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**Graham57a** · 11-25-2021, 01:35 PM

My wife and I have been after a green 71-72 for a while now to add to the collection. Yesterday we went to look at this green and white swb highlander truck and we struck a deal. She’s gonna need a lot of work but the plan is to make some minor improvements to make a driver and plan on a frame off down the road some time. The truck was bought new in Kernersville, NC and still has the original protect o plate and invoice from the purchase which is always cool to see. I’ll post the link to a build thread once I tear into it.

Happy thanksgiving everyone!!

mr.mud1 · 11-25-2021, 01:54 PM

very nice truck,it'll make a knock out i'm sure.i used to go to Kernersville every year from the Charlotte Autofair and buy cars and trucks from a man with a used car lot on Bodenhamer St.somehow i've lost touch with him and i don't know where he went but a very nice truck you have there.all the best.Greg

**jocko** · 11-25-2021, 02:50 PM

congrats! was hoping you'd be able to get it. Cool truck!

**68bowtie** · 11-25-2021, 04:45 PM

Well done, great investment

71 super · 11-25-2021, 09:27 PM

Nice truck!

tutone · 11-25-2021, 09:45 PM

Nice purchase. I love the simple option list, pretty much what most people in our area picked out. I also like the receipt, tells the story. Adjusted for inflation, that pickup would be a bit under 20 grand in todays money. Nothing to sneeze at in 1972. Especially, since you could pick up used older trucks for a few hundred or less. I know you are glad they sprung for that one, great find. Congratulations.

**70cst** · 11-25-2021, 09:52 PM

Looks like a keeper to me.

**lolife99** · 11-25-2021, 11:40 PM

Congrats.
There’s still good trucks out there.
I know you will make it nice.

**special-K** · 11-26-2021, 06:37 AM

Great find these days. I'm sure you'll do her justice.

**Palf70Step** · 11-26-2021, 08:37 AM

Very nice looking truck!

**Joesjunk** · 11-26-2021, 10:38 AM

Cool truck for sure. You don’t seem to see many “A” packaged Highlander’s

**Graham57a** · 11-26-2021, 01:42 PM

Thanks everyone, I am really excited to tear into it. It is certainly a unique truck being a Highlander A package truck. It was originally a 3 on the tree truck but oddly enough they put a black dash pad and steering column in it. I guess they never made a parchment dash pad so they just put black in all highlander trucks.

It has its fair share of rust and issues but it shouldnt take much to get it back on the road and mostly put together correctly. The biggest help will be sanding off the spray can primer and re-installing the full side trim.

More pics to come soon

**JT_Trucks87** · 11-26-2021, 02:31 PM

Awesome truck! What a find, the highlander trucks are so interesting. Congratulations.

**jocko** · 11-26-2021, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham57a

oddly enough they put a black dash pad and steering column in it. I guess they never made a parchment dash pad so they just put black in all highlander trucks.

Looking fwd to pics

I am pretty sure all Highlander trucks came with black dash pads and black carpet.

Dirt's72 · 11-26-2021, 04:36 PM

Nice truck should look sharp done up. I like that dark gold one you have too..

**FL71C10** · 11-26-2021, 05:40 PM

Cool truck! It's always nice when you get the dealer invoice!

**Getter-Done** · 11-26-2021, 05:55 PM

Nice purchase.
I like Green.

**RenoKeene** · 11-26-2021, 07:22 PM

Good job, very cool truck.

**too much stuff** · 11-26-2021, 09:27 PM

Nice, good find.

71K1500 · 11-26-2021, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graham57a

Thanks everyone, I am really excited to tear into it. It is certainly a unique truck being a Highlander A package truck. It was originally a 3 on the tree truck but oddly enough they put a black dash pad and steering column in it. I guess they never made a parchment dash pad so they just put black in all highlander trucks.

It has its fair share of rust and issues but it shouldnt take much to get it back on the road and mostly put together correctly. The biggest help will be sanding off the spray can primer and re-installing the full side trim.

More pics to come soon

Parchment dash pads and columns were made.
I had a 72 GMC with both back in the 90's.
Camper edition, 4x4 , air, auto, ochre in colour with parchment interior.maybe it was a Canadian thing.
Jeff

Mike80D · 11-27-2021, 08:42 AM

What a find! I'd hang on to that one for sure. I can't make out if it's a 613, or 618 trim code. I met some nice folks in Maggie Valley NC that owned a couple swb highlander "project" trucks. I don't imagine this would be one. Looking forward to more on this one. Enjoy!

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-27-2021, 09:33 AM

Congratulations on the great find and purchase!

11-25-2021, 01:35 PM	#1
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Brought Another One Home My wife and I have been after a green 71-72 for a while now to add to the collection. Yesterday we went to look at this green and white swb highlander truck and we struck a deal. She’s gonna need a lot of work but the plan is to make some minor improvements to make a driver and plan on a frame off down the road some time. The truck was bought new in Kernersville, NC and still has the original protect o plate and invoice from the purchase which is always cool to see. I’ll post the link to a build thread once I tear into it. Happy thanksgiving everyone!! Attached Images __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

11-25-2021, 01:54 PM	#2
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,597	Re: Brought Another One Home very nice truck,it'll make a knock out i'm sure.i used to go to Kernersville every year from the Charlotte Autofair and buy cars and trucks from a man with a used car lot on Bodenhamer St.somehow i've lost touch with him and i don't know where he went but a very nice truck you have there.all the best.Greg

11-25-2021, 02:50 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Brought Another One Home congrats! was hoping you'd be able to get it. Cool truck!

11-25-2021, 04:45 PM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Brought Another One Home Well done, great investment __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

11-25-2021, 09:27 PM	#5
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: Brought Another One Home Nice 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

11-25-2021, 09:45 PM	#6
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,311	Re: Brought Another One Home Nice purchase. I love the simple option list, pretty much what most people in our area picked out. I also like the receipt, tells the story. Adjusted for inflation, that pickup would be a bit under 20 grand in todays money. Nothing to sneeze at in 1972. Especially, since you could pick up used older trucks for a few hundred or less. I know you are glad they sprung for that one, great find. Congratulations. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

11-25-2021, 09:52 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Brought Another One Home Looks like a keeper to me. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-25-2021, 11:40 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Brought Another One Home Congrats. There’s still good trucks out there. I know you will make it nice. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-26-2021, 06:37 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Brought Another One Home Great find these days. I'm sure you'll do her justice. __________________ "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 ~

11-26-2021, 08:37 AM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Brought Another One Home Very nice looking truck! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-26-2021, 10:38 AM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Brought Another One Home Cool truck for sure. You don’t seem to see many “A” packaged Highlander’s __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-26-2021, 01:42 PM	#12
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: Brought Another One Home Thanks everyone, I am really excited to tear into it. It is certainly a unique truck being a Highlander A package truck. It was originally a 3 on the tree truck but oddly enough they put a black dash pad and steering column in it. I guess they never made a parchment dash pad so they just put black in all highlander trucks. It has its fair share of rust and issues but it shouldnt take much to get it back on the road and mostly put together correctly. The biggest help will be sanding off the spray can primer and re-installing the full side trim. More pics to come soon __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

11-26-2021, 02:31 PM	#13
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 218	Re: Brought Another One Home Awesome truck! What a find, the highlander trucks are so interesting. Congratulations. __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...92#post9355392

11-26-2021, 04:36 PM	#15
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,106	Re: Brought Another One Home Nice truck should look sharp done up. I like that dark gold one you have too..

11-26-2021, 05:40 PM	#16
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Brought Another One Home Cool truck! It's always nice when you get the dealer invoice! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.



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11-26-2021, 05:55 PM	#17
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,442	Re: Brought Another One Home Nice purchase. I like Green. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-26-2021, 07:22 PM	#18
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: Brought Another One Home Good job, very cool truck. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

11-26-2021, 09:27 PM	#19
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Brought Another One Home Nice, good find. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

11-27-2021, 08:42 AM	#21
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 282	Re: Brought Another One Home What a find! I'd hang on to that one for sure. I can't make out if it's a 613, or 618 trim code. I met some nice folks in Maggie Valley NC that owned a couple swb highlander "project" trucks. I don't imagine this would be one. Looking forward to more on this one. Enjoy!

11-27-2021, 09:33 AM	#22
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Brought Another One Home Congratulations on the great find and purchase! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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