windshield frame, and extend all the way to the tailgate. If it could be used to stretch the soft top that would be great!
I'll check out the air ride info, but I know nothing about the systems and what is good and bad...I really want to hear from someone who has it installed and loves it.
BB

Brother Bob · 02-01-2015, 10:53 AM

Ok I had some other 67-72 Chevy dudes come look at the truck and suggested a panard bar replacement to take the wiggle out of the tail? Can ya'll help me figure out what to buy?

Oh and we found a new hard top and a spare hardtop-when it rains it pours.

I know its been a long time but we owned this Jimmy 20 years so it does not seem like so long.

Still want to do body bushings that are worn out- need a suggestion on parts?

The spring in the back seem way to soft (4-6) lowered spring is there a harder spring but still lowered?

We have began work and need some help picking out parts and such- any help is appreciated. Thank you.

4oldcars · 02-01-2015, 11:08 AM

I took the air ride out of my 71 Jimmy. It's currently posted on the parts for sale.

69-72 · 02-01-2015, 08:28 PM

LMC sells the replacement rubber body mounts but I put some in and within a year they were all cracked and deteriorating. Check out Prothane, they make some nice poly mounts.

Brother Bob · 10-16-2015, 10:04 PM

I know it takes me a while to do things but...

All the brakes are done.
All the springs have been replaced with stock.
New Shocks.
New Diff
All new body bushings front to back.
New Hickey cage on order for it and on the way..
Welded in all new seat mounts and patched a few floor holes.

We are trying to get it ready for the paint and body man -same color but fix the flaws in the hardtop and paint to match the Jimmy inside and out. Paint cage to match too...

Still gotta do a parking brake cable re-do this weekend. We are making headway slowly but surely..
BB

Brother Bob · 10-17-2015, 07:04 PM

Ok its outside for the first time in a long time- on stock suspension! Tires look a little small now...but I have a question?

What are you guys doing for seats and interior? I dont have the stock interior and the seat I have are too tall on the stock stands...is there any vehicle that works really well as a transplant?

I am gonna install a Hickey cage soon also...

BB

Brother Bob · 11-01-2015, 08:25 PM

More progress this weekend.

The Hickey family cage is a nice product and fairly straight forward install too. Nice to have a spot to anchor the shoulder belts too, we added those! Thought about tying into the windshield with a tube or two but I worry about body twist and putting pressure on the frame?

BB

Brother Bob · 11-13-2015, 06:43 PM

It went to paint and body today! Satin black top , same candy apple red on body and cage...ordering new parts....all new lens,gaskets and screws......next up all new rubber for doors, top,etc..

Should be getting it back around Christmas for assembly.

**Tom Vogel** · 11-14-2015, 01:21 PM

Thought about tying into the windshield with a tube or two but I worry about body twist and putting pressure on the frame?
BB[/QUOTE]

Exactly! Dont do it.

Brother Bob · 11-14-2015, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Thought about tying into the windshield with a tube or two but I worry about body twist and putting pressure on the frame?
BB

Exactly! Dont do it.[/QUOTE]

I didn't , the more I thought about the more I figured that would cost me a windshield at some point! LOL!

Gotta get back to ordering parts...dang you dont realize just how many odds and ends there are until a real paint job occurs!

BB

Brother Bob · 12-23-2015, 08:46 PM

http://imgur.com/EUUPcXf

http://imgur.com/8GPcHUb
http://imgur.com/gILqMuT
http://imgur.com/EUUPcXf

Paint and body is done and reassembly has began!

It turned out great....more to come.
BB

04-11-2013, 02:11 PM	#1
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Hey folks, My lovely wife has a 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd that's a running driving truck that needs some lovin'. I'll post pics when I get home but I have a few questions. She wants it LOWER- its already on dropped spindles ,lowered springs. 1. I'm thinking air ride -is there a ready made kit for these Jimmys ? I'm concerned for her safety so I'd like to put a full roll cage in it ,4 pt belts . 2. Is there a ready to weld roll cage kit that will fit under the hard/soft top? It needs a updated interior but we can handle that.. Thanks for looking and your input into her 72 Jimmy 2wd build. She has owned this Jimmy longer than me so it's important to her it be done right!!LOL. BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

04-11-2013, 04:28 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. An airride kid for a 2wd 1/2 ton 72 pickup will be the same (assuming your Jimmy is a factory 2wd truck.) No bolt in roll cages that I can think of. Most of the roll bars of the era are more for looks than actual protection. S&W Racing used to make a kit, but it still required welding. You'll probably get some heat for wanting to put a cage in a 2wd on air ride. Cages look better on the lifted 4wds (IMO), but it is true there is little safety with these rigs if they roll. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

04-11-2013, 07:13 PM	#3
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. I understand the 4x4 vs 2WD cage drama but she drives the snot out of this Jimmy and I need to keep her in it. Some of you may have seen the truck from WAY back , we have had it a long time. Does anyone have a suggestion on a air ride kit they have used on a 2WD or truck? I sure wish there was a basic cage kit I could add on too... BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

04-12-2013, 03:44 AM	#4
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. I think S&W makes a roll cage kit ... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

04-12-2013, 09:25 AM	#5
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Air Ride technologies for the suspension. As for the roll bar/cage, we custom made ours. Yea, it would look better without it, but Im more into safety than I m into looking good. The cage is welded to the frame (front middle and rear, and has swing outs for the doors.) Attached Images

04-12-2013, 10:04 AM	#6
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. That's really nice and a Jimmy to boot. On the cage I really want to tie in the windshield frame, and extend all the way to the tailgate. If it could be used to stretch the soft top that would be great! I'll check out the air ride info, but I know nothing about the systems and what is good and bad...I really want to hear from someone who has it installed and loves it. BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

02-01-2015, 10:53 AM	#7
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Ok I had some other 67-72 Chevy dudes come look at the truck and suggested a panard bar replacement to take the wiggle out of the tail? Can ya'll help me figure out what to buy? Oh and we found a new hard top and a spare hardtop-when it rains it pours. I know its been a long time but we owned this Jimmy 20 years so it does not seem like so long. Still want to do body bushings that are worn out- need a suggestion on parts? The spring in the back seem way to soft (4-6) lowered spring is there a harder spring but still lowered? We have began work and need some help picking out parts and such- any help is appreciated. Thank you. Attached Images __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

02-01-2015, 11:08 AM	#8
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. I took the air ride out of my 71 Jimmy. It's currently posted on the parts for sale. __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

02-01-2015, 08:28 PM	#9
69-72 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 204 Posts: 903	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. LMC sells the replacement rubber body mounts but I put some in and within a year they were all cracked and deteriorating. Check out Prothane, they make some nice poly mounts. __________________ 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

10-16-2015, 10:04 PM	#10
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. I know it takes me a while to do things but... All the brakes are done. All the springs have been replaced with stock. New Shocks. New Diff All new body bushings front to back. New Hickey cage on order for it and on the way.. Welded in all new seat mounts and patched a few floor holes. We are trying to get it ready for the paint and body man -same color but fix the flaws in the hardtop and paint to match the Jimmy inside and out. Paint cage to match too... Still gotta do a parking brake cable re-do this weekend. We are making headway slowly but surely.. BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

10-17-2015, 07:04 PM	#11
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Ok its outside for the first time in a long time- on stock suspension! Tires look a little small now...but I have a question? What are you guys doing for seats and interior? I dont have the stock interior and the seat I have are too tall on the stock stands...is there any vehicle that works really well as a transplant? I am gonna install a Hickey cage soon also... BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

11-01-2015, 08:25 PM	#12
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. More progress this weekend. The Hickey family cage is a nice product and fairly straight forward install too. Nice to have a spot to anchor the shoulder belts too, we added those! Thought about tying into the windshield with a tube or two but I worry about body twist and putting pressure on the frame? BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive. Last edited by Brother Bob; 11-01-2015 at 08:32 PM.

11-13-2015, 06:43 PM	#13
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. It went to paint and body today! Satin black top , same candy apple red on body and cage...ordering new parts....all new lens,gaskets and screws......next up all new rubber for doors, top,etc.. Should be getting it back around Christmas for assembly. __________________ No one gets out of here alive.

11-14-2015, 01:21 PM	#14
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. Thought about tying into the windshield with a tube or two but I worry about body twist and putting pressure on the frame? BB[/QUOTE] Exactly! Dont do it.

12-23-2015, 08:46 PM	#16
Brother Bob Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tejas Posts: 47	Re: Ms. Wendy's 72 GMC Jimmy 2wd. http://imgur.com/EUUPcXf http://imgur.com/8GPcHUb http://imgur.com/gILqMuT http://imgur.com/EUUPcXf Paint and body is done and reassembly has began! It turned out great....more to come. BB __________________ No one gets out of here alive.



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