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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
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More to the point this truck is the reason for this thread. That is to weed out and identify the "Hidden Highlanders" (like this one) that have been almost or completely changed out. To many people the white belts would be the question. To us its why did they change it? :-) Thanks for digging this up! But somehow I don't see you shipping it home to Ventura. Lets find this a home guys.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
That's an interesting SPID. Listing Deluxe wheel covers and Full wheel covers.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Could very well have been ordered that way. Since they are shipped loose inside the cab it would be no problem at the factory end. In my files I do have trucks ordered with both a spare whell/tire assembly and a spare bare wheel too. IIRC both were 16" front and 16.5" rear wheel optioned trucks as well.
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I think I found a hidden highlander.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5041037576.html Posted via Mobile Device |
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PSA: Remember guys, short beds do not have three stake pockets on each side.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
That is a great find and a great story.
To clarify some points about the original build. This has to be the first case I have ever seen of chromed front and rear bumpers being replaced prior to first sale. The factory painted front bumper would have been white in this case. The rear bumper is typical of a dealer sourced and installed example. Many, like this, are positioned lower than the factory option rear step bumper. Radios were an option and this truck was assembled without one. While the term "radio delete" is commonly used it isn't actually correct for 67-72 trucks. Only in the case of a base build, line item not being installed for a credit is it then truely a "delete" option. Heaters, bumpers, spare tires and hub caps come to mind here. Though on later vehicles, when radios were standard, they could be deleted for a credit by law. Same goes for the "radio opening cover plate". :-) On this particular radio it appears to be later than a unit the dealer would have installed new in 72. In fact with the box speakers it looks like a late 70s typical "boxed set". Finally since this is your "pattern truck" the arm rests to be correct are white "as built". Thanks again for sharing these pictures of your new truck.
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The pinstripe is also an add-on. Black trim.... remember black was a big part of the Highlander special combination trim. The dash pad, steering column and wheel along with the carpet were all black from the factory. Black armrests are seen time to time as replacements and though easier to keep clean are incorrect.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Found......it's for sale. But I need to look at it first, it's not far from me.....yep, a big block. Just wish it was about any other colors though.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Just commenting here and it looks like a decent truck, The nice DG4 Below Eyeline Mirrors are gone, its been lowered and the seat looks like it may have seat cover on it. All a nice loaded Promo Promo Package Highlander with a BB and A/C.
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Thank You!
More are always welcome but we need to address an issue. You have another thread going specifically about your truck that I wasn't terribly clear about when I posted the link in #369 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7183276 If I had seen your post about the shields there earlier I would not have replied nor asked here. The board has rules about double posting to eliminate a lot of duplication. Here in the plaid thread I think you should stop unless you are posting trim specifc pictures (like seatcover detail) or questions. But please I encourage you to post all the details of your truck you want to share there in your other thread. Everyone else, subscribe to it if you want details. BTW I am claiming first refusal on this, your pattern truck if you decide to sell it! :-)
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That's a nice one - and 557 is not a deluxe 2-tone as shown, it's conventional 2-tone like this pic. A BEAUTIFUL combo in my book!
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Hidden Highlander alert, well at least the seller doesn't call it one!
SWB Custom Deluxe 10 in Dark Olive and White with 613 Avocado Plaid. If this were a big block you guys wouldn't even be hearing about it until after the fact! :-) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...-/321783373669
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Thats a sharp truck there Tim. Only thing that irritates me is the all original under the hood...except we replaced the engine. I'd drive it just how it is though
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Yes, A NOM (non-original motor) is always a disappointing "except for....".
But this would make up for it in my book! http://www.crateenginedepot.com/LSA-...10805C556.aspx
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i like the upper trim only too, makes it more unique. definitely a good one.
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Yea Tim I wouldn't kick that engine out from underneath my hood! I'm a big fan of the hidden supercharger there. Makes it look clean and unassuming until you hit the skinny pedal...ok back to the plaid truck postings.
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Someone, please, save this seemingly overvalued truck. It was posted before back in April IIRC. Possibly a YG8 Promo Package but it is surely a Highlander.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5032625673.html
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Here is my 1972 GMC Custom Camper, looks like its a highlander I guess. I'll check the SPID tonight.
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Thanks for posting up your rare GMC Highlander. If you could post the SPID as well we'd really appreciate it.
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How about another 'high load' orange/white highlander?....needs some work but a pretty good price and some great options!
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/5074036655.html http://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_g...pH_600x450.jpg All Good Coley
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