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RustyBucket · 06-25-2010, 06:46 PM

I've been wanting a convertible and found this Jimmy 2wd. 350/350, ps, pb, ugly add on air. It's pretty wavy and has rusty floors but from 25ft. away it doesn't look bad. Seems to run, drive and stop pretty good, lots of rattles & sqeaks though. I'm not going to pull it all to pieces for now. I want to keep it in the shop with the top off and drive it evenings when it's cooler. I want to lower it some, change the wheels and DRIVE IT. Maybe buy some new bumpers and I need a back seat of some kind. Has headers and dual exh. and sounds pretty good. It had been driven very little in the last 10yrs. and seems to run better the more I drive it. Fresh gas and advancing the timing helped it a lot.

Thealien · 06-25-2010, 08:37 PM

Nice , now get that top off!!

Enjoy

RustyBucket · 06-25-2010, 09:45 PM

I've got a neighbor interested my '67 project truck(s). I need some shop space before I take the top off. I'm going to study the site and get some options for lowering and tire and wheel sizes. Maybe some info on a back seat too.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-25-2010, 11:41 PM

You've got the right idea - drive it! Changing out the front bumper and some different rims will be a great addition.

bouncytruck · 06-26-2010, 12:18 AM

Pull the top and enjoy! You live in the sunny part of the country, so go for it! Wheels and rear seats can come after you pop the top. There is nothing like driving a classic convertible truck!

**Tom Vogel** · 06-26-2010, 11:14 AM

Welcome from a fellow 72 Jimmy 2wd owner.
Be smart... call Early Classic and definately go with their airbag system for the rear. The adjustability is worth the price and will reap huge dividends in usability.

VA72C10 · 06-26-2010, 12:43 PM

Looks pretty solid? How are the rocker/tortion boxes under it? Something to consider before pulling the top off...

If they're in decent shape, pull the top off, look for a rear seat out of a 4x4 or a burb that's being parted, chrome front and rear sport bumpers, new wheels, a drop, and have fun

It's always more fun spending someone else's money

RustyBucket · 06-26-2010, 04:07 PM

I'm 'bout afraid to look under it........ looked at some pretty grizzly torsion box/rocker pictures in some build threads. I couldn't get under it before I bought it... have some health problems. I'm hoping my other truck is sold and gone and I'll be able to get it on the lift in a few days. I think it's always been a central Fl. veh. so chances are 50/50 it'll be bad rusty. I see there's a wealth of info on this site......... GOOD THING!, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions. I do have a set of 8" 5 lug truck rally wheels that'll improve it's looks some. WAY TOO HOT to mess with any of it today.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-27-2010, 04:14 PM

I see that it has the spare tire brackets on the back is that possibly a converted 4wd? Nice ride none the less and get that top pulled and cruise it..

RustyBucket · 06-27-2010, 10:07 PM

I did manage to get it on the lift, I don't see any evidence of it having been a 4x4. Does the VIN# indicate 2 or 4wd.? Underneath, the driver's side rocker is plastered up and funny shaped and the torque box has some rust holes in it. I can see some fiberglass cloth through the holes like somebody glassed inside the box before they plastered the rocker. The pass. side looks better--- no rust holes in that torque box. The door sills look pretty good on both sides. I'll take some pictures. I had NO idea there was so many places to trap water and rust in these things. All of the body mounts I saw were intact---- the rubber donuts were shot but the sheetmetal brackets looked ok. I'm pretty hopeful I can get away with enjoying this thing without a bunch of body work.

JimmyFloyd · 06-27-2010, 10:16 PM

The first couple digits will indicate if it was a 4x4. If the VIN has KE or KS in it, then it was a 4x4. if it is CE or CS, then it was an original 2wd.

RustyBucket · 06-28-2010, 12:24 AM

Thanks, I found that LMC decoder in the search. VIN starts out TCE182F.. looks like GMC, 2wd, V8, 3900-5800-GVW, JIMMY, '72, Flint. Got a copy of a Fl. title from '81 that shows previous reg. in NY. Also got a bundle of reciepts from an engine rebuild at 55,800mi---- shows 72,000 now. Apparently non original engine, paperwork says V0915PHM, I don't seem to be smart enough to ID it on MORTEC. I think I got one of the orig. wheel/tire/hubcap/beauty ring still fastened to the swing out spare carrier--- was that factory? Was there a roll bar option? I'm not a "matching numbers" guy, just curious. It's also got some kind of soft top folded up in the back that I haven't looked at yet.

JimmyFloyd · 06-28-2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyBucket

Thanks, I found that LMC decoder in the search. VIN starts out TCE182F.. looks like GMC, 2wd, V8, 3900-5800-GVW, JIMMY, '72, Flint. Got a copy of a Fl. title from '81 that shows previous reg. in NY. Also got a bundle of reciepts from an engine rebuild at 55,800mi---- shows 72,000 now. Apparently non original engine, paperwork says V0915PHM, I don't seem to be smart enough to ID it on MORTEC. I think I got one of the orig. wheel/tire/hubcap/beauty ring still fastened to the swing out spare carrier--- was that factory? Was there a roll bar option? I'm not a "matching numbers" guy, just curious. It's also got some kind of soft top folded up in the back that I haven't looked at yet.

Looks like the engine decodes as:

V = Flint Engine Plant
09 = September
15 = 15th
PHM = Can't seem to find this one just yet. There is a PH, which is a 78 305. This is the Engine suffix Code.

If this could possibly be the numbers matching motor, the last part of the VIN would be stamped next to this number on the front pad of the motor. See the example picture:

06-25-2010, 06:46 PM	#1
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	'72 Jimmy 2wd. I've been wanting a convertible and found this Jimmy 2wd. 350/350, ps, pb, ugly add on air. It's pretty wavy and has rusty floors but from 25ft. away it doesn't look bad. Seems to run, drive and stop pretty good, lots of rattles & sqeaks though. I'm not going to pull it all to pieces for now. I want to keep it in the shop with the top off and drive it evenings when it's cooler. I want to lower it some, change the wheels and DRIVE IT. Maybe buy some new bumpers and I need a back seat of some kind. Has headers and dual exh. and sounds pretty good. It had been driven very little in the last 10yrs. and seems to run better the more I drive it. Fresh gas and advancing the timing helped it a lot. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-25-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,120	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. Nice , now get that top off!! Enjoy __________________ Click on my Not really a build thread, yet NOT SO RUST FREE RUST FREE BLAZER LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD BOLT RESTORATIONS 4l60 to an NP205

06-25-2010, 09:45 PM	#3
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. I've got a neighbor interested my '67 project truck(s). I need some shop space before I take the top off. I'm going to study the site and get some options for lowering and tire and wheel sizes. Maybe some info on a back seat too. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-25-2010, 11:41 PM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. You've got the right idea - drive it! Changing out the front bumper and some different rims will be a great addition. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-26-2010, 12:18 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. Pull the top and enjoy! You live in the sunny part of the country, so go for it! Wheels and rear seats can come after you pop the top. There is nothing like driving a classic convertible truck! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-26-2010, 11:14 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. Welcome from a fellow 72 Jimmy 2wd owner. Be smart... call Early Classic and definately go with their airbag system for the rear. The adjustability is worth the price and will reap huge dividends in usability.

06-26-2010, 12:43 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. Looks pretty solid? How are the rocker/tortion boxes under it? Something to consider before pulling the top off... If they're in decent shape, pull the top off, look for a rear seat out of a 4x4 or a burb that's being parted, chrome front and rear sport bumpers, new wheels, a drop, and have fun It's always more fun spending someone else's money __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-26-2010, 04:07 PM	#8
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. I'm 'bout afraid to look under it........ looked at some pretty grizzly torsion box/rocker pictures in some build threads. I couldn't get under it before I bought it... have some health problems. I'm hoping my other truck is sold and gone and I'll be able to get it on the lift in a few days. I think it's always been a central Fl. veh. so chances are 50/50 it'll be bad rusty. I see there's a wealth of info on this site......... GOOD THING!, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions. I do have a set of 8" 5 lug truck rally wheels that'll improve it's looks some. WAY TOO HOT to mess with any of it today. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-27-2010, 04:14 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. I see that it has the spare tire brackets on the back is that possibly a converted 4wd? Nice ride none the less and get that top pulled and cruise it.. __________________ 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..

06-27-2010, 10:07 PM	#10
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. I did manage to get it on the lift, I don't see any evidence of it having been a 4x4. Does the VIN# indicate 2 or 4wd.? Underneath, the driver's side rocker is plastered up and funny shaped and the torque box has some rust holes in it. I can see some fiberglass cloth through the holes like somebody glassed inside the box before they plastered the rocker. The pass. side looks better--- no rust holes in that torque box. The door sills look pretty good on both sides. I'll take some pictures. I had NO idea there was so many places to trap water and rust in these things. All of the body mounts I saw were intact---- the rubber donuts were shot but the sheetmetal brackets looked ok. I'm pretty hopeful I can get away with enjoying this thing without a bunch of body work. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-27-2010, 10:16 PM	#11
JimmyFloyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,458	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. The first couple digits will indicate if it was a 4x4. If the VIN has KE or KS in it, then it was a 4x4. if it is CE or CS, then it was an original 2wd. __________________ 1970 Blazer 350/SM465/205 SOLD! \| 1998 Z3

06-28-2010, 12:24 AM	#12
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: '72 Jimmy 2wd. Thanks, I found that LMC decoder in the search. VIN starts out TCE182F.. looks like GMC, 2wd, V8, 3900-5800-GVW, JIMMY, '72, Flint. Got a copy of a Fl. title from '81 that shows previous reg. in NY. Also got a bundle of reciepts from an engine rebuild at 55,800mi---- shows 72,000 now. Apparently non original engine, paperwork says V0915PHM, I don't seem to be smart enough to ID it on MORTEC. I think I got one of the orig. wheel/tire/hubcap/beauty ring still fastened to the swing out spare carrier--- was that factory? Was there a roll bar option? I'm not a "matching numbers" guy, just curious. It's also got some kind of soft top folded up in the back that I haven't looked at yet. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!



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