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1IR872 · 08-23-2002, 02:39 PM

I have a 1972 Chevy pickup fleet side that has the original sticker in the glove box. One of the options is “1YG820 – Promotional Option”. Do you or anyone you know have any idea what this option consists of? I have been told that this option is one in which Chevrolet took a few hundred (thousand?) trucks and repainted them orange/white and put in a 454 ci motor and TH-400 AT to see if the public would buy such a half ton, fleet side, long bed pickup. The truck came stock with front disc brakes, AC, tilt and the Custom Deluxe package. The emblem on the fender still says 8-350 but the sticker in the glove box still says green/white paint also. I can find no evidence at all of any green paint, inside or out. Chevrolet does not have any record of this option. I’ve tried. Please help if you can.

**68 Stepside** · 08-23-2002, 02:53 PM

I think that 454 stuff is a myth. Some people say some late 72's came with a 454, but nobody seems to have any hardcore proof. It's possible that someone actually repainted your truck the right way, and didn't leave a trace of the old paint.

The only promotional item that I've ever seen on the 72's is the "highlander interior" option.

What do your seat and door panels look like?

1IR872 · 08-23-2002, 03:08 PM

Seats are aftermarket buckets and the door panels just look like stock panels you would find on any old '72.

toms68cst · 08-23-2002, 03:31 PM

That sounds like the Highlander option. It included special (IE wild 70's colors) cloth plaid inserts on the bench seats and special wheel covers. It was something they did to boost sales towards the end of the 72 model run.

1IR872 · 08-23-2002, 03:37 PM

WHAT ALL COMES WITH THE HIGHLANDER OPTION?

**Joesjunk** · 08-23-2002, 06:13 PM

That is a highlander package you have there. There were no 454,s, and you could get any color you wanted. Your truck has probally had a color change sometime in its life. Here are some pics of a highlander brochure I got at a swap meet last week. I hope these are clear.

**Joesjunk** · 08-23-2002, 06:15 PM

And another

1IR872 · 08-25-2002, 08:40 PM

GREAT PICS, THANKS

72GMCburban · 12-20-2008, 04:01 PM

does anyone know the answer to this? Option 1YG820 special promotion?

Longhorn Man · 12-20-2008, 04:04 PM

did you read the answers above? It's a highlander

ChevLoRay · 12-20-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

did you read the answers above? It's a highlander

72GMCburban · 12-20-2008, 04:32 PM

I have that option too
#1z6260 custom Deluxe equip
#161310 Avocado Highlander and the
#1yg820 sp. promo.
The promo is the highlander? i am reading the what exactly does highlander mean thread, so I am going to say that all the parchment and black carpet etc... is the promo?

sameyrasmea72 · 12-20-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72GMCburban

I have that option too
#1z6260 custom Deluxe equip
#161310 Avocado Highlander and the
#1yg820 sp. promo.
The promo is the highlander? i am reading the what exactly does highlander mean thread, so I am going to say that all the parchment and black carpet etc... is the promo?

The 613 shows that it specificlly had green plaid highlander
The yg8 was the overall highlander package

chevytom7267 · 05-10-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

That is a highlander package you have there. There were no 454,s, and you could get any color you wanted. Your truck has probally had a color change sometime in its life. Here are some pics of a highlander brochure I got at a swap meet last week. I hope these are clear.

I saw your post, great info, thanks I have one of these trucks, a short bed original big block, I will post the pics as soon as I can figure out how to get them on! Thanks, Tom

Dynomutt · 05-10-2009, 10:52 PM

Here's my 72 Highlander SPID and mine definately had a 350 in it and I still have it. It has a 454 in it now but I put it there. I'm guesing the 1YG820 as well as the 1Z6260 are all part of the Highlander option.

chevytom7267 · 05-11-2009, 05:27 PM

Thanks allot for the info.

*b-rad* · 05-11-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1IR872

I have a 1972 Chevy pickup fleet side that has the original sticker in the glove box. One of the options is “1YG820 – Promotional Option”. Do you or anyone you know have any idea what this option consists of? I have been told that this option is one in which Chevrolet took a few hundred (thousand?) trucks and repainted them orange/white and put in a 454 ci motor and TH-400 AT to see if the public would buy such a half ton, fleet side, long bed pickup. The truck came stock with front disc brakes, AC, tilt and the Custom Deluxe package. The emblem on the fender still says 8-350 but the sticker in the glove box still says green/white paint also. I can find no evidence at all of any green paint, inside or out. Chevrolet does not have any record of this option. I’ve tried. Please help if you can.

was this pic took at fort riley ks

1IR872 · 05-02-2011, 08:14 AM

No, actually it was taken at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Also, my sticker doesn't say anything about Highlander on it. I will post a pic of that when I get back from Afghanistan. Thanks for all your imput.

**special-K** · 05-02-2011, 09:22 AM

They often don't specify "Highlander" but it'd the only special promoti0nal package offered by the factory in '72. I will list it as A,B,or C. Each group offered increased features for more money from the one prior. This was the first of what came to follow in packaging of options at a discounted price. The door panels will be the Custom Deluxe molded w/scroll and stainless trim. All interiors were Parchment and all carpet was black.

72rookie · 05-02-2011, 11:38 AM

1IR872 this is a totally un-related question but how much is your truck lowered? Looking into lowering my 72 LWB and I like your stance. Jsut curious.

1IR872 · 05-03-2011, 12:18 AM

I need to re-do it, but it was that way when i got it. I believe it has 2" lowering coils in the front and rear and a 2" block between the rear axle and bars.

08-23-2002, 02:53 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I think that 454 stuff is a myth. Some people say some late 72's came with a 454, but nobody seems to have any hardcore proof. It's possible that someone actually repainted your truck the right way, and didn't leave a trace of the old paint. The only promotional item that I've ever seen on the 72's is the "highlander interior" option. What do your seat and door panels look like? __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

08-23-2002, 03:31 PM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	That sounds like the Highlander option. It included special (IE wild 70's colors) cloth plaid inserts on the bench seats and special wheel covers. It was something they did to boost sales towards the end of the 72 model run. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-23-2002, 06:13 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	That is a highlander package you have there. There were no 454,s, and you could get any color you wanted. Your truck has probally had a color change sometime in its life. Here are some pics of a highlander brochure I got at a swap meet last week. I hope these are clear. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

08-23-2002, 06:15 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	And another Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-20-2008, 04:01 PM	#9
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Old thread back from the dead does anyone know the answer to this? Option 1YG820 special promotion? __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF

08-23-2002, 02:39 PM	#1
1IR872 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 51	OPTION FOR '72 NOT HEARD OF I have a 1972 Chevy pickup fleet side that has the original sticker in the glove box. One of the options is “1YG820 – Promotional Option”. Do you or anyone you know have any idea what this option consists of? I have been told that this option is one in which Chevrolet took a few hundred (thousand?) trucks and repainted them orange/white and put in a 454 ci motor and TH-400 AT to see if the public would buy such a half ton, fleet side, long bed pickup. The truck came stock with front disc brakes, AC, tilt and the Custom Deluxe package. The emblem on the fender still says 8-350 but the sticker in the glove box still says green/white paint also. I can find no evidence at all of any green paint, inside or out. Chevrolet does not have any record of this option. I’ve tried. Please help if you can. Attached Images Last edited by 1IR872; 08-23-2002 at 03:20 PM.

08-23-2002, 03:08 PM	#3
1IR872 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 51	Seats are aftermarket buckets and the door panels just look like stock panels you would find on any old '72.

08-23-2002, 03:37 PM	#5
1IR872 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 51	WHAT ALL COMES WITH THE HIGHLANDER OPTION?

08-25-2002, 08:40 PM	#8
1IR872 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 51	GREAT PICS, THANKS

12-20-2008, 04:04 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: options did you read the answers above? It's a highlander

12-20-2008, 04:32 PM	#12
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: options I have that option too #1z6260 custom Deluxe equip #161310 Avocado Highlander and the #1yg820 sp. promo. The promo is the highlander? i am reading the what exactly does highlander mean thread, so I am going to say that all the parchment and black carpet etc... is the promo? __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF Last edited by 72GMCburban; 12-20-2008 at 04:41 PM.

05-10-2009, 10:52 PM	#15
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: options Here's my 72 Highlander SPID and mine definately had a 350 in it and I still have it. It has a 454 in it now but I put it there. I'm guesing the 1YG820 as well as the 1Z6260 are all part of the Highlander option. Attached Images __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194

05-11-2009, 05:27 PM	#16
chevytom7267 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cologne,New Jersey Posts: 70	Re: options Thanks allot for the info.

05-02-2011, 08:14 AM	#18
1IR872 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 51	Re: options No, actually it was taken at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. Also, my sticker doesn't say anything about Highlander on it. I will post a pic of that when I get back from Afghanistan. Thanks for all your imput. __________________ 1972 C-10 Custom Deluxe 468 BBC w/ TCI 400 Trans

05-02-2011, 09:22 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: options They often don't specify "Highlander" but it'd the only special promoti0nal package offered by the factory in '72. I will list it as A,B,or C. Each group offered increased features for more money from the one prior. This was the first of what came to follow in packaging of options at a discounted price. The door panels will be the Custom Deluxe molded w/scroll and stainless trim. All interiors were Parchment and all carpet was black. __________________ "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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05-02-2011, 11:38 AM	#20
72rookie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 33	Re: options 1IR872 this is a totally un-related question but how much is your truck lowered? Looking into lowering my 72 LWB and I like your stance. Jsut curious.

05-03-2011, 12:18 AM	#21
1IR872 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 51	Re: options I need to re-do it, but it was that way when i got it. I believe it has 2" lowering coils in the front and rear and a 2" block between the rear axle and bars. __________________ 1972 C-10 Custom Deluxe 468 BBC w/ TCI 400 Trans

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