Is this truck anything special??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kxnomore · 01-28-2008, 09:31 AM

Hey guys, I picked this up today mainly for the motor. It's a 72 factory 402, but there's a couple of options I'd like to get your opinion on. It has what looks like a dealer installed cruise control, and a "special promotion" package.

Is this a fixer upper, or should I go forward with the parting out?

Ol'Rover · 01-28-2008, 09:33 AM

i dont know if its special, but it looks in solid shape...i tihnk its a fixer-upper

kxnomore · 01-28-2008, 09:39 AM

here's some more pics...

72armyswbtruck · 01-28-2008, 09:35 AM

If I saw the seat I would say that it was a highlander edition. Not 100% positive.

tcb-1 · 01-28-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

If I saw the seat I would say that it was a highlander edition. Not 100% positive.

yes sir, Highlander it is.

badpeanut · 01-28-2008, 09:53 AM

Do you know that it is "dealer installed cruise control"? I don't think the underhood parts are era correct; it looks like a mid-70s to late-70s design.

I vote fix the truck; it is nice.

**70cst** · 01-28-2008, 10:06 AM

My vote is to fix her up. IMHO.

suville · 01-28-2008, 10:10 AM

SAVE IT!!!! Thahs resto material, i am finishing the parting out of a 72,000 mile GMC Camper special, real heartbreak to see that happen but it was too far gone when I got it, They just dont make em like that anymore!

PanelDeland · 01-28-2008, 10:15 AM

That is a nicely optioned truck.Highlander,tilt,HD springs,Hydro-boost...... seems like a shame to part one with those options unless you're building one you want to add them to.

kxnomore · 01-28-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

That is a nicely optioned truck.Highlander,tilt,HD springs,Hydro-boost...... seems like a shame to part one with those options unless you're building one you want to add them to.

What's Hydro Boost?

Select · 01-28-2008, 10:51 AM

10 times better than the 72 I just bought! Save it, do you mind if I ask how much you got it for?

kxnomore · 01-28-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Select

10 times better than the 72 I just bought! Save it, do you mind if I ask how much you got it for?

$1000. What's it worth, though whole? Without the engine/ trans?

By the way, the same owner has a 72 Blue and white Cheyenne Super that had 3/4 ton running gear added. 100K original miles, too. What would a good price be for one of those? It was in comparable shape to this one, but had a 350.

BurnoutNova · 01-28-2008, 10:17 AM

dont part it!

**FleetsidePaul** · 01-28-2008, 10:20 AM

That truck is way too nice to part out.

**too much stuff** · 01-28-2008, 10:31 AM

Take it from a guy in the "rust belt". I would save that one hands down!!!

**LockDoc** · 01-28-2008, 10:37 AM

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In the Midwest that truck would be considered "Mint Condition"..

.. Save it....

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 01-28-2008, 10:36 AM

The cruise control was supposed to be dealer installed in 72, there were a hand fully that had factory optional cruise, but most were under dash like that.

dan42 · 01-28-2008, 10:40 AM

You asked the wrong crew - we will always vote for saving it....

andrewt2 · 01-28-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

You asked the wrong crew - we will always vote for saving it....

Unless were reading one of randy's (teeitup's) post when he says to hang tight cus he might have a buyer for the whole truck....people send him pages of messages just to part it....sometimes i feel like a volture just waiting to pray on a poor truck! But then i remind myself theres always flea bay to buy parts from and if a member on this board is after a truck to save it needs to be saved!

**tnblazerk5** · 01-28-2008, 03:21 PM

wow that the frist one of these trucks i have ever seen with the smog punp still on it

dont part it !!!

Hardway · 01-29-2008, 01:13 AM

Properly restored it would get major points from any truck crowd. Heck, it gets good points just here. It is neat to seem most of the options still intact, especially the smog pump. Is it a CA truck or from another state?

**DANTIP** · 01-30-2008, 08:13 AM

If you do part it I want the smog parts. If you keep it I would love to receive detailed photos of the smog system (hose routing, etc.)

Thanks
DANTIP

Longhorn321 · 01-30-2008, 02:17 PM

If you were'nt on the other side of the country, I would say don't part it....Trade it! To ME! A yellow and white truck very similar to that one except in show condition is what got me interested in these trucks. I will probably never paint my blue one yellow and white but I do intend to make it blue and white. One day I would like to have a yellow and white one though. Great score! BTW, I think the hub caps are for a '73 or later.

**Ron 586** · 01-30-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

wow that the frist one of these trucks i have ever seen with the smog punp still on it

dont part it !!!

When you come down for the meet in July I have an old 68 C/10 307 3 speed that still has all the smog stuff on it. Belt is still on and pump is quite and all the tubes and fittings look good.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-28-2008, 10:43 AM

Save it, Save it, Save it!!!!!!!!!

01-28-2008, 09:31 AM	#1
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Is this truck anything special??? Hey guys, I picked this up today mainly for the motor. It's a 72 factory 402, but there's a couple of options I'd like to get your opinion on. It has what looks like a dealer installed cruise control, and a "special promotion" package. Is this a fixer upper, or should I go forward with the parting out? Attached Images

01-28-2008, 09:33 AM	#2
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01-28-2008, 09:39 AM	#3
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Is this truck anything special??? here's some more pics... Attached Images

01-28-2008, 09:35 AM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Is this truck anything special??? If I saw the seat I would say that it was a highlander edition. Not 100% positive. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-28-2008, 09:53 AM	#6
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	Re: Is this truck anything special??? Do you know that it is "dealer installed cruise control"? I don't think the underhood parts are era correct; it looks like a mid-70s to late-70s design. I vote fix the truck; it is nice. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer Last edited by badpeanut; 01-29-2008 at 12:10 AM. Reason: clarification

01-28-2008, 10:06 AM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Is this truck anything special??? My vote is to fix her up. IMHO. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-28-2008, 10:10 AM	#8
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Is this truck anything special??? SAVE IT!!!! Thahs resto material, i am finishing the parting out of a 72,000 mile GMC Camper special, real heartbreak to see that happen but it was too far gone when I got it, They just dont make em like that anymore!

01-28-2008, 10:15 AM	#9
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Is this truck anything special??? That is a nicely optioned truck.Highlander,tilt,HD springs,Hydro-boost...... seems like a shame to part one with those options unless you're building one you want to add them to. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

01-28-2008, 10:51 AM	#11
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01-28-2008, 10:17 AM	#13
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Is this truck anything special??? dont part it!

01-28-2008, 10:20 AM	#14
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01-28-2008, 10:31 AM	#15
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01-28-2008, 10:37 AM	#16
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01-28-2008, 10:36 AM	#17
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01-28-2008, 10:40 AM	#18
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Is this truck anything special??? You asked the wrong crew - we will always vote for saving it.... __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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01-28-2008, 03:21 PM	#20
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Is this truck anything special??? wow that the frist one of these trucks i have ever seen with the smog punp still on it dont part it !!! Last edited by tnblazerk5; 01-28-2008 at 03:23 PM.

01-29-2008, 01:13 AM	#21
Hardway Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX USA Posts: 52	Re: Is this truck anything special??? Properly restored it would get major points from any truck crowd. Heck, it gets good points just here. It is neat to seem most of the options still intact, especially the smog pump. Is it a CA truck or from another state? __________________ Jeff's Current Vehicles: 1989 Turbo Trans Am Pacecar "Life is like racing, it goes by fast and has many turns"

01-30-2008, 08:13 AM	#22
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Is this truck anything special??? If you do part it I want the smog parts. If you keep it I would love to receive detailed photos of the smog system (hose routing, etc.) Thanks DANTIP

01-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#23
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Is this truck anything special??? If you were'nt on the other side of the country, I would say don't part it....Trade it! To ME! A yellow and white truck very similar to that one except in show condition is what got me interested in these trucks. I will probably never paint my blue one yellow and white but I do intend to make it blue and white. One day I would like to have a yellow and white one though. Great score! BTW, I think the hub caps are for a '73 or later. __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!! Last edited by Longhorn321; 01-30-2008 at 02:23 PM.

01-28-2008, 10:43 AM	#25
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