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Old 08-30-2009, 10:03 PM   #1
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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.Name:  blazer 220.jpg
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Old 08-30-2009, 10:09 PM   #2
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Old 08-30-2009, 10:29 PM   #3
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Wow that is a great starter for a first project. I like the idea of going back the gmc grill should turn out nice.
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Old 08-30-2009, 11:01 PM   #4
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Nice. Are you gonna make it to the 4th Annual C/10 Club Get Together?
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:16 AM   #5
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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!

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Old 08-31-2009, 07:49 AM   #6
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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.
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:12 AM   #7
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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).
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:49 AM   #8
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Looks Good!

What size are the wheels and tires?

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Old 08-31-2009, 09:14 AM   #9
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd

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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.
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:35 AM   #10
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Wow, that's a nice one! Welcome to the board!!
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Old 08-31-2009, 10:44 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 08-31-2009, 09:08 PM   #12
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Great looking Blazer. What's the details on the bagged suspension?
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Old 09-01-2009, 12:05 PM   #13
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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.
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Old 09-01-2009, 05:43 PM   #14
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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.

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Old 09-01-2009, 06:12 PM   #15
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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.
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Old 09-01-2009, 06:29 PM   #16
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Under the hood is clean need to detail it.
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Old 09-02-2009, 06:25 PM   #17
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Re: My first project 1970 GMC Jimmy 2wd

Nice project, just about anyone here wished they started with that much
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Old 09-02-2009, 06:28 PM   #18
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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?
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Old 09-05-2009, 10:55 PM   #19
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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.
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Old 09-05-2009, 11:05 PM   #20
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Great looking 2wd, good luck with the minor rebuild.
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Old 09-05-2009, 11:19 PM   #21
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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.
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Old 09-06-2009, 09:29 AM   #22
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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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