Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?

[SS Tim]

Anymore Highlanders out there?

[SS Tim]

Jocko found us an early build 12/71 "Hidden Highlander" down in TX. A plaid trim upgrade truck it also has a 5-speed conversion too! Be a nice driver with the interior corrected.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...-/261762151458

[65standard]

Not sure if this is plaid. I bought it used, but plan on recovering it in black. My truck is a 1970 and I believe this seat is a 1972?

[SS Tim]

That is a replacement seat cover. It could very well be on your original seat/frame. Not a Highlander though.

[Razorbacker]

CL find, not mine - a solid blue Highlander for sale in Dallas
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/4866755685.html

[SS Tim]

Its hard not to like a dark blue Highlander. Curously this loaded up Promo Package "C" (YG8) had a base 307 originally. Like many unfortunately the only "Highlander" trim parts left are the seat belts.
Thanks Tony for posting up another "Hidden Highlander" that is why this thread is here.

[Razorbacker]

Tim,

Here was another Dallas area Craigslist Highlander, sorry no picture of the SPID was available. The truck must have sold, I can't seem to locate the add.

[68nou1]

Mine is a YG8. Power steering, AC, and power brakes. Have the original seat but it is in pretty bad shape on the drivers side. I also have a picture of the spid but cant get on photobucket here at work.

[68bowtie]

this guy probably has one...

[Lanman1972]

I have one!

[Lanman1972]

Forgot the pics!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Anymore Highlanders out there?

Tim - are those the only 4 color options for the plaid?

[68nou1]

heres the seat and spid

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Tim - are those the only 4 color options for the plaid?

Yes and the only variable was the plaid itself.

Highlander Plaid trim color breakdown.
All include Black dash pad, steering column (with or without tilt) and carpet. In addition the door panels, visors, console (Blazer only) and seat belts were always Parchment (White). Seat vinyl was also Parchment and the insert color is determined by the specific trim code. So the ONLY variable color keyed component was the plaid insert of Avocado, Blue, Gray or Orange.

[bruceman1968]

Here is a hidden Highlander. Killen some time with the cousins and stopped at a classic car lot. This truck was locked up but it was a Deluxe. Although most of the interior was new, the original door panels stood out. Had to check the SPID to see if it was a original 626(parchment) truck or a Highlander. The dealer came out and let us look at the SPID. Sure enough, 613 Avocado Highlander, and YG8 Special Promotional, Bingo! It was actually quite a thrill finding one like that. Thanks Tim, Great thread!

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Here is a hidden Highlander. Killen some time with the cousins and stopped at a classic car lot. This truck was locked up but it was a Deluxe. Although most of the interior was new, the original door panels stood out. Had to check the SPID to see if it was a original 626(parchment) truck or a Highlander. The dealer came out and let us look at the SPID. Sure enough, 613 Avocado Highlander, and YG8 Special Promotional, Bingo! It was actually quite a thrill finding one like that. Thanks Tim, Great thread!

Very nice find Bruce! I'm guessing you didn't take it home (yet!). Of interest is it has both a cargo lamp and a tool box added to the YG8 list. Well done and exactly the purpose of this thread! Keep looking guys. :-)

[DeadheadNM]

Where are the plaid GMCs?!

[Hustontractor]

I am very intrigued by the Highlander pickups. Will having one ever be as popular as a Cheyenne Super? I know "to each their own", but I really think I need one!

[Coley]

Originally Posted by Hustontractor

Will having one ever be as popular as a Cheyenne Super?

....absolutely...maybe even more ....
but then again, I have one and I think so....lol
Actually, I sold a full load Cheyenne Super to get the highlander I currently have.
All Good
Coley

[Hustontractor]

Originally Posted by Coley

....absolutely...maybe even more

Thanks! I am gonna go junk yard searching now! maybe save one.

[Coley]

Tim
Here is what appears to be another Highlander for the files...
http://billings.craigslist.org/cto/4877166950.html

All Good
Coley

[Hustontractor]

Originally Posted by Coley

Tim
Here is what appears to be another Highlander for the files...
http://billings.craigslist.org/cto/4877166950.html

All Good
Coley

Honestly Coley, how am I suppose to sleep tonight? I want a 1972 C30 to go along with my C10 and C20, and here is one withim driving distance and has a plaid seat! If the timing was just a little different! I knew there was a reason I didn't look at surrounding area craigslist!
William

[Coley]

Originally Posted by Hustontractor

Honestly Coley, how am I suppose to sleep tonight? I want a 1972 C30 to go along with my C10 and C20, and here is one withim driving distance and has a plaid seat! If the timing was just a little different! I knew there was a reason I didn't look at surrounding area craigslist!
William

Ha!...remember what Oscar Wilde said "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it".....
Just what classic truck guys need to hear...lol.
All Good
Coley

[SS Tim]

Thanks, I've been watching that one for a year. Not being a driver makes it difficult to get here.

[jocko]

Originally Posted by Coley

....absolutely...maybe even more ....
but then again, I have one and I think so....lol
Actually, I sold a full load Cheyenne Super to get the highlander I currently have.
All Good
Coley

Ditto. Sold my 71 cheyenne super custom camper, kept the 72 custom camper yg8... the highlanders are "unique" to say the least