SWB Highlander rescue! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JQ-72** · 03-11-2017, 11:48 PM

I was searching through a FB truck parts group and saw a 72 A/C cab for sale. While looking through the pictures, I noticed a Highlander plaid seat laying on the ground. The guy had started dismantling the truck and was just selling the bare cab. After taking a closer look at the pics, I recognized the truck from the "Do you have a plaid truck" forum. I called the guy and asked his plans for the truck. He was going to sell the cab and use the swb frame on a 1969 project. I informed him that this was a special edition truck and it really needed to stay together. After some persuading, negotiating and some trading, I got her! No motor and the P.O. kept the tilt column. She's now stored in the dry and will hopefully be back to her original condition some day.
JQ

**too much stuff** · 03-12-2017, 12:25 AM

You are more out of control than me! Good save!

72blu · 03-12-2017, 12:27 AM

Nice save! Who knows how many rare option trucks like this have been cut up for parts...

wshattuck · 03-12-2017, 09:16 AM

great find...

**JQ-72** · 03-12-2017, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

You are more out of control than me! Good save!

I don't know, Eric. You've still got a lot more trucks than me

JQ

**Already Gone** · 03-13-2017, 01:23 AM

Glad you saved it JQ.. Not a lot of SWB Highlanders out there.

frenchy51 · 03-13-2017, 06:06 AM

Good rescue!

engineer_gregh · 03-13-2017, 09:10 AM

I'm curious, the SPID doesn't call out special promotion. It has the plaid seat called out, is that why its considered a Highlander?

**special-K** · 03-13-2017, 09:38 AM

And it's a 510er, too!

**GR8-68** · 03-13-2017, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by engineer_gregh

I'm curious, the SPID doesn't call out special promotion. It has the plaid seat called out, is that why its considered a Highlander?

I wondered the same thing, but I also know some things were not always placed on the spid consistently. So what officially makes a highlander ?

67ChevyRedneck · 03-13-2017, 01:25 PM

Some people's kids, right?

cypressbog · 03-13-2017, 01:33 PM

Very nice rescue indeed!

**Already Gone** · 03-13-2017, 05:07 PM

Not all Highlanders had the Packages. My truck is the same way, has the Highlander seat but no package. Even if you didn't get a Package Highlander truck the parchment door panels seat belt retractor holders and sun visors were always parchment. Also the the dash pad and steering column were black and black carpet was included. Post # 38 in SSTim's "Do you have a Plaid Pickup" thread explains the different packages etc. on the Highlanders. The link is below.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7881162

Choclabnut · 03-13-2017, 06:09 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread,
Call me lazy ...but I'm going to ask without searching the posts!
Why does the rear axle favor the front of the inner fender? It's just not centered!!
I've noticed this on other trucks but just failed to ask the question!

Mike's money pit · 03-13-2017, 06:54 PM

I have actually never seen an Atlanta truck with the Special Promotion Group called out on the SPID. I would love to see one, though, if anybody has one. Great save, JQ. There are still lots of neat tricks out there!

**JQ-72** · 03-14-2017, 03:22 AM

It's still up for debate, but I don't think Atlanta ever put "special promotional" on the SPID like some of the other plants did. This truck has all the options a "C" package would. See thread below.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=732628

03-11-2017, 11:48 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	SWB Highlander rescue! I was searching through a FB truck parts group and saw a 72 A/C cab for sale. While looking through the pictures, I noticed a Highlander plaid seat laying on the ground. The guy had started dismantling the truck and was just selling the bare cab. After taking a closer look at the pics, I recognized the truck from the "Do you have a plaid truck" forum. I called the guy and asked his plans for the truck. He was going to sell the cab and use the swb frame on a 1969 project. I informed him that this was a special edition truck and it really needed to stay together. After some persuading, negotiating and some trading, I got her! No motor and the P.O. kept the tilt column. She's now stored in the dry and will hopefully be back to her original condition some day. JQ Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior Last edited by JQ-72; 03-11-2017 at 11:54 PM.

03-12-2017, 12:25 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! You are more out of control than me! Good save! __________________ 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

03-12-2017, 12:27 AM	#3
72blu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Nice save! Who knows how many rare option trucks like this have been cut up for parts... __________________ 1978 SWB cheyenne A/C, power steering/brakes, 305, Tach, Gauges 1972 SWB Custom 10, gauges, cammed LQ9, M22

03-12-2017, 09:16 AM	#4
wshattuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 164	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! great find... __________________ 1969 C10, ZZ502, T400, A/C, WoodBed, Bucket Seats 1965 C10, 5.3LS, 4L60, Vintage Air, Woodbed

03-13-2017, 01:23 AM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Glad you saved it JQ.. Not a lot of SWB Highlanders out there. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-13-2017, 06:06 AM	#7
frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Good rescue! __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

03-13-2017, 09:10 AM	#8
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! I'm curious, the SPID doesn't call out special promotion. It has the plaid seat called out, is that why its considered a Highlander? __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

03-13-2017, 09:38 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! And it's a 510er, too! __________________ "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 ~

03-13-2017, 01:25 PM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Some people's kids, right? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

03-13-2017, 01:33 PM	#12
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Very nice rescue indeed!

03-13-2017, 05:07 PM	#13
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Not all Highlanders had the Packages. My truck is the same way, has the Highlander seat but no package. Even if you didn't get a Package Highlander truck the parchment door panels seat belt retractor holders and sun visors were always parchment. Also the the dash pad and steering column were black and black carpet was included. Post # 38 in SSTim's "Do you have a Plaid Pickup" thread explains the different packages etc. on the Highlanders. The link is below. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7881162 __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-13-2017, 06:09 PM	#14
Choclabnut Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Pleasantville Iowa Posts: 30	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! Sorry to hijack this thread, Call me lazy ...but I'm going to ask without searching the posts! Why does the rear axle favor the front of the inner fender? It's just not centered!! I've noticed this on other trucks but just failed to ask the question!

03-13-2017, 06:54 PM	#15
Mike's money pit Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 553	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! I have actually never seen an Atlanta truck with the Special Promotion Group called out on the SPID. I would love to see one, though, if anybody has one. Great save, JQ. There are still lots of neat tricks out there!

03-14-2017, 03:22 AM	#16
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,615	Re: SWB Highlander rescue! It's still up for debate, but I don't think Atlanta ever put "special promotional" on the SPID like some of the other plants did. This truck has all the options a "C" package would. See thread below. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=732628 __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

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