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NorCalCruiser · 08-07-2011, 07:42 AM

I am looking to pick up a new project and found this for sale. I have never had a Jimmy and cant find much information on them. The owner says it is all original and from the pictures it is believable (I have not been able to look at it in person yet). So anyway does anyone know where I can find information on this truck? What are the production Numbers? Whats it worth? How desirable art the Jimmy's over a blazer? I have been looking for a new project and if this is worth it I might restore it back to stock condition. Does anyone know what color this is, i found a paint chart for this year but cant tell if it is Ochre or Yellow gold.

NorCalCruiser · 08-07-2011, 08:04 AM

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NorCalCruiser · 08-07-2011, 08:06 AM

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d-666 · 08-07-2011, 09:47 AM

loook'S like a nice survivor..i would buy it 100% sure,buff the paint to make it shine and then put a nice set of ralies wheels/tires and enjoy!

**Boog** · 08-07-2011, 09:56 AM

I can't tell you anything about production numbers and such but I can say it IS rare in so far as it's overall condition and originality. There were probably less Jimmys built than Blazers. You just don't find many that old in that shape. Full carpet and woodgrain appointments are real nice. It has obviously been garage kept all these years.
A lot of us would take care of any maintenance items, shine it up and drive it as is smiling all the way.

Thealien · 08-07-2011, 10:26 AM

I would not say worth more or less than a blazer. Definately a little more rare/unique. What is he asking?

80streetcoupe · 08-07-2011, 10:36 AM

Very nice survivor for sure. The early trucks rusted out really bad and quickly. You found an awesome Jimmy in very nice condition by the looks of it. I'm with everyone else, clean up the maitenance issues, new tires, maybe stock silver 8inch ralley rims or factory 1980 7inch aluminum rims, shine her up and drive it.
You have found the needle in the hatstack, IMO!!!!!
Not sure on the value or production nos., but you have found a beauty. Drive the wheels off of it...LOL!!!!

80streetcoupe · 08-07-2011, 10:37 AM

I see now that someone put on 1980 truck mirrors too. Does it have fresh paint as well??

71swb4x4 · 08-07-2011, 10:44 AM

A 1973 GMC Jimmy is not "rare", certainly not to the point where someone will pay you stupid money for it.

If you want to talk rare, a survivor 1973 Jimmy is a lot more rare than a restored one.

These numbers I am pulling out of thin air, but let's say that Jimmy is worth $8,000 as it sits. I suspect if you restore it you will spend $20,000 turning it into a Jimmy that is worth $15,000.

NorCalCruiser · 08-07-2011, 10:48 AM

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I would not say worth more or less than a blazer. Definately a little more rare/unique. What is he asking?

He' s asking $3800

NorCalCruiser · 08-07-2011, 11:06 AM

I found on this web site http://gtcpoci.info/GMC%20Truck%20pr...%20figures.pdf on page 6 the production numbers for 1974 was 11,883 but nothing for 1973. Thats not very many. I wonder how many are actually still around.

Eyegore · 08-07-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

I can't tell you anything about production numbers and such but I can say it IS rare in so far as it's overall condition and originality. There were probably less Jimmys built than Blazers. You just don't find many that old in that shape. Full carpet and woodgrain appointments are real nice. It has obviously been garage kept all these years.
A lot of us would take care of any maintenance items, shine it up and drive it as is smiling all the way.

Fully carpet appointments? I've owned several K5's and looked at 100's more but I cannot recall a tailgate being fully carpeted like this one.
But for 3800 I believe its worth it, but keep it stock. I created a thread last month of one on ebay starting @ $26K, I don't believe their worth that much though but I think this is worth every penny..

d-666 · 08-07-2011, 11:48 AM

up here at 3800$..would be considered almost as a free truck..imposible to find in this condition..if there is any 73-75 left..again,i would buy it in hurry and a nice set of wheels..and enjoy

USSkoval · 08-07-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyegore

Fully carpet appointments? I've owned several K5's and looked at 100's more but I cannot recall a tailgate being fully carpeted like this one.
But for 3800 I believe its worth it, but keep it stock. I created a thread last month of one on ebay starting @ $26K, I don't believe their worth that much though but I think this is worth every penny..

I've never seen the tailgate carpet before either. Certainly looks to be original. Maybe it was a rare dealer add-on?

Looks like a steal for $3800

68Timber · 08-07-2011, 03:28 PM

It's a steal at $3800. It looks like it has a small lift on it. Rally's and 33x12.50's would set it off nicely. I'd remove the 80's console for one from the 70's but otherwise leave it alone - that's a very nice survivor.

hayesperformanceplus · 08-07-2011, 11:46 PM

Very Rare Find!

That's a collector!!!!!!!!!!!

hayesperformanceplus · 08-07-2011, 11:47 PM

I'll Take it!!!!!

Race ya there!!!!

Just kiddin..

MalibuSSwagon · 08-08-2011, 01:23 AM

People want $500 for half a parts truck here. $3800 is a steal, its in great shape!

Pop's C-10 · 08-08-2011, 01:29 AM

A steal indeed

Walts_restoration · 08-08-2011, 01:31 AM

mirrors are wrong location and wrong style. Looks decently clean though. Carpet tailgate and then carpet or vinyl over the kickpanel lower section that should have been bare.

NorCalCruiser · 08-08-2011, 01:40 AM

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mirrors are wrong location and wrong style. Looks decently clean though. Carpet tailgate and then carpet or vinyl over the kickpanel lower section that should have been bare.

Are you saying the carpet is probably not original, and what do you mean by the mirrors are in the wrong location?

Walts_restoration · 08-08-2011, 01:43 AM

they looked too high on the doors, but after looking at my 86 they are right location, but they didnt start using those mirrors till 78-79.

NorCalCruiser · 08-08-2011, 01:50 AM

As I said in the original post I have not yet looked at this in person. The reason for this is I am in the military and overseas at the moment, but will be coming back to the states in about two weeks. So I am in contact with the seller only by phone and email. He said it had some rust around the wheel wells but was not really that bad, so I asked if he could email some more pictures up close.

NorCalCruiser · 08-08-2011, 01:59 AM

The seller also tells me that he is the second owner and has owned it for about a year and a half. The original owner had it for about 37 years and was very meticulous about everything on the vehicle, keeping detailed log books on everything done to it.

NorCalCruiser · 08-08-2011, 02:07 AM

I know on the side of the truck there is an emblem that says sierra, and I can read sierra on the dash but can anyone tell me what it might read next to sierra on the dash I cant read it in the picture. Did the regular sierra package come with the full wood grain moldings.

08-07-2011, 07:42 AM	#1
NorCalCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 10	1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I am looking to pick up a new project and found this for sale. I have never had a Jimmy and cant find much information on them. The owner says it is all original and from the pictures it is believable (I have not been able to look at it in person yet). So anyway does anyone know where I can find information on this truck? What are the production Numbers? Whats it worth? How desirable art the Jimmy's over a blazer? I have been looking for a new project and if this is worth it I might restore it back to stock condition. Does anyone know what color this is, i found a paint chart for this year but cant tell if it is Ochre or Yellow gold. Attached Images

08-07-2011, 08:04 AM	#2
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08-07-2011, 09:47 AM	#4
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth loook'S like a nice survivor..i would buy it 100% sure,buff the paint to make it shine and then put a nice set of ralies wheels/tires and enjoy! __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

08-07-2011, 09:56 AM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,950	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I can't tell you anything about production numbers and such but I can say it IS rare in so far as it's overall condition and originality. There were probably less Jimmys built than Blazers. You just don't find many that old in that shape. Full carpet and woodgrain appointments are real nice. It has obviously been garage kept all these years. A lot of us would take care of any maintenance items, shine it up and drive it as is smiling all the way. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-07-2011, 10:26 AM	#6
Thealien Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pine Ridge Florida Posts: 4,126	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I would not say worth more or less than a blazer. Definately a little more rare/unique. What is he asking? __________________ 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

08-07-2011, 10:36 AM	#7
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth Very nice survivor for sure. The early trucks rusted out really bad and quickly. You found an awesome Jimmy in very nice condition by the looks of it. I'm with everyone else, clean up the maitenance issues, new tires, maybe stock silver 8inch ralley rims or factory 1980 7inch aluminum rims, shine her up and drive it. You have found the needle in the hatstack, IMO!!!!! Not sure on the value or production nos., but you have found a beauty. Drive the wheels off of it...LOL!!!!

08-07-2011, 10:37 AM	#8
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I see now that someone put on 1980 truck mirrors too. Does it have fresh paint as well??

08-07-2011, 10:44 AM	#9
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth A 1973 GMC Jimmy is not "rare", certainly not to the point where someone will pay you stupid money for it. If you want to talk rare, a survivor 1973 Jimmy is a lot more rare than a restored one. These numbers I am pulling out of thin air, but let's say that Jimmy is worth $8,000 as it sits. I suspect if you restore it you will spend $20,000 turning it into a Jimmy that is worth $15,000. __________________ 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.

08-07-2011, 11:06 AM	#11
NorCalCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 10	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I found on this web site http://gtcpoci.info/GMC%20Truck%20pr...%20figures.pdf on page 6 the production numbers for 1974 was 11,883 but nothing for 1973. Thats not very many. I wonder how many are actually still around.

08-07-2011, 11:48 AM	#13
d-666 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: st francois quebec Posts: 162	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth up here at 3800$..would be considered almost as a free truck..imposible to find in this condition..if there is any 73-75 left..again,i would buy it in hurry and a nice set of wheels..and enjoy __________________ 1990 k5 blazer 1990 gmc jimmy 1949 1300 p/u-sold 1977 bbc skylark 96 roadmaster 06 9c1 impala

08-07-2011, 03:28 PM	#15
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth It's a steal at $3800. It looks like it has a small lift on it. Rally's and 33x12.50's would set it off nicely. I'd remove the 80's console for one from the 70's but otherwise leave it alone - that's a very nice survivor. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

08-07-2011, 11:46 PM	#16
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth Very Rare Find! That's a collector!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

08-07-2011, 11:47 PM	#17
hayesperformanceplus Performance Shop Owner Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA Posts: 332	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I'll Take it!!!!! Race ya there!!!! Just kiddin.. __________________ 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic with 20,000 ORIGINAL MILES (32,000Km's) & Matching numbers 1977 GMC C35 Sierra Classic Crew Cab 454 A/C with 21,000 Miles & Matching numbers 1980 Chevrolet Silverado K20 400 4spd 4X4 74,000km's 1980 GMC C25 Sierra Classic CREW CAB, All Options, with 49,000 Miles 1979 GMC C15 Sierra Classic 454 1989 GMC R3500 CREW CAB 2003 Grand Prix GTP 1998 Regal GS

08-08-2011, 01:23 AM	#18
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,589	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth People want $500 for half a parts truck here. $3800 is a steal, its in great shape! __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi



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08-08-2011, 01:29 AM	#19
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth A steal indeed __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

08-08-2011, 01:31 AM	#20
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth mirrors are wrong location and wrong style. Looks decently clean though. Carpet tailgate and then carpet or vinyl over the kickpanel lower section that should have been bare. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-08-2011, 01:43 AM	#22
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth they looked too high on the doors, but after looking at my 86 they are right location, but they didnt start using those mirrors till 78-79. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

08-08-2011, 01:50 AM	#23
NorCalCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 10	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth As I said in the original post I have not yet looked at this in person. The reason for this is I am in the military and overseas at the moment, but will be coming back to the states in about two weeks. So I am in contact with the seller only by phone and email. He said it had some rust around the wheel wells but was not really that bad, so I asked if he could email some more pictures up close. Attached Images

08-08-2011, 01:59 AM	#24
NorCalCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 10	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth The seller also tells me that he is the second owner and has owned it for about a year and a half. The original owner had it for about 37 years and was very meticulous about everything on the vehicle, keeping detailed log books on everything done to it. Attached Images

08-08-2011, 02:07 AM	#25
NorCalCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 10	Re: 1973 GMC Jimmy How Rare Whats It Worth I know on the side of the truck there is an emblem that says sierra, and I can read sierra on the dash but can anyone tell me what it might read next to sierra on the dash I cant read it in the picture. Did the regular sierra package come with the full wood grain moldings. Attached Images

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