Two Owner Truck: 1971 GMC Jimmy
This 1971 GMC Jimmy has led a good life, originally bought new in Indiana and then quickly moving down to Florida where it became the first owner’s campsite truck for much of its life. The seller notes that the previous owners were confident its low odometer reading but that there’s no documentation to support the 21,784 miles shown; however, it does look good enough that it could be real. Find the Jimmy here on eBay with bids to just under $35,500.
While we often see the Chevrolet K5 Blazer of the same era come up for grabs, we see the GMC-bodied version far less frequently. Coupled with those distinctive design cues like the nose and the tailgate trim, this Jimmy also stands out for its sharp copper paint job. The classic, deep-dish rally-style wheels are a great look here, and the Florida climate has clearly been kind to the vintage sheet metal. The Jimmy’s chrome bumpers look great as well.
The interior just oozes period-correct style, with a gorgeous painted dash and chrome-ringed gauges. The brown vinyl bucket seats compliment the exterior paint job and dash perfectly, and this truck has more of a Colorado/high plains vibe than a rig that’s been living in the tropical climate of Florida. You’ll find a vintage CB radio and the original jack still installed inside, and the factory hard top has supposedly never been removed.
The truck is said to run and drive well, and the seller reports no issues with the 307 engine and Turbo 350 automatic transmission. The Jimmy comes with a few dual exhaust, new shocks, replacement wheel cylinders, and fresh fluids throughout. It left the dealership with a Ziebart rust-proofing job, so that has certainly helped keep rust in check as the seller only notes two small spots of nominal concern. Bidders are certainly speaking in terms of how much they like this survivor-grade GMC, and I can’t say I blame them.
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Comments
It never ceases to amaze me that someone would show a beautiful vehicle like this and not clean up the engine compartment before taking pictures.
Not bad but i’m not to crazy about the metal pipe that serves at the top rad hose. That can’t be oem.
I’m not sure. It looks like the metal pipe has a mounting bracket on the bottom. Without the metal pipe, that long radiator hose is going to flop around and hit the serpentine belt. I wouldn’t be surprised if it were oem. But, it is kinda odd. If it isn’t stock, it’s been on there a while, judging by the looks of it.
That’s a V-belt not serp.
My ’72 Blazer had the metal pipe on the 350 engine.
It’s OEM.
I really like this truck, love this color. Too bad it’s way outta my ability to purchase.
Hi John, I have never seen anything that is within my ability to purchase on Barn Finds unless it is an piece of junk not worth buying, LOL!
I hear ya Art, one can dream though. Sad part Ive owned so many of the cars I see on here years ago bought and sold for pennies in comparison. All said whether or not I can afford to buy I will always love cars and trucks it in my blood.
This thing is just about perfect in my opinion. I’d prefer it have a 350, but that’s ok. It’s really almost TOO nice for my purposes. One things for sure…if I could afford it, that top would have to come off at some point.
Never did care for the 307. I always found them to be a dog. Rather have a earlier 283.
The pipe is oe.Nice truck but getting a little pricey at over 35k imo.Hey …get what you can for it nothing wrong with that.glwts.
Does anyone know what that red box on the transmission tunnel is? First aid kit??
Those are reflectors ,I think.
Why buy a 5 ft hose to sit up there and cook?
Truck was purchased new in Indiana. For you northerners that don’t know, Ziebart anti-rust undercoating is a Godsend. I’m originally from Michigan. Every new car my folks bought had that process done. Even I had it done to my 75 new Camaro purchased from my folk’s dealership after going in the Army w/orders to Ft. Hood after basic training. But the asking $$$ on this GMC seems high imo.