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see ten · 01-28-2008, 11:40 PM

I'd chop it down to a short wheelbase! You would never find a swb that cheap with all those options. Even after sourcing a bed you'll still have less in it than you could have bought a factory shortie for.

Old Chevy Mech · 01-28-2008, 11:59 PM

I'd save it and not part it. Worth more whole IMHO.

Frank

Hardway · 01-29-2008, 01:13 AM

Properly restored it would get major points from any truck crowd. Heck, it gets good points just here. It is neat to seem most of the options still intact, especially the smog pump. Is it a CA truck or from another state?

**clay68c10** · 01-29-2008, 02:10 AM

That would be a pretty solid start as a complete truck. Clean it up a bit and get a good tune-up and you could probably double your money. Folks in the midwest and back east would pay even more, but transport is the problem.

72highlander · 01-29-2008, 06:42 AM

it's a highlander, and solid. restore it. you say you didn't get motor and tranny? why?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-29-2008, 07:30 AM

I say part the old bucket of junk. To me. I'll take it in one part. I'm close by too so you'll save on shipping.

kxnomore · 01-29-2008, 10:54 AM

I don't think it's a CA truck, as it has the rust at the bottom of the rockers. To us guys out here, that's a bad thing that only happens on the other side of the mountain...

I drove it around today and it runs great, actually. Someone was asking about the motor and tranny, and those are top notch. No smoke, no leaks, tons of torquey power, etc... That's my biggest problem is I was going to save the motor and tranny for a shortbed that I don't own yet. The other thing is I'd like to know if these are the correct hubcaps. I heard the highlander has special ones.

And I have to ask, how do you "turn" it into a shortbed? Who can do that around here specifically? And what do you guys think this is worth on evil bay. I haven't gone there yet, and really don't want to, but the old lady is pressuring me to pay the bills. Imagine that...

Here's some more pics

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-29-2008, 10:59 AM

DO NOT PART THIS TRUCK

slammed1 · 01-29-2008, 11:06 AM

Damn nice truck. I am always looking for a restro candidate well optioned long bed.

The cab is almost identical to the latest one I have on my truck. Same pale yellow(or what ever color) camper special,and all.

Nice truck.

see ten · 01-29-2008, 11:22 AM

Kevin turned his lwb in to a swb in this thread. Many others have done it as well.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158

**uncle** · 01-29-2008, 11:42 AM

I think it would fetch a good amount on Ebay and maybe even on the board. It's like you said though. Most Californians don't want that little bit of rust and that would mean shipping would probably be a factor. If you paid $1000 for it, I think you could sell it reasonable and make a very good profit. JMO.

**DANTIP** · 01-30-2008, 08:13 AM

If you do part it I want the smog parts. If you keep it I would love to receive detailed photos of the smog system (hose routing, etc.)

Thanks
DANTIP

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2008, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammed1

The cab is almost identical to the latest one I have on my truck. Same pale yellow(or what ever color) camper special,and all...

isn't a camper special a ford?
This isn't a custom camper either.

I see quite a few parts I want off of it to be honest.
And a LWB never gets much money... no matter how it's optioned...which this one has a few really desirable options, but not a whole lot.

Maybe I just want these parts bad.... but I'm ready with the checkbook out.

slammed1 · 01-30-2008, 09:23 AM

CamperSpecial name has been used by Dodge,Ford,Chevrolet,GMC and others.Surely you have seen CamperSpecial Chevrolets??My frt and rear sway bars came from a 74 3/4 ton Chevrolet CamperSpecial,even had badging.

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2008, 11:10 AM

in 67 - 72 the chevy and GMCs were called custom camper... did they make trucks after that?

slammed1 · 01-30-2008, 11:18 AM

since 67-72 Chevy/GMC are my favorite I will have to agree but 80-87 trucks are next in line.

BTW there are quite a few board members here using the name "camper special" on their personal rides..........just playin with you longhornman

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2008, 11:22 AM

i know you are... it's all just a technicality too.However, if I don't mention it, Tim will give me a hard time... that old man is always bustin my chops!

streetstar · 01-30-2008, 11:54 AM

big block, AC cab, tilt wheel, Highlander package. Doesn't have any substantial rust -- thats a relatively high dollar truck (if restored) even as a longbed, or -- since it has no sentimental value to you chop the frame and put a shortbed on it -- it looks like a perfect candidate for that too (if it was a Cheyenne Super , i'd suggest leaving it be, but since its not - chop away) --- there are lots of good thereads on here on doing the conversion

Longhorn321 · 01-30-2008, 02:17 PM

If you were'nt on the other side of the country, I would say don't part it....Trade it! To ME! A yellow and white truck very similar to that one except in show condition is what got me interested in these trucks. I will probably never paint my blue one yellow and white but I do intend to make it blue and white. One day I would like to have a yellow and white one though. Great score! BTW, I think the hub caps are for a '73 or later.

**pryorstemmed** · 01-30-2008, 02:36 PM

It is a Highlander with a lot of options. There were not that many made and it would break many a heart if you decide to part it out. Restore it!!!!

**tll74** · 01-30-2008, 03:56 PM

As mentioned it still has the smop pump and the BELT!! Don't kill this truck. It is much nicer than you find hear in the Northwest!

**Ron 586** · 01-30-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnblazerk5

wow that the frist one of these trucks i have ever seen with the smog punp still on it

dont part it !!!

When you come down for the meet in July I have an old 68 C/10 307 3 speed that still has all the smog stuff on it. Belt is still on and pump is quite and all the tubes and fittings look good.

01-28-2008, 11:40 PM	#26
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Is this truck anything special??? I'd chop it down to a short wheelbase! You would never find a swb that cheap with all those options. Even after sourcing a bed you'll still have less in it than you could have bought a factory shortie for.

01-28-2008, 11:59 PM	#27
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Is this truck anything special??? I'd save it and not part it. Worth more whole IMHO. Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

01-29-2008, 01:13 AM	#28
Hardway Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX USA Posts: 52	Re: Is this truck anything special??? Properly restored it would get major points from any truck crowd. Heck, it gets good points just here. It is neat to seem most of the options still intact, especially the smog pump. Is it a CA truck or from another state? __________________ Jeff's Current Vehicles: 1989 Turbo Trans Am Pacecar "Life is like racing, it goes by fast and has many turns"

01-29-2008, 02:10 AM	#29
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,972	Re: Is this truck anything special??? That would be a pretty solid start as a complete truck. Clean it up a bit and get a good tune-up and you could probably double your money. Folks in the midwest and back east would pay even more, but transport is the problem. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

01-29-2008, 06:42 AM	#30
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Is this truck anything special??? it's a highlander, and solid. restore it. you say you didn't get motor and tranny? why? __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

01-29-2008, 07:30 AM	#31
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Is this truck anything special??? I say part the old bucket of junk. To me. I'll take it in one part. I'm close by too so you'll save on shipping. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

01-29-2008, 10:54 AM	#32
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Is this truck anything special??? I don't think it's a CA truck, as it has the rust at the bottom of the rockers. To us guys out here, that's a bad thing that only happens on the other side of the mountain... I drove it around today and it runs great, actually. Someone was asking about the motor and tranny, and those are top notch. No smoke, no leaks, tons of torquey power, etc... That's my biggest problem is I was going to save the motor and tranny for a shortbed that I don't own yet. The other thing is I'd like to know if these are the correct hubcaps. I heard the highlander has special ones. And I have to ask, how do you "turn" it into a shortbed? Who can do that around here specifically? And what do you guys think this is worth on evil bay. I haven't gone there yet, and really don't want to, but the old lady is pressuring me to pay the bills. Imagine that... Here's some more pics Attached Images

01-29-2008, 10:59 AM	#33
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Is this truck anything special??? DO NOT PART THIS TRUCK __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-29-2008, 11:06 AM	#34
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Is this truck anything special??? Damn nice truck. I am always looking for a restro candidate well optioned long bed. The cab is almost identical to the latest one I have on my truck. Same pale yellow(or what ever color) camper special,and all. Nice truck. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

01-29-2008, 11:22 AM	#35
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Is this truck anything special??? Kevin turned his lwb in to a swb in this thread. Many others have done it as well. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223158

01-29-2008, 11:42 AM	#36
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Is this truck anything special??? I think it would fetch a good amount on Ebay and maybe even on the board. It's like you said though. Most Californians don't want that little bit of rust and that would mean shipping would probably be a factor. If you paid $1000 for it, I think you could sell it reasonable and make a very good profit. JMO.

01-30-2008, 08:13 AM	#37
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Is this truck anything special??? If you do part it I want the smog parts. If you keep it I would love to receive detailed photos of the smog system (hose routing, etc.) Thanks DANTIP

01-30-2008, 09:23 AM	#39
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Is this truck anything special??? CamperSpecial name has been used by Dodge,Ford,Chevrolet,GMC and others.Surely you have seen CamperSpecial Chevrolets??My frt and rear sway bars came from a 74 3/4 ton Chevrolet CamperSpecial,even had badging. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

01-30-2008, 11:10 AM	#40
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this truck anything special??? in 67 - 72 the chevy and GMCs were called custom camper... did they make trucks after that?

01-30-2008, 11:18 AM	#41
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Is this truck anything special??? since 67-72 Chevy/GMC are my favorite I will have to agree but 80-87 trucks are next in line. BTW there are quite a few board members here using the name "camper special" on their personal rides..........just playin with you longhornman __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.



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01-30-2008, 11:22 AM	#42
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this truck anything special??? i know you are... it's all just a technicality too.However, if I don't mention it, Tim will give me a hard time... that old man is always bustin my chops!

01-30-2008, 11:54 AM	#43
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Is this truck anything special??? big block, AC cab, tilt wheel, Highlander package. Doesn't have any substantial rust -- thats a relatively high dollar truck (if restored) even as a longbed, or -- since it has no sentimental value to you chop the frame and put a shortbed on it -- it looks like a perfect candidate for that too (if it was a Cheyenne Super , i'd suggest leaving it be, but since its not - chop away) --- there are lots of good thereads on here on doing the conversion __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

01-30-2008, 02:17 PM	#44
Longhorn321 Size Matters Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 9,189	Re: Is this truck anything special??? If you were'nt on the other side of the country, I would say don't part it....Trade it! To ME! A yellow and white truck very similar to that one except in show condition is what got me interested in these trucks. I will probably never paint my blue one yellow and white but I do intend to make it blue and white. One day I would like to have a yellow and white one though. Great score! BTW, I think the hub caps are for a '73 or later. __________________ "Reading the owners manual is only for quitters." Jason Harper, Bloomberg News. ...WOOOO HOOOO!!!! Last edited by Longhorn321; 01-30-2008 at 02:23 PM.

01-30-2008, 02:36 PM	#45
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01-30-2008, 03:56 PM	#46
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