Hey everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself and my new-to-me 1989 GMC Jimmy. I'm Terrence (aka The Big Red Yeti), and I'm located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. After a long search, I finally found a Jimmy that I've been dreaming of recreating for years.

It's a two-tone black/grey with the 5.7L 350 V8 and, of course, the removable hardtop, which I can't wait to take off this summer. The truck is in pretty good shape for its age, but it's got a few quirks that I'm looking forward to sorting out with the help of this knowledgeable community. Cosmetically, the body and paint have been upgraded, and it is in near-perfect condition now. Next is the interior! Working on keeping the engine clean and running for now but planning an LS3 swap in the future.

So far, my to-do list includes:

• The usual tune-up: plugs, wires, cap, rotor, and all the fluids.
• Rear window: It's a bit slow and finicky, so I'll be diving into the regulator and motor soon. I've already been reading through some of the great threads on here about that!
• A few interior cosmetic bits: the dash has a lot of cracks, and the seats have the typical wear and tear.

I'm no master mechanic, but I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty and learn as I go. My main goal is to have a reliable and fun weekend cruiser to enjoy the back roads and other day-to-day activities.

I've already spent some time browsing the forums and have been really impressed with the amount of information and the helpful attitude of the members here. I'm looking forward to contributing where I can and learning from all of you.

Cheers,
The Big Red Yeti (aka Terrence)

 

Cool glad to hear it. Good thing about this is that LS swap are significantly easier on this platform than the others. Post pics of your Jimmy.