Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 03-01-2016, 10:31 PM

If you own or have owned a highlander, please list the following in your post:

1 - Plaid seat trim only truck -or- Package Truck (and please list A,B or C)
2 - Plant where built
3 - (Upper) belt molding (yes or no)
4 - Lower body side molding color (black or woodgrain)

Share a SPID if you can - and then, most importantly, take the poll!
Thanks, Jocko

**jocko** · 03-01-2016, 10:33 PM

I'll go first:

1 - C Pkg
2 - Fremont
3 - Yes
4 - Black

frenchy51 · 03-01-2016, 10:57 PM

1-B Pac
2-Fremont
3-Upper-yes (lower-no)
4-no lower molding
Truck was originally Olive (now-hugger orange)

BB72CHEVKT · 03-01-2016, 10:58 PM

I will have to figure out all the other info but it is wood grain on my SWB.

kcsa75 · 03-01-2016, 11:00 PM

1 - C Pkg
2 - St. Louis
3 - Yes
4 - Black

**BlueBullet** · 03-01-2016, 11:14 PM

1 - B pkg
2 - St. Louis
3 - Yes
4 - Wood Grain

**jocko** · 03-02-2016, 01:16 AM

Very interesting: In comparing the two posts above, we have two St Louis Package trucks with upper belt molding - one got black lower side moldings and one got woodgrain lower side moldings... Hmm. I noticed folks have the same RPO code for woodgrain and black (BX2). I think that is correct, i.e. lower molding woodgrain vs black didn't have separate RPOs (I think) - i.e. like you might see on a Cheyenne vs Custom Deluxe. In all the reference material I've seen, Custom Deluxe received black lower side moldings (I'm talkin in general, all Custom Deluxes, Highlanders specifically) and I've never seen any reference material that called out woodgrain lower side moldings as something that came with highlander trim (or package upgrades). The plot thickens...

Lanman1972 · 03-02-2016, 08:15 AM

Pkg. ? (Help)
Flint
Yes
Wood Grain

**jocko** · 03-02-2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Pkg. ? (Help)
Flint
Yes
Wood Grain

Package trucks would also have RPO YG6,7, or 8. Yours doesn't, so is a plaid trim highlander seat order. Packages were just different levels of bundled options that included the plaid seat. Plaid seat cover makes it a Highlander regardless of package presence. Thanks for sharing yours.

The St Louis apples to apples comparison makes me think this was a "grab the closest lower body side trim on the shelf" process or the assembly lines. Ha.

**special-K** · 03-02-2016, 08:55 AM

We need to establish which trucks are untouched from new to have any accurate info on this. I had a Highlander with woodgrain. Although it was original paint with original trim, I can't say that's how it came. I thought it was original, looks original, but once I spoke with someone familiar with the truck I earned it was a combo of two original trucks after bad cab damage on the Highlander. A Cheyenne Super of same color and patina was the donor, evidenced by the headliner). It also had the tailgate band covering the blue letters on white on the Custom Deluxe tailgate

**Already Gone** · 03-02-2016, 10:43 AM

1. Non package Highlander
2. Janesville build
3. Upper Belt Moulding Yes
4. Black moulding insert Upper and Lower

BB72CHEVKT · 03-02-2016, 11:21 AM

Here is my spid.

Coley · 03-02-2016, 01:43 PM

Ok, I'm in:
Here is a picture of the SPID from current (blue/white) '72 highlander and a full truck pic of my 1st blue/white '72 Highlander (...sadly stolen years ago).
As is evident, this current truck came with the C-pkge..hence the air, tilt grouping, etc.
The current truck is a fremont built truck....I don't remember or necessarily have the full build info on the first truck handy.
Both of these trucks have the lower woodgrain molding....so I guess that might count as (2) trucks with the woodgrain molding.

Interestingly...I sold a '72 (Arizona) Cheyenne Super in order to get the current blue/white highlander in its place...would never undo that deal.

Here is a question for those with a/c trucks....who has an a/c truck that has the dash top painted matte black?
I read that trucks destined for Texas (or most southern states?) painted the top of the dash black to eliminate glare...or? (not sure of the full backstory on this)

All Good
Coley

**dutchmanz** · 03-02-2016, 02:08 PM

I'll play...

1- trim only truck
2- Atlanta
3- yes, upper
4- black lower.

It has been painted once before but I don't think the moldings were removed.

greedy geezer · 03-02-2016, 03:15 PM

1 - Package Truck C
2 - Plant where built Fairmont Cali
3 - (Upper) belt molding
4 - Lower body side molding color None

1972 C10 · 05-06-2016, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

Ok, I'm in:
Here is a picture of the SPID from current (blue/white) '72 highlander and a full truck pic of my 1st blue/white '72 Highlander (...sadly stolen years ago).
As is evident, this current truck came with the C-pkge..hence the air, tilt grouping, etc.
The current truck is a fremont built truck....I don't remember or necessarily have the full build info on the first truck handy.
Both of these trucks have the lower woodgrain molding....so I guess that might count as (2) trucks with the woodgrain molding.

Interestingly...I sold a '72 (Arizona) Cheyenne Super in order to get the current blue/white highlander in its place...would never undo that deal.

Here is a question for those with a/c trucks....who has an a/c truck that has the dash top painted matte black?
I read that trucks destined for Texas (or most southern states?) painted the top of the dash black to eliminate glare...or? (not sure of the full backstory on this)

All Good
Coley

I have a Texas sold new 72 Highlander, two previous owners from the same family, semi-documented (hand written notebook). My dash top is flat black.

Ed F · 05-06-2016, 07:11 AM

Option C
St Louis
Yes
Black

COOP3726 · 08-04-2016, 12:18 PM

Here's my SPID.
The option is not listed, but has all of the options as "C"
Atlanta
Yes
Black

COOP3726 · 08-04-2016, 12:20 PM

Sorry SPID did not upload first time.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-19-2017, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

Here is a question for those with a/c trucks....who has an a/c truck that has the dash top painted matte black?
I read that trucks destined for Texas (or most southern states?) painted the top of the dash black to eliminate glare...or? (not sure of the full backstory on this)

All Good
Coley

My orange k20 w parchment interior and my highlander blazer both had black dash tops matching the black dash pads.

powell72 · 05-04-2016, 12:18 AM

No spid pic, but I could probably dig up a pic of the truck though.
Package B
Fremont
Upper trim
Black lower
It was a factory BB truck that still had the air pump on it. Completely stock except for rally's when I got it. Blue and white...because it seems like that's the only color combo I ever own for some reason.

powell72 · 05-04-2016, 12:23 AM

This pic is circa 2003, I didn't know much about the history of these trucks when I first bought this in '99 (although I had a 67 swb before this) Thought the plaid seat was ugly (had no tears), got rid of it. I also threw the BB air pump, brackets, and manifolds in the trash...hey I was like 23 at the time! I didn't know!

finewayne · 08-04-2016, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

This pic is circa 2003, I didn't know much about the history of these trucks when I first bought this in '99 (although I had a 67 swb before this) Thought the plaid seat was ugly (had no tears), got rid of it. I also threw the BB air pump, brackets, and manifolds in the trash...hey I was like 23 at the time! I didn't know!

nice one, love to see some HD shots

JCD · 05-04-2016, 12:48 AM

1 - C Pkg
2 - Fremont
3 - Yes
4 - Black

Tomahawk30 · 07-19-2017, 03:16 PM

1 - Package C
2 - St Louis
3 - Upper Belt included
4 - Black Lower Belt

View Poll Results: What color is your Highlander's lower body side molding?
Black	10	55.56%
Woodgrain	8	44.44%
Voters: 18. You may not vote on this poll

03-01-2016, 10:31 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) If you own or have owned a highlander, please list the following in your post: 1 - Plaid seat trim only truck -or- Package Truck (and please list A,B or C) 2 - Plant where built 3 - (Upper) belt molding (yes or no) 4 - Lower body side molding color (black or woodgrain) Share a SPID if you can - and then, most importantly, take the poll! Thanks, Jocko

03-01-2016, 10:33 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) I'll go first: 1 - C Pkg 2 - Fremont 3 - Yes 4 - Black Attached Images

03-01-2016, 10:57 PM	#3
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) 1-B Pac 2-Fremont 3-Upper-yes (lower-no) 4-no lower molding Truck was originally Olive (now-hugger orange) Attached Images

03-01-2016, 10:58 PM	#4
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) I will have to figure out all the other info but it is wood grain on my SWB. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-01-2016, 11:00 PM	#5
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) 1 - C Pkg 2 - St. Louis 3 - Yes 4 - Black __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

03-01-2016, 11:14 PM	#6
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) 1 - B pkg 2 - St. Louis 3 - Yes 4 - Wood Grain Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294 Last edited by BlueBullet; 03-01-2016 at 11:29 PM.

03-02-2016, 01:16 AM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) Very interesting: In comparing the two posts above, we have two St Louis Package trucks with upper belt molding - one got black lower side moldings and one got woodgrain lower side moldings... Hmm. I noticed folks have the same RPO code for woodgrain and black (BX2). I think that is correct, i.e. lower molding woodgrain vs black didn't have separate RPOs (I think) - i.e. like you might see on a Cheyenne vs Custom Deluxe. In all the reference material I've seen, Custom Deluxe received black lower side moldings (I'm talkin in general, all Custom Deluxes, Highlanders specifically) and I've never seen any reference material that called out woodgrain lower side moldings as something that came with highlander trim (or package upgrades). The plot thickens...

03-02-2016, 08:15 AM	#8
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) Pkg. ? (Help) Flint Yes Wood Grain Attached Images

03-02-2016, 08:55 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) We need to establish which trucks are untouched from new to have any accurate info on this. I had a Highlander with woodgrain. Although it was original paint with original trim, I can't say that's how it came. I thought it was original, looks original, but once I spoke with someone familiar with the truck I earned it was a combo of two original trucks after bad cab damage on the Highlander. A Cheyenne Super of same color and patina was the donor, evidenced by the headliner). It also had the tailgate band covering the blue letters on white on the Custom Deluxe tailgate __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-02-2016, 10:43 AM	#11
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03-02-2016, 11:21 AM	#12
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) Here is my spid. Attached Images __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

03-02-2016, 01:43 PM	#13
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) Ok, I'm in: Here is a picture of the SPID from current (blue/white) '72 highlander and a full truck pic of my 1st blue/white '72 Highlander (...sadly stolen years ago). As is evident, this current truck came with the C-pkge..hence the air, tilt grouping, etc. The current truck is a fremont built truck....I don't remember or necessarily have the full build info on the first truck handy. Both of these trucks have the lower woodgrain molding....so I guess that might count as (2) trucks with the woodgrain molding. Interestingly...I sold a '72 (Arizona) Cheyenne Super in order to get the current blue/white highlander in its place...would never undo that deal. Here is a question for those with a/c trucks....who has an a/c truck that has the dash top painted matte black? I read that trucks destined for Texas (or most southern states?) painted the top of the dash black to eliminate glare...or? (not sure of the full backstory on this) All Good Coley Attached Images __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-02-2016, 02:08 PM	#14
dutchmanz Knuckle Buster, Instructor Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pantego, NC Posts: 562	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) I'll play... 1- trim only truck 2- Atlanta 3- yes, upper 4- black lower. It has been painted once before but I don't think the moldings were removed. Attached Images __________________ Current classic fleet: 72 K5 Blazer CST, unrestored factory Orange paint...mostly 69 C10 factory SWB, 454, TH400, Saddle tan, Rust-o-ration 53 Studebaker M35 w/331 Reo gas I-6, Air Force Strata Blue

03-02-2016, 03:15 PM	#15
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05-06-2016, 07:11 AM	#17
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) Option C St Louis Yes Black Attached Images

08-04-2016, 12:18 PM	#18
COOP3726 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Newnan Ga Posts: 88	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) Here's my SPID. The option is not listed, but has all of the options as "C" Atlanta Yes Black

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05-04-2016, 12:18 AM	#21
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) No spid pic, but I could probably dig up a pic of the truck though. Package B Fremont Upper trim Black lower It was a factory BB truck that still had the air pump on it. Completely stock except for rally's when I got it. Blue and white...because it seems like that's the only color combo I ever own for some reason. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 05-04-2016 at 12:34 AM.

05-04-2016, 12:23 AM	#22
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Highlander truck lower belt molding investigation (Poll) This pic is circa 2003, I didn't know much about the history of these trucks when I first bought this in '99 (although I had a 67 swb before this) Thought the plaid seat was ugly (had no tears), got rid of it. I also threw the BB air pump, brackets, and manifolds in the trash...hey I was like 23 at the time! I didn't know! Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 05-04-2016 at 12:40 AM.

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