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SIXT8LOU · 08-11-2010, 02:01 AM

nice truck.sharp......rims, tires, little drop lose the boards....and thats it. your ready to go..!

coloradosean2009 · 08-11-2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

Thanks, just won the auction tonight, it'll be a 600 mile road trip to get it, but should be a ton of fun. Gotta start making my list of little things to take and some tools, but hoping it will be a flawless trip.

Take a new fuel filter and rubber fuel hose.

jb1016 · 08-11-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

Thanks, just won the auction tonight, it'll be a 600 mile road trip to get it, but should be a ton of fun. Gotta start making my list of little things to take and some tools, but hoping it will be a flawless trip.

I think there was a really good thread about road trip essentials (tools, spare parts, etc) a while back...

Edit: not the one I was thinking about, but here is one...

JRBECK64 · 08-11-2010, 01:30 PM

Man that is one clean truck and glad to hear your truck is still in the family. Great Buy!

JRBECK64

pat 70/71 · 08-13-2010, 12:28 AM

I would be proud to drive that truck. great buy even though you think you paid to much! but, you didn't IMO, have fun with your new toy!! cheers, Pat

**Hart_Rod** · 08-13-2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

Thanks Rob, how has everything been?

Good. Glad to see you got another truck. We moved back to FL last Aug and I retired from the Navy in Jan. I'm still trying to find "my way" in the civilian world,

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**72 Super** · 09-11-2010, 07:27 PM

Have you got it home yet? That is a real nice original truck, nice find.

Ray

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-12-2010, 12:20 AM

NICE TRUCK!!! I see it has the wood grain door panel inserts. Aren't these usually found on Cheyenne Supers only?

sameyrasmea72 · 09-12-2010, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

NICE TRUCK!!! I see it has the wood grain door panel inserts. Aren't these usually found on Cheyenne Supers only?

Cheyenne would have WG on the door panel inserts, but would not have it on the glovebox like a SUPER WOULD.

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-12-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

Cheyenne would have WG on the door panel inserts, but would not have it on the glovebox like a SUPER WOULD.

Huh...most Cheyennes I have seen do not have the wood grain door panels. My brother has an all original Black 72 BB 402 TH400 LWB C10 Cheyenne that has been in the family since new. It scroll design and stainless trim. A friend has an almost identical dark green one. It has scroll/ SS trim panels as well. I think you got the better combo!

72highlander · 09-12-2010, 01:00 PM

Yes, I made it home, all went well except a/c compressor going out in oklahoma. Had to drive a long way in 105 heat with no air. Got it home and got it all tuned up and fluids changed. Carb had brackets made holding four barrels closed. Crazy what old guys do. I did the a/c update to do away with poa valve, but kept everything to put back if someone wanted. It's a great old truck. Drives like new. I'll get some pics up soon, I've just been mega busy since I got home.

repeeler · 09-12-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

Thanks, just won the auction tonight, it'll be a 600 mile road trip to get it, but should be a ton of fun. Gotta start making my list of little things to take and some tools, but hoping it will be a flawless trip.

When are you going to go get it?

72highlander · 09-12-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by repeeler

When are you going to go get it?

I already did. I started this thread a month ago and someone bumped it to see if I had gotten it. I just haven't had time to update, been busy. I will get some pics up as soon as I can.

dan42 · 09-12-2010, 01:49 PM

Beautiful truck - I wouldn't worry about the price too much - there are only so many of these trucks in that shape, and there's less all the time. If that's what you wanted, then it's a bargain!

repeeler · 09-12-2010, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

Yes, I made it home, all went well except a/c compressor going out in oklahoma. Had to drive a long way in 105 heat with no air. Got it home and got it all tuned up and fluids changed. Carb had brackets made holding four barrels closed. Crazy what old guys do. I did the a/c update to do away with poa valve, but kept everything to put back if someone wanted. It's a great old truck. Drives like new. I'll get some pics up soon, I've just been mega busy since I got home.

Guess I should have read the entire thread before responding! I guess when these sit it is not good on the A/C compressors!

72highlander · 09-12-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

Beautiful truck - I wouldn't worry about the price too much - there are only so many of these trucks in that shape, and there's less all the time. If that's what you wanted, then it's a bargain!

Thanks! That's where I was at with it. There's just not many left like this that haven't been found. I wanted it and gave a good price for it. It's just hard getting past that sometime. I sell cars so I always want the coveted bargain, but when it comes to what you want personally or something of this nature, you give a premium.

72highlander · 09-12-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by repeeler

Guess I should have read the entire thread before responding! I guess when these sit it is not good on the A/C compressors!

Guess so

At least you had a short drive in lesser temperatures. I did mine in the middle of all that 105 heat we had and went 600 miles.

Ed 72 Sierra Grande · 10-05-2010, 12:49 AM

Sweet Truck. Survivor for sure. Enjoy!!! Love the green!!

**DANTIP** · 10-05-2010, 10:21 AM

Very Nice!

The documentation is AWESOME!! My favorite option is the AM/FM! Remember; They are only original ONCE. Good Luck and Enjoy!

VA72C10 · 10-05-2010, 10:30 AM

Can't wait to see pics after you un-old-man it

08-11-2010, 02:01 AM	#26
SIXT8LOU Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Corona,Ca Posts: 146	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 nice truck.sharp......rims, tires, little drop lose the boards....and thats it. your ready to go..! __________________ 68 C/10 short bed 77 C/20 silverado long bed 05 GMC Duramax Crew

08-11-2010, 01:30 PM	#29
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Man that is one clean truck and glad to hear your truck is still in the family. Great Buy! JRBECK64

08-13-2010, 12:28 AM	#30
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 I would be proud to drive that truck. great buy even though you think you paid to much! but, you didn't IMO, have fun with your new toy!! cheers, Pat

09-11-2010, 07:27 PM	#32
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Have you got it home yet? That is a real nice original truck, nice find. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-12-2010, 12:20 AM	#33
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 NICE TRUCK!!! I see it has the wood grain door panel inserts. Aren't these usually found on Cheyenne Supers only?

09-12-2010, 01:00 PM	#36
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Yes, I made it home, all went well except a/c compressor going out in oklahoma. Had to drive a long way in 105 heat with no air. Got it home and got it all tuned up and fluids changed. Carb had brackets made holding four barrels closed. Crazy what old guys do. I did the a/c update to do away with poa valve, but kept everything to put back if someone wanted. It's a great old truck. Drives like new. I'll get some pics up soon, I've just been mega busy since I got home. __________________ 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

09-12-2010, 01:49 PM	#39
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Beautiful truck - I wouldn't worry about the price too much - there are only so many of these trucks in that shape, and there's less all the time. If that's what you wanted, then it's a bargain! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-05-2010, 12:49 AM	#43
Ed 72 Sierra Grande Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Whittier Ca Posts: 172	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Sweet Truck. Survivor for sure. Enjoy!!! Love the green!! __________________ Ed F 1972 Sierra Grande White Top Medium Olive 402 bb / Camper Stock, Loaded, Straight & Aged Nicely, No Tilt Original Resto would be nice $

10-05-2010, 10:21 AM	#44
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Very Nice! The documentation is AWESOME!! My favorite option is the AM/FM! Remember; They are only original ONCE. Good Luck and Enjoy!

10-05-2010, 10:30 AM	#45
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Can't wait to see pics after you un-old-man it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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