Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?

[rusty_67]

Kinda hard to see in the picture, but it is in fact Z62 and 613

[SS Tim]

Nice! Here is an enhanced version thats a little easier to read.
Now to be clear that door is the same color fawn on both sides correct?

[rusty_67]

Yes, and same colour on the insturment cluster

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by WarMonger

Tim, did you see this one on Ebay?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=331580776461

Another Hidden Highlander is found! This is a Promo Package "A" (YG6) truck. Admitted its a long way from original now but its easy to imagine its original Deluxe Two-Tone of Hugger Orange and White. Leaf springs, a four speed and posi round out this Orange Plaid optioned flashy work truck.

[Coley]

How about another 'high load' orange/white highlander?....needs some work but a pretty good price and some great options!
http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/5074036655.html

http://images.craigslist.org/00O0O_g...pH_600x450.jpg


All Good
Coley

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Coley

How about another 'high load' orange/white highlander?....needs some work but a pretty good price and some great options!
All Good
Coley

Nice!

[leh72super1500]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

The truck posted in #397 brought you back to mind. Did you ever get a chance to look into the suspected fawn glovebox door on your truck and dash bezel?
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7103155

Be interested in nailing this down as original trucks continue to support the fawn door & bezel being correct for highlander plaid optioned GMCs.

I spent some time yesterday investigating the inside of my glove box door and I can say with 100% certainty that there is evidence of shiny beige paint revealing itself underneath the black. The door was painted at some point in time (perhaps when the truck was new) to cover up the beige. The SPID was then retyped and placed on the inside of the door. The re-typed SPID shows some age perhaps indicating that this modification was done earlier rather than later in the trucks life.

I wish I could say the same for the gauge bezel. There is no evidence of it ever being beige. Of course it could have been replaced rather than painted at some point. It looks like these bezels where manufactured all in chrome and then the face painted black or beige over the chrome. In these pictures you can see the fine paint line between the black and the chrome.
It looks as though your theory is correct for these plaid GMC's. Not that I am interested in changing it back to beige, but do you have any thoughts on what the color code this would be for the beige?

[leh72super1500]

I also wanted to add that its nice to see another Oahawa built truck especially a plaid one. Rusty_67, it looks like our trucks are 9755 units apart. Mine was built in May 1972. Plaid GMCs now seem to be revealing them selves more on this site. It would be nice to see some more.
Very interesting thread!
Thanks
Larry

[jocko]

Originally Posted by leh72super1500

I spent some time yesterday investigating the inside of my glove box door and I can say with 100% certainty that there is evidence of shiny beige paint revealing itself underneath the black. The door was painted at some point in time (perhaps when the truck was new) to cover up the beige. The SPID was then retyped and placed on the inside of the door. The re-typed SPID shows some age perhaps indicating that this modification was done earlier rather than later in the trucks life.

I wish I could say the same for the gauge bezel. There is no evidence of it ever being beige. Of course it could have been replaced rather than painted at some point. It looks like these bezels where manufactured all in chrome and then the face painted black or beige over the chrome. In these pictures you can see the fine paint line between the black and the chrome.
It looks as though your theory is correct for these plaid GMC's. Not that I am interested in changing it back to beige, but do you have any thoughts on what the color code this would be for the beige?

Ha! I was really scratching my head about the "clear" UO1 lamps.. always thought they were amber. Then I saw the space... CLEAR ANCE. Had to chuckle. Nice truck btw.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by leh72super1500

I spent some time yesterday investigating the inside of my glove box door and I can say with 100% certainty that there is evidence of shiny beige paint revealing itself underneath the black. The door was painted at some point in time (perhaps when the truck was new) to cover up the beige. The SPID was then retyped and placed on the inside of the door. The re-typed SPID shows some age perhaps indicating that this modification was done earlier rather than later in the trucks life.

I wish I could say the same for the gauge bezel. There is no evidence of it ever being beige. Of course it could have been replaced rather than painted at some point. It looks like these bezels where manufactured all in chrome and then the face painted black or beige over the chrome. In these pictures you can see the fine paint line between the black and the chrome.
It looks as though your theory is correct for these plaid GMC's. Not that I am interested in changing it back to beige, but do you have any thoughts on what the color code this would be for the beige?

That was an unexpected turn of events, not finding beige/fawn paint on the cluster bezel. Wish I had an answer but without more Oshawa samples its pretty had to do more than speculate. But to generalize there is much stronger support now for the Highlander plaid GMC's to have had the same glovebox and cluster bezel color as the parchment trim trucks than when I srated my reearch. The color itself should be a Dark Sandalwood (Ditzer 233374???)and if needed I can take my door in for color matching.
Thank You very much for taking the time to dig into your vehicle.

[Tropical Snowstorm]

No SPID but here's a plaid seat with trim, two tone, and Custom badging. Not mine, semi-local to me... I dig it but not shopping.

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5082291584.html

[WarMonger]

Tim, I dont think this is a plaid truck, but the seat is crazy looking.

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/5034401837.html

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Tropical Snowstorm

No SPID but here's a plaid seat with trim, two tone, and Custom badging. Not mine, semi-local to me... I dig it but not shopping.

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5082291584.html

Thanks for posting the link! Agree that sure does look to be a factory 611 Blue Plaid Highlander Custom Deluxe/10. If someone should get the SPID please post it.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by WarMonger

Tim, I dont think this is a plaid truck, but the seat is crazy looking.

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/5034401837.html

Actually than might very well be a Highlander Promo Package "C" (YG8) truck. The White visors and seat belts (?) along with a Black dash and column support it being an original Highlander. The promos are noted for including the belt molding as stand alone side trim. Without seeing a SPID its hard to say. Agree the plaid there isn't factory but it may have at one time had the 604 Gray Plaid or 611 Blue Plaid in that nice looking 523 Dark Blue Custom Deluxe/20.

[Daaaanz67]

Hey guys really enjoy following this thread, ok back to the GMC highlander subject, Tim about a month ago I saw a 4x4 GMC that was on Craigslist CA. What I thought was odd were the instrument panel and glove box door were both brown/fawn color you keep talking about. The truck was green ext and int. I thought to myself why the heck would someone choose that combo but now I'm thinking this could have been a highlander GMC. The interior also had black dash pad. The paint inside looked original. Wish I would have screen shot that for you just my 2 cents.

[davem815]

Daaaanz67,
I think I saw that truck, and might have downloaded the pics. I will check when I get home from vacation and post here if I have them.
Dave

[68bowtie]

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5087278196.html

[DeadheadNM]

C30 longhorn highlander - note location of the CC door emblems, similar to Flint on this St. Louis truck http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa....php?p=6804907

[SS Tim]

Marked SOLD.... Did someone here buy it?http://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/5074036655.html

See posts 405 and 406
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=406

[SS Tim]

Found what looks to be a C20 Highlander for sale. Med Olive with a factory aux tank and tool box (at one time) by a motivated seller.
"just want it gone , it reminds me of my ex and ...."
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/5092157748.html

[Coley]

Here is what appears to be another Highlander....'72, 3/4ton big block, ochre truck.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5068345041.html

Coley

[jocko]

oh man, I gotta move to the NW.... Coley, that is NICE. Pete, I don't know how you do it. Anyway, that is a very nice truck. Reminds me of the white one I passed on because it was the longhorn, big block, cousin of my white 72. STILL wish I could find the white Scottsdale C20 longhorn I passed on. For $4500... Ugh. But, the K20 search continues...

[SS Tim]

Knowing how I like solid paint trucks, Already Gone sent a link to a very nice 1/2 ton Highlander up in WI. It is a nice example of solid Dark Olive/Avacodo Highlander though somewhat incorrect. Being a YG8 it had the PA1 wheelcovers and DG4 mirrors as delivered. With a repaint (BC/CC?) and completely incorrect mirrors I don't see it going for the asking. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...100764878.html

[DeadheadNM]

Uno mas: https://missoula.craigslist.org/cto/5117079596.html

[69 MOD]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

I don't see it going for the asking. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ws...100764878.html

The owner is a member on here...I think his name is 72 Highlander

The truck has been on CL for the better side of 8 months now...I'm thinking he's on the high side too.