Finally bought a Highlander tonight - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnbasler · 02-04-2014, 12:08 AM

More details to come, but I just bought this medium Olive 72 K5 Highlander tonight in Iowa. 96K original miles, same owners since 1990. Needs rockers but rust is not bad. Plan is driver quality resto.

oldschool18 · 02-04-2014, 01:04 AM

Looks like a nice clean ride.......if your gonna get rid of the soft top you might find someone to trade for a single wall.

SS Tim · 02-04-2014, 02:47 AM

Nice!
Please consider posting a SPID I'd like to see the details plus of course any interior pictures you'd like to post.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost

Chulisohombre · 02-04-2014, 11:22 AM

Nice. Would like to see interior too as well as spid on glove box door.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-04-2014, 12:14 PM

Very nice find. Good luck with the build.

If the K5 wasn't originally equipped with a single wall top you might have to modify (add) the location of the mounting nutserts along the bedsides. I saw a K5 recently originally equipped with a 2x top now with a 1x top and the holes didn't align such that the top was held in place with C-clamps.

johnbasler · 02-04-2014, 01:43 PM

Originally a single wall top for sure.

Some more pics. The plaid on the front seats was replaced with another material. Going to order replacements from Truckseats.

Guana · 02-04-2014, 01:54 PM

Nice find.....

Chulisohombre · 02-04-2014, 05:18 PM

Not bad. High optioned truck. Seats don't look bad. Still plaid.

Chulisohombre · 02-04-2014, 06:36 PM

At least the back seat is in good shape. My top had both bolt holes for single it double. So don't rule Out the double if you find a nice one. It's stronger as Well but heavier. Good luck looking. I bought a whole parts truck just for The top and whatever else was Left I could Use. Then resold it for almost as much as I bought it for.

**yote1234** · 02-04-2014, 08:01 PM

very kool....

johnbasler · 02-04-2014, 08:10 PM

The 72 that I sold in November had both sets of holes as well. I won't know if this one does till I get the soft top off, or pull the trim. Original hubcaps showed up today, now just looking for some 15x8 wheels to mount them on.

1956cameo · 02-04-2014, 09:49 PM

Great find! Wish I would have held out for a nice original blazer like that instead of finding the first rust bucket I saw. Good luck with it.

Gillnetter · 02-04-2014, 11:24 PM

Nice blazer! That would be a great one to restore back to original.Love the green highlander seats.Not too many green highlander blazers left.Keep us updated.

Chulisohombre · 02-05-2014, 01:24 AM

Are they the small hubcaps or the dogdish?

johnbasler · 02-05-2014, 09:56 AM

The original 10". Which I have always called the dogdish style

**Tom Vogel** · 02-05-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Guana

Nice find.....

Indeed... very nice find.

johnbasler · 02-05-2014, 12:12 PM

Best deal yet. $20 on Craigslist for the set of 4.

Chulisohombre · 02-05-2014, 03:25 PM

Wow great deal on those. Those will look sweet

johnbasler · 02-05-2014, 09:24 PM

Ordered front seat covers from Truckseats and new carpet tonight, ready to get going!

**LockDoc** · 02-06-2014, 02:27 PM

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I don't know what this guy has and maybe he doesn't either. You would just have to call him.

http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/pts/4314928361.html

I am about 75 miles away so I might be able to look at it.

LockDoc

oski6754 · 02-06-2014, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnbasler

Best deal yet. $20 on Craigslist for the set of 4.

Dang it, johnbasler! I called the guy here in CA about those right after you sent the check! Lucky duck! Have fun with the build!

johnbasler · 02-06-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by oski6754

Dang it, johnbasler! I called the guy here in CA about those right after you sent the check! Lucky duck! Have fun with the build!

Sorry, man!

Chulisohombre · 02-06-2014, 08:40 PM

Any luck on rims for those caps?there is a place I can't remember the name that makes repop rims that the original hubcaps fit on.

02-04-2014, 12:08 AM	#1
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Finally bought a Highlander tonight More details to come, but I just bought this medium Olive 72 K5 Highlander tonight in Iowa. 96K original miles, same owners since 1990. Needs rockers but rust is not bad. Plan is driver quality resto. Attached Images Last edited by 70cst; 02-05-2014 at 10:53 PM.

02-04-2014, 01:04 AM	#2
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Looks like a nice clean ride.......if your gonna get rid of the soft top you might find someone to trade for a single wall. __________________ _________________________________ 62 Impala 70 C-10 LWB 71 K-10 SWB 85 C-10 LWB==SOLD 01 2500 HD Members Met......2003Silverado (Dave)

02-04-2014, 02:47 AM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Nice! Please consider posting a SPID I'd like to see the details plus of course any interior pictures you'd like to post. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...0&goto=newpost __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-04-2014, 11:22 AM	#4
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Nice. Would like to see interior too as well as spid on glove box door. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-04-2014, 12:14 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Very nice find. Good luck with the build. If the K5 wasn't originally equipped with a single wall top you might have to modify (add) the location of the mounting nutserts along the bedsides. I saw a K5 recently originally equipped with a 2x top now with a 1x top and the holes didn't align such that the top was held in place with C-clamps. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-04-2014, 01:43 PM	#6
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Originally a single wall top for sure. Some more pics. The plaid on the front seats was replaced with another material. Going to order replacements from Truckseats. Attached Images

02-04-2014, 01:54 PM	#7
Guana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houma Posts: 91	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Nice find.....

02-04-2014, 05:18 PM	#8
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Not bad. High optioned truck. Seats don't look bad. Still plaid. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-04-2014, 06:36 PM	#9
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight At least the back seat is in good shape. My top had both bolt holes for single it double. So don't rule Out the double if you find a nice one. It's stronger as Well but heavier. Good luck looking. I bought a whole parts truck just for The top and whatever else was Left I could Use. Then resold it for almost as much as I bought it for. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-04-2014, 08:01 PM	#10
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,305	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight very kool.... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

02-04-2014, 08:10 PM	#11
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight The 72 that I sold in November had both sets of holes as well. I won't know if this one does till I get the soft top off, or pull the trim. Original hubcaps showed up today, now just looking for some 15x8 wheels to mount them on.

02-04-2014, 09:49 PM	#12
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Great find! Wish I would have held out for a nice original blazer like that instead of finding the first rust bucket I saw. Good luck with it. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

02-04-2014, 11:24 PM	#13
Gillnetter Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 286	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Nice blazer! That would be a great one to restore back to original.Love the green highlander seats.Not too many green highlander blazers left.Keep us updated. __________________ 1972 Blazer CST Dark Olive, am/fm, tilt, tow hooks, tach dash 1972 SWB C-10 Highlander Blue/White 1972 Canadian 2wd Jimmy light olive 1970 SWB 4x4 4 speed 307

02-05-2014, 01:24 AM	#14
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Are they the small hubcaps or the dogdish? __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-05-2014, 09:56 AM	#15
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight The original 10". Which I have always called the dogdish style



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02-05-2014, 12:12 PM	#17
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Best deal yet. $20 on Craigslist for the set of 4. Attached Images

02-05-2014, 03:25 PM	#18
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Wow great deal on those. Those will look sweet __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

02-05-2014, 09:24 PM	#19
johnbasler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 68	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Ordered front seat covers from Truckseats and new carpet tonight, ready to get going!

02-06-2014, 02:27 PM	#20
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight - I don't know what this guy has and maybe he doesn't either. You would just have to call him. http://cedarrapids.craigslist.org/pts/4314928361.html I am about 75 miles away so I might be able to look at it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-06-2014, 08:40 PM	#23
Chulisohombre Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangor pa Posts: 1,223	Re: Finally bought a Highlander tonight Any luck on rims for those caps?there is a place I can't remember the name that makes repop rims that the original hubcaps fit on. __________________ 72 3/4 ton blazer. 5 inch lift on 35 inch tires. 355 corvette engine with crane roller rockers, rv cam, edelbrock carb and intake with one inch spacer. Thrush Headers with flowmaster 40 duels. 4speed sm465 manual. 4 wheel disk brakes with Inboarded rear shock prerunner style mounts and shocks.

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