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72highlander · 08-09-2010, 11:03 PM

This is a long story and i'll try to make it short. I'm a lover of 72's and especially highlanders. My long truck in the avatar I bought for my son when he was a baby and just turned 7. I bagged it, but he loves to hunt and fish like me so a bagged truck isn't going to be the hot ticket, so I found a highlander 4x4 blazer that i'm restoring for him. In a weak moment I sold my pickup to my nephew, and as soon as I did I drove it and kicked mysef. It's still in the family and always will be, but there's nothing like owning your own. This truck isn't a highlander, but it is a darn clean old truck. I paid too much, but I'm just a sucker for survivors. Plans are to pull off the old man items and go from there. I'd love to throw it on a 4x4 frame, but it would almost be a shame. I have the stuff to do it, but we'll see. Anyway, let me know what you guys think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks

camjck89 · 08-09-2010, 11:05 PM

i like

knsmodels · 08-09-2010, 11:07 PM

she's a beauty....good luck with it.....

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-09-2010, 11:10 PM

Super nice rig, love the curtains! thanks for saving her................

72highlander · 08-09-2010, 11:10 PM

Thanks, just won the auction tonight, it'll be a 600 mile road trip to get it, but should be a ton of fun. Gotta start making my list of little things to take and some tools, but hoping it will be a flawless trip.

**BIG ORANGE** · 08-09-2010, 11:14 PM

Best of luck to ya fellow truck nut!

dfwright · 08-09-2010, 11:45 PM

Definitely take the running boards off... Then drive it like it is. It's beautiful

72highlander · 08-09-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

Definitely take the running boards off... Then drive it like it is. It's beautiful

That's the plan. Lose the boards, mud flaps, curtains, and possibly the vent shades. Swap for a rear sport bumper and enjoy. I'll have plenty of time to comtemplate.

Zoomin · 08-10-2010, 12:05 AM

Thats a nice truck! I was watching that just to see what it would fetch. Glad to see its going to a good home.

72highlander · 08-10-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Thats a nice truck! I was watching that just to see what it would fetch. Glad to see its going to a good home.

Thanks, I was hoping the color, long bed, and extras on it would hurt the price, but to me it didn't. I gave more than I wanted to, but trucks like it aren't a dime a dozen, and I feel it's a good investment.

greenhornet-1 · 08-10-2010, 12:12 AM

got a friend here in VA. who has one just like it. love those trucks! russ

71 super · 08-10-2010, 12:24 AM

Awesome truck!

jb1016 · 08-10-2010, 12:40 AM

Beautiful! Very tasteful window treatments

And I love the go-kart rear bumper. Seriously, congrats, that's an awesome one-owner time capsule.

dougo · 08-10-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

That's the plan. Lose the boards, mud flaps, curtains, and possibly the vent shades. Swap for a rear sport bumper and enjoy. I'll have plenty of time to comtemplate.

Congrats... the changes you want to make are exactly what I'd do - but woudl also be fun to drive a few weeks like it is... total old man truck. I'd love to find something like that near me... (and the money to buy one!).

Flat 67 · 08-10-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

but hoping it will be a flawless trip.

Flawless trip stories aren't as interesting as "there I was on the side of the road".........................LOL.......................have a fun roadtrip,Flat 67

rsavage · 08-10-2010, 02:02 AM

That is a real special truck you bought. A true well-optioned survivor with a documented history. I don't think you paid too much. I hope you keep it all stock. It is too nice to do anything to it except drive it some and preserve it. Congrats.

beebster · 08-10-2010, 04:15 AM

lose the running boards and the curtains and your golden!
very nice find.
If i had the cash i wouldn't have passed that up either. ha ha.

BlackTopMotors · 08-10-2010, 04:16 AM

That is a great truck and the story, paper work, memories make it that much better. If you can keep all the pictures and info on it etc...see if you can get a pic with the owners back in the day, that would be cool to have (You just know she made those curtains). Just a few changes and it will look completely original! Very nice! Thanks for sharing! Roger_

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BB72CHEVKT · 08-10-2010, 09:45 AM

That thing is awesome.

sjarrett71 · 08-10-2010, 10:34 AM

Well what do you know! We do (did) have nice original trucks in Missouri!

Great Truck! I'm happy for you.

72highlander · 08-10-2010, 10:39 AM

Thanks for all the kind word, congrats, and best wishes. I'm really excited about this thing. I can't figure out what the outdoor carpet is on the dash, and i'm hoping that original olive wheel is perfect under that leather wrap.

67chevy1series · 08-10-2010, 12:14 PM

if that guy didnt want sun to shine through his back window as much then he shoulda got a 67 sml bck window

cam.man67 · 08-10-2010, 12:39 PM

Nice truck! Not too sure about the curtains or running boards, but you def. got yourself a nice survivor.

**Hart_Rod** · 08-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Sweet truck!

72highlander · 08-11-2010, 12:08 AM

Thanks Rob, how has everything been?

08-09-2010, 11:03 PM	#1
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Weak moment-bought another 72 This is a long story and i'll try to make it short. I'm a lover of 72's and especially highlanders. My long truck in the avatar I bought for my son when he was a baby and just turned 7. I bagged it, but he loves to hunt and fish like me so a bagged truck isn't going to be the hot ticket, so I found a highlander 4x4 blazer that i'm restoring for him. In a weak moment I sold my pickup to my nephew, and as soon as I did I drove it and kicked mysef. It's still in the family and always will be, but there's nothing like owning your own. This truck isn't a highlander, but it is a darn clean old truck. I paid too much, but I'm just a sucker for survivors. Plans are to pull off the old man items and go from there. I'd love to throw it on a 4x4 frame, but it would almost be a shame. I have the stuff to do it, but we'll see. Anyway, let me know what you guys think. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...fCarsQ5fTrucks 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

08-09-2010, 11:05 PM	#2
camjck89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wingate, NC Posts: 117	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 i like __________________ 72 lwb farm truck 86k o.g. miles. 350/th350 89 toyota 3" drop 22r 4spd 2wd

08-09-2010, 11:07 PM	#3
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 she's a beauty....good luck with it..... __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

08-09-2010, 11:10 PM	#4
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Super nice rig, love the curtains! thanks for saving her................ __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-09-2010, 11:10 PM	#5
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Thanks, just won the auction tonight, it'll be a 600 mile road trip to get it, but should be a ton of fun. Gotta start making my list of little things to take and some tools, but hoping it will be a flawless trip. __________________ 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

08-09-2010, 11:14 PM	#6
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Best of luck to ya fellow truck nut! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

08-09-2010, 11:45 PM	#7
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Definitely take the running boards off... Then drive it like it is. It's beautiful __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

08-10-2010, 12:05 AM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Thats a nice truck! I was watching that just to see what it would fetch. Glad to see its going to a good home. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-10-2010, 12:12 AM	#11
greenhornet-1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: appomattox va. Posts: 6	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 got a friend here in VA. who has one just like it. love those trucks! russ

08-10-2010, 12:24 AM	#12
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Awesome truck! __________________ 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

08-10-2010, 02:02 AM	#16
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 That is a real special truck you bought. A true well-optioned survivor with a documented history. I don't think you paid too much. I hope you keep it all stock. It is too nice to do anything to it except drive it some and preserve it. Congrats. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

08-10-2010, 04:15 AM	#17
beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 lose the running boards and the curtains and your golden! very nice find. If i had the cash i wouldn't have passed that up either. ha ha. __________________ I love stock! Not really into the whole bagged, squished,chopped, drooped,cut, bent,lifted,twisted,split,decked,massaged,tubbed,jacked trend. (o.k. slightly lowered is fine) For the love of god, just drive it before you forget what the truck is supposed to look like !....LOL

08-10-2010, 04:16 AM	#18
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 That is a great truck and the story, paper work, memories make it that much better. If you can keep all the pictures and info on it etc...see if you can get a pic with the owners back in the day, that would be cool to have (You just know she made those curtains). Just a few changes and it will look completely original! Very nice! Thanks for sharing! Roger___

08-10-2010, 09:45 AM	#19
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 That thing is awesome. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400 Last edited by BB72CHEVKT; 08-11-2010 at 09:59 AM. Reason: spelling

08-10-2010, 10:34 AM	#20
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Well what do you know! We do (did) have nice original trucks in Missouri! Great Truck! I'm happy for you. __________________ -Scott-



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08-10-2010, 10:39 AM	#21
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Thanks for all the kind word, congrats, and best wishes. I'm really excited about this thing. I can't figure out what the outdoor carpet is on the dash, and i'm hoping that original olive wheel is perfect under that leather wrap. __________________ 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

08-10-2010, 12:14 PM	#22
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 if that guy didnt want sun to shine through his back window as much then he shoulda got a 67 sml bck window

08-10-2010, 12:39 PM	#23
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Nice truck! Not too sure about the curtains or running boards, but you def. got yourself a nice survivor. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

08-10-2010, 12:58 PM	#24
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,841	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Sweet truck! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

08-11-2010, 12:08 AM	#25
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Weak moment-bought another 72 Thanks Rob, how has everything been? __________________ 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

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