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calauto · 01-29-2010, 07:03 PM

parents bought this new, anyone know production #'s on these, pretty loaded
up with options for the time.

thanks in advance

bouncytruck · 01-29-2010, 10:45 PM

Beautiful rig and a rare gem indead. I've never heard any production numbers, but there are at least two others on the board. Do you have any more pictures?

Here's a site with an ad for the sport bird. Someone posted a picture of all the theme rigs at one point. Try doing a search for "feathers".

Critter · 01-29-2010, 11:51 PM

...and it's a Highlander. Seems like 72Highlander's sport bird is also a Highlander. I know that sounds redundant but search around a little and you will see. Cstanley is the other guy on the board you are thinking of bouncy.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377411

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243015

jaros44sr · 01-30-2010, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Critter

...and it's a Highlander. Seems like 72Highlander's sport bird is also a Highlander. I know that sounds redundant but search around a little and you will see.

You mean sorta like I'm building a building for my build redundant

Were the feathers factory or dealer installed?

bouncytruck · 01-30-2010, 12:37 AM

I believe that Feathers and Sportbird were factory promotional packages. They had different themes on the Pickups, Vans and El Caminos.

jaros44sr · 01-30-2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I believe that Feathers and Sportbird were factory promotional packages. They had different themes on the Pickups, Vans and El Caminos.

OK, then it might be easier to track production numbers

Pop's72 · 01-30-2010, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calauto

parents bought this new, anyone know production #'s on these, pretty loaded
up with options for the time.

thanks in advance

My question is... Do they still have it and/or what does it look like now?!?

**bigdon-70blazer** · 01-30-2010, 10:25 AM

Man I do love those wheels! Do you still have this rig and wheels?

k5hart · 01-30-2010, 11:22 AM

I would love to know if they still have it too. I love it!

calauto · 01-30-2010, 12:03 PM

the truck is gone

i have more pictures and intresting storys about it
though.

calauto · 01-30-2010, 12:05 PM

it had a 427 with a tripower in it within 6mo of purchase, pops hated the
"lack" of power from the 350

Aspen · 02-19-2010, 01:10 AM

My husband had one of these when we met. We sure would like to have it back. When was that picture taken? Here's one of his from about 1974. Sorry for the low picture quality

Huck · 02-19-2010, 09:30 AM

Every so often, the decals show up on e-bay and bring big bucks even though they are usually so dried out that installation would a big MAYBE! The 70's had lots of this kind of wierd stuff--probably the result of what the marketing geniuses were smoking in their offices. The best know of this era was the eagle spread on the hood of the Firebird, the plum crazy paint on the mopar's etc. Thank god for the 80's! hehehehehe

**Yukon Jack** · 02-19-2010, 10:36 AM

Here are a few cool pics I have saved from the board over the years.

72highlander · 02-19-2010, 04:43 PM

Wow, that is awesome. That is my blazer to a T, right down to the 16.5's mine should have. I can't wait to scrape up more money to start on my frame.

bouncytruck · 02-19-2010, 05:06 PM

Has anyone ever seen any of the others, like the Sandman and the Flame?

calauto · 02-19-2010, 05:27 PM

here it is....stuck in the sand dunes

Aspen · 02-20-2010, 01:19 PM

Never had ours stuck in the sand, but we did get it stuck in the mud in the mountains one time. Had it buried up to the hubs in on all 4 wheels. It took 4 4-wheel drives chained end-to-end to pull us out!

70BLAZERX2 · 02-20-2010, 08:01 PM

I have an origanal dealer book with several pics of these in it ...I need to find it and post it on here too...

I have a pair of those blazer bucket seats too....I did find one of those in a yard in 1985 and got the seats,console,all the a/c parts...and still have them..lol

FBC72 · 03-16-2010, 10:47 PM

I have a "Feathers by Chevy". That is why my handle is FBC72. I bought mine about 13 years ago, from the 4th owner. It still has the original paint and decals, except for the right front fender that was replaced when I bought it. The paint and decals are getting pretty rough, and I'm afraid I'm going to have to paint repaint it soon. The "Feathers by Chevy" was a dealer installed option from what I've found. Mine is a CST, with the Highlander trim package as well. Any questions, just ask, I'll try to answer. Here is an add for Feathers that I found in an old magazine.

Aspen · 03-17-2010, 09:33 AM

Do you have the hard top or soft top version?

jaros44sr · 03-17-2010, 01:33 PM

I'm liking the slots and the winch

FBC72 · 03-18-2010, 12:03 AM

Mine has the double wall hardtop

draggin37 · 03-18-2010, 12:10 PM

My blazer was originally a 2wd 307 3 on the tree cst with the SportBird package. All the feathers were gone as well as the 307 by the time i got it. All that was left was the Glove box door. Sorry no pictures. wouldn't be all that impressive sitting in my garage in pieces anyway.

01-29-2010, 07:03 PM	#1
calauto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: so-cal Posts: 4	newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" parents bought this new, anyone know production #'s on these, pretty loaded up with options for the time. thanks in advance Attached Images

01-29-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Beautiful rig and a rare gem indead. I've never heard any production numbers, but there are at least two others on the board. Do you have any more pictures? Here's a site with an ad for the sport bird. Someone posted a picture of all the theme rigs at one point. Try doing a search for "feathers". __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L Last edited by bouncytruck; 01-29-2010 at 10:48 PM.

01-29-2010, 11:51 PM	#3
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" ...and it's a Highlander. Seems like 72Highlander's sport bird is also a Highlander. I know that sounds redundant but search around a little and you will see. Cstanley is the other guy on the board you are thinking of bouncy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377411 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243015 __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

01-30-2010, 12:37 AM	#5
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" I believe that Feathers and Sportbird were factory promotional packages. They had different themes on the Pickups, Vans and El Caminos. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-30-2010, 10:25 AM	#8
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,501	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Man I do love those wheels! Do you still have this rig and wheels?

01-30-2010, 11:22 AM	#9
k5hart Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 1,370	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" I would love to know if they still have it too. I love it! __________________ 2006 Silverado CCSB, 1939 Ford Sedan, 1962 BelAir Wagon, 1976 Vega Panel Charleston, South Carolina

01-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#10
calauto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: so-cal Posts: 4	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" the truck is gone i have more pictures and intresting storys about it though.

01-30-2010, 12:05 PM	#11
calauto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: so-cal Posts: 4	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" it had a 427 with a tripower in it within 6mo of purchase, pops hated the "lack" of power from the 350

02-19-2010, 01:10 AM	#12
Aspen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 3	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" My husband had one of these when we met. We sure would like to have it back. When was that picture taken? Here's one of his from about 1974. Sorry for the low picture quality Attached Images

02-19-2010, 09:30 AM	#13
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Every so often, the decals show up on e-bay and bring big bucks even though they are usually so dried out that installation would a big MAYBE! The 70's had lots of this kind of wierd stuff--probably the result of what the marketing geniuses were smoking in their offices. The best know of this era was the eagle spread on the hood of the Firebird, the plum crazy paint on the mopar's etc. Thank god for the 80's! hehehehehe

02-19-2010, 10:36 AM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Here are a few cool pics I have saved from the board over the years. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-19-2010, 04:43 PM	#15
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Wow, that is awesome. That is my blazer to a T, right down to the 16.5's mine should have. I can't wait to scrape up more money to start on my frame. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

02-19-2010, 05:06 PM	#16
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Has anyone ever seen any of the others, like the Sandman and the Flame? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-19-2010, 05:27 PM	#17
calauto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: so-cal Posts: 4	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" here it is....stuck in the sand dunes Attached Images

02-20-2010, 01:19 PM	#18
Aspen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 3	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Never had ours stuck in the sand, but we did get it stuck in the mud in the mountains one time. Had it buried up to the hubs in on all 4 wheels. It took 4 4-wheel drives chained end-to-end to pull us out!



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02-20-2010, 08:01 PM	#19
70BLAZERX2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: GREENEVILLE TENNESSEE Posts: 1,310	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" I have an origanal dealer book with several pics of these in it ...I need to find it and post it on here too... I have a pair of those blazer bucket seats too....I did find one of those in a yard in 1985 and got the seats,console,all the a/c parts...and still have them..lol

03-16-2010, 10:47 PM	#20
FBC72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 47	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" I have a "Feathers by Chevy". That is why my handle is FBC72. I bought mine about 13 years ago, from the 4th owner. It still has the original paint and decals, except for the right front fender that was replaced when I bought it. The paint and decals are getting pretty rough, and I'm afraid I'm going to have to paint repaint it soon. The "Feathers by Chevy" was a dealer installed option from what I've found. Mine is a CST, with the Highlander trim package as well. Any questions, just ask, I'll try to answer. Here is an add for Feathers that I found in an old magazine. Attached Images __________________ 72 K-5 CST Blazer "Feathers by Chevy"

03-17-2010, 09:33 AM	#21
Aspen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cheyenne Wy Posts: 3	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Do you have the hard top or soft top version?

03-17-2010, 01:33 PM	#22
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,462	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" I'm liking the slots and the winch __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-18-2010, 12:03 AM	#23
FBC72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Wasilla, AK Posts: 47	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" Mine has the double wall hardtop __________________ 72 K-5 CST Blazer "Feathers by Chevy"

03-18-2010, 12:10 PM	#24
draggin37 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Longvew, wa Posts: 36	Re: newb,looking for info.."feathers by chevy" My blazer was originally a 2wd 307 3 on the tree cst with the SportBird package. All the feathers were gone as well as the 307 by the time i got it. All that was left was the Glove box door. Sorry no pictures. wouldn't be all that impressive sitting in my garage in pieces anyway. __________________ "ITS NOT WHAT YOU BUY ITS WHAT YOU BUILD"

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