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**thelonerife** · 11-14-2007, 08:21 PM

Hello all, I want to know if the Highlander package is a rare package or not. Does any know where to find production info??

**too much stuff** · 11-14-2007, 08:24 PM

I don't know about production numbers, but i have a few original highlander brochures on the parts for sale board. Eric

**special-K** · 11-14-2007, 08:34 PM

I don`t know what constitutes rare,but anything that was one year only is more scarce.It was a late year promotion,so less than a year of availability.I see plenty around,though.I`d say a Blazer or Suburban Highlander would the rare ones.There were 3 levels and four colors for interior.I guess one particular color in a particular level in a particular model with certain other options would turn up as rare.

Longhorn Man · 11-14-2007, 08:36 PM

there are no production numbers on option packages

vette442 · 11-14-2007, 09:17 PM

I looked for some older Highlander threads to help you out and didn't come up with much, even ones I remember seeing. The YG8 Highlander package provided multiple options priced in a manner that would be an incentive to buy a 1972 and not wait for the all-new 1973s to come out.

The Highlander came in three package levels - A, B and C. It consisted of the plaid interior, parchment door panels, black carpet and dash pad. Higher level packages included A/C and a tilt steering column. Exterior features included wheel covers and side stainless/woodgrain trim, but from what I've read, the woodgrain trim was *not* included on the tailgate as part of the Highlander package.

Hope this helps.
Terry

My72BB · 11-14-2007, 09:50 PM

I am learning more about the Highlander now and understanding what it was...I had no idea 29 years ago when I bought mine that it was a "Highlander"...and it had the goodies too.

Orange/White, Big Block, Custom Camper, Tilt, A/C, Stainless Hub Caps, Wood Grain on the lower trim. I could never figure out why it did not have the woodgrain on the tailgate and no headliner.

My friends dad had the Blue/White version and I am pretty sure it was the "Highlander" as it had the Blue Plaid interior. His truck was same as mine but had a 350 engine. Only thing about his is it had the Woodgrain on the tailgate...Maybe added at the dealer if it was not from factory?

Hoss72 · 11-14-2007, 10:02 PM

Well if you find out about one let me know. Mine is Blue and White A/C, Side Tool Box , Door Trim,Cool Interior, No Tilt .

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 08:25 AM

Carpet was only a higher level part of the package.One unique thing on the rubber floor model is they were color-matched.
Mine had a band on the tailgate,too...incorrect and added at some point.I replaced it because the vinyl was curled and peeling.It`s a two-tone blue & white.Underneath proved it was the original tailgate since it still has original paint,there`s trim at the bottom(not offered with band),and the letters were body color as all Custom Deluxes w/deluxe two-tone had.

see ten · 11-15-2007, 04:28 PM

My K10 had a tan mat which matched the column when I bought it. It also has white door panels and seatbelts. The lower moldings are woodgrain and it didn't have a tailgate band when I bought it ( I added it). Of course there is no mention of it being a Highlander on the SPID.

**thelonerife** · 11-15-2007, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys for the info. I am wondering if there were any stepsides with the highlander package also.

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 10:45 PM

Could be,nothing to stop it.You wouldn`t get the woodgrain belt moulding.But,neither did the Cheyennes & Supers.

11-14-2007, 08:21 PM	#1
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	72 Highlander Rare?? Hello all, I want to know if the Highlander package is a rare package or not. Does any know where to find production info?? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-14-2007, 08:24 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,770	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? I don't know about production numbers, but i have a few original highlander brochures on the parts for sale board. Eric __________________ 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

11-14-2007, 08:34 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? I don`t know what constitutes rare,but anything that was one year only is more scarce.It was a late year promotion,so less than a year of availability.I see plenty around,though.I`d say a Blazer or Suburban Highlander would the rare ones.There were 3 levels and four colors for interior.I guess one particular color in a particular level in a particular model with certain other options would turn up as rare. __________________ "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; 11-14-2007 at 08:34 PM.

11-14-2007, 08:36 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? there are no production numbers on option packages

11-14-2007, 09:17 PM	#5
vette442 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McMurray, PA Posts: 46	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? I looked for some older Highlander threads to help you out and didn't come up with much, even ones I remember seeing. The YG8 Highlander package provided multiple options priced in a manner that would be an incentive to buy a 1972 and not wait for the all-new 1973s to come out. The Highlander came in three package levels - A, B and C. It consisted of the plaid interior, parchment door panels, black carpet and dash pad. Higher level packages included A/C and a tilt steering column. Exterior features included wheel covers and side stainless/woodgrain trim, but from what I've read, the woodgrain trim was not included on the tailgate as part of the Highlander package. Hope this helps. Terry __________________ '72 C-10 Highlander LWB '96 Corvette LT4 Coll. Ed. '72 455/M20 Cutlass Supreme (1 of 77) '72 442 455/TH400 '70 Cutlass Supreme SX455 conv. '72 Cutlass Supreme 350/TH350

11-14-2007, 09:50 PM	#6
My72BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield, PA Posts: 503	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? I am learning more about the Highlander now and understanding what it was...I had no idea 29 years ago when I bought mine that it was a "Highlander"...and it had the goodies too. Orange/White, Big Block, Custom Camper, Tilt, A/C, Stainless Hub Caps, Wood Grain on the lower trim. I could never figure out why it did not have the woodgrain on the tailgate and no headliner. My friends dad had the Blue/White version and I am pretty sure it was the "Highlander" as it had the Blue Plaid interior. His truck was same as mine but had a 350 engine. Only thing about his is it had the Woodgrain on the tailgate...Maybe added at the dealer if it was not from factory?

11-14-2007, 10:02 PM	#7
Hoss72 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 124	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? Well if you find out about one let me know. Mine is Blue and White A/C, Side Tool Box , Door Trim,Cool Interior, No Tilt .

11-15-2007, 08:25 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? Carpet was only a higher level part of the package.One unique thing on the rubber floor model is they were color-matched. Mine had a band on the tailgate,too...incorrect and added at some point.I replaced it because the vinyl was curled and peeling.It`s a two-tone blue & white.Underneath proved it was the original tailgate since it still has original paint,there`s trim at the bottom(not offered with band),and the letters were body color as all Custom Deluxes w/deluxe two-tone had. __________________ "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 ~

11-15-2007, 04:28 PM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? My K10 had a tan mat which matched the column when I bought it. It also has white door panels and seatbelts. The lower moldings are woodgrain and it didn't have a tailgate band when I bought it ( I added it). Of course there is no mention of it being a Highlander on the SPID.

11-15-2007, 09:53 PM	#10
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? Thanks guys for the info. I am wondering if there were any stepsides with the highlander package also. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-15-2007, 10:45 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 72 Highlander Rare?? Could be,nothing to stop it.You wouldn`t get the woodgrain belt moulding.But,neither did the Cheyennes & Supers. __________________ "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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