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Weak moment-bought another 72
This is a long story and i'll try to make it short. I'm a lover of 72's and especially highlanders. My long truck in the avatar I bought for my son when he was a baby and just turned 7. I bagged it, but he loves to hunt and fish like me so a bagged truck isn't going to be the hot ticket, so I found a highlander 4x4 blazer that i'm restoring for him. In a weak moment I sold my pickup to my nephew, and as soon as I did I drove it and kicked mysef. It's still in the family and always will be, but there's nothing like owning your own. This truck isn't a highlander, but it is a darn clean old truck. I paid too much, but I'm just a sucker for survivors. Plans are to pull off the old man items and go from there. I'd love to throw it on a 4x4 frame, but it would almost be a shame. I have the stuff to do it, but we'll see. Anyway, let me know what you guys think.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
i like
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
she's a beauty....good luck with it.....
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Super nice rig, love the curtains! thanks for saving her................
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Thanks, just won the auction tonight, it'll be a 600 mile road trip to get it, but should be a ton of fun. Gotta start making my list of little things to take and some tools, but hoping it will be a flawless trip.
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Best of luck to ya fellow truck nut!
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Flawless trip stories aren't as interesting as "there I was on the side of the road".........................LOL.......................have a fun roadtrip,Flat 67 Last edited by Flat 67; 08-10-2010 at 01:52 AM. |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Take a new fuel filter and rubber fuel hose.
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Quote:
Edit: not the one I was thinking about, but here is one...
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
When are you going to go get it?
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
I already did. I started this thread a month ago and someone bumped it to see if I had gotten it. I just haven't had time to update, been busy. I will get some pics up as soon as I can.
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Definitely take the running boards off... Then drive it like it is. It's beautiful
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
That's the plan. Lose the boards, mud flaps, curtains, and possibly the vent shades. Swap for a rear sport bumper and enjoy. I'll have plenty of time to comtemplate.
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Congrats... the changes you want to make are exactly what I'd do - but woudl also be fun to drive a few weeks like it is... total old man truck. I'd love to find something like that near me... (and the money to buy one!).
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Thats a nice truck! I was watching that just to see what it would fetch. Glad to see its going to a good home.
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Thanks, I was hoping the color, long bed, and extras on it would hurt the price, but to me it didn't. I gave more than I wanted to, but trucks like it aren't a dime a dozen, and I feel it's a good investment.
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1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
got a friend here in VA. who has one just like it. love those trucks! russ
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Awesome truck!
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Beautiful! Very tasteful window treatments
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
That is a real special truck you bought. A true well-optioned survivor with a documented history. I don't think you paid too much. I hope you keep it all stock. It is too nice to do anything to it except drive it some and preserve it. Congrats.
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
lose the running boards and the curtains and your golden!
very nice find. If i had the cash i wouldn't have passed that up either. ha ha.
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I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL |
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
That is a great truck and the story, paper work, memories make it that much better. If you can keep all the pictures and info on it etc...see if you can get a pic with the owners back in the day, that would be cool to have (You just know she made those curtains). Just a few changes and it will look completely original! Very nice! Thanks for sharing! Roger_
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
That thing is awesome.
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Well what do you know! We do (did) have nice original trucks in Missouri!
Great Truck! I'm happy for you.
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Re: Weak moment-bought another 72
Thanks for all the kind word, congrats, and best wishes. I'm really excited about this thing. I can't figure out what the outdoor carpet is on the dash, and i'm hoping that original olive wheel is perfect under that leather wrap.
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