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**jocko** · 04-12-2013, 10:15 PM

picked up a younger sister for the 71 today just north of fresno. a few little warts, but thought it was a pretty good specimen and it was kinda what I've been looking for (I gotta stop looking!!).

it's a 72 Custom Deluxe 20 Custom Camper Highlander pkg c. Good set of options and I've been looking for a Highlander for a little while, and the Custom Camper was a real bonus I was hoping for.

The coolest part about it was that I bought it from the no-kidding original owner. This thing has hauled his family around on camping trips since summer of 72 and he gave me some pics of it with dates and locations, etc. CA truck, never been out of the state, except on a vacation or two. Has hauled a tow-behind trailer, a cabover camper, and now this soon-to-be-removed cap. He was a real car/truck guy and took great care of it. Needs a lotta tlc, but a good start. No plaid seat in it yet (was replaced in 2001, yes, he had the receipt to show me!), workin on the new plaid as we speak, but I've always kinda liked white highlanders. Ok, any highlanders. Especially custom camper highlanders. Not sure what this means for the 71 cheyenne super custom camper that's hoggin space in the garage... not sure can hang onto both, but am going to for the time being. Both are special to me, I think I have a sickness.

The wheel/tire combo on it is new, just had them pc'ed, mounted, and set aside for the green 71, but the wheels/tires on the white 72 were dry-rotted, so these got called in to make the 5 hour trip home. I did manage to hang onto the 5 slots that his kids bought him for his birthday in 73....

jjhare · 04-12-2013, 10:20 PM

Nice find!!

SCHRUMGMC · 04-12-2013, 10:29 PM

LUCKY !!!

Gah I wish I had the money y'all do

**jocko** · 04-12-2013, 10:38 PM

well, like I said, I may not be able to keep the 71 with this little purchase. takes a lotta shoppin around. I almost bought this truck over a year ago, and it never sold. Patience is a virtue. And it saved me a good bit of $.

**special-K** · 04-12-2013, 10:44 PM

I like it!

Toxic Orange · 04-12-2013, 11:22 PM

They all have a story, but to be able to get the story right from the source is awesome. Congrats on your new find and your sickness!

**FirstOwner69** · 04-12-2013, 11:40 PM

Just to confirm your suspicions.... YES, you do "have a sickness". Congrats anyway! Looks nice. I think it'll look even better if you take the extensions off the mirror arms. Those were available over the counter at GM dealers. I bought a couple sets for my 69 when it was new so I could see behind the cab-over camper.

Jim

**jocko** · 04-12-2013, 11:51 PM

yep, they're comin off

**70cst** · 04-13-2013, 12:11 AM

I like it! I like t

Zoomin · 04-13-2013, 12:14 AM

That puppy was loaded!

When I saw the thread title that you bought one, I had to look because I knew it was special if you pulled the trigger on it.

And yes, you're sick, and this isn't the end of it. I bet you've already been back on CL, haven't you?

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Maddoxdb · 04-13-2013, 12:15 AM

I'd sure like to find a custom camper!! Nice find.
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PAWS 72 · 04-13-2013, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

That puppy was loaded!

When I saw the thread title that you bought one, I had to look because I knew it was special if you pulled the trigger on it.

And yes, you're sick, and this isn't the end of it. I bet you've already been back on CL, haven't you?

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Betcha he has too.

**MusicMan70** · 04-13-2013, 12:37 AM

Way to go Jocko....a white truck! Like those lights on the rear bumper too.

SS Tim · 04-13-2013, 12:50 AM

Finally... We talked a lot about this truck, everytime one of us found a new listing for it. But the story over the phone was never quite good enough to justify the trip to see it. Then I get the call "its so much better in person"! Been waiting a week for this post. Now I'm wishing I had bought that white Highlander Longhorn that was on eBay a while back.
Good Luck Jocko! Remember I'm first in line on the slots if and when...

big_al_71 · 04-13-2013, 09:56 AM

Definetly a cool truck.

Lee H · 04-13-2013, 10:51 AM

Nice!

Sicklajoie · 04-13-2013, 10:55 AM

Sweet! Congrats!
How bout some interior pics?

**yote1234** · 04-13-2013, 10:57 AM

wow... loaded,clean! cant beat that with a stick!. very nice. MORE PICS plz

**yote1234** · 04-13-2013, 10:59 AM

now for those nos po3's

C/10 King · 04-13-2013, 11:25 AM

Thief!!!! North of Fresno? You bought that in my neck of the woods! I was going to pick it up today!

Just kidding, a very nice find.

bruceman1968 · 04-13-2013, 11:50 AM

Nice job jocko, Truck looks Great!

**Ron 586** · 04-13-2013, 12:31 PM

Congrats on a great score. Trucks like that are hard to find.

**jocko** · 04-13-2013, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Thief!!!! North of Fresno? You bought that in my neck of the woods! I was going to pick it up today!

Just kidding, a very nice find.

I knew I had to act fast if it was within a 100 mile radius of the King...

Vandy5 · 04-13-2013, 01:42 PM

very nice truck! love the highlander

**Joesjunk** · 04-14-2013, 11:44 AM

Nice find, great looking truck!

04-12-2013, 10:15 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	new sister in the barn picked up a younger sister for the 71 today just north of fresno. a few little warts, but thought it was a pretty good specimen and it was kinda what I've been looking for (I gotta stop looking!!). it's a 72 Custom Deluxe 20 Custom Camper Highlander pkg c. Good set of options and I've been looking for a Highlander for a little while, and the Custom Camper was a real bonus I was hoping for. The coolest part about it was that I bought it from the no-kidding original owner. This thing has hauled his family around on camping trips since summer of 72 and he gave me some pics of it with dates and locations, etc. CA truck, never been out of the state, except on a vacation or two. Has hauled a tow-behind trailer, a cabover camper, and now this soon-to-be-removed cap. He was a real car/truck guy and took great care of it. Needs a lotta tlc, but a good start. No plaid seat in it yet (was replaced in 2001, yes, he had the receipt to show me!), workin on the new plaid as we speak, but I've always kinda liked white highlanders. Ok, any highlanders. Especially custom camper highlanders. Not sure what this means for the 71 cheyenne super custom camper that's hoggin space in the garage... not sure can hang onto both, but am going to for the time being. Both are special to me, I think I have a sickness. The wheel/tire combo on it is new, just had them pc'ed, mounted, and set aside for the green 71, but the wheels/tires on the white 72 were dry-rotted, so these got called in to make the 5 hour trip home. I did manage to hang onto the 5 slots that his kids bought him for his birthday in 73.... Attached Images Last edited by jocko; 04-12-2013 at 10:21 PM.

04-12-2013, 10:20 PM	#2
jjhare Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: S/W Missouri Posts: 121	Re: new sister in the barn Nice find!! __________________ 1972 C10 CST LWB

04-12-2013, 10:29 PM	#3
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: new sister in the barn LUCKY !!! Gah I wish I had the money y'all do __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

04-12-2013, 10:38 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	Re: new sister in the barn well, like I said, I may not be able to keep the 71 with this little purchase. takes a lotta shoppin around. I almost bought this truck over a year ago, and it never sold. Patience is a virtue. And it saved me a good bit of $.

04-12-2013, 10:44 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: new sister in the barn I like it! __________________ "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 ~

04-12-2013, 11:22 PM	#6
Toxic Orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 173	Re: new sister in the barn They all have a story, but to be able to get the story right from the source is awesome. Congrats on your new find and your sickness!

04-12-2013, 11:40 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: new sister in the barn Just to confirm your suspicions.... YES, you do "have a sickness". Congrats anyway! Looks nice. I think it'll look even better if you take the extensions off the mirror arms. Those were available over the counter at GM dealers. I bought a couple sets for my 69 when it was new so I could see behind the cab-over camper. Jim

04-12-2013, 11:51 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	Re: new sister in the barn yep, they're comin off

04-13-2013, 12:11 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,339	Re: new sister in the barn I like it! I like t __________________ 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!

04-13-2013, 12:14 AM	#10
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: new sister in the barn That puppy was loaded! When I saw the thread title that you bought one, I had to look because I knew it was special if you pulled the trigger on it. And yes, you're sick, and this isn't the end of it. I bet you've already been back on CL, haven't you? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

04-13-2013, 12:15 AM	#11
Maddoxdb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Elk city ok Posts: 891	Re: new sister in the barn I'd sure like to find a custom camper!! Nice find. Posted via Mobile Device

04-13-2013, 12:37 AM	#13
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: new sister in the barn Way to go Jocko....a white truck! Like those lights on the rear bumper too. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

04-13-2013, 12:50 AM	#14
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: new sister in the barn Finally... We talked a lot about this truck, everytime one of us found a new listing for it. But the story over the phone was never quite good enough to justify the trip to see it. Then I get the call "its so much better in person"! Been waiting a week for this post. Now I'm wishing I had bought that white Highlander Longhorn that was on eBay a while back. Good Luck Jocko! Remember I'm first in line on the slots if and when... __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

04-13-2013, 09:56 AM	#15
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: new sister in the barn Definetly a cool truck. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-13-2013, 10:51 AM	#16
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,138	Re: new sister in the barn Nice! __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703



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04-13-2013, 10:55 AM	#17
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,488	Re: new sister in the barn Sweet! Congrats! How bout some interior pics? __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-13-2013, 10:57 AM	#18
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	Re: new sister in the barn wow... loaded,clean! cant beat that with a stick!. very nice. MORE PICS plz __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-13-2013, 10:59 AM	#19
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,265	Re: new sister in the barn now for those nos po3's __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1972 short super c10 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

04-13-2013, 11:25 AM	#20
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: new sister in the barn Thief!!!! North of Fresno? You bought that in my neck of the woods! I was going to pick it up today! Just kidding, a very nice find. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-13-2013, 11:50 AM	#21
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: new sister in the barn Nice job jocko, Truck looks Great! __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

04-13-2013, 12:31 PM	#22
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: new sister in the barn Congrats on a great score. Trucks like that are hard to find. __________________ 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

04-13-2013, 01:42 PM	#24
Vandy5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Olympia Posts: 100	Re: new sister in the barn very nice truck! love the highlander

04-14-2013, 11:44 AM	#25
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