79 GMC ????

[Commocozy]

Ok got a few questions.

I have been a FORD man for the last few years, but have come to the realazation i need something stronger to wheel with. I have come accross a 79 Jimmy for sale with little rust and lost of extra parts.

My mail question is what do i look out for? I knwo one mail thing is the crack in the frame.

I want to drop the top, and add aftermarket bumpers. I also plan on doing a 6" lift and some fender trimming to fit 35's.

Can anyone please just give me as much info as you can so i know what i am getting into.

THANKS,
Austin

Austin Saunton 1998 Explorer Sport, Maybe some to have 85 K5 with 400 under hood along with 400 turbo tranny.

 

[COOTER]

Glad you came to your senses about buying a Chevy.
It dosent realy matter whats wrong with the jimmy its still better than any ford.If your worried about it take it by a shop and have them look it over.Good luck and have fun.

 

[Grim-Reaper]

Rust is the biggy. Rockers, top of the rear wheel arches and the tail pan (part the tail gate bolts to). Drive train is a pretty solid. Should had a 10 bolt front (GM version of a D44) Corprate 12 bolt rear. Most with the TH350 auto tranny have NP 203's and if it's a high miler it may need a new chain ($100 plus gaskets). 79 unless a cali model have prettly limited emmisions crud. No air pump just EGR EVAP and Cats.
35's will fit wit a 4 inch lft and fender trimming (LOTS)
THere should be a build sticker in the glove box that will tell you what the truck rolled off the line with.

Women dig dents and flat paint!
coloradok5.com/gallery/Grim
75 Jimmy, Dollar
Grim-Reaper

 

[Grim-Reaper]

Rust is the biggy. Rockers, top of the rear wheel arches and the tail pan (part the tail gate bolts to). Drive train is a pretty solid. Should had a 10 bolt front (GM version of a D44) Corprate 12 bolt rear. Most with the TH350 auto tranny have NP 203's and if it's a high miler it may need a new chain ($100 plus gaskets). 79 unless a cali model have prettly limited emmisions crud. No air pump just EGR EVAP and Cats.
35's will fit wit a 4 inch lft and fender trimming (LOTS)
THere should be a build sticker in the glove box that will tell you what the truck rolled off the line with.

Women dig dents and flat paint!
coloradok5.com/gallery/Grim
75 Jimmy, Dollar
Grim-Reaper

 

[Commocozy]

Just wanted to thank everyone for the help and bring this back up top and see if there were any other things to look at.


I am sending a deposit for this thing in the next few days, and then wil be picking it up in the next few weeks!



who knows what i will be driving in a few weeks.
Right now i have a 98 Explorer with 6" lift and 33's.