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This is my '72 GMC Jimmy. It's completely original, save for some
minor engine modifications. It lives with me in Missoula MT. The pic'
with the snow was on a recent trip down to Moab Utah, a popular off-road
area.
This is my second Jimmy and my sixth GM 4X4. It has a 350
V-8, Eldebrock 4-bbl carb and aluminum intake, 4-speed trans with granny
low gear, posi-trac rear differential and Blackjack headers
- Zack Vishoot
Standard motor is a 250 ci (4.1L) inline six.
This one came with the optional 350ci (5.7L) V-8 and 4Bbl carb'.
Transmissions are 3-speed manual,
3-speed automatic and 4-speed manual wide-ratio.
The top, as you can see, is removable and reveals a relatively comfortable
interior, no spraying off the dash with a
garden hose!
The drive-train is simply that of a Chevrolet / GMC 1/2 ton truck, as is most
of the body, and is interchangable for a wide range of years.
Other popular options are:
power steering,
power brakes Discs in front after 1971,
air conditioning,
positrac axles from 4.11-3.00 to 1 ratios,
towing packages,
high altitude packages,
hot climate packages,
AM/FM 8-Track players.
Back in the "good old days"
you would order a vehicle from the factory using a
checklist for options, paint / interior colors and drive-trains. As a result
many American vehicles from that era are quite unique. Today options are
much more bundled. If, say, you want a sunroof, you must also get the V-6,
auto' trans and air conditioning ... but auto companies have
been telling us what we want to drive for quite some time now.
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