Picked up a highlander, project begins - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ClassicStyle · 01-17-2016, 09:40 PM

Hey guys so I bought a 2nd 72' this one is a highlander. It has some rust in the outer rocker, floor looks solid, torsion boxes, bottoms of the doors. I'm going to strip it, paint the same blue or maybe switch to hawanian, haven't decided yet. The beard seats are going and factory will replace them, I'll do them in 671 grey plaid, the Door panels are original but painted black, so I will try and strip them and re dye them parchment or go for some repo's. Interior will stay mostly stock to the SPID, I'll change up the stereo and build a full cage.

The engine is a 383 with a 700r4 and a 205, brand new vintage air. Plan as of right now I'm going to pull the 383 and 700, replace it with a 418ci Ls3 I have at the shop and a 4l80e. During that time I'll swap a set of 1-tons and 4-Link it front and rear with coilovers.

Should be fun, for now I'm going to start gathering my interior, axles etc and enjoy the truck while our weather here is beautiful. Enjoy some pictures, I spent the day polishing it. Couple pictures as I was polishing and the finished product

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**72gmguy** · 01-17-2016, 10:13 PM

Looks like a great truck just the way it is! Have fun with it.

ClassicStyle · 01-18-2016, 01:06 AM

I appreciate the offer but I bought this truck for its SPID, condition, good parts and that I can drive it while I collect parts. Thank you though

gringoloco · 04-03-2016, 07:29 AM

Looks like a good start! Your SPID is nearly identical to mine, plus skid plate. Cool truck and great plans for it.

ClassicStyle · 04-05-2016, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Looks like a good start! Your SPID is nearly identical to mine, plus skid plate. Cool truck and great plans for it.

Thank you, your truck was quite literally what started me on my quest for a highlander. Mine is a 671 so it will be a grey/white plaid. I was so jealous of your wax pencil marks when I saw this truck still had them I about pee'd haha.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-03-2016, 08:43 AM

I'm on board! Did you find a set of buckets? I may have a set to part with (from a Highlander actually).

ClassicStyle · 04-05-2016, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I'm on board! Did you find a set of buckets? I may have a set to part with (from a Highlander actually).

I missed a set on Craigslist and haven't come across another since. Pm me what's you'd want for them

Thanks for the compliments guys, not much as changed on it, I put a set of plugs in it and a Holley double pumper I had at the shop as the carb it had started to leak. I'm in the process of selling my house and buying a new one so life's been hectic haha.

68panelman · 04-03-2016, 05:44 PM

Very nice Blazer, well opted too. Would look sweet with blue and white highlander seating...

gringoloco · 04-05-2016, 02:31 PM

Cool. Don't see many grey ones and thanks for the compliment. Hopefully I can get back working on mine soon, til then I'm watching you guys.

01-17-2016, 09:40 PM	#1
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Picked up a highlander, project begins Hey guys so I bought a 2nd 72' this one is a highlander. It has some rust in the outer rocker, floor looks solid, torsion boxes, bottoms of the doors. I'm going to strip it, paint the same blue or maybe switch to hawanian, haven't decided yet. The beard seats are going and factory will replace them, I'll do them in 671 grey plaid, the Door panels are original but painted black, so I will try and strip them and re dye them parchment or go for some repo's. Interior will stay mostly stock to the SPID, I'll change up the stereo and build a full cage. The engine is a 383 with a 700r4 and a 205, brand new vintage air. Plan as of right now I'm going to pull the 383 and 700, replace it with a 418ci Ls3 I have at the shop and a 4l80e. During that time I'll swap a set of 1-tons and 4-Link it front and rear with coilovers. Should be fun, for now I'm going to start gathering my interior, axles etc and enjoy the truck while our weather here is beautiful. Enjoy some pictures, I spent the day polishing it. Couple pictures as I was polishing and the finished product post images

01-17-2016, 10:13 PM	#2
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 822	Re: Picked up a highlander, project begins Looks like a great truck just the way it is! Have fun with it. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

01-18-2016, 01:06 AM	#3
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: Picked up a highlander, project begins I appreciate the offer but I bought this truck for its SPID, condition, good parts and that I can drive it while I collect parts. Thank you though

04-03-2016, 07:29 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Picked up a highlander, project begins Looks like a good start! Your SPID is nearly identical to mine, plus skid plate. Cool truck and great plans for it. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-03-2016, 08:43 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Picked up a highlander, project begins I'm on board! Did you find a set of buckets? I may have a set to part with (from a Highlander actually). __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

04-03-2016, 05:44 PM	#8
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Picked up a highlander, project begins Very nice Blazer, well opted too. Would look sweet with blue and white highlander seating...

04-05-2016, 02:31 PM	#9
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Picked up a highlander, project begins Cool. Don't see many grey ones and thanks for the compliment. Hopefully I can get back working on mine soon, til then I'm watching you guys. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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