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**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 06:12 AM

I ran to Bill Athey`s today for one more ride in my Highlander.I deliver the truck to it`s new owner tomorrow.I really enjoyed the truck and will miss it,I know.She worked hard for me and treated me good during my time with her.Just a good ole truck.I had a guy that wanted it for over a year and I kept getting cold feet,taking a step back.The right guy made an offer and the timing was right.
The bridge over the North Fork of the Shennendoah was closed due to an accident.So,I detoured down 55 to Stasburg and looped around.AsI passed along Massanutten Mountain I decided to pull of for a shot and here it is:

Last weekend me and Olblue60 went down and got a load of parts.Astorm ran us into Bill`s store,then we went for it.It cleared on the way home and we stopped to check this antique shop I always pass and always wanted to stop and check out.It`s been closed for a while and is in suspended animation with everything laying where it was the last day of business.I can only wonder what the story is.
Here`s the truck at Bill`s.I went to get some of his used stuff.Couldn`t find a thing I needed..."cool:

ed2552 · 05-05-2008, 06:34 AM

That is a 72? Looks newer than that

**too much stuff** · 05-05-2008, 06:57 AM

So, how much for the emblems???
Sorry tim, i had to...
Nice truck.

streetstar · 05-06-2008, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed2552

That is a 72? Looks newer than that

no comment Ed ----- you must have been up late when you wrote that

ed2552 · 05-09-2008, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by streetstar

no comment Ed ----- you must have been up late when you wrote that

I saw some different pic than was actually there, it was like 11:30, so yeah

1969stepside · 05-05-2008, 07:06 AM

pardon my stupidity but what is a higlander?

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969stepside

pardon my stupidity but what is a higlander?

The Highlander was a promotional package offered in late`72 on the CustomDeluxes.Mostly identified by the palid seat cloth:

This one also has theCustomCamper package.So it`s a CustomDeluxe K/20 Highlander CustomCamper (w/auxilary tank,tool & Stowage Compartment,4spd,tilt,tach,a/c,No-Spin,manual throttle,tow hooks(I removed/buyer has some),door edge guards,bumper guards,ventshades,engine heater...

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 07:06 AM

Pictures of the antique shop:

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 07:11 AM

Hey Eric,I got a few.Nothing unusual.Just some for me to gain on you with.

...Oh,those emblems.Did you talk to jerry about the other set?

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 07:15 AM

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 07:17 AM

One more of the snack truck:

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-05-2008, 07:25 AM

LOL it's been a while since I smoked a Camel, but I dont remember them being mild.

I sold my 70 GMC last year...and I really miss it (my ole Blue) so I can empathize with your loss..even if it's the thing to do...kinda like getting a root canal...you know you need to...but ...Ouch!

**68350** · 05-05-2008, 09:21 AM

May I ask what ya got for her? That's like my dream 4wd!

bigblockorange · 05-05-2008, 10:56 AM

Sorry to see it go that was a real Special-K! no pun intended. BBO

see ten · 05-05-2008, 02:01 PM

I'm sure you'll have another one before you know it. I've always liked that truck myself. Those are some cool pics of the antique shop. It's hard to believe all those old signs haven't walked off.

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 02:22 PM

Good pun

....NOT!! Just kidding.That`s where the name comes from,when I had three K20/2500s that were all special order trucks loaded with options.Started of as Super-K,for the CheyenneSuper CustomCamper...now gone.When I got this computer I switched e-mail providers and it was a pain because my e-mail didn`t match.I`m still Super-K on CK5.com and prolly still on the member`s list here.Oops!

Asa,that`s exactly what we were thinking.There`s bottles just sitting there.On one sill is a big old Planters Peanut store counter jar and all kinds of loose stuff.It`s along US340,too.I think it`s the guy next store with the cap and traler business` folk`s place and they live out back.I should have stopped by yesterday and popped another matching hubcap I got from Bill on that panel.I didn`t think about until I posted this last night.I`m crazy like that.I`d rather add to the scene than take something away.Ya dig?Maybe a touch of anal in there somewhere,too.

I sold it to a guy who is a member that lives near me.He`s not about spending alot of time on here.He actually works on this stuff!

I`ll let him speak for what he paid,if he wants.No big secret,I had it posted in my signature for a month or so.He bought it from me working at his house.Another guy was trying to buy it for over a year.But,I kept avoiding it and really didn`t want it in this guy`s hands.I`m funny about where my trucks go when I sell them.The other guy just wanted it because it was a big 4wd and decided he likes the body style...along with another million people here lately.Jason knows what he`s got,bought it for that reason,and will take her from where I left off.He`s a talented guy the tears into stuff whenever he can.He`s got some fine pieces.The other guy made me feel like taking off 1/2 the options because he wouldn`t have known the difference or cared.He was a friend of a friend.I figured he`d run out and toss some blingy 20s on there,first thing and complain about any problem that came up after he bought the 36 year old truck.Jason plans to do exactly what I had planned,wheel wise.Hell be putting 9.75x16.5 OEM-type wheels with hubcaps and CUCV axles making it a factory-looking`72 CustomDeluxe K/30.Those white spokes were on there until I restored the truck and for my hiway/beach set of tires.I have 37" superSwampers and 9.75x16.5 OEM-types that will go one my short/step`71 K/30 project.

I can thank a happy *single biker chick down in Daytona for my parting with this gem.Insert bitter icon of your liking.How about this one...

*my crazy wife/son`s mom

vtblazer · 05-05-2008, 02:39 PM

Glad it went to a good home, gotta tend to those matters.

Good looking truck, looking forward to seeing where it goes from here.

**special-K** · 05-05-2008, 03:33 PM

Me too.That truck would be an easy resto.Yet,there`s something about it that makes you want to leave it "as is" as long as possible.Not everyone can appreciate anything less than a cherry old hauler.It`s a truck thing.If I had to explain,you wouldn`t understand

.He`s talking like he`s leaving it as a bumparound hauler,too.The messed up trim bugs me and I have the lower moulding for the gate.Just never put it on.He has factory hooks,front AND REAR!!He`ll probably fix the rust and spot paint.We`ll see.

**jerry moss** · 05-05-2008, 04:56 PM

Tim,
i totally understand the "leave it as is" thing. i've built a few really nice trucks/cars in my time and always ended up selling them because i would'nt use the for their intended purpose. my old super would look nice restored--i have most all the stuff to do it too--but then i'd be afraid to use it as a truck.

Curbstone Mech · 05-06-2008, 01:00 AM

Does this mean we'll see more of the all-white California truck around town?

**72 Super** · 05-06-2008, 02:10 AM

Tim,

Sounds like you found it a great new owner,glad to see it going to be in good hands.Hopefully you have a good replacment in mind

Ray

cobb_ben · 05-06-2008, 02:19 AM

Sounds good! Glad you found a guy who has the right idea about the truck. I agree its one of those ones that you should leave be as long as possiable one of the "classics"!

**special-K** · 05-06-2008, 02:44 AM

When I got back to town,it was Cruise-in night at the Jimmy Cone.I could barely find a parking spot at the opposite end of the shopping center lot to get my beer.I cruised through and no one hardly looked,like it was an old redneck beater.Eh...pretty good hunch

,but if I saw this truck in it`s state (for around here) just being used as justa truck as if it had survived 37 years that well and full of 67-72 parts I would have missed my mouth with my Jimmy Cone.

I`m not really into the cruise-in scene anymore.At least not in my town.Something about the`tudes around here with all the buy-in newbies.This little town has quadroopled in size with all these suburbanites.I guess after being down in ole Virginny they were hard to take.I just wanted to get my dang BEER!!Maybe I`m the one with a tude.The guy at the beer store made a comment about how they are all "bought" cars and I said,"Yeah,I was building and restoring stuff when those guys were drivin` Datsuns." It takes an educated guy to know see through the "less than perfect".It`s a rat rod,man.

**special-K** · 05-06-2008, 04:18 AM

Ditto,I didn`t know what to make of that.

**special-K** · 05-06-2008, 02:05 PM

Actually,this wasn`t the last run,as it turns out.I have a Dana44 front axle in there I picked up last week that is for OLDCHEV4X4 (Randy).I am working on the buyer,Jason`s,house and was going to meet OLDCHEV at Jason`s to deliver the axle and truck,then get a ride back home yesterday.The man-made stone that I ordered for Jason`s came in to Lowe`s,so I stopped and loaded that for one last haul up to my last minute with it.Well,things didn`t work out with us all getting together.I loaded the stone by the time we knew it wasn`t happening.So,I decided to turn back home and do things with the rest of Sunday since I`m working up there today.So...today,I get to haul one more load right up to handing over the title.
It`s like we can`t seperate.I only owned it four years,but it was a good truck after a rough start and I`ll sure miss it.
A couple more shots:

As purchased`04:

On the job`05:

Moving out of my shop`07:

Last month`08:

05-05-2008, 06:12 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	The Last Run In My Highlander I ran to Bill Athey`s today for one more ride in my Highlander.I deliver the truck to it`s new owner tomorrow.I really enjoyed the truck and will miss it,I know.She worked hard for me and treated me good during my time with her.Just a good ole truck.I had a guy that wanted it for over a year and I kept getting cold feet,taking a step back.The right guy made an offer and the timing was right. The bridge over the North Fork of the Shennendoah was closed due to an accident.So,I detoured down 55 to Stasburg and looped around.AsI passed along Massanutten Mountain I decided to pull of for a shot and here it is: Last weekend me and Olblue60 went down and got a load of parts.Astorm ran us into Bill`s store,then we went for it.It cleared on the way home and we stopped to check this antique shop I always pass and always wanted to stop and check out.It`s been closed for a while and is in suspended animation with everything laying where it was the last day of business.I can only wonder what the story is. Here`s the truck at Bill`s.I went to get some of his used stuff.Couldn`t find a thing I needed..."cool: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-05-2008 at 06:35 AM.

05-05-2008, 06:34 AM	#2
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander That is a 72? Looks newer than that __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

05-05-2008, 06:57 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander So, how much for the emblems??? Sorry tim, i had to... Nice truck. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-05-2008, 07:06 AM	#6
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander pardon my stupidity but what is a higlander? __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

05-05-2008, 07:06 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Pictures of the antique shop: __________________ "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 ~

05-05-2008, 07:11 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Hey Eric,I got a few.Nothing unusual.Just some for me to gain on you with....Oh,those emblems.Did you talk to jerry about the other set? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-05-2008 at 07:18 AM.

05-05-2008, 07:15 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander __________________ "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 ~

05-05-2008, 07:17 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander One more of the snack truck: __________________ "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 ~

05-05-2008, 07:25 AM	#12
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander LOL it's been a while since I smoked a Camel, but I dont remember them being mild. I sold my 70 GMC last year...and I really miss it (my ole Blue) so I can empathize with your loss..even if it's the thing to do...kinda like getting a root canal...you know you need to...but ...Ouch! __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-05-2008, 09:21 AM	#13
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander May I ask what ya got for her? That's like my dream 4wd! __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

05-05-2008, 10:56 AM	#14
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Sorry to see it go that was a real Special-K! no pun intended. BBO __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

05-05-2008, 02:01 PM	#15
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander I'm sure you'll have another one before you know it. I've always liked that truck myself. Those are some cool pics of the antique shop. It's hard to believe all those old signs haven't walked off.

05-05-2008, 02:22 PM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Good pun....NOT!! Just kidding.That`s where the name comes from,when I had three K20/2500s that were all special order trucks loaded with options.Started of as Super-K,for the CheyenneSuper CustomCamper...now gone.When I got this computer I switched e-mail providers and it was a pain because my e-mail didn`t match.I`m still Super-K on CK5.com and prolly still on the member`s list here.Oops! Asa,that`s exactly what we were thinking.There`s bottles just sitting there.On one sill is a big old Planters Peanut store counter jar and all kinds of loose stuff.It`s along US340,too.I think it`s the guy next store with the cap and traler business` folk`s place and they live out back.I should have stopped by yesterday and popped another matching hubcap I got from Bill on that panel.I didn`t think about until I posted this last night.I`m crazy like that.I`d rather add to the scene than take something away.Ya dig?Maybe a touch of anal in there somewhere,too. I sold it to a guy who is a member that lives near me.He`s not about spending alot of time on here.He actually works on this stuff! I`ll let him speak for what he paid,if he wants.No big secret,I had it posted in my signature for a month or so.He bought it from me working at his house.Another guy was trying to buy it for over a year.But,I kept avoiding it and really didn`t want it in this guy`s hands.I`m funny about where my trucks go when I sell them.The other guy just wanted it because it was a big 4wd and decided he likes the body style...along with another million people here lately.Jason knows what he`s got,bought it for that reason,and will take her from where I left off.He`s a talented guy the tears into stuff whenever he can.He`s got some fine pieces.The other guy made me feel like taking off 1/2 the options because he wouldn`t have known the difference or cared.He was a friend of a friend.I figured he`d run out and toss some blingy 20s on there,first thing and complain about any problem that came up after he bought the 36 year old truck.Jason plans to do exactly what I had planned,wheel wise.Hell be putting 9.75x16.5 OEM-type wheels with hubcaps and CUCV axles making it a factory-looking`72 CustomDeluxe K/30.Those white spokes were on there until I restored the truck and for my hiway/beach set of tires.I have 37" superSwampers and 9.75x16.5 OEM-types that will go one my short/step`71 K/30 project. I can thank a happy single biker chick down in Daytona for my parting with this gem.Insert bitter icon of your liking.How about this one... my crazy wife/son`s mom __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-05-2008 at 02:33 PM.

05-05-2008, 02:39 PM	#17
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Glad it went to a good home, gotta tend to those matters. Good looking truck, looking forward to seeing where it goes from here.

05-05-2008, 03:33 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Me too.That truck would be an easy resto.Yet,there`s something about it that makes you want to leave it "as is" as long as possible.Not everyone can appreciate anything less than a cherry old hauler.It`s a truck thing.If I had to explain,you wouldn`t understand .He`s talking like he`s leaving it as a bumparound hauler,too.The messed up trim bugs me and I have the lower moulding for the gate.Just never put it on.He has factory hooks,front AND REAR!!He`ll probably fix the rust and spot paint.We`ll see. __________________ "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 ~



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05-05-2008, 04:56 PM	#19
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Tim, i totally understand the "leave it as is" thing. i've built a few really nice trucks/cars in my time and always ended up selling them because i would'nt use the for their intended purpose. my old super would look nice restored--i have most all the stuff to do it too--but then i'd be afraid to use it as a truck. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

05-06-2008, 01:00 AM	#20
Curbstone Mech Active Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Carroll County Maryland Posts: 300	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Does this mean we'll see more of the all-white California truck around town? __________________ 68 short fleet 383 stroker, 700r4 373:1 posi 72 GMC 3/4 ton- weekly driver 700r4 351;1 posi

05-06-2008, 02:10 AM	#21
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Tim, Sounds like you found it a great new owner,glad to see it going to be in good hands.Hopefully you have a good replacment in mind Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

05-06-2008, 02:19 AM	#22
cobb_ben Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Leonard Wood Mo Posts: 299	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Sounds good! Glad you found a guy who has the right idea about the truck. I agree its one of those ones that you should leave be as long as possiable one of the "classics"! __________________ '69 Chevy C10 400sb-350 crank 400 destroker!!! 377 2.02 dart pro1 alum.heads msd, holley db hooker pro-comps-3in exh. 3 spd. saginaw-3.73posi Flat Bed...want Reg bed...trades?

05-06-2008, 02:44 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander When I got back to town,it was Cruise-in night at the Jimmy Cone.I could barely find a parking spot at the opposite end of the shopping center lot to get my beer.I cruised through and no one hardly looked,like it was an old redneck beater.Eh...pretty good hunch,but if I saw this truck in it`s state (for around here) just being used as justa truck as if it had survived 37 years that well and full of 67-72 parts I would have missed my mouth with my Jimmy Cone. I`m not really into the cruise-in scene anymore.At least not in my town.Something about the`tudes around here with all the buy-in newbies.This little town has quadroopled in size with all these suburbanites.I guess after being down in ole Virginny they were hard to take.I just wanted to get my dang BEER!!Maybe I`m the one with a tude.The guy at the beer store made a comment about how they are all "bought" cars and I said,"Yeah,I was building and restoring stuff when those guys were drivin` Datsuns." It takes an educated guy to know see through the "less than perfect".It`s a rat rod,man. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-06-2008 at 02:45 AM.

05-06-2008, 04:18 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Ditto,I didn`t know what to make of that. __________________ "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 ~

05-06-2008, 02:05 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: The Last Run In My Highlander Actually,this wasn`t the last run,as it turns out.I have a Dana44 front axle in there I picked up last week that is for OLDCHEV4X4 (Randy).I am working on the buyer,Jason`s,house and was going to meet OLDCHEV at Jason`s to deliver the axle and truck,then get a ride back home yesterday.The man-made stone that I ordered for Jason`s came in to Lowe`s,so I stopped and loaded that for one last haul up to my last minute with it.Well,things didn`t work out with us all getting together.I loaded the stone by the time we knew it wasn`t happening.So,I decided to turn back home and do things with the rest of Sunday since I`m working up there today.So...today,I get to haul one more load right up to handing over the title. It`s like we can`t seperate.I only owned it four years,but it was a good truck after a rough start and I`ll sure miss it. A couple more shots: As purchased`04: On the job`05: Moving out of my shop`07: Last month`08: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-06-2008 at 03:15 PM.

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