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68GMCCustom · 11-22-2013, 05:48 PM

I recently acquired a LWB '72 Custom Deluxe with the Highlander package and 350/350 combo. It was originally an all white truck based on the SPID, with the Avocado package. I bought it to fix up and sell (this is NOT a for sale post)....though I'm getting kind of attached to it.

The previous owner won it in a drawing, evidently after a repaint. It was a Texas truck based on the dealer emblem still there, so likely its been here all its life. It had been repainted red/white with red interior. Being a Highlander it has white seat, white door panels, and white visors with black dash pad, black steering wheel/column, and black carpet. The original seat cover is still there, tho its in bad shape on the drivers side. The white door panels are there, also dried out and the white armrests look like repainted black ones.

I want to freshen up the interior. My thought..............to replace the seat, door panels, and visors with black ones. Or....should I get all white replacements and just skip the "plaid" inserts on the seat? This truck is very original (even has its AM radio) without much changed but the color and the wheels instead of hub caps. I don't think I feel too bad about changing the interior to black.......or should I?

So......................since it will be for sale.....should I go with black interior bits or keep it white?

hugger6933 · 11-22-2013, 06:33 PM

Go back with the white it would be so cool. What about a white and red /maroon type plaid insert that would look good

**68bowtie** · 11-22-2013, 09:26 PM

funny im in exactly the same situation! bought one to flip thats missing most of the original gold (off white) interior. trying to find original parts but its hard. i have black interior parts from a donor. it just seems like it needs the original stuff, but for a flip its hard to justify... i love the highlander plaid, i think that will add value.

**special-K** · 11-22-2013, 10:04 PM

Do as little as possible and sell for more than you paid

**jocko** · 11-22-2013, 10:24 PM

KEEP IT!!! Inspiration (sorry, no white w/avocado. but the white/blue and yellow/green should help... Mine's white/blue - not gonna let it go (famous last words...) In fact, getting ready to sell my 71 Cheyenne super custom camper so I can foot the bill on the 72 highlander. Really like the truck, love the plaid).

68GMCCustom · 11-23-2013, 12:05 AM

Its too bad they didn't have it wrapped in that clear vinyl to save it...like the top orange/white pic!

special-k - no doubt!

11-22-2013, 05:48 PM	#1
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Highlander conundrum I recently acquired a LWB '72 Custom Deluxe with the Highlander package and 350/350 combo. It was originally an all white truck based on the SPID, with the Avocado package. I bought it to fix up and sell (this is NOT a for sale post)....though I'm getting kind of attached to it. The previous owner won it in a drawing, evidently after a repaint. It was a Texas truck based on the dealer emblem still there, so likely its been here all its life. It had been repainted red/white with red interior. Being a Highlander it has white seat, white door panels, and white visors with black dash pad, black steering wheel/column, and black carpet. The original seat cover is still there, tho its in bad shape on the drivers side. The white door panels are there, also dried out and the white armrests look like repainted black ones. I want to freshen up the interior. My thought..............to replace the seat, door panels, and visors with black ones. Or....should I get all white replacements and just skip the "plaid" inserts on the seat? This truck is very original (even has its AM radio) without much changed but the color and the wheels instead of hub caps. I don't think I feel too bad about changing the interior to black.......or should I? So......................since it will be for sale.....should I go with black interior bits or keep it white? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

11-22-2013, 06:33 PM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Highlander conundrum Go back with the white it would be so cool. What about a white and red /maroon type plaid insert that would look good

11-22-2013, 09:26 PM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,460	Re: Highlander conundrum funny im in exactly the same situation! bought one to flip thats missing most of the original gold (off white) interior. trying to find original parts but its hard. i have black interior parts from a donor. it just seems like it needs the original stuff, but for a flip its hard to justify... i love the highlander plaid, i think that will add value. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) 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

11-22-2013, 10:04 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Highlander conundrum Do as little as possible and sell for more than you paid __________________ "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 ~

11-22-2013, 10:24 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Highlander conundrum KEEP IT!!! Inspiration (sorry, no white w/avocado. but the white/blue and yellow/green should help... Mine's white/blue - not gonna let it go (famous last words...) In fact, getting ready to sell my 71 Cheyenne super custom camper so I can foot the bill on the 72 highlander. Really like the truck, love the plaid). Attached Images

11-23-2013, 12:05 AM	#6
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Highlander conundrum Its too bad they didn't have it wrapped in that clear vinyl to save it...like the top orange/white pic! special-k - no doubt! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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