1985 GMC Jimmy

[westerndenizen]

I bought a 1985 Jimmy back in May. Started this to document the updates and repairs on it. It's got the 5.0 motor. Once I figure out how I'll be posting pics of it. As well as before and after pics of work I'm doing to it as regularly as I can. Any ideas or advice is greatly appreciated and welcomed. First on the list is getting the steering fixed before the first frost up here in WA state.

 

[Chickntrk]

Remove 5.0

 

[ZooMad75]

Remove 5.0

Insert big block.

Welcome!

 

[flatland]

Welcome!

Great move starting a documentation thread early. looking forward to updates, and PICS!

 

[westerndenizen]

I got the new gearbox in about 6 weeks ago. I also put an XJ shaft in while I was in the neighborhood. Definitely an upgrade, but still need to get a few other things to really get it tightened up. Thanks everyone for the salutations and motor swap idea. I am actually in the process of potentially trading it (A bit far fetched and optimistic on my part), but there is a 89 K5 3 hours away from me with a snow plow. (Where I'm at I see the plow as another way to make money in my town). I was thinking about a trade trucks and add cash on my end for the deal. The 89 has a 350 in it already too. I like both obviously and wish I could have both but that ain't going to happen right now. Thoughts on pros and cons between years?

 

[Chickntrk]

89 is fuel injected so that’s a big plus right there…already get a 350, 89 should have a 241 transfer case, I say go for the 89 as long as the body conditions are even….I wouldn’t trade a clean 85 for a rusty 89

 

[westerndenizen]

89 is fuel injected so that’s a big plus right there…already get a 350, 89 should have a 241 transfer case, I say go for the 89 as long as the body conditions are even….I wouldn’t trade a clean 85 for a rusty 89

Thanks for the input. Judging off the pics it looks about even. That's why I would add cash for the deal for the plow. I will be asking for more info and pictures before I make a day of driving for it. Made that mistake once, and I intend to keep it that way.

Here's the link for the 89:

1989 K5 Blazer with snow plow $10,000 OBO - cars & trucks - by owner...

Selling my 1989 K5 Blazer with snow plow. $10,000 OBO. Has a 350 engine runs strong. 35” tires and new wiring harness for the plow. No oil leaks.

yakima.craigslist.org