Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 03:56 PM

Anyone here with a good knowledge of original paint that could check out a truck for me? It's a very low mile '72 that's claimed to have original paint.

**cliff67** · 11-15-2017, 04:47 PM

I'm about 30 miles away from Hamden and might be able to look at it this weekend Were is it listed at craigs or ebay

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 04:53 PM

Here's the ad. It's over priced, and has terrible wheels on it. But it's supposed to be low mikes and all original. The pics look really convincing. I'm only interested if it's 100% original paint
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/...380555866.html

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 04:55 PM

I have talked to the guy and he has sent me a few more pictures

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 04:57 PM

Here's my number if you want to call or text me, 816-305-6326

**cliff67** · 11-15-2017, 05:24 PM

ok I'm going to a indoor show not to far away this weekend, I'll try to set up a time to take a look for you and get back to you

67swb72klb · 11-15-2017, 08:06 PM

Looks like a winner!

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliff67

ok I'm going to a indoor show not to far away this weekend, I'll try to set up a time to take a look for you and get back to you

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. All the pictures looks good, and I can believe it's factory paint. Except this, it's the aftermarket saddle tanks. They should not be painted orange. Unless for some strange reason they painted them before they installed them. This I the first clue to a repainted on any trucks I have ever looked at. But he says different.

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 08:30 PM

X2

**cliff67** · 11-15-2017, 09:46 PM

ok I'll try to contact you while I'm there if I have any concerns about something. I'm not a expert by any means on original trucks but I should be able to tell a repaint That sure looks like a tape line on that tank to me

**Joesjunk** · 11-15-2017, 11:09 PM

Oh yes, the tanks have been painted and that's a paint line. That's what worries me. Also could take pictures of anything that looks wrong? The guy keeps the truck in a storage building I think. I'll text him tomorrow and let him know you might look at it for me. Thanks again for the help

**rustytruck50** · 11-16-2017, 12:09 AM

Joe, that is a nice one...Highlander? One thing I noticed is the lack of full gauges, especially since it's a big block truck....feel free to correct me because you've had many more than me.

CG · 11-16-2017, 12:12 AM

Hey stop looking at stuff until you get that panel whipped out =)

saxart · 11-16-2017, 08:17 AM

Looks like the tailgate straps and side latches have orange paint on them? (See the pic with the tailgate down)

**Joesjunk** · 11-16-2017, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Joe, that is a nice one...Highlander? One thing I noticed is the lack of full gauges, especially since it's a big block truck....feel free to correct me because you've had many more than me.

It is a highlander truck. As for gauges, it was just an option. It is a bit odd that it wasn't ordered with them though.

**Joesjunk** · 11-16-2017, 08:43 AM

CG, the panel should be done this weekend 😉

As for the tailgate parts, they were painted from the factory

**Graham57a** · 11-16-2017, 10:27 AM

Sweet truck! I've never seen a highlander without lower trim, does the SPID just reference the plaid seat and not the promo package?

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-16-2017, 11:04 AM

Looks nice, the tank paint is a little strange.

**Joesjunk** · 11-16-2017, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham57a

Sweet truck! I've never seen a highlander without lower trim, does the SPID just reference the plaid seat and not the promo package?

I have seen them without lower molding. It's a totally correct "package C" highlander

Lanman1972 · 11-16-2017, 12:03 PM

Real nice truck, it looks to me like the seat has been recovered. Plaid pattern does not align top to bottom. Just an observation.

**Joesjunk** · 11-16-2017, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Real nice truck, it looks to me like the seat has been recovered. Plaid pattern does not align top to bottom. Just an observation.

Thank you, this is the stuff I want to hear. I only want it if it's original. I'll look at the seat pic again

saxart · 11-16-2017, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

As for the tailgate parts, they were painted from the factory

I couldn't remember. Confirmation that I'm still a NOOB.

In The Ten Ring · 11-16-2017, 12:51 PM

You should be able to talk him down.

Bad points:

1). Fleetside
2). Automatic
3). V8

Nobody wants those features. LOL (OK, I am done being silly). I would be cautious too, I doubt there are that many "original paint" anythings left and geeze, every truck must have originally been sold in California!

Pretty neat about the saddle tanks, I always wondered where exactly those went and where the fill spouts were.

CG · 11-16-2017, 12:56 PM

Interesting on the saddle tanks. I have a set like those in my 67 parts truck. I just assumed it was a factory option or dealer add on, not an aftermarket thing

11-15-2017, 03:56 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Anyone here with a good knowledge of original paint that could check out a truck for me? It's a very low mile '72 that's claimed to have original paint. __________________ 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

11-15-2017, 04:47 PM	#2
cliff67 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairfield ct. Posts: 84	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me I'm about 30 miles away from Hamden and might be able to look at it this weekend Were is it listed at craigs or ebay

11-15-2017, 04:53 PM	#3
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Here's the ad. It's over priced, and has terrible wheels on it. But it's supposed to be low mikes and all original. The pics look really convincing. I'm only interested if it's 100% original paint https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/...380555866.html __________________ 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

11-15-2017, 04:55 PM	#4
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me I have talked to the guy and he has sent me a few more pictures __________________ 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

11-15-2017, 04:57 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Here's my number if you want to call or text me, 816-305-6326 __________________ 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

11-15-2017, 05:24 PM	#6
cliff67 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairfield ct. Posts: 84	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me ok I'm going to a indoor show not to far away this weekend, I'll try to set up a time to take a look for you and get back to you

11-15-2017, 08:06 PM	#7
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,471	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Looks like a winner! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

11-15-2017, 08:30 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me X2 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

11-15-2017, 09:46 PM	#10
cliff67 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairfield ct. Posts: 84	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me ok I'll try to contact you while I'm there if I have any concerns about something. I'm not a expert by any means on original trucks but I should be able to tell a repaint That sure looks like a tape line on that tank to me

11-15-2017, 11:09 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Oh yes, the tanks have been painted and that's a paint line. That's what worries me. Also could take pictures of anything that looks wrong? The guy keeps the truck in a storage building I think. I'll text him tomorrow and let him know you might look at it for me. Thanks again for the help __________________ 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

11-16-2017, 12:09 AM	#12
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Joe, that is a nice one...Highlander? One thing I noticed is the lack of full gauges, especially since it's a big block truck....feel free to correct me because you've had many more than me. __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-16-2017, 12:12 AM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Hey stop looking at stuff until you get that panel whipped out =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

11-16-2017, 08:17 AM	#14
saxart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: St. Croix River Valley, WI Posts: 795	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Looks like the tailgate straps and side latches have orange paint on them? (See the pic with the tailgate down) __________________ Meet "Old Roy": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707801

11-16-2017, 08:43 AM	#16
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me CG, the panel should be done this weekend 😉 As for the tailgate parts, they were painted from the factory __________________ 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

11-16-2017, 10:27 AM	#17
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Sweet truck! I've never seen a highlander without lower trim, does the SPID just reference the plaid seat and not the promo package? __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788



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11-16-2017, 11:04 AM	#18
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Looks nice, the tank paint is a little strange. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-16-2017, 12:03 PM	#20
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Real nice truck, it looks to me like the seat has been recovered. Plaid pattern does not align top to bottom. Just an observation. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

11-16-2017, 12:51 PM	#23
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me You should be able to talk him down. Bad points: 1). Fleetside 2). Automatic 3). V8 Nobody wants those features. LOL (OK, I am done being silly). I would be cautious too, I doubt there are that many "original paint" anythings left and geeze, every truck must have originally been sold in California! Pretty neat about the saddle tanks, I always wondered where exactly those went and where the fill spouts were.

11-16-2017, 12:56 PM	#24
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Anyone near Hamden Connecticut that can look at a truck for me Interesting on the saddle tanks. I have a set like those in my 67 parts truck. I just assumed it was a factory option or dealer add on, not an aftermarket thing __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

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