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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Thanks for the information guys. I wish it had the original plaid seat, though. It is virtually impossible to find plaid to match the original factory material. Obviously someone else knew this, because they had velour inserts added instead. My intensions are to keep it like the highlander other than the seat (I guess) and put a engine and transmission in it. I am looking at a 5.3L engine with a 4l80e transmission conversion. I am in the process of finishing an 85 Silverado after 6 years of working on it. I hope to start on it soon. I am posting one picture of my Silverado because this tread is based on the 67-72's. Thought you all might want to check it out. Thanks again for the information.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Nice looking 85. I was going to Say truckseats vender in here as well. I don't have any clue besides him where to get the correct fabric.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Or SMS has the fabric and you can have it sewn locally. I got green from back in March and we cut the stitches from the original and sewed in the new keeping the original vinyl.
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So here is a question for the Highlander group....of which I am one:
If you needed your seat redone would you consider maybe using the 'Cheyenne' type cloth material in place of the highlander plaid in order to update (arguably improve?) the interiors appearance?...or would you absolutely stick with the plaid? I have been considering this when I get my seat redone...but I'm still on the fence with this. I don't really mind the appearance and I think for the better part, I simply don't think about it all that much....but I do get a kick out of the comments it (the plaid) gets and it has me looking more closely at the appeal of the highlander material in my own mind. I don't think it would change the history of the truck, etc and it could be changed back at some point....regardless, what do you think?....are you lovin' that plaid? All Good Coley ![]()
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More than likely the velour was intentionally used to get away from the plaid as many trucks were. Since the specific seat cover is really what makes a highlander a "Highlander" it would be hard "...to keep it like the highlander other than the seat...". As I said earlier your truck is a long way from its original appearance, so I'd suggest doing some research and decide if a rebuild or an actual restoration is more in line with your long term goals and finances.
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Interesting point Colin. I have original buckets with the console and new foam for my Highlander and next is to order the seat covers. My plan is to order the green plaid covers like used on Blazers but weren't available for pickups. I do have thoughts of maybe going with the scroll parchment seat covers instead or like you the Cheyenne cloth. I'm thinking as I'm scraping the money together for the covers.
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In a sea of fake Cheyenne Supers, a Highlander plaid stands out (good or bad). :-)
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a couple of poins to remember are that the Blazer Highlander was based on the CST~Cheyenne trim and not the Custom Deluxe as the Pickup and Suburban Highlanders were. Chevrolet didn't offer bucket seat upgrades on Custom Deluxe pickups. Base truck buckets were offered as well as the Cheyenne and Supers (using Cheyenne vinyle seats). In fact Highlander Blazers were the only CK series trucks offered with cloth insert buckets. All those Houndstooh buckets are aftermarket creations. If you simply must install bucket seats, remember the floor cross brace/reinforcement (p/n 3990368) is an important component to bring the floor to factory A50 specs.
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Stay stick plaid. It looks awesome to me and just stands out more than the plain vinyl.
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As requested, the spid for the yellow/white Highlander. I also have more pics and its as original as they come and still owned by the original owner.
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I was told by another member I needed to post this in this thread as it was a highlander, honestly I had not heard about it till yesterday had no idea they existed. I scored this one yesterday off craigslist.
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Just bought mine a month ago...was orange with a white top, but now blue & white...trim pkg C....pics coming
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The plaid is gone, but the SPID tells the tale
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That looks like factory paint in the pic but the spid says orange red and white. Is there evidence of repaint ?
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It's definitely been painted...its peeling around the side markers and other areas that are difficult to sand. The interior has been painted to match the exterior. I really like the current colors, but really like the original too.
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Gotcha, it looks good, looks like mine should
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True...anymore, it's worthwhile. They are still out there, but they're getting tougher to find, atleast in the Midwest. Mine needs the usual cab supports, corners, etc and the bed needs a bit of help, but I was sold with the tilt wheel and factory air...I've never had one of these that originally came with tilt. I'm currently using it as a daily driver and still gets the job done.
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Gave mine a good bath today. Cleaned the 50 lbs of leaves and debris out of the bed. Even found the air conditioner pump brackets buried beneath it all
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Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup?
Quick question....(that has probably been asked before):
What about the Blazers?....could you order the highlander package for the blazer models? all Good Coley
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Ok, here is another 'Highlander' question:
Was all cab carpeting in the Highlander option always black?....or were they also offered/supplied in color combo's similar to the Cheyenne/Cheyenne Super trucks? (Backstory....if/as I do a few interior upgrades and renewals, such as the plaid upholstery vs. cheyenne fabric option (not solved on this), I was considering switching to a color keyed carpet in place of the black carpet. Noting the downside of switching away from black is that every stain, every spill, every mark shows up in the carpet so you start moving away from the 'daily driver' option) All Good Coley ![]()
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