Ever seen a 1975 GMC "Gentleman Jim"? 1000-2000 made! And only for 1 year! Have you ever seen one?

This truck belongs to Tim Dixon at Gas Axe Chop Shop in Ten Mile, Tennessee. His phone number is: 423-507-2693.

[@kirksway1]

I'm thrilled to find this on KZbin! I've told my friends about the one my Grandfather had when I was a kid. His had a Camper Special badge on the B-pillars where this one has the GMC badges. I remember him hauling a fifth wheel with it. The center consul had the just the right amount of space to hold his 2A device.

[@primeredisbest]

I am so glad that you found this video too! I really enjoyed reading your comment my friend! I truly appreciate it! Have a blessed day today my friend!

[@Nova.1971]

That would be a nice truck restored!!! Thanks for sharing.....

[@primeredisbest]

I agree with you! I hope that it will be restored and have a good home! Thanks for your comment and for watching the video my friend! God bless you!

[@jaydogtitan-ok3vw]

Actually GMC had an equivalent truck to Chevrolets Big 10 called "Heavy Half" But I've always loved the Gentleman Jim GMC pickups, That one you have there is a beast. GMC also had a 1975 Beau James model Sierra.

[@primeredisbest]

You're right! I really appreciate your comment and for watching the video my friend! Have blessed day today my friend and God bless you!

[@edgardomatos7742]

You are a gentleman for sure ... thanks for sharing this video..

[@primeredisbest]

Thank you very much for your kind words my friend! God bless you!

[@jonboysprowash7845]

Color scheme is great👍

[@primeredisbest]

Yes it is very unique for sure! Thanks so much for your comment!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@primeredisbestbuckets console out of. Blazers 😊😊

[@brianshobbys]

Nice I love the special edition ones

[@primeredisbest]

Me too buddy! Really cool truck! Thanks!

[@jamespritchett1886]

Never seen one before. Be a good one to be restored.

[@primeredisbest]

I agree with you! Pretty much guaranteed to be the only one a at Car Show or Cruise-in. Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@primeredisbestworked at GMC dealer in mid 70s. Customer spec order one and I drove it into bay...plush

[@fortyseven1832]

Ive seen two. One when i was a kid in the 70s and one in moore Oklahoma last year. The guy worked at a gyro shop. One day it had a for sale sign in the window for $1500. It was ROUGH though. It sold pretty quickly.

[@primeredisbest]

I am glad that you seen one before! I hope the one you seen is still around. Pretty rare! Thanks buddy!

[@bustednutzgarage2609]

Cool old truck I never new that GMC done there own version of the Chevy Big 10

[@primeredisbest]

Yes it's pretty rare! I was mistaken about Big 10. Chevrolet had the "Beau James" version of the "Gentleman Jim". Sometimes my brain doesn't work quite right! Lol. Thanks buddy for your comment and for watching the video!

[@odelldickey2218]

The names Gentleman Jim and Beau James are takeaways on the Jimmy nickname for GMC trucks .

[@primeredisbest]

Hey buddy that's really funny! Lol. Thanks for the good laugh this morning! Have a blessed day today my friend!

[@smokesletsgo3986]

Hey Gentleman Jim (PIB) I absolutely love this truck! I have never even heard of a GMC Gentleman Jim, let alone seen one! The colors, gold trim and interior are so cool!! I might have to reach out to Tim and learn more about this pickup :)

[@primeredisbest]

Yes it is a very cool truck! Reach out to Tim Dixon and talk to him about it! Tell him you seen the truck on my KZbin channel. Tim's a really nice guy! Thanks and good luck!

[@josemsantiago7524]

This was my first time seeing one of these. I have been to many car shows and cruise nights and have never seen one of them. Thanks for the video

[@primeredisbest]

They are pretty rare for sure! I appreciate your comment my friend and God bless you!

[@Mr_TimeMachine_Too]

Tim told me he was getting this, I had forgotten all about it. First one I’ve ever seen. As much as I prefer the patina style trucks, I think this one deserves a full restoration and it would be worth a pretty penny! And Jimmy, I definitely agree this should be your new nickname!

[@primeredisbest]

I don't know how Tom finds so much cool vehicles! I do agree with you that it needs to be fully restored because it is so rare a truck. I don't know about the Gentleman Jim name for me! Lol. Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@gabe4299]

I'm glad to see a piece of beautiful history

[@primeredisbest]

I agree with you! I had a really good time making that video! Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@sheldonstewart70]

Truck would look real good lowered on a set of nice wheels and coated in penetrol like gmtim done the Big10 he had . That Big10 is what made me like lowered longbed square bodies

[@primeredisbest]

Yes it would look good! GM TIM38 on KZbin has a knack with longbed trucks! He makes them look good! Thanks buddy!

[@brockbender6655]

I’m in the process of doing a full frame of restoration on a Gentleman Jim. They are a super cool truck and the gentleman and the beau james were GM’s first attempt of a luxury pickup. In my opinion they are one of the most important square bodies made and helped set the path for the luxury pickups we see today.

[@primeredisbest]

I agree with you 💯% on everything that you have said! Very cool trucks and rarely seen or heard from anymore. You will have a cool truck for sure when you are done my friend! I don't know what Tim Dixon at Gas Axe Chop Shop is going to do with his Gentleman Jim. But you should call him and ask him about it. His phone number is: 423-507-2693. Tell Tim Dixon that you heard about the truck from Jimmy at Primered is Best. He trades and sells a lot. Good luck to you my friend and God bless you!

[@jaydogtitan-ok3vw]

Attempts by Chevy and GMC could go back a few years earlier 1971-72 with the Cheyenne and Sierra with the wood grain tailgate panels and I believe the Cheyenne was the first to introduce the sliding back glass along with other luxury features like a/c, am/fm radio, auto trans. etc.

[@brockbender6655]

Yes, GM did offer most of these luxury features years prior to the Gentleman Jim. The Gentleman Jim took it a step farther trying to make a pickup not just a work vehicle. To my knowledge the Gentleman Jim was the first time GM put all of these options offered at the time into one package along with special options like the comfort suspension, tonneau cover, special color combination, wheels, etc

[@999thenewman]

Wow! Tim Dixon has a rare gem for sure!

[@primeredisbest]

He sure does! Lol. Tim has a knack for finding vehicles! Thank you so much my friend!

[@donhorner6019]

Pretty cool Jimmy,I graduated ‘77 and don’t think I have ever heard of a Gentleman Jim (if I had I’ve forgotten about it). Must be some older footage as I seen your new TOY in the background. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@primeredisbest]

That video is from this past weekend when we were at Gas Axe Chop Shop to get our truck. Made a few videos while we were there. I have seen Gentleman Jim trucks before when they were newer but not in several years. This is the first one in a long time. Thanks for your comment!

[@donshotrodgarage1717]

That's really cool Jimmy! I've never seen one before! I'd keep all original just like it is.. Have a good one Buddy 👍

[@primeredisbest]

I agree with you Big Don! Really cool truck that needs to be kept original! Thanks buddy for your comment and for watching the video my friend!

[@scottlambert9008]

Already get rid of everything and keep this one it's got your name on it

[@primeredisbest]

I wish that I could do that but my wallet is not that thick! Lol. Thanks!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

​@@primeredisbestwhat happened to it? Like a 15k. Truck as is

[@primeredisbest]

@@user-ht1xu4gv2u Tim Dixon still has it. Give Tim a call. Tim's phone number is: 423 507 2693. Good luck!

[@user-ht1xu4gv2u]

Another 70s. Squarebody was a STREET. COUPE A SHORTBED WITH A 454CID MADE EITH TAPE STRIPES AND OPTIONS

[@primeredisbest]

Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@darrelldyer6681]

Very cool find! 👍

[@primeredisbest]

I think so as well! Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@kevinrichards3288]

Awesome ride there😎😍👍 75 was the only year for those GMC Gentleman Jim limited edition pickups & they're super duper rare nowadays. What's also super duper rare nowadays are square body pickups with the long stepside box, especially the three quarter ton & one ton ones. The square body pickups with the short stepside box on the other hand I still see on the roads sometimes, but most of the square body pickups I see today are fleetsides.

[@primeredisbest]

I agree they are very rare to find! Thanks buddy for your comment and information!

[@kevinrichards3288]

@@primeredisbest oh I've noticed that pickup has the gold stripe in the side molding trim which was surprising because I thought 77 was the only year for that. I learned recently that those limited edition pickups did have that gold stripe back in 75. Wow I learn something new everyday. Also in 75, I believe GMC had another limited edition pickup called the Beau James which was 2-tone blue & silver. Rewind to 74, GMC had another limited edition pickup called the Indy 500 which was 2-tone gold & white.

[@Leo-DaGreek]

I own the Chevy version,74 454/400 Bronze /white,A/C ,Automatic,power steering,power brakes,roll up windows Super 20 ,tilt wheel,,for sale 10g running and drinking

[@primeredisbest]

That sounds like a great truck! Send me a video of your truck and I will post it on my KZbin channel: PIB'S SWAP and SHOP. Just turn your phone sideways and please no music or foul language. Just talk about your truck and a way that someone can make contact with you if they are interested in your truck! Be sure to mention how much you are asking for it as well. Maybe I can help you sell it! You can send me a video to [e-mail], or Facebook Messenger, Primered is Best or Instagram Messenger Primered is Best. Make the video about 2-3 minutes long. Thanks buddy and good luck to you!

[@brandonbell433]

The equivalent to a big 10 is a GMC heavy half. The Gentleman Jim and Beau James trucks are 75 only GMC promotional trucks. As far as the gold ochre trim. It was only used on Gentle Jim’s in 75 and for the whole year of 1977 only. It was not used in 76 and on 73-75 either unless it was a 75 Jim. Not used on 78-80 trucks either

[@primeredisbest]

You're correct! It is the "Beau James" name that I could not think of doing the video! I really appreciate the info! Thanks buddy!

[@chevylandt.v]

That is one cool truck. Always wanted to see one in person. Another cool truck is Beau James. I would like to find either or. If iwas him I'd never sell it. It's worth a lot of money.

[@primeredisbest]

I agree with you! I haven't seen Beau James in a very long time! And this Gentleman Jim truck was a real treat to see in person again! Thanks buddy!

[@chevylandt.v]

@@primeredisbest you are welcome.

[@gordocarbo]

Not sure about that. Rare doesnt always mean worth lotsa $

[@johnnywooten7199]

I have seen a few of those trucks Jimmy they also had another version called the beau James those trucks are rare I like the Gentlemen Jim better they had more equipment .

[@primeredisbest]

That's what I was trying to think of was the Chevy "Beau James" version. Sometimes my mind goes completely blank! Especially when I get excited doing a video! Lol. I liked the GMC'S better too! Thanks for your help my friend!

[@gordocarbo]

Seen these as a kid..most sanded the words off it seemed kinda goofy then SAme with the BIG 10 .

[@primeredisbest]

Lol. Yes, I remember that my friend! Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@jackchisam2678]

Original seats were tweed

[@primeredisbest]

OK. Thank you my friend!

[@jeffdickens7019]

Good morning Jimmy my 45 years of fooling with GMC and Chevy that truck would be the same as a Big ten from what I know about this truck they made 7.500 Nationwide and they did the same with the Chevy Big ten

[@primeredisbest]

Good morning! Google search says they made around 1,000 of the Gentleman Jim trucks. The Chevys that were about the same as the Gentleman Jim's were called "Beau James". Thanks for your comment!

[@jeffdickens7019]

@@primeredisbest I found an old Marta report from GMC and it said 7.500 I know a big wheel at GMC I'm going to find out for sure because I'm curious

[@scottlambert9008]

You and the wife can turn that into a $30,000 truck all day long

[@primeredisbest]

Oh yes that's true! Pretty rare truck! Thanks buddy!

[@gordocarbo]

WOuld cost that much or more to make it a 30k truck

[@primeredisbest]

@gordocarbo I agree with you buddy! I'd probably just fix a few things gs on it and drive it. But it is a rare truck. Thanks for your comment! Have a blessed day today my friend!

[@sheldonstewart70]

Seems they also made a Beau James edition in 1975 also but it's not as rare as the Gentleman Jim edition

[@primeredisbest]

Yes they did! Chevy was Beau James! But the Gentleman Jim was my favorite! Thanks buddy for your comment!

[@odelldickey2218]

Beau James is also a GMC .

[@jukeboxzero4373]

Wow what a cool truck! I've always liked the special promotional luxury models like the Beau James, Gentleman Jim, Big 10 etc. I love my '78 Bonanza. Quick question though because there seems to be a lot of confusion on these but since they were badged as 15's they would be 1/2 ton right? But these were supposed to have 3/4 ton frames on 1/2 ton suspension so I was curious what Tim could tell us about this on his truck? Thanks in advance and thank you Jimmy for the video. Very cool!

[@primeredisbest]

To be honest with you, I know very little about these trucks! But you can call Tim Dixon and ask him. I am sure that he knows a lot more than I do about them. His phone number is: 423-507-2693. Thanks buddy!

[@jukeboxzero4373]

So call Gentleman Tim to inquire about Gentleman Jim? I don't know Jimmy what if he throws a number out there and it's too good to pass up? Would you let me come rescue that gem from your own backyard? 😁 You know the only thing you need is a little bigger building and Tim's willingness to part with it and your content ratings would go through the roof! Think about it, super rare, super cool and it even comes with it's own phone! Oh btw that reminds me the 60's called...they want their Beatles mop top wig back! 🤪

[@primeredisbest]

@@jukeboxzero4373 LOL. Yes call Gentleman Tim at Gas Axe Chop Shop. His phone number is: 423-507-2693. I gotta go! My hairpiece went under the couch! Lol.

[@jukeboxzero4373]

@@primeredisbest Lol!

[@user-fp6yl8uh9c]

$ 45.000

[@primeredisbest]

Thanks buddy!

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