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*newin72* · 05-29-2005, 12:06 AM

I have seen a few folks say they have the K5 'highlander'.

what differentiated the highlander package? and what years was it available?

throw in any more 'useless' trivia you got on it as well!

thanks...

71jimmy · 05-29-2005, 02:10 AM

All I know is it's rare! Never seen one. If there is one on the board, please, please, please, post some pics.

72 CustomCamper · 05-29-2005, 02:28 AM

The highlander option was a 1972 only option. My pick up has the option. The easiest way to tell is the seats. The seat insert is plad...

Chuck

HatGuy · 05-29-2005, 02:35 AM

Mine has it. They were loaded with all the chayne trim options plus
plaid inserts in the seats made of a cloth fabric that dosen't feel hot
in the summer or cold in the winter. I have heard there are 4 color
combos orange, green, gray and the blue like mine. They had
black and off white mixed with the main color in the plaid on off white
seats (parchament).

I have looked. for several yesrs, for replacement cloth but none was found.
So i cleaned the old inserts with 15%/85% simple green & water then reused
them with new boat vinyl when the upholestry shop recovered the seats.

Click on the link in my sig. and there are some pics.

72 CustomCamper · 05-29-2005, 02:41 AM

Hey HatGuy check out www.smsautofrabics.com I emailed them and they sent some infoThe insert material is $85 a yard...

Chuck

**special-K** · 05-29-2005, 07:33 AM

On trucks it was on CustomDeluxes.Didn`t have the carpet,headliner,woodgrain instrument bezel,or tailgate band.It did have the woodgrain belt moulding.It was probably the first of special options group discounting on trucks.There is no name badge on these sating "Highlander".The first truck I had in`73 was an Ochre one.They`re usually 2-tone,but not all.That one wasn`t.

*newin72* · 05-29-2005, 10:06 AM

nice truck hatguy!

thanks all.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-29-2005, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newin72

nice truck hatguy!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-29-2005, 10:39 AM

Here are a few shots of dianes blazer with houndstooth interior. I believe she got the material from pickumup but not 100% sure..

72 CustomCamper · 05-29-2005, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

On trucks it was on CustomDeluxes.Didn`t have the carpet,headliner,woodgrain instrument bezel,or tailgate band.It did have the woodgrain belt moulding.It was probably the first of special options group discounting on trucks.There is no name badge on these sating "Highlander".The first truck I had in`73 was an Ochre one.They`re usually 2-tone,but not all.That one wasn`t.

My 72 custom deluxe highlander did have the carpet...

Chuck

HatGuy · 05-29-2005, 07:07 PM

Thanks Guys
Thanks Chuck,
link is www.smsautofabrics.com

**special-K** · 05-30-2005, 02:23 PM

72CustomCamper,your right.I forgot I took mine out and put a rubber mat in.But,they don`t have "all" the Cheyenne stuff.

05-29-2005, 12:06 AM	#1
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	whats a 'highlander?' I have seen a few folks say they have the K5 'highlander'. what differentiated the highlander package? and what years was it available? throw in any more 'useless' trivia you got on it as well! thanks...

05-29-2005, 02:10 AM	#2
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	All I know is it's rare! Never seen one. If there is one on the board, please, please, please, post some pics. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

05-29-2005, 02:28 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	The highlander option was a 1972 only option. My pick up has the option. The easiest way to tell is the seats. The seat insert is plad... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

05-29-2005, 02:35 AM	#4
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Mine has it. They were loaded with all the chayne trim options plus plaid inserts in the seats made of a cloth fabric that dosen't feel hot in the summer or cold in the winter. I have heard there are 4 color combos orange, green, gray and the blue like mine. They had black and off white mixed with the main color in the plaid on off white seats (parchament). I have looked. for several yesrs, for replacement cloth but none was found. So i cleaned the old inserts with 15%/85% simple green & water then reused them with new boat vinyl when the upholestry shop recovered the seats. Click on the link in my sig. and there are some pics. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 05-29-2005 at 02:43 AM.

05-29-2005, 02:41 AM	#5
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Hey HatGuy check out www.smsautofrabics.com I emailed them and they sent some infoThe insert material is $85 a yard... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

05-29-2005, 07:33 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	On trucks it was on CustomDeluxes.Didn`t have the carpet,headliner,woodgrain instrument bezel,or tailgate band.It did have the woodgrain belt moulding.It was probably the first of special options group discounting on trucks.There is no name badge on these sating "Highlander".The first truck I had in`73 was an Ochre one.They`re usually 2-tone,but not all.That one wasn`t. __________________ "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 ~

05-29-2005, 10:06 AM	#7
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	nice truck hatguy! thanks all.

05-29-2005, 10:39 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Here are a few shots of dianes blazer with houndstooth interior. I believe she got the material from pickumup but not 100% sure.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-29-2005, 07:07 PM	#11
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Thanks Guys Thanks Chuck, link is www.smsautofabrics.com __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 05-29-2005 at 07:12 PM.

05-30-2005, 02:23 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	72CustomCamper,your right.I forgot I took mine out and put a rubber mat in.But,they don`t have "all" the Cheyenne stuff. __________________ "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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