1977 GMC "Jimmy Mini"
Looking at one of these locally. Did you have one? What are your memories? This one is in pretty decent shape. I can't find anything online about "Jimmy Mini". The front of the cab-over overhang al...
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1977 G-30 should be a third generation G-series van cab mounted on a rail frame with dual rear wheels (the actual van was still a unibody). GM also sold this as a bare chassis. I've seen smaller 80's Class A's on a 12,300 GVWR G-30 chassis, and there were G-20 and G-30 bare chassis also spec'd for panel vans.
All the G-30 C motorhomes I've come across have been either 350 or 454 V-8s. I don't know if GM ever offered the 6.2 and 6.5 Detroit diesels for cab-chassis.
G-series is not quite the same as the larger P-series chassis, although there is a size overlap and lots of components in common. P-series came in heavier GVWRs and more different lengths. Also, the motorhome P-chassis was not really the same as the step-van P-chassis, the motorhome got different frame rails and suspension components.
All three major auto companies went through phases of branding recreational vehicles (including conversion vans) made by third parties and for sale through their dealers. AFAIK the only motorhome actually manufactured by General Motors was the one developed and built by GMC Truck and Coach, the front-drive tandem axle Class A.
I know Dodge sold some Class A's built by Frank Industries (became Travco) as Dodge motorhomes and sold third-party camper conversions on the Sportsman van. Dodge may have sold a Dodge-branded C, but I've not seen an example.
Ford sold camper conversions on the first generation Econoline van, these being installed by Sportsmobile at Ford's Lorain assembly plant.
All the G-30 C motorhomes I've come across have been either 350 or 454 V-8s. I don't know if GM ever offered the 6.2 and 6.5 Detroit diesels for cab-chassis.
G-series is not quite the same as the larger P-series chassis, although there is a size overlap and lots of components in common. P-series came in heavier GVWRs and more different lengths. Also, the motorhome P-chassis was not really the same as the step-van P-chassis, the motorhome got different frame rails and suspension components.
All three major auto companies went through phases of branding recreational vehicles (including conversion vans) made by third parties and for sale through their dealers. AFAIK the only motorhome actually manufactured by General Motors was the one developed and built by GMC Truck and Coach, the front-drive tandem axle Class A.
I know Dodge sold some Class A's built by Frank Industries (became Travco) as Dodge motorhomes and sold third-party camper conversions on the Sportsman van. Dodge may have sold a Dodge-branded C, but I've not seen an example.
Ford sold camper conversions on the first generation Econoline van, these being installed by Sportsmobile at Ford's Lorain assembly plant.
