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Slick67 · 08-04-2010, 07:40 AM

Here are a couple other pics showing some before and afters of the top trim done. That dent is driving me nuts, it's really the only dent on the whole truck. Looks like I could bump it out or suction cup it out a little.
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my67chevytruck · 08-04-2010, 07:56 AM

looking good bro! since your so good at buffing, i need you to buff my truck too!

Slick67 · 08-05-2010, 01:08 AM

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looking good bro! since your so good at buffing, i need you to buff my truck too!

Bring it down to H-Town! I'll have the fridge stocked.

Slick67 · 08-07-2010, 05:03 PM

The truck will be at Niftee 50ees tonight for it's first real show. Come and check it out. Spring Cypress @ Champions Forest Dr. in the Kroger parking lot.

Mt Man Chad · 08-07-2010, 06:10 PM

Looks Great!

David67 · 08-07-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

The truck will be at Niftee 50ees tonight for it's first real show. Come and check it out. Spring Cypress @ Champions Forest Dr. in the Kroger parking lot.

Sweet I might stop by tonight! I won't have my truck of course because I only have a rolling chassis but I'll look for you!

72highlander · 08-07-2010, 06:38 PM

The hubcaps that were on it when you bought it are original. They are the only ones that came on highlanders. They also came on monte carlos. Just thought you might want to know since you are trying to keep it original. BTW, sweet truck and i'm jealous. As you can see, I love highlanders.

Slick67 · 08-08-2010, 02:02 AM

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Looks Great!

Thanks Mt Man!!!

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Sweet I might stop by tonight! I won't have my truck of course because I only have a rolling chassis but I'll look for you!

It was good to meet you at the show! We'll have a little more done to it by next weekend, maybe you can make it then too!

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The hubcaps that were on it when you bought it are original. They are the only ones that came on highlanders. They also came on monte carlos. Just thought you might want to know since you are trying to keep it original. BTW, sweet truck and i'm jealous. As you can see, I love highlanders.

Oh yeah, we know. They are going to be put on occasionally when we take it to show like tonight. We were just running the rings on it tonight but we'll swap em out. Didn't know they were the same as MC caps but now that you mention it I do recall them on a red MC that we had at a trim shop that I worked at years ago. Dude, thanks for the memories! I gotta start a Highlanders thread!!!!!!

**LEEVON** · 08-08-2010, 02:58 AM

That truck is a beauty! Nothing like an original engine bay and highlander seat cover. It's cool to hear that your nephew wants to keep it original.

KMACD71 · 08-08-2010, 01:41 PM

[QUOTE=Slick67;4122062]Here are a couple other pics showing some before and afters of the top trim done. That dent is driving me nuts, it's really the only dent on the whole truck. Looks like I could bump it out or suction cup it out a little.
The truck turned out great. Can you get your arm up inside the bedside to pop that dent out?

JRBECK64 · 08-08-2010, 03:57 PM

Thats a once in a life time find. Good for your Nephew, we need to keep bringing new blood into these trucks. Congrats on the find.

JRBECK64

Slick67 · 08-08-2010, 07:41 PM

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That truck is a beauty! Nothing like an original engine bay and highlander seat cover. It's cool to hear that your nephew wants to keep it original.

Thanks LEEVON! I was kinda proud that he said that too. He does want to buy some rims for it later but wants to keep the others for shows.

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Here are a couple other pics showing some before and afters of the top trim done. That dent is driving me nuts, it's really the only dent on the whole truck. Looks like I could bump it out or suction cup it out a little.
The truck turned out great. Can you get your arm up inside the bedside to pop that dent out?

Nope, tried that, next step is a pry bar. A little time and patience should get it out enough to make it look better.

[QUOTE=JRBECK64;4128768]Thats a once in a life time find. Good for your Nephew, we need to keep bringing new blood into these trucks. Congrats on the find.

Thanks JRBECK64!! I didn't realize when I found it that it was a Highlander but it sure was a sweet find. He'll keep this truck for years to come and surely some of his freinds will want one too!

Slick67 · 08-10-2010, 12:43 AM

One for the stock enthusiasts.

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my67chevytruck · 08-10-2010, 07:52 AM

Looking Good!

nuke1 · 08-10-2010, 09:47 AM

HOW DOYOU FIND THESE!!!!! great truck

VA72C10 · 08-10-2010, 11:57 AM

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HOW DOYOU FIND THESE!!!!! great truck

one word..... Texas

67chevy1series · 08-10-2010, 12:06 PM

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one word..... Texas

yep that explains it

Slick67 · 08-10-2010, 09:39 PM

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Looking Good!

Thanks Heath!

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HOW DOYOU FIND THESE!!!!! great truck

Craigslist!

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one word..... Texas

Finding them this clean is even hard in Texas. I was really excited when we started looking at it. Took about 5 seconds to say "This is it".

Slick67 · 08-20-2010, 09:42 PM

Dangit. My nephew's truck is getting more attention from me than my truck is?!?!? But hey, it's lookin good!
I yanked out the grill, grill support bracket, fan, fanshroud, fan pulley, condenser, windsheild washer bottle bracket.
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I also pulled the headlights, headlight bezels, and headlight buckets.
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I cleaned it all up with soap, water, and degreaser. This is the before shot.
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Slick67 · 08-20-2010, 09:47 PM

After cleaning it I taped off everything and started sprayin. Everything came out nice so let it dry and started reassembly.
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Got the condensor back on and the headlight buckets and rings after cleaning and painting them. Also installed the painted fan and pulley, new fan shroud, and water bottle bracket.
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Here is the result after about 4.5 to 5 hours on it. The grill still needs to be cleaned and some touch up paint done.
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BlackTopMotors · 08-20-2010, 10:14 PM

Original Quote from slick67: "I was not sure they were stock but did the research, and it payed off. This truck is so original and clean that my brother and his son have decided (with alot of input from me) that this is not the vehicle to drive to highschool. Thank God!!! The kids there are idiots and would tear it up. He is going to buy him a clunker and keep the truck at home."

That's good because the trim and whatever they can grab will be gone. Nice find!

Slick67 · 08-20-2010, 10:22 PM

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That's good because the trim and whatever they can grab will be gone. Nice find!

All the parts are in the shop and we have a 8ft fence all the way around the property so it's safe. But I know if it's not nailed down someone will claim it!!! Here is a pic of me working where the truck is sitting now, the fence conceals well! Plus the neighbors are really cool too.
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Hubscrub · 08-20-2010, 10:30 PM

that is one sweet truck congrats to you and you nephew

Slick67 · 08-20-2010, 10:37 PM

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Original Quote from slick67: "I was not sure they were stock but did the research, and it payed off. This truck is so original and clean that my brother and his son have decided (with alot of input from me) that this is not the vehicle to drive to highschool. Thank God!!! The kids there are idiots and would tear it up. He is going to buy him a clunker and keep the truck at home."

That's good because the trim and whatever they can grab will be gone. Nice find!

Oh, gotcha now. My quote didn't pop up in your quote till I refreshed. You are right, it would be dinged, dented, keyed, and other things if he drove it to school. Unfortunate because it is a nice school with many boneheads that go there.

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that is one sweet truck congrats to you and you nephew

Thanks Hubscrub! My brother (his dad) is also really enjoying it. He works on it when time allows and his money is buying all the stuff!!

Slick67 · 08-22-2010, 07:40 PM

Finally got the grill cleaned up, painted the eggcrate, cleaned the bowtie, polished the headlight bezels, painted the trim around the headlight bezels, and bolted everything up today. Looks like a 15 footer to me!!!! But it was a 50 footer a month ago........
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08-04-2010, 07:40 AM	#51
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! Here are a couple other pics showing some before and afters of the top trim done. That dent is driving me nuts, it's really the only dent on the whole truck. Looks like I could bump it out or suction cup it out a little. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-04-2010, 07:56 AM	#52
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: New one in the family!! looking good bro! since your so good at buffing, i need you to buff my truck too! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-07-2010, 05:03 PM	#54
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! The truck will be at Niftee 50ees tonight for it's first real show. Come and check it out. Spring Cypress @ Champions Forest Dr. in the Kroger parking lot. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-07-2010, 06:10 PM	#55
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: New one in the family!! Looks Great! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

08-07-2010, 06:38 PM	#57
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: New one in the family!! The hubcaps that were on it when you bought it are original. They are the only ones that came on highlanders. They also came on monte carlos. Just thought you might want to know since you are trying to keep it original. BTW, sweet truck and i'm jealous. As you can see, I love highlanders. __________________ 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

08-08-2010, 02:58 AM	#59
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: New one in the family!! That truck is a beauty! Nothing like an original engine bay and highlander seat cover. It's cool to hear that your nephew wants to keep it original. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-08-2010, 01:41 PM	#60
KMACD71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lethbridge,Alberta Posts: 532	Re: New one in the family!! [QUOTE=Slick67;4122062]Here are a couple other pics showing some before and afters of the top trim done. That dent is driving me nuts, it's really the only dent on the whole truck. Looks like I could bump it out or suction cup it out a little. The truck turned out great. Can you get your arm up inside the bedside to pop that dent out?

08-08-2010, 03:57 PM	#61
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: New one in the family!! Thats a once in a life time find. Good for your Nephew, we need to keep bringing new blood into these trucks. Congrats on the find. JRBECK64

08-10-2010, 12:43 AM	#63
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! One for the stock enthusiasts. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-10-2010, 07:52 AM	#64
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: New one in the family!! Looking Good! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-10-2010, 09:47 AM	#65
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: New one in the family!! HOW DOYOU FIND THESE!!!!! great truck __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

08-20-2010, 09:42 PM	#69
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! Dangit. My nephew's truck is getting more attention from me than my truck is?!?!? But hey, it's lookin good! I yanked out the grill, grill support bracket, fan, fanshroud, fan pulley, condenser, windsheild washer bottle bracket. I also pulled the headlights, headlight bezels, and headlight buckets. I cleaned it all up with soap, water, and degreaser. This is the before shot. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

08-20-2010, 09:47 PM	#70
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! After cleaning it I taped off everything and started sprayin. Everything came out nice so let it dry and started reassembly. Got the condensor back on and the headlight buckets and rings after cleaning and painting them. Also installed the painted fan and pulley, new fan shroud, and water bottle bracket. Here is the result after about 4.5 to 5 hours on it. The grill still needs to be cleaned and some touch up paint done. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 08-20-2010 at 09:52 PM.

08-20-2010, 10:14 PM	#71
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: New one in the family!! Original Quote from slick67: "I was not sure they were stock but did the research, and it payed off. This truck is so original and clean that my brother and his son have decided (with alot of input from me) that this is not the vehicle to drive to highschool. Thank God!!! The kids there are idiots and would tear it up. He is going to buy him a clunker and keep the truck at home." That's good because the trim and whatever they can grab will be gone. Nice find! Last edited by BlackTopMotors; 08-20-2010 at 10:21 PM. Reason: Forgot to quote

08-20-2010, 10:30 PM	#73
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08-22-2010, 07:40 PM	#75
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: New one in the family!! Finally got the grill cleaned up, painted the eggcrate, cleaned the bowtie, polished the headlight bezels, painted the trim around the headlight bezels, and bolted everything up today. Looks like a 15 footer to me!!!! But it was a 50 footer a month ago........ __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 08-22-2010 at 07:41 PM.

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