1972 LS3 C10 build

[no moa]

Highlander was one of the option packages. The parchment interior, Black carpet and dash, the seat, and the options list of whatever else the trim was made it a highlander.

That tag in te glove box is the key. Did they sand the tag off yet? I'd keep that in tact just for the nostalgia of the truck. Or at least locate another glove box door.
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[TX72C10]

Originally Posted by no moa

Highlander was one of the option packages. The parchment interior, Black carpet and dash, the seat, and the options list of whatever else the trim was made it a highlander.

That tag in te glove box is the key. Did they sand the tag off yet? I'd keep that in tact just for the nostalgia of the truck. Or at least locate another glove box door.
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Yes the tag in the glove box is still intact. Rick and I both agreed that it must stay for the nostalgia factor.

[TX72C10]

Originally Posted by stich626

ok.. love the build.. what made you change the a/c compressor local after you cut the frame for it( first pics it's down low, pass side.. then it's up top where a 71 a/c truck would have the fridgedair compressor???
other than that does the frame rails need that much notch on both sides?
I've heard that the gto front engine dress fits better in older cars... than the f body/vette set up's

Thanks. I bought the accessory drive kit from the Chevy house that I got the motor from and we were planning on using the factory A/C compressor but after more investigation decided not to use it. When I decided to go with the Vintage Air kit it only made sense to use their compressor and move it up. The frame rails needed to be notch for clearance for exhaust manifolds, etc and could of been less on one side than the other but we wanted a balanced look. Once you box them they are MUCH stronger then the factory frame.

[TX72C10]

Originally Posted by no moa

Highlander was one of the option packages. The parchment interior, Black carpet and dash, the seat, and the options list of whatever else the trim was made it a highlander.

That tag in te glove box is the key. Did they sand the tag off yet? I'd keep that in tact just for the nostalgia of the truck. Or at least locate another glove box door.
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I had Rick check the glove box tag and he just emailed me and said there is no reference to "highlander" on the build tag but I pulled the original window sticker that I still have and there it is 1611AE BLUE HIGHLANDER PLAID CLOTH TR for a whole $68.00.

[jb1016]

The "deluxe wheel covers" were part of the package as well...But the plaid seat is the biggest thing people associate with the package. Highlanders weren't really all that "rare," but I don't think many of them were half-ton short/fleets. Here is a good Highlander write-up.

Not sure what all you have planned for the interior, so it might look totally out of place, but you could use some of the og plaid fabric on your new buckets, maybe just in the center with leather on either side. I bet you could find a couple yards through SMS auto fabrics.

[TX72C10]

Thanks for the link to the highlander story...good stuff. We have not decided on interior yet but Rick also suggested maybe using something that matched the plaid look on the insert of the seats. I am going to have to make a decision pretty quick cause the way Rick's guys work it won't be long before paint and interior.

[no moa]

look at that price sheet. Unbelievable. Dont' think i've ever seen one! Very cool!

[VA72C10]

Very cool to have the price sheet. Man, why didn't everyone get power brakes back then??? I know $8 then is $40 now...but still...$40 for power brakes??? NO BRAINER! (almost the same price as door edge guards)
I see why tilts are rare....$56 upgrade....would be more like $300 in today's dollars (about what they sell for used )

[TX72C10]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very cool to have the price sheet. Man, why didn't everyone get power brakes back then??? I know $8 then is $40 now...but still...$40 for power brakes??? NO BRAINER! (almost the same price as door edge guards)
I see why tilts are rare....$56 upgrade....would be more like $300 in today's dollars (about what they sell for used )

I looked really close at the invoice and is was actually $48.00 for power brakes. The price was where a old fold was and it was hard to read but even at $48 I think you would have to get the upgrade.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by TX72C10

I looked really close at the invoice and is was actually $48.00 for power brakes. The price was where a old fold was and it was hard to read but even at $48 I think you would have to get the upgrade.

Makes more sense to me now....that's 270 in today's dollars....still though....just over a 1% increase in the price to get the power brakes...

[c10/72]

Great looking truck man. Love the suspension. Wish I had seen you gas fil mod before I did mine. My wifes gonna kill me now. I'm doing the gas fill change! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!!

[TX72C10]

Originally Posted by c10/72

Great looking truck man. Love the suspension. Wish I had seen you gas fil mod before I did mine. My wifes gonna kill me now. I'm doing the gas fill change! Keep up the good work and keep us posted!!!

Thanks. Hopefully have some more pics in the next few weeks.

[Cole D.]

Awesome build! I just bought my 72 and I was wondering what to do with the gas door.... Do what TX72c10 did... Duh!

[TX72C10]

Originally Posted by Cole D.

Awesome build! I just bought my 72 and I was wondering what to do with the gas door.... Do what TX72c10 did... Duh!

Thanks. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have as I and Rick have done tons of research on this build and would be happy to help in any way we can.

[TX72C10]

Getting some primer on the bed!

[notsolo]

Originally Posted by TX72C10

Getting some primer on the bed!

KUDOS to your Grandfather for keeping an unwrecked original straight truck.. IMO updated LS3 drive it anywhere is a great choice, there are some nice original restored trucks, but fewer of the kind of truck your are building. Great job Can't wait to see the finished rig. RJ's crew has some real talent.

[big_al_71]

The truck is coming out awesome.....The guys are flying thru this build. I am in for sure to see the rest of the progress.

[TX72C10]

Working on the body.

[TX72C10]

Still working on body work but Rick sent me this so I thought I would post it if anyone was interested. We are going to reattach it inside the glove box after we paint the truck.

[TX72C10]

Body work pretty much done.

[TX72C10]

And now for some color. I decided to go with GM color Victory Red.

[TX72C10]

A few more pics.

[hgs_notes]

Beautiful truck.

[OC 72]

This is gonna be one sweet truck! Nice job! Can't wait to see more. With an LS3 wow!!

[67cheby]

geez....have i been under a rock ??? missed this until now ...WOW !! NICE JOB