Picked up my 2wd Jimmy this weekend! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**71swb4x4** · 10-24-2004, 10:39 PM

I bought this Jimmy off Ebay. I am sure a lot of you saw it. I am very pleased. It has factory tilt, A/C, PS, and PB. It needs a little work, but a very solid truck.
The first thing I have to do is get new springs. I don't know how the PO drove it like this. It has 2.5" drop spindles and horribly hacked up springs all the way around. I think I will go with 6" springs for the rear and 1" springs for the front. That should level it out nicely, and still keep it low with the 2.5" drop spindles on the front.

Alexis · 10-24-2004, 10:47 PM

Dude, that looks awesome.

blazerholic · 10-24-2004, 10:48 PM

WOW!!!!!

Thats one sweet lookin Jimmy! Congrats!

crews · 10-24-2004, 10:49 PM

OK I am guilty...I was an E-Bay "stalker"...err I mean yes, it was on my watch list....

Awesome truck though.....glad to see a Board member got it!!

Cool transport pics as well...

**71swb4x4** · 10-24-2004, 10:49 PM

The Jimmy isn't as nice as that pic makes it look, but it's not a junker either. I need to get out and take more pics, but it's dark now. I have only driven it for about half a mile, and haven't been home for very long so I haven't had a lot of time to go through it.
The factory air needs to be hooked up and charged. The PO removed the compressor, but I have it with all the brackets.
The engine has a little cam to it, a Performer intake , and a holley carb.
The rear bumper has to go, it is fugly.
The PO rear ended someone with a hitch and pushed the grill in. You couldn't open the hood without reaching up and monkeying with the hood latch. I hooked a winch up to a tree tonight and pulled it back out. If it wasn't for the scratched paint you wouldn't be able to tell.
It came with an extra top, grill, and rusty doors.

Trifelynn · 10-24-2004, 11:35 PM

I was watching that one too

Looks good behind your pickup.

Glad another one was added to our 2wd list.

As it stands right now, I might be bringing home another one

It took me yeras to find one...and now within 2 months I may have two.

Anyways, keep us posted.

Lenny

**Canadian694x4** · 10-25-2004, 12:16 AM

Nice Score...Looks Good and nice pics too!

bouncytruck · 10-25-2004, 11:25 AM

Congrats. I'm glad someone on the board picked that truck up.

**raggedjim** · 10-25-2004, 11:58 AM

Looks like a great buy, keep the pictures coming...

Rg

dubie · 10-25-2004, 12:21 PM

Damn dude, when you want soemthing, you really go after it. Nice new addition!! How the truck running after you did the intake swap? That truck is a really loves being driven eh

JayDubBlazer · 10-25-2004, 02:08 PM

looks like a sweet ride

**jamie72** · 10-25-2004, 05:50 PM

hey sean, glad you found you one, i know how much you were wanting one, when i talked to you in indy, now enjoy it!!!

jamie

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-25-2004, 05:58 PM

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OK I am guilty...I was an E-Bay "stalker"...err I mean yes, it was on my watch list....

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**lolife99** · 10-25-2004, 08:49 PM

SWEET! Keep us posted with pics.

Blue Beard · 10-25-2004, 10:06 PM

Remember seeing it on ebay....thought about it.

Just sold a 76, have a 77 on the side. Trying to decide to sell or not.

Just picked up a nice 78, been working on it all week.

All 2wd units.

bouncytruck · 10-26-2004, 11:32 AM

Blue Beard - I saw a '77 2wd listed in the Little Nickel the other day. Was that yours?

Blue Beard · 10-26-2004, 11:46 AM

No, wasn't mine.

Haven't decided yet to sell right now, that is unless someone came along with the right amount in cash.

Have to check it out, what were they asking for it?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-31-2004, 06:19 PM

Nice score I can't seem to find any 2wd but at least I know nice one's are out there great score congrat's..

10-24-2004, 10:39 PM	#1
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Picked up my 2wd Jimmy this weekend! I bought this Jimmy off Ebay. I am sure a lot of you saw it. I am very pleased. It has factory tilt, A/C, PS, and PB. It needs a little work, but a very solid truck. The first thing I have to do is get new springs. I don't know how the PO drove it like this. It has 2.5" drop spindles and horribly hacked up springs all the way around. I think I will go with 6" springs for the rear and 1" springs for the front. That should level it out nicely, and still keep it low with the 2.5" drop spindles on the front. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-24-2004, 10:48 PM	#3
blazerholic I am a Gov't Mule Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Latonia,Ky Posts: 276	WOW!!!!! Thats one sweet lookin Jimmy! Congrats! __________________ ...to die in the saddle must be my destiny, to ride this rockin' horse I must be crazy...

10-24-2004, 10:49 PM	#4
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	OK I am guilty...I was an E-Bay "stalker"...err I mean yes, it was on my watch list.... Awesome truck though.....glad to see a Board member got it!! Cool transport pics as well... __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

10-24-2004, 10:49 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	The Jimmy isn't as nice as that pic makes it look, but it's not a junker either. I need to get out and take more pics, but it's dark now. I have only driven it for about half a mile, and haven't been home for very long so I haven't had a lot of time to go through it. The factory air needs to be hooked up and charged. The PO removed the compressor, but I have it with all the brackets. The engine has a little cam to it, a Performer intake , and a holley carb. The rear bumper has to go, it is fugly. The PO rear ended someone with a hitch and pushed the grill in. You couldn't open the hood without reaching up and monkeying with the hood latch. I hooked a winch up to a tree tonight and pulled it back out. If it wasn't for the scratched paint you wouldn't be able to tell. It came with an extra top, grill, and rusty doors. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-24-2004, 11:35 PM	#6
Trifelynn Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Williston, North Dakota Posts: 469	very nice pics I was watching that one too Looks good behind your pickup. Glad another one was added to our 2wd list. As it stands right now, I might be bringing home another one It took me yeras to find one...and now within 2 months I may have two. Anyways, keep us posted. Lenny __________________ Always looking for a 2wd blazer

10-24-2004, 10:47 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Dude, that looks awesome.

10-25-2004, 12:16 AM	#7
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Nice Score...Looks Good and nice pics too! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-25-2004, 11:25 AM	#8
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Congrats. I'm glad someone on the board picked that truck up. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-25-2004, 11:58 AM	#9
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,561	Looks like a great buy, keep the pictures coming... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=856475 '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

10-25-2004, 12:21 PM	#10
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Damn dude, when you want soemthing, you really go after it. Nice new addition!! How the truck running after you did the intake swap? That truck is a really loves being driven eh __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

10-25-2004, 02:08 PM	#11
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	looks like a sweet ride __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

10-25-2004, 05:50 PM	#12
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	hey sean, glad you found you one, i know how much you were wanting one, when i talked to you in indy, now enjoy it!!! jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

10-25-2004, 08:49 PM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	SWEET! Keep us posted with pics. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2004, 10:06 PM	#15
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Remember seeing it on ebay....thought about it. Just sold a 76, have a 77 on the side. Trying to decide to sell or not. Just picked up a nice 78, been working on it all week. All 2wd units. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-26-2004, 11:32 AM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Blue Beard - I saw a '77 2wd listed in the Little Nickel the other day. Was that yours? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L



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10-26-2004, 11:46 AM	#17
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	No, wasn't mine. Haven't decided yet to sell right now, that is unless someone came along with the right amount in cash. Have to check it out, what were they asking for it? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-31-2004, 06:19 PM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice score I can't seem to find any 2wd but at least I know nice one's are out there great score congrat's.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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