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GMC Jimmy By Flat Out Autos Ready For SEMA

Flat Out Autos in Jonesboro, Arkansas recently published of its modernized GMC Jimmy recreation, which is now sitting pretty and ready to debut at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

For those readers who may be unaware, GM Authority has followed Flat Out Autos’ modern GMC Jimmy build all year, with the shop initially revealing rendering images for the project in January.

The GMC Jimmy nameplate holds a special place in the hearts of many enthusiasts. First introduced in 1970, the Jimmy was GMC’s version of the classic K5 Chevy Blazer SUV,  with production lasting until 1991, at which time the GMC Jimmy was replaced by the GMC Yukon.

Of course, despite its discontinuation, fans have always wondered what a modern GMC Jimmy might look like. As it turns out, Flat Out Autos has built exactly that. The shop started with a brand-new GMC Sierra 1500 Single Cab / Long Bed pickup, then chopped it down to a 5-foot, 8-inch bed with a true unibody construction. Power-folding rear seats were added in back, while the roof is removable to provide an open-air experience, as desired. With the roof on, we see a rather sizable rear glass section, with just the right proportions and lines to make this rig a modern GMC Jimmy.

Now, Flat Out is taking its 2022 GMC Jimmy build to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, with plans to enter it in the annual Battle of the Builders competition. The GMC Jimmy will be on display at the Flat Out Autos booth (Central Hall Booth #24675) alongside the 1968 International Travelall Restomod. Flat Out Autos also states that they will build 20 examples of this impressive SUV next year, each of which will be uniquely tailored to the client’s specifications, and that the positive response shown by fans has been “overwhelming” thus far.

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Jonathan is an automotive journalist based out of Southern California. He loves anything and everything on four wheels.

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  1. I would 100% buy this if GM built it.
    The full size 2 door SUV’s were always a hit.
    Bronco (the OJ one), Blazer, Jimmy

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  2. This Chevrolet This!!! Nobody really wants a Bronco get your Chit together Man.

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  3. Wow sweet looking SUV I owned a 77 Chevrolet Blazer full size 4×4 it was a very popular truck back then. I would purchase this new gmc if it hits the show room floors.

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  4. I had a ’93 GMC Yukon 2-dor and it was great except for the low power of the anemic 350 that was in it. It was decent off-road, and the ride was good as well. We put almost 190K miles on it before it was declared totaled in a crash.

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  5. Leave it to the custom shops to fill a need. They told me a 2×2 is next…2 door 2 wheel drive

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  6. Good idea as the fwd blazer , trailblazer 3cy turbo are more mall cars insult, to the name s that say off road same with pathfinder, explorer, expedition not 3 row mommy mobile s could be a hit gmc are you watching

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  7. Absolutely stunning SUV! The only thing better would be a 2500 version with the Allison transmission and 6.6 DuraMax. GM is missing the boat without this in the lineup. And NO, don’t build an EV version.

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  8. This, THIS is what GM needs to produce. But yet they produce the Celestiq, overpriced trash no one will buy. GM… take in the social media feedback! If GM doesn’t listen to the car people in this country, gmauthority will no longer need to address “new models”, there will not be any new models.

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  9. Wondering what the price would be , 80 + hmmm

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    1. I’m thinking you’re not too far off

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    2. I can see why you are “Confused”. You apparently have no idea what is involved in automotive design and production. I’ve met a lot of GM engineers, and it seems like most of them are “car guys “ who would love to design and build vehicles like this. Unfortunately, government regulations and the insurance industry necessitate compromises, and then mass production requirements further compromises design.

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  10. First off, GREAT JOB to everyone involved with this build, well done. To GM are you listening, if you make this I will buy it without a shadow of a doubt, will have to sell a kidney, but I will buy it. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring back a legendary truck, I had a 86′ Jimmy and I miss it everyday.

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  11. GM definitely not built this. Look at the success of the Ford Bronco, and even the Bronco Sport, as well as the Jeep Gladiator or Dode Power Wagon. We see the other car companies making all sorts of specialty niche vehicles and every time thry are sold out before they even hit the dealerships.

    Why doesn’t GM get off ofntheor hind ends and build something nice, instead of just an options package (Z71/72) or stop slpping stickers on the sides of theor trucks. It’s not like people won’t buy them.

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  12. Please GM.
    Get it together.
    Produce this vehicle.

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  13. The article says “fans have always wondered what a modern GMC Jimmy might look like.”
    Well here’s a big clue for you… according to history, it would look exactly what a modern day K5 Blazer would look like if there even was such a creature. so I guess it would look exactly like a Tahoe.

    LOL!

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  14. I have heard rumors of around two years GMC might make a Jimmy to compete in the more compact off road market. With a design like this, I totally think they should. Chevrolet missed a huge opportunity to bring out a K5 Blazer with a proper off road edition. Blazers & Jimmy’s both had nostalgia and coolness in the classic off road market. GM said around 2020 they did not think the market would be in high demand for a smaller 4X4 SUV. Ford said so otherwise and I know they did not expect the demand when the Bronco was redesigned and released. A Jimmy similar to this in full production would be a massive seller for GMC and give another option for the 4X4 SUV. After all they redesigned the Canyon for this year and looks good.

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  15. Hideous windshield. I hate it. As an owner of a 73 K5, I just shook my head in disgust. The rake of the windshield is all wrong on all these “retro” with modern take builds. Might as well be a Honda fit with that miles of windshield.

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