Orange Highlander rescue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SoCoC10** · 11-18-2018, 12:57 AM

I wanted to share some of the pictures of the Orange Highlander I recently found. The 90 year old, 2nd owner bought 1985. He used the Blazer for 15 years to go elk hunting here in Colorado. After sitting for 18 years, It took 3 hours to air up all the tires, install a new battery, bypass the gas tank, top off all the fluids and get the Blazer running well enough to load on to my trailer.

**SoCoC10** · 11-18-2018, 01:07 AM

Inside

**68bowtie** · 11-18-2018, 02:55 AM

Awesome find!

briank · 11-18-2018, 09:40 AM

Cant wait for more pictures!

RobbieJ · 11-18-2018, 09:59 AM

Congrats

Unbelievable.
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**SoCoC10** · 11-18-2018, 11:24 AM

As evident by the pictures the owner has some hoarding tendencies. When I tried to move the bottles of oil off the hood he got very agitated. Instead of pushing the issue, I stopped and allowed him two weeks to empty the hoard from outside and inside the Blazer. After the two weeks there was still a 40gallon container of trash left inside left to clear. I was convinced that very old windshield wiper since 1985 was in it.

**BIG ORANGE** · 11-19-2018, 02:13 PM

Good Bones to start with, keep us posted...

**truckster** · 11-19-2018, 03:42 PM

Nice find. Congratulations.

**SoCoC10** · 11-19-2018, 08:31 PM

It cleaned up well. The leveling mats were in tact and the floors were better than expected. After dropping the gas tank, cleaning it and the fuel lines, it went through two inline filters and two in carb filters. I changed the engine oil and filter. Put new AC Delco plug in it too. It now runs strong like you would expect a 63k mile 350ci V8 would.

**TKCR** · 11-19-2018, 08:42 PM

Wow there was a lot of stuff in there!! Your right, it cleaned up real nice!!

K5 MAX · 11-19-2018, 11:40 PM

Where do you find all these blazers that you sell? I see your post a lot and I'm amazed, congrats on this find!!

**SoCoC10** · 11-19-2018, 11:47 PM

It seems Chevrolet dealers sold a ton of 1969-1972 K5 Blazer in Colorado.

**Blazerowner** · 11-23-2018, 12:19 AM

You sure it’s an original highlander? I don’t see the code on the spid. Am I missing it? I love the color combo. I’ve always been partial to the red orange.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-23-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Blazerowner

You sure it’s an original highlander? I don’t see the code on the spid. Am I missing it? I love the color combo. I’ve always been partial to the red orange.

Bottom right rpo - custom trim combination. SPID is typical for Flint built Highlanders as these are the promotion package trucks and seem to be built toward in the latter half of the production year. It’s the St Louis built k5s that have SPIDs that call out Highlander.

There’s a Flint built “hidden” Highlander on eBay now.

**3757chevy** · 11-23-2018, 12:56 AM

I'm betting the 1st owner installed those radio shack looking speakers in the rear in the 70's. Nice Blazer, cleaned up good.

**Blazerowner** · 11-24-2018, 02:50 AM

It’s interesting since mine has both the custom trim code and the (1YG810 Special Promotional) code. I believed the trim code meant it had the lower moulding the length of the truck. It’s also a Flint build. Is this thought wrong and they both mean Highlander?

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2018, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

It’s interesting since mine has both the custom trim code and the (1YG810 Special Promotional) code. I believed the trim code meant it had the lower moulding the length of the truck. It’s also a Flint build. Is this thought wrong and they both mean Highlander?

You are correct, I’m wrong on the promo package.

The rpo 686 here denotes orange plaid no promo package. St Louis would have Highlander as the descriptor whereas Flint used Custom Trim.

Here’s a St Louis equivalent:

**Blazerowner** · 11-24-2018, 03:32 PM

It just seems weird that this doesn’t have the code but has every other sign of being a Highlander. Wouldn’t it say parchment interior since it has all the interior but the Highlander was added? It would seem like a lot of effort for the time to make it a Highlander since it was probably before people figured out the rarity of the option.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2018, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazerowner

It just seems weird that this doesn’t have the code but has every other sign of being a Highlander. Wouldn’t it say parchment interior since it has all the interior but the Highlander was added? It would seem like a lot of effort for the time to make it a Highlander since it was probably before people figured out the rarity of the option.

The Blazer that is the subject of this thread is a Flint assembled Highlander no question. Its SPID lists rpo 686: the interior Trim code for Orange Highlander Plaid - see the Highlander rpos on this GM chart below. If you look at the example SPID from the orange St. Louis Highlander above you’ll see the rpo is also 686.

**Blazerowner** · 11-24-2018, 09:23 PM

The 686 is the color code but not the option code for Highlander. But I do believe it must be there to be a Highlander which is why it’s confusing. The blazer Highlander option had 1YG followed by 610, 710, 810 depending on the level of Highlander. I’ve never seen a Highlander without the special promotional code on the spid. It’s just an oddity.

Post #63 shows similar option but has the special promotional code.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=Highlander

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2018, 09:31 PM

For K5s? It’s the plaid interior that makes a K5 Highlander and had to be ordered on top of z84 Rpo for CST as spelled out on chart above. I don’t think there is one SPID for any K5 Highlander on the dedicated SPID thread that has YG listed: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635033 My Highlander doesn’t. Maybe no promo package Highlander k5s like the pickups?

Edit: I looked at the promo package brochure and there’s no mention of Blazers so maybe no bundled YG package like a pickup? Here’s same brochure: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36&postcount=1

Wrong again, there are a few promos buried in there with YG...some I posted. I’m losing it

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2018, 09:39 PM

There’s no single option number listed for Highlander plaid interior package, it’s the rpo for the color of plaid. See description under Trim just below V76 tow hook option.

**Blazerowner** · 11-24-2018, 11:22 PM

Interesting. Definitely new to me. Might be a rarity.

**bigdon-70blazer** · 11-26-2018, 11:12 PM

Awesome find....now finish this!!!

**SoCoC10** · 11-27-2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdon-70blazer

Awesome find....now finish this!!!

I would have loved to but I'm neck deep in 2 other 72 CST Blazers and a 71 Cheyenne short bed. The new owner in Iowa is restoring a green CST Blazer I helped him with last year and when it's done he'll restore this Highlander.

11-18-2018, 12:57 AM	#1
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Orange Highlander rescue I wanted to share some of the pictures of the Orange Highlander I recently found. The 90 year old, 2nd owner bought 1985. He used the Blazer for 15 years to go elk hunting here in Colorado. After sitting for 18 years, It took 3 hours to air up all the tires, install a new battery, bypass the gas tank, top off all the fluids and get the Blazer running well enough to load on to my trailer. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 11-18-2018 at 01:04 AM.

11-18-2018, 01:07 AM	#2
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Inside Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-18-2018, 02:55 AM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Awesome find! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce 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

11-18-2018, 09:40 AM	#4
briank Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leland, Il Posts: 1,503	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Cant wait for more pictures!

11-18-2018, 09:59 AM	#5
RobbieJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Downers IL Posts: 21	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Congrats Unbelievable. Posted via Mobile Device

11-18-2018, 11:24 AM	#6
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: Orange Highlander rescue As evident by the pictures the owner has some hoarding tendencies. When I tried to move the bottles of oil off the hood he got very agitated. Instead of pushing the issue, I stopped and allowed him two weeks to empty the hoard from outside and inside the Blazer. After the two weeks there was still a 40gallon container of trash left inside left to clear. I was convinced that very old windshield wiper since 1985 was in it. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 11-18-2018 at 11:34 AM.

11-19-2018, 02:13 PM	#7
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,764	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Good Bones to start with, keep us posted... __________________ Things happen for a reason!

11-19-2018, 03:42 PM	#8
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Nice find. Congratulations. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

11-19-2018, 08:31 PM	#9
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: Orange Highlander rescue It cleaned up well. The leveling mats were in tact and the floors were better than expected. After dropping the gas tank, cleaning it and the fuel lines, it went through two inline filters and two in carb filters. I changed the engine oil and filter. Put new AC Delco plug in it too. It now runs strong like you would expect a 63k mile 350ci V8 would. Attached Images __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count Last edited by SoCoC10; 11-23-2018 at 09:59 AM.

11-19-2018, 08:42 PM	#10
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Wow there was a lot of stuff in there!! Your right, it cleaned up real nice!! __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

11-19-2018, 11:40 PM	#11
K5 MAX Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 120	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Where do you find all these blazers that you sell? I see your post a lot and I'm amazed, congrats on this find!! __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer 350/350/PS/PB From GA but live in Panama City, FL

11-19-2018, 11:47 PM	#12
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,334	Re: Orange Highlander rescue It seems Chevrolet dealers sold a ton of 1969-1972 K5 Blazer in Colorado. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-23-2018, 12:19 AM	#13
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Orange Highlander rescue You sure it’s an original highlander? I don’t see the code on the spid. Am I missing it? I love the color combo. I’ve always been partial to the red orange. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

11-23-2018, 12:56 AM	#15
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,062	Re: Orange Highlander rescue I'm betting the 1st owner installed those radio shack looking speakers in the rear in the 70's. Nice Blazer, cleaned up good. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

11-24-2018, 02:50 AM	#16
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Orange Highlander rescue It’s interesting since mine has both the custom trim code and the (1YG810 Special Promotional) code. I believed the trim code meant it had the lower moulding the length of the truck. It’s also a Flint build. Is this thought wrong and they both mean Highlander? __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander



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11-24-2018, 03:32 PM	#18
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Orange Highlander rescue It just seems weird that this doesn’t have the code but has every other sign of being a Highlander. Wouldn’t it say parchment interior since it has all the interior but the Highlander was added? It would seem like a lot of effort for the time to make it a Highlander since it was probably before people figured out the rarity of the option. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

11-24-2018, 09:23 PM	#20
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Orange Highlander rescue The 686 is the color code but not the option code for Highlander. But I do believe it must be there to be a Highlander which is why it’s confusing. The blazer Highlander option had 1YG followed by 610, 710, 810 depending on the level of Highlander. I’ve never seen a Highlander without the special promotional code on the spid. It’s just an oddity. Post #63 shows similar option but has the special promotional code. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=Highlander __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander Last edited by Blazerowner; 11-24-2018 at 09:36 PM.

11-24-2018, 09:31 PM	#21
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Orange Highlander rescue For K5s? It’s the plaid interior that makes a K5 Highlander and had to be ordered on top of z84 Rpo for CST as spelled out on chart above. I don’t think there is one SPID for any K5 Highlander on the dedicated SPID thread that has YG listed: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635033 My Highlander doesn’t. Maybe no promo package Highlander k5s like the pickups? Edit: I looked at the promo package brochure and there’s no mention of Blazers so maybe no bundled YG package like a pickup? Here’s same brochure: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36&postcount=1 Wrong again, there are a few promos buried in there with YG...some I posted. I’m losing it __________________ 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; 11-24-2018 at 11:22 PM.

11-24-2018, 09:39 PM	#22
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,446	Re: Orange Highlander rescue There’s no single option number listed for Highlander plaid interior package, it’s the rpo for the color of plaid. See description under Trim just below V76 tow hook option. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-24-2018, 11:22 PM	#23
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,956	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Interesting. Definitely new to me. Might be a rarity. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

11-26-2018, 11:12 PM	#24
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Orange Highlander rescue Awesome find....now finish this!!!

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