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72highlander · 07-26-2006, 04:30 PM

hello,
awesome site. i will be a proud supporter. i have had 8 of these trucks since i was 13. i just purchased another after a ten year search. found an unmolested one owner 72 custom 10 deluxe highlander. red/orange and white two tone with original orange plaid seat cover. i also have a 1950 3100 5 window that my dad and i did when i was 11. i've been more into boats for the past decade, i have a baja 245 offshore boat, but gas is killing me at 30 gallons an hour wot. my daily driver is a 2006 crew cab z71 with a 6" suspension lift and 35" tires. thanks again! frank

here is a link to my new rig, campers gotta go, my 3 year old asked me if i liked the house on it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

jsbgump · 07-26-2006, 04:39 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

farmtruckIII · 07-26-2006, 05:30 PM

welcome, good to see another texican

Prerunner1982 · 07-26-2006, 05:35 PM

Welcome to our addiction from Oklahoma.....

72highlander · 07-26-2006, 06:14 PM

farmtruckIII, you are right, we are about to get taken over.

krue · 07-26-2006, 09:34 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Canadian694x4** · 07-26-2006, 09:49 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

oj70chevy · 07-27-2006, 11:00 AM

YES Another Texan!

Congrats on your new/old truck. very straight looking truck.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-27-2006, 05:34 PM

From West TN

72highlander · 07-27-2006, 05:48 PM

i agree, best $25 i've spent in a long time.

86swb · 07-27-2006, 11:52 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

nutsforchevys · 08-03-2006, 07:32 PM

Nice clean truck. I got a look at it today as you passed me in brownwood. I almost didnt recgonize it without the camper.

HUEVUDO · 08-03-2006, 10:42 PM

Welcome a board. Where is Early Texas, I know exactly where Late Texas I am always there it seems...
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**Ron 586** · 08-11-2006, 01:47 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Good luck with your project.

papawswrench · 08-11-2006, 04:03 AM

Another Texas

Come on in and enjoy our community !

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-12-2006, 08:56 AM

welcome to the board from southern oregon..

07-26-2006, 04:30 PM	#1
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	newby from texas hello, awesome site. i will be a proud supporter. i have had 8 of these trucks since i was 13. i just purchased another after a ten year search. found an unmolested one owner 72 custom 10 deluxe highlander. red/orange and white two tone with original orange plaid seat cover. i also have a 1950 3100 5 window that my dad and i did when i was 11. i've been more into boats for the past decade, i have a baja 245 offshore boat, but gas is killing me at 30 gallons an hour wot. my daily driver is a 2006 crew cab z71 with a 6" suspension lift and 35" tires. thanks again! frank here is a link to my new rig, campers gotta go, my 3 year old asked me if i liked the house on it http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT Last edited by 72highlander; 07-26-2006 at 06:30 PM.

07-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: newby from texas Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

07-26-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
farmtruckIII 71 GMC 454/TH400 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blue Mound TX Posts: 214	Re: newby from texas welcome, good to see another texican __________________ "The bigger you are the harder you fall, the farther you walk the longer you crawl."

07-26-2006, 05:35 PM	#4
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: newby from texas Welcome to our addiction from Oklahoma..... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

07-26-2006, 06:14 PM	#5
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: newby from texas farmtruckIII, you are right, we are about to get taken over.

07-26-2006, 09:34 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: newby from texas Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-26-2006, 09:49 PM	#7
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: newby from texas Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-27-2006, 11:00 AM	#8
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: newby from texas YES Another Texan! Congrats on your new/old truck. very straight looking truck. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

07-27-2006, 05:34 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,474	Re: newby from texas From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

07-27-2006, 05:48 PM	#10
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: newby from texas i agree, best $25 i've spent in a long time. __________________ 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

07-27-2006, 11:52 PM	#11
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: newby from texas Welcome from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-03-2006, 07:32 PM	#12
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: newby from texas Nice clean truck. I got a look at it today as you passed me in brownwood. I almost didnt recgonize it without the camper. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

08-03-2006, 10:42 PM	#13
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: newby from texas Welcome a board. Where is Early Texas, I know exactly where Late Texas I am always there it seems... <a href="http://tinypic.com"><img src="http://i4.tinypic.com/23k9pjl.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a> <a href="http://tinypic.com"><img src="http://i5.tinypic.com/23k9rma.jpg" border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic"></a>

08-11-2006, 01:47 AM	#14
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: newby from texas Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. Good luck with your project. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

08-11-2006, 04:03 AM	#15
papawswrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alvin ,TX Posts: 2,172	Re: newby from texas Another Texas Come on in and enjoy our community ! __________________ papawswrench Certified wrench hound ! Tool Talk Randomview PapawsImages https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/



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08-12-2006, 08:56 AM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: newby from texas welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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