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My72BB · 11-06-2007, 02:24 PM

All through my driving years in High School (78,79,80) I had a 72 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton as transportation. It had a Big Block and was the Camper Special. I also just found out...Thanks to the internet...It was the "Highlander" Edition.

Anyways...My dad used the truck after I graduated in his business while I went to college. Then a few years later after I got married I got the truck back from my dad. I rebuilt the motor...ditched all of the chrome and painted it White w/Blue Interior. My new family now enjoyed the truck with a camper on the back while we towed boats/motor cycles and jeeps all over Arizona. We even made a family trip with the camper back to PA to visit relatives.

In 1995 I ended up selling truck to a good friend who had expressed an interest in the truck for many years. His 4 sons all used the truck for HS and graduated...Fast forward to present and I got a call from my friend...He recalled that if he ever sold truck I would get first chance to buy it back. Way COOL...and he was true to his word.

I got the call about a month ago...and HELL YES...I would love to buy it back! I live in Texas now and the truck is in Tucson...so...Thanksgiving weekend I am heading back home to pick my baby up.

Since I now know it was a "Highlander"...I am planning on returning it to Orange and White. It still has the original engine...Been rebuilt twice by me and once by my friend. We figured it is in the range of 450,000 miles +/- which is not too bad.

I will post pictures as soon as I get it...This website is really very nice for knowledge and stories.

Thanks...Alan

jsbgump · 11-06-2007, 02:38 PM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan

shaneschevys · 11-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Welcome from FT Worth.

**1971K54X4** · 11-06-2007, 07:23 PM

Welcome to the board from Iowa.

86swb · 11-06-2007, 08:39 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

krue · 11-06-2007, 08:48 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

L0WRIDE · 11-07-2007, 04:57 AM

to the boards from New zealand

Bishops Trucks · 11-07-2007, 05:23 AM

to the site, what a great story and chance to get reunited with your old ride. Get some pics posted, we would love to see your Highlander.

bobbo · 11-07-2007, 06:22 AM

from SW MIssouri! Awesome story, can't wait to see some pics.

earl87gta · 11-07-2007, 08:10 AM

to the board from East Tn.

72BlckButy · 11-07-2007, 08:12 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Old Chevy Mech · 11-07-2007, 09:17 AM

from CT!

Frank

**Ron 586** · 11-07-2007, 11:21 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

11-06-2007, 02:24 PM	#1
My72BB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield, PA Posts: 503	Getting My 72 Back All through my driving years in High School (78,79,80) I had a 72 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton as transportation. It had a Big Block and was the Camper Special. I also just found out...Thanks to the internet...It was the "Highlander" Edition. Anyways...My dad used the truck after I graduated in his business while I went to college. Then a few years later after I got married I got the truck back from my dad. I rebuilt the motor...ditched all of the chrome and painted it White w/Blue Interior. My new family now enjoyed the truck with a camper on the back while we towed boats/motor cycles and jeeps all over Arizona. We even made a family trip with the camper back to PA to visit relatives. In 1995 I ended up selling truck to a good friend who had expressed an interest in the truck for many years. His 4 sons all used the truck for HS and graduated...Fast forward to present and I got a call from my friend...He recalled that if he ever sold truck I would get first chance to buy it back. Way COOL...and he was true to his word. I got the call about a month ago...and HELL YES...I would love to buy it back! I live in Texas now and the truck is in Tucson...so...Thanksgiving weekend I am heading back home to pick my baby up. Since I now know it was a "Highlander"...I am planning on returning it to Orange and White. It still has the original engine...Been rebuilt twice by me and once by my friend. We figured it is in the range of 450,000 miles +/- which is not too bad. I will post pictures as soon as I get it...This website is really very nice for knowledge and stories. Thanks...Alan

11-06-2007, 02:38 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Getting My 72 Back Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#3
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Getting My 72 Back Welcome from FT Worth. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-06-2007, 07:23 PM	#4
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: Getting My 72 Back Welcome to the board from Iowa. __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

11-06-2007, 08:39 PM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Getting My 72 Back Welcome from Western Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

11-06-2007, 08:48 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Getting My 72 Back Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-07-2007, 04:57 AM	#7
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Getting My 72 Back to the boards from New zealand __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-07-2007, 05:23 AM	#8
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: Getting My 72 Back to the site, what a great story and chance to get reunited with your old ride. Get some pics posted, we would love to see your Highlander. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-07-2007, 06:22 AM	#9
bobbo Droppin' It Like It's Hot! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Battlefield, Missouri Posts: 2,934	Re: Getting My 72 Back from SW MIssouri! Awesome story, can't wait to see some pics. __________________ Robert Life Member RIP CAROL JANICE HARTMAN. BELOVED MOTHER. 01/04/53 - 03/05/09 1969 1500 Norwood, MO 2007 Big Sandy, TN 2008 Had nothing to do with the forklift! Kirkwood, MO (Midwest Meet 2009) Midwest All Truck Nationals, KCMO - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2012 - 2014 SUPPORT THE SITE HERE! Last edited by bobbo; 11-07-2007 at 06:22 AM.

11-07-2007, 08:10 AM	#10
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Getting My 72 Back to the board from East Tn. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

11-07-2007, 08:12 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Getting My 72 Back to the board from Mid-MO!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-07-2007, 09:17 AM	#12
Old Chevy Mech Keepin it runnin! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Deep River, CT Posts: 1,036	Re: Getting My 72 Back from CT! Frank __________________ 1970 K-5 4X4 Blazer 1970 K-20 4X4 Long Bed "Liberty Means Responsibility, that is why most men dread it"

11-07-2007, 11:21 PM	#13
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Getting My 72 Back Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ 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



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