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DeputyDan · 11-26-2010, 10:27 PM

A guy I pass during work everyday has a similar one sitting in his field that hasn't moved in a few years. I stopped and looked at it the other night and it had the highlander seat and a similar paint job but minus the eagles head. I wonder if it's one of these trucks it's white with a broken pattern down the side that looks a little like this truck. Anyway a neighbor told me the guy is selling the lot and the building on the lot and assumes the truck will be scrapped. I'll have to get a pic and see if anyone thinks it's worth saving. I'm not interested in it but maybe someone else is.

eightbanger · 11-26-2010, 10:28 PM

So dam cool....and it's fallen into safe hands now so I say keep her and restore it if you can Randy.

mrein3 · 11-26-2010, 10:32 PM

Still has the stock 710 cap too I see
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MT1972cheyenne · 11-26-2010, 10:55 PM

Is the Charlie Rich 8-track a factory option? LOL Just kidding. Very interesting truck!

wild4wheels · 11-26-2010, 11:05 PM

Dang Randy, I dunno...I would consider keepin the 8 track and CB..just for posterity..If not-throw em in a box-I'll pay shipping! If I were in your shoes and had a decal set that much intact I would go down to a lettering shop and have them make a new one using yours as a guide out of vinyl. May be worth something to someone..heck, maybe you could start reproducing them...?! Just a thought..super sweet score, my man.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-26-2010, 11:35 PM

Randy, the truck looks awesome! If I were you I would detail it, get it running and cruise it one summer. Then decide what to do with it.

1956cameo · 11-27-2010, 10:26 AM

Nice find! Definately a conversation piece.

teeitup · 11-27-2010, 11:27 AM

Harold, cce242z132793

teeitup · 11-27-2010, 11:30 AM

THANKS Everyone, I'm getting a lot of people slowing down driving by my place the last 2 days, looking at it and they have no idea what it is

Thanks to all of you for your comments and helpful insight, Randy

DennyB · 11-27-2010, 11:43 AM

Hey Randy, Got your PM.
I don't think I can add much to what has been said.
One code for the highlander is YG8.
Mine (1972) actually says YG8 with a blank discription. It is a group C

For a 3/4 ton it should have chrome hub caps, door edge guards and the upper trim (group A).
Everything else looks correct for the highlander except no spid code. I assume the visors and dash pad are both black. The upper trim could have been deleted due to the added decal.

I did not think that the plaid seat came in anything but a highlander although this is one unique truck.

I think more research is needed.

DennyB · 11-27-2010, 11:45 AM

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teeitup · 11-27-2010, 12:22 PM

Thanks Denny, its a different one thats for sure. Visors are parchment. I thought it was weird having the blue plaid bench seat on the spid. Randy

HOTFUN · 11-27-2010, 01:20 PM

Randy, You have a Fremont California built truck so there is a very good chance you have the original build sheet behind the seat back or under the seat. Mark

GOPAPA · 11-27-2010, 01:22 PM

I thought it was weird having the blue plaid bench seat on the spid. Randy[/quote]

Thanks Randy for buying this rare truck .. From all the reading on it I sorta feel like part owner.. LOL ,,Really,,I and others would of never come close to seeing this rare truck and chatting about all the options if you hadn't bought it for us.. Plus it now sticks in my mind that there were 3 different pkgs of Longhorns..

Do you think you could send it around to all of us and let us autograph it like that that chicken of ET's ? of course we would have to sign it on the frame so not to ruin the Eagle Decal.. just kidding ,,I like that you are going to shelf it for awhile before deciding what to do with it ..GP Larry

teeitup · 11-27-2010, 01:52 PM

Mark, good call but it was between the gas tank cover and tank, Found 4 more 8 tracks too!!!!! This thing still has the clear plastic over the seat belts under the seat and the seat slides forward with ease, not my kind of truck

Larry, thats a good idea on passing it around BUT

teeitup · 11-27-2010, 01:56 PM

clearer pic

powerbench · 11-27-2010, 02:39 PM

That is just awesome congrats

teeitup · 11-27-2010, 03:19 PM

Powerbench, THANKS its growing on me, I wasn't sure how I'd like the stripes. This is my first 2wd truck I've bought to drive since I was in high school and that was 27 years ago

snj8198 · 11-27-2010, 05:23 PM

So by the plate number you found this somewhere near Ravalli? I need to keep a better look out.

Nice find.

Robert Bergstrom · 11-27-2010, 05:56 PM

Neat, I have a 72 Cheyenne Super SWB with the Feathers decal on it. Do you happen to have any paperwork from the dealer showing the Eagle decal install on it? These were not installed at the factory as far as I know.

Thanks

Bob

teeitup · 11-27-2010, 06:11 PM

snj, out of Hamilton, Mt is where I bought it
Bob, sorry no other paperwork with the truck
Thanks Randy

OhOneWS6 · 11-27-2010, 06:22 PM

Very cool. Great truck and great story. Glad it made it to you safely.

71 super · 11-27-2010, 07:35 PM

As mark said, fremont, it seems alot of those trucks ended up with the build sheet saved... my brothers 72 still has the original build sheet with it as well, and it ended up a long way from fremont- other side of the country

Truck is too cool. Little girl was looking at it with me and now she wants one, when I told her I had the stickers in her closet she wanted to get them out to look, mind you she is three so we shall see how cool they are when she turns 15/16

Great buy, cool stuff with it, you are going to like this truck! Drive it to work and see what kind of looks you get- you know what I mean. Harold

tcb-1 · 11-28-2010, 12:02 AM

and a Charlie Rich 8 track too??? Randy, you scored!

dieselarmy13 · 11-28-2010, 01:59 AM

Shipping on the Charlie Rich to 66441

11-26-2010, 10:27 PM	#26
DeputyDan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 165	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed A guy I pass during work everyday has a similar one sitting in his field that hasn't moved in a few years. I stopped and looked at it the other night and it had the highlander seat and a similar paint job but minus the eagles head. I wonder if it's one of these trucks it's white with a broken pattern down the side that looks a little like this truck. Anyway a neighbor told me the guy is selling the lot and the building on the lot and assumes the truck will be scrapped. I'll have to get a pic and see if anyone thinks it's worth saving. I'm not interested in it but maybe someone else is.

11-26-2010, 10:28 PM	#27
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed So dam cool....and it's fallen into safe hands now so I say keep her and restore it if you can Randy. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

11-26-2010, 10:32 PM	#28
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Still has the stock 710 cap too I see Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

11-26-2010, 10:55 PM	#29
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Is the Charlie Rich 8-track a factory option? LOL Just kidding. Very interesting truck!

11-26-2010, 11:05 PM	#30
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Dang Randy, I dunno...I would consider keepin the 8 track and CB..just for posterity..If not-throw em in a box-I'll pay shipping! If I were in your shoes and had a decal set that much intact I would go down to a lettering shop and have them make a new one using yours as a guide out of vinyl. May be worth something to someone..heck, maybe you could start reproducing them...?! Just a thought..super sweet score, my man. __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

11-26-2010, 11:35 PM	#31
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Randy, the truck looks awesome! If I were you I would detail it, get it running and cruise it one summer. Then decide what to do with it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-27-2010, 10:26 AM	#32
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Nice find! Definately a conversation piece. __________________ 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

11-27-2010, 11:27 AM	#33
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Harold, cce242z132793 __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2010, 11:30 AM	#34
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed THANKS Everyone, I'm getting a lot of people slowing down driving by my place the last 2 days, looking at it and they have no idea what it is Thanks to all of you for your comments and helpful insight, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2010, 11:43 AM	#35
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Hey Randy, Got your PM. I don't think I can add much to what has been said. One code for the highlander is YG8. Mine (1972) actually says YG8 with a blank discription. It is a group C For a 3/4 ton it should have chrome hub caps, door edge guards and the upper trim (group A). Everything else looks correct for the highlander except no spid code. I assume the visors and dash pad are both black. The upper trim could have been deleted due to the added decal. I did not think that the plaid seat came in anything but a highlander although this is one unique truck. I think more research is needed. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

11-27-2010, 11:45 AM	#36
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed to subscribe __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

11-27-2010, 12:22 PM	#37
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Thanks Denny, its a different one thats for sure. Visors are parchment. I thought it was weird having the blue plaid bench seat on the spid. Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2010, 01:20 PM	#38
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Randy, You have a Fremont California built truck so there is a very good chance you have the original build sheet behind the seat back or under the seat. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

11-27-2010, 01:22 PM	#39
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,555	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed I thought it was weird having the blue plaid bench seat on the spid. Randy[/quote] Thanks Randy for buying this rare truck .. From all the reading on it I sorta feel like part owner.. LOL ,,Really,,I and others would of never come close to seeing this rare truck and chatting about all the options if you hadn't bought it for us.. Plus it now sticks in my mind that there were 3 different pkgs of Longhorns.. Do you think you could send it around to all of us and let us autograph it like that that chicken of ET's ? of course we would have to sign it on the frame so not to ruin the Eagle Decal.. just kidding ,,I like that you are going to shelf it for awhile before deciding what to do with it ..GP Larry __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart. Last edited by GOPAPA; 11-27-2010 at 01:23 PM.

11-27-2010, 01:52 PM	#40
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Mark, good call but it was between the gas tank cover and tank, Found 4 more 8 tracks too!!!!! This thing still has the clear plastic over the seat belts under the seat and the seat slides forward with ease, not my kind of truck Larry, thats a good idea on passing it around BUT Attached Images __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"



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11-27-2010, 01:56 PM	#41
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed clearer pic Attached Images __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2010, 02:39 PM	#42
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed That is just awesome congrats

11-27-2010, 03:19 PM	#43
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Powerbench, THANKS its growing on me, I wasn't sure how I'd like the stripes. This is my first 2wd truck I've bought to drive since I was in high school and that was 27 years ago __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2010, 05:23 PM	#44
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed So by the plate number you found this somewhere near Ravalli? I need to keep a better look out. Nice find. __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

11-27-2010, 05:56 PM	#45
Robert Bergstrom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 111	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Neat, I have a 72 Cheyenne Super SWB with the Feathers decal on it. Do you happen to have any paperwork from the dealer showing the Eagle decal install on it? These were not installed at the factory as far as I know. Thanks Bob __________________ Vancouver Bob

11-27-2010, 06:11 PM	#46
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed snj, out of Hamilton, Mt is where I bought it Bob, sorry no other paperwork with the truck Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-27-2010, 06:22 PM	#47
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Very cool. Great truck and great story. Glad it made it to you safely. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

11-27-2010, 07:35 PM	#48
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed As mark said, fremont, it seems alot of those trucks ended up with the build sheet saved... my brothers 72 still has the original build sheet with it as well, and it ended up a long way from fremont- other side of the country Truck is too cool. Little girl was looking at it with me and now she wants one, when I told her I had the stickers in her closet she wanted to get them out to look, mind you she is three so we shall see how cool they are when she turns 15/16 Great buy, cool stuff with it, you are going to like this truck! Drive it to work and see what kind of looks you get- you know what I mean. Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

11-28-2010, 12:02 AM	#49
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed and a Charlie Rich 8 track too??? Randy, you scored! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

11-28-2010, 01:59 AM	#50
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Montana to Kansas the EAGLE has landed Shipping on the Charlie Rich to 66441 __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

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