SEMA Display Frame-Off Built GMC Jimmy Upgraded 5.3L EFI V8 Automatic A/C ///
This 1979 GMC Jimmy High Sierra takes the classic Squarebody formula and rebuilds it with real intention, starting with a full transformation into a low-slung, fuel-injected, plaid-lined cruiser that carries genuine show pedigree from its appearances at the 2017 SEMA Show, the Optima Invitational as a Golden Ticket selection, and Dino's Get Down. The exterior wears PPG Buckskin Tan paired with Desert Fox-inspired striping from Low Sierra, a tan spray-on-lined removable top, clean brightwork, and a stance that sits low and confident over 20 inch US Mags Scottsdale wheels finished with polished lips and silver powdercoated centers. Power comes from a fuel-injected 5.3L Vortec V8 fitted with a Brian Tooley Stage 3 cam, upgraded springs, an ICT intake manifold, Speed Engineering long-tube headers, Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers, and electronic cutouts, all backed by a 4L60E with a performance shift kit feeding a 12 bolt rear axle with an Auburn limited slip and 4.10 gears. Underneath, the frame is C-notched and reinforced, and the suspension features Porterbuilt control arms, Belltech front springs, Ridetech rear springs, Ridetech shocks, and a Ridetech MuscleBar, with Power Stop brakes at all four corners and Toyo Proxes ST rubber measuring 275 front and 315 rear. Inside, the Highlander-style buckets, rear bench, and cargo panels are wrapped in custom orange plaid with tan vinyl, complemented by matching door panels, fresh carpet, a period-style console with hidden cutout switch, Dakota Digital Syndicate Series gauges that blend retro looks with modern function, and a RetroSound head unit feeding Kicker speakers, all kept comfortable with cold air conditioning. It is a cohesive, character-rich build that blends retro styling cues, modern LS drivability, proven show credentials, and the kind of sorted chassis work that makes the truck as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at.
This 1979 GMC Jimmy High Sierra takes the classic Squarebody formula and rebuilds it with real intention, starting with a full transformation into a low-slung, fuel-injected, plaid-lined cruiser that carries genuine show pedigree from its appearances at the 2017 SEMA Show, the Optima Invitational as a Golden Ticket selection, and Dino's Get Down. The exterior wears PPG Buckskin Tan paired with Desert Fox-inspired striping from Low Sierra, a tan spray-on-lined removable top, clean brightwork, and a stance that sits low and confident over 20 inch US Mags Scottsdale wheels finished with polished lips and silver powdercoated centers. Power comes from a fuel-injected 5.3L Vortec V8 fitted with a Brian Tooley Stage 3 cam, upgraded springs, an ICT intake manifold, Speed Engineering long-tube headers, Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers, and electronic cutouts, all backed by a 4L60E with a performance shift kit feeding a 12 bolt rear axle with an Auburn limited slip and 4.10 gears. Underneath, the frame is C-notched and reinforced, and the suspension features Porterbuilt control arms, Belltech front springs, Ridetech rear springs, Ridetech shocks, and a Ridetech MuscleBar, with Power Stop brakes at all four corners and Toyo Proxes ST rubber measuring 275 front and 315 rear. Inside, the Highlander-style buckets, rear bench, and cargo panels are wrapped in custom orange plaid with tan vinyl, complemented by matching door panels, fresh carpet, a period-style console with hidden cutout switch, Dakota Digital Syndicate Series gauges that blend retro looks with modern function, and a RetroSound head unit feeding Kicker speakers, all kept comfortable with cold air conditioning. It is a cohesive, character-rich build that blends retro styling cues, modern LS drivability, proven show credentials, and the kind of sorted chassis work that makes the truck as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at.