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Nubs32 · 04-12-2019, 10:58 PM

Have a chance to buy this highlander; unfortunately motor/trans are long gone. Pretty complete other than drivetrain and fairly solid.was hoping for a super , but the more I learn, the more I’m liking this truck

**Chevyland** · 04-13-2019, 01:10 AM

That’s a very well optioned truck
Big block, too
Do you have a picture of it ?

**jocko** · 04-13-2019, 11:27 AM

My neck hurts, here you go. Nice find.

Nubs32 · 04-13-2019, 03:36 PM

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My neck hurts, here you go. Nice find.

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Nubs32 · 04-13-2019, 03:37 PM

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Nubs32 · 04-13-2019, 03:39 PM

Thanks
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**DeadheadNM** · 04-24-2019, 10:45 AM

Here's a clean C20 Highlander: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...xe-highlander/

No HO52??

**jocko** · 04-24-2019, 03:37 PM

Nice find Pete. Sharp truck. I believe D60 was standard if a C20 was ordered with leaf springs, at least in the 71-72 era. I think... Not the case with Ks though.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-24-2019, 03:42 PM

Mark thanks for the heads-up on that. I wrongly assumed 4wd convention for rear axles applied to 2wd.

Astro-Balls · 04-24-2019, 08:22 PM

Plaids available the 70's.

Astro-Balls · 04-24-2019, 08:23 PM

**BlazerBill** · 04-25-2019, 02:40 AM

Mark, Pete any idea why C20 had D60 and K’s got the HO? Didn’t the Dana have 2 1/2” brakes compared to the HO at 2”? Wasn’t 72 the last year for the HO, also what’s the difference between the 52 and the 72 ?
Thanks guys

**jocko** · 04-25-2019, 11:36 AM

Bill, I believe inclusion of optional leaf springs in a Chev C20 is what triggered the inclusion of D60 rather than HO. Yet all the Ks were rear leaf spring trucks and all got the HO rear I believe. Odd if you ask me. That may be due to gear matching availability with a front D44 - but it doesn’t really explain why a C20 didn’t get an HO rear with leafs. Would love to hear a definitive answer as to why a C20 with leafs got D60 and K20 with leafs got an HO. Personally, I wish they all got the D60.. More parts still available.

**Joesjunk** · 04-25-2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Bill, I believe inclusion of optional leaf springs in a Chev C20 is what triggered the inclusion of D60 rather than HO. Yet all the Ks were rear leaf spring trucks and all got the HO rear I believe. Odd if you ask me. That may be due to gear matching availability with a front D44 - but it doesn’t really explain why a C20 didn’t get an HO rear with leafs. Would love to hear a definitive answer as to why a C20 with leafs got D60 and K20 with leafs got an HO. Personally, I wish they all got the D60.. More parts still available.

To add to the confusion, GMC K/20 trucks got Dana 60’s, not HO’s.

57taskforce · 05-15-2019, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Bill, I believe inclusion of optional leaf springs in a Chev C20 is what triggered the inclusion of D60 rather than HO. Yet all the Ks were rear leaf spring trucks and all got the HO rear I believe. Odd if you ask me. That may be due to gear matching availability with a front D44 - but it doesn’t really explain why a C20 didn’t get an HO rear with leafs. Would love to hear a definitive answer as to why a C20 with leafs got D60 and K20 with leafs got an HO. Personally, I wish they all got the D60.. More parts still available.

I agree with everything you said here, however my father in law bought a a K20 from Kevin a couple years ago that has a 60 in the rear. I’ve always wondered if it was original. It’s always possible it was an earlier swap but that 60 has definitely been in the truck for a long time. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was original. I wonder if maybe an occasion K20 didn’t sneak out of the factory with a 60. I’ve seen several K2500s with them. I wish I had pictures of it.

On another note, That’s a real nice hugger blazer!

**leddzepp** · 05-15-2019, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

I agree with everything you said here, however my father in law bought a a K20 from Kevin a couple years ago that has a 60 in the rear. I’ve always wondered if it was original. It’s always possible it was an earlier swap but that 60 has definitely been in the truck for a long time. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was original. I wonder if maybe an occasion K20 didn’t sneak out of the factory with a 60. I’ve seen several K2500s with them. I wish I had pictures of it.

On another note, That’s a real nice hugger blazer!

Both the 71 and 72 k2500’s I have owned had Dana 60’s.

**HO455** · 05-29-2019, 09:58 PM

Folks were commenting on the unusual combination of this truck so I will post it. Other than that I have no involvement with this truck.

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...899327478.html

1972 Chevrolet C20 Highlander Orignal Survivor. This truck is as clean, straight and original survivor as you'll ever find. Pueblo, Colorado truck from new till I bought it 6 years ago. Stored inside. No rust.
402 Big block, TH 400 automatic transmission, A/C, Tilt steering wheel, 59,xxx believed original miles.....condition and service records provide great documentation. Original Proteco Plate, Build sheets, and Sales brochures included. Runs and drives great!!!
Includes extra set of rims. Come have a look you won't be disappointed.
$22,500.00
I'll only reply to emails responses that include your name and phone number.

modela1929 · 09-01-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Both the 71 and 72 k2500’s I have owned had Dana 60’s.

Hi
I would like to post a few pics of my highlander but not sure how to do it
Could any one help me with this
thnks
modela 1929

**hooverfish** · 09-01-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by modela1929

Hi
I would like to post a few pics of my highlander but not sure how to do it
Could any one help me with this
thnks
modela 1929

Read this and follow directions :
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=712252

modela1929 · 09-14-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by modela1929

Hi
I would like to post a few pics of my highlander but not sure how to do it
Could any one help me with this
thnks
modela 1929

I have posted some pics of my highlander
modela1929 not sure where they are ?
I will try again
I have the original wheels and hubcaps for it also
I has just turned 80000 miles

**jocko** · 04-25-2019, 08:17 PM

Thanks Joe - I did not know that D60 was standard on K2500s. I think I knew leafs were standard on C2500s (unlike C20s) and that they got D60s on all as a result - but did not know that carried over onto the K20s. Makes sense and I sure wish Chevy had done it! But that does dispel the gear matching theory at least!

**DeadheadNM** · 04-25-2019, 08:45 PM

Wonder why the rear axle differences? Price?

72CHEBYHIGH · 05-15-2019, 03:59 PM

Hello highlander peeps. I posted a while ago after buying my dad's 72 he bought off the lot.

Anyway just found this on CL here in California

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...885002150.html

**HO455** · 05-15-2019, 05:09 PM

Posting for perpetuity. (Mostly due to the high roof Suburban in the back ground).

**DeadheadNM** · 05-15-2019, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Posting for perpetuity. (Mostly due to the high roof Suburban in the back ground).

That one seemed to last less than a day when posted to CL in CA - did you get it? Orange w gray plaid.

04-12-2019, 10:58 PM	#1
Nubs32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sturgis sd Posts: 8	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Have a chance to buy this highlander; unfortunately motor/trans are long gone. Pretty complete other than drivetrain and fairly solid.was hoping for a super , but the more I learn, the more I’m liking this truck Attached Images

04-13-2019, 01:10 AM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,704	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? That’s a very well optioned truck Big block, too Do you have a picture of it ?

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jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? My neck hurts, here you go. Nice find. Attached Images

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Nubs32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sturgis sd Posts: 8	Thanks Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Here's a clean C20 Highlander: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...xe-highlander/ No HO52?? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 04-24-2019 at 10:47 AM. Reason: added

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Nubs32 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Sturgis sd Posts: 8	Posted via Mobile Device

04-24-2019, 03:37 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Nice find Pete. Sharp truck. I believe D60 was standard if a C20 was ordered with leaf springs, at least in the 71-72 era. I think... Not the case with Ks though.

04-24-2019, 03:42 PM	#9
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Mark thanks for the heads-up on that. I wrongly assumed 4wd convention for rear axles applied to 2wd. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaids available the 70's. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

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Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

04-25-2019, 02:40 AM	#12
BlazerBill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern ca. Wine country Posts: 405	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Mark, Pete any idea why C20 had D60 and K’s got the HO? Didn’t the Dana have 2 1/2” brakes compared to the HO at 2”? Wasn’t 72 the last year for the HO, also what’s the difference between the 52 and the 72 ? Thanks guys

04-25-2019, 11:36 AM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Bill, I believe inclusion of optional leaf springs in a Chev C20 is what triggered the inclusion of D60 rather than HO. Yet all the Ks were rear leaf spring trucks and all got the HO rear I believe. Odd if you ask me. That may be due to gear matching availability with a front D44 - but it doesn’t really explain why a C20 didn’t get an HO rear with leafs. Would love to hear a definitive answer as to why a C20 with leafs got D60 and K20 with leafs got an HO. Personally, I wish they all got the D60.. More parts still available. Last edited by jocko; 04-25-2019 at 11:42 AM.

05-29-2019, 09:58 PM	#17
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,854	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Folks were commenting on the unusual combination of this truck so I will post it. Other than that I have no involvement with this truck. https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...899327478.html 1972 Chevrolet C20 Highlander Orignal Survivor. This truck is as clean, straight and original survivor as you'll ever find. Pueblo, Colorado truck from new till I bought it 6 years ago. Stored inside. No rust. 402 Big block, TH 400 automatic transmission, A/C, Tilt steering wheel, 59,xxx believed original miles.....condition and service records provide great documentation. Original Proteco Plate, Build sheets, and Sales brochures included. Runs and drives great!!! Includes extra set of rims. Come have a look you won't be disappointed. $22,500.00 I'll only reply to emails responses that include your name and phone number. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-25-2019, 08:17 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Thanks Joe - I did not know that D60 was standard on K2500s. I think I knew leafs were standard on C2500s (unlike C20s) and that they got D60s on all as a result - but did not know that carried over onto the K20s. Makes sense and I sure wish Chevy had done it! But that does dispel the gear matching theory at least!

04-25-2019, 08:45 PM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,299	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Wonder why the rear axle differences? Price? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland



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72CHEBYHIGH Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Fillmore Posts: 16	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Hello highlander peeps. I posted a while ago after buying my dad's 72 he bought off the lot. Anyway just found this on CL here in California https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/...885002150.html

05-15-2019, 05:09 PM	#24
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,854	Re: Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Posting for perpetuity. (Mostly due to the high roof Suburban in the back ground). Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

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