What exactly does "Highlander" mean? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**tll74** · 12-05-2008, 10:59 PM

How does a truck with a Highlander package differ from a truck without? What years had this option. I'm looking at a truck with is listed on the glove box but don't see the difference from the norm.

powell72 · 12-05-2008, 11:09 PM

'72 only, Custom Deluxe only, plaid seat, parchment door panels, black carpet and dash pad and Monte Carlo hubcaps. Everyone I've seen has had tilt also. I believe it was a package designed to help get the '72's off the lot before the body change.

bouncytruck · 12-05-2008, 11:25 PM

It was also available on Blazers where there was a Highlander option group A, B, & C. Someone has a brochure online that shows what was available in all 3 levels for the Blazer.

**tll74** · 12-05-2008, 11:32 PM

Ok, that makes sense. This did have the plaid seat, black pad, custom deluxe emblems with deluxe emblem below, didn't notice the door panel difference, and the carpet was gone. It was a 72. This truck also had all the two tone moldings and with woodgrain lower. Not sure what the Monte Carlo hub caps are but this truck a C20 had the stainless steel polished hub caps.

smoked68 · 12-06-2008, 12:13 AM

There can only be one...

72highlander · 12-06-2008, 12:29 AM

here is the brochure, and if i'm not mistaken, a c-20 would have standard hubcaps, i'm not as savvy on them.

Richard8971 · 12-06-2008, 12:33 AM

OMG the plaid seats. You know, there are times I personally am very grateful we are out of the 70's.

Don

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2008, 12:34 AM

the gray one doesn't look too bad.... but it's the orange one that you always see.

72highlander · 12-06-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the gray one doesn't look too bad.... but it's the orange one that you always see.

i personally have seen way more blue and green than any others. the gray seems to be the least common.

mtdave2 · 12-06-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard8971

OMG the plaid seats. You know, there are times I personally am very grateful we are out of the 70's.

Don

it will come back in style someday. i remember when people HATED the burnt orange paint color. now i see the same color on new cars and people love it! lol. what is old is always new again.

but i am with you, i hope im long gone before it comes back! lol

prostreetC-10 · 12-06-2008, 11:37 AM

they were nomadic people that migrated from the low swamplands up into the high country.

**special-K** · 12-06-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

they were nomadic people that migrated from the low swamplands up into the high country.

Aww!! You beat me to it.^

^

They were the tribal people of the Scottish Highlands.Didn`t James Bond migrate into being a Highlander?
Shoot...Now they`re a Toyota.

Richard8971 · 12-06-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mtdave2

i remember when people HATED the burnt orange paint color

People hate orange??? Strange, I can't ever imagine why...

D

72GMCburban · 12-20-2008, 04:40 PM

I agree, I think it will make a comeback. I am thinking about going with the original interior package. Not sure yet. dk. green plaid is a commitment.

sameyrasmea72 · 12-20-2008, 07:20 PM

Here are some correct wheel covers and a nice original seat.

kookykrispy · 12-21-2008, 08:44 AM

I love it! You sure don't see that interior very often... Even if it is a little tacky, nothing is more righteous than the factory look.

**special-K** · 12-21-2008, 08:00 PM

Plaid was used on alot of vehicle interiors.Later GM trucks had plaid seats,too.I happen to like it.It`s standout styling like that (whether you like it or not) that becomes more sought after because things have changed so far from that.Does everyone love herringbone?

12-05-2008, 10:59 PM	#1
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	What exactly does "Highlander" mean? How does a truck with a Highlander package differ from a truck without? What years had this option. I'm looking at a truck with is listed on the glove box but don't see the difference from the norm. __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

12-05-2008, 11:09 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? '72 only, Custom Deluxe only, plaid seat, parchment door panels, black carpet and dash pad and Monte Carlo hubcaps. Everyone I've seen has had tilt also. I believe it was a package designed to help get the '72's off the lot before the body change. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

12-05-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? It was also available on Blazers where there was a Highlander option group A, B, & C. Someone has a brochure online that shows what was available in all 3 levels for the Blazer. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-05-2008, 11:32 PM	#4
tll74 "Junkyard Dog" Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Springfield Oregon Posts: 2,527	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? Ok, that makes sense. This did have the plaid seat, black pad, custom deluxe emblems with deluxe emblem below, didn't notice the door panel difference, and the carpet was gone. It was a 72. This truck also had all the two tone moldings and with woodgrain lower. Not sure what the Monte Carlo hub caps are but this truck a C20 had the stainless steel polished hub caps. __________________ 72 C-10 Cheyenne Super LWB, Vortec 427,TH700, 3.73 posi, tach, tilt, AM-FM,Frame off in process. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=7eae161e.pbw 88 Monte Carlo SS bought new only 10k miles. 73 Chevelle SS 454 had since high school. 74 Camaro Z28 350 AT numbers matching, Black on Black. 73 El Camino SS 350 4sp. 70 Chevelle SS 396 4sp, number matching with LS6 454 69 Chevy C30 Car Hauler 86 K20 383 4sp 4" lift frame off restoration. http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=1b1082d3.pbw

12-06-2008, 12:13 AM	#5
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? There can only be one... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

12-06-2008, 12:29 AM	#6
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? here is the brochure, and if i'm not mistaken, a c-20 would have standard hubcaps, i'm not as savvy on them. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-06-2008, 12:33 AM	#7
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? OMG the plaid seats. You know, there are times I personally am very grateful we are out of the 70's. Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

12-06-2008, 12:34 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? the gray one doesn't look too bad.... but it's the orange one that you always see.

12-06-2008, 11:37 AM	#11
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? they were nomadic people that migrated from the low swamplands up into the high country. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

12-20-2008, 04:40 PM	#14
72GMCburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 306	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? I agree, I think it will make a comeback. I am thinking about going with the original interior package. Not sure yet. dk. green plaid is a commitment. __________________ --Mike http://rides.webshots.com/album/551997543JkYiXF Last edited by 72GMCburban; 12-20-2008 at 04:40 PM.

12-20-2008, 07:20 PM	#15
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? Here are some correct wheel covers and a nice original seat. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

12-21-2008, 08:44 AM	#16
kookykrispy The Early Chevy Van Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 76	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? I love it! You sure don't see that interior very often... Even if it is a little tacky, nothing is more righteous than the factory look. __________________ 64 Chevy Van 65 GMC Handi-Van 99 2500 silverado 4x4 ext cab

12-21-2008, 08:00 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What exactly does "Highlander" mean? Plaid was used on alot of vehicle interiors.Later GM trucks had plaid seats,too.I happen to like it.It`s standout styling like that (whether you like it or not) that becomes more sought after because things have changed so far from that.Does everyone love herringbone? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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