Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?

[Nitis]

Found a highlander seat on craigslist sort of

[patokik]

Where do I find the codes?

[SS Tim]

On the SPID/option label inside the glove box door. It will look like the pictures posted earlier in this thread.

[patokik]

I've attached a picture, please let me know if u can view it.

[patokik]

Here is a picture of the truck.

[patokik]

Sorry about the bad pictures.

[patokik]

Not sure if this went to the right place.

[SS Tim]

Nice looking truck and it appears very original.
Loaded up with the Highlander Promo Package "C" (YG8) it had most of the options. With a 402 too that is a really nice find. Noticed the Utah plates, did you just buy it?
After seeing the pictures I can't see putting 18" Foose wheels on it. Part of the Promo Package on C10 trucks included the PA1 wheel covers you have there. The PV6 tires are an option code for five H78-15-B White Stripe tires (including the spare). If the interior is just as nice I'd keep it the way it is.

[patokik]

Thank you, yes I just purchased it about a week ago. Apparently it is an all original truck. I noticed that some of these trucks have steel boxes, mine is wood. Was that another option? Also I wouldn't mind any leads to more information on this truck or these types of trucks.

[patokik]

Also you should know that I am a purist and dnt plan on ruining the integrity of the truck by customizing it with modern parts. The rims I plan to put on are purely cosmetic, I dnt want to mess up any original parts. What do u recommend for a set of tires for this?

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by patokik

... noticed that some of these trucks have steel boxes, mine is wood. Was that another option? Also I wouldn't mind any leads to more information on this truck or these types of trucks.

E81 is the code for the wood floor bed option. There is a wealth of information on this site if you are simply willing to look it up.

Originally Posted by patokik

...What do u recommend for a set of tires for this?

I've already given you the name and link for Diamondback Tires in another of your posts. They specialize in white wall/stripe tires. www.dbtires.com

[patokik]

Yes, I am just a little overwhelmed and dnt really know my way around or how to look these things up.

[SS Tim]

To recap and get this thread back on track.
My intent is to "find" as many of the "missing" Highlanders out there as possible. Due to the fact the plaid seat covers are not generally available and plaid being... well plaid, many originl trucks have been reworked to more conventional interior colors. After all white is not the easiest of trim colors to live with in a truck!

Many of the trucks I find barely hint at being Highlanders with only the SPID codes as evidence of prior glory.

So here is my general blurb seen often before and the ordering information for those interested in what makes a Highlander or a Promo Package Highlander.

Highlander Plaid Trim was a trim upgrade to Z62 Custom Deluxe or Z84 CST (Blazer only) optioned vehicles that changed interior trim details and added black carpet.

Highlander Promo Package trucks were also offered that bundled options with the Highlander Plaid Trim option.

These were sales savings packages A,B and C with increasing levels of content.

Thus a YG_ coded promo package truck was also a Highlander but a Highlander trim code was NOT ALWAYS a promo package equipped truck.

Highlander Plaid trim codes All include black dash pad, steering column (with or without tilt) and carpet. In addition the door panels, visors, console (Blazer only) and seat belts were always parchment (white). Seat vinyl was also parchment and the insert color is determined by the specific trim code. So the ONLY variable color keyed interior component was the insert color of the seatcovers.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Pickups Custom Deluxe Z62 mandatory option
Avocado 613
Blue 611
Gray 604
Orange 618
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Promo package codes and savings over individual option costs.

A= YG6 Plaid Trim, Special Wheelcovers C10 (PA1) or
Chrome Hubcaps C20-30 (PO3), Chrome Front Bumper, Upper Bodyside Molding (belt, pickups only), Door Edge Guards and Below Eye-Line Mirrors (DG4) A $94.50 savings.

B= YG7 (includes A) Adds Turbo-Hydramatic Trans., Power Steering and Tilt. A $178.50 savings.

C= YG8 (includes A and B) Adds A/C and Tint. A $260.50 savings.


To sum it up, when you ordered a Custom Deluxe for $103 you could add the Highlander Plaid trim colors and carpet to it for another $68.

If the truck was ordered with a YG6, 7 or 8 Highlander Promo Package it included Custom Deluxe, Highlander Plaid Trim and the bundle options specific to the level ordered.

[patokik]

I don't suppose you could email those 2 pictures for better viewing quality? pr_scum@hotmail.com

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by patokik

I don't suppose you could email those 2 pictures for better viewing quality? pr_scum@hotmail.com

Actually it wouldn't make any difference over just saving them. They are scanned copies of old xerox documents as far as I can tell and I have simply clipped the relevant areas and pasted them in their original size.

Might want to go to GM Heritage and download a 72 Chevy truck packet directly.
http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html

[Hugh Mongus]

My plaid is different than your plaid....

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Hugh Mongus

My plaid is different than your plaid....

Clearly it is not a factory interior. Is the truck a 72? Is it Highlander trim coded?

[Hugh Mongus]

It's a '71, and the SPID has been removed by a previous owner.

[patokik]

Also, if I'm not too annoying. I would like some feedback as to what are the best part sited for these trucks? I am looking for front and rear bumper specifically.

[BB72CHEVKT]

here is my swb

[SS Tim]

More?

[jocko]

Tim, originally thought you were looking for non-pkg trucks, or would have posted a little while ago. Here ya go, you know all the details on this one already White C20 Custom Camper with 611 trim & YG8 pkg c.

[69 MOD]

Tim I'm sorry I've been busy, I'll post in your Janesville thread too.

Here's the spid & interior pics...pre cleaning.

[Alabama GMC]

Hey SST just bought a 613 YG8 Friday will try and get some pics up for you soon
Arm rest on doors show wear do you know where I can pick these white ones up ??

[wreckedchevy]

I believe I found a highlander. it's solid black with a red plaid interior. it does have the upper and lower trim but no 2 tone. it was really clean truck very minor dings and no visible rust threw. he wouldn't let me take pictures of it he doesn't want it shown until it's perfect. another cool find right next to it was a 67 or 68 C60 6x6 in excellent condition. that was a mean looking truck.