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**jocko** · 06-26-2013, 09:38 PM

Thought I'd give a little update. Both are now at least road-worthy. After I got the highlander, I was planning on selling ol greenie. But, it's a Cheyenne Super and it's kinda growin on me now that I got the pc'ed wheels and caps on it... I need more space (and a lot more money). Ha. Anyway, wheels and tires and brakes complete (still need a little brake work on the 72). Found some decent caps to boot. Will be painting the yeller 73+ ones to correct blue to make it look a little better, even if they are concave. Anyhoo, they're getting there. Will have a blue plaid seat in the highlander soon I hope. Both still need tons of work, but they sure are fun to drive.

Sicklajoie · 06-26-2013, 09:41 PM

Lookin great!! Very jealous lol!!!

**lolife99** · 06-26-2013, 09:43 PM

great looking trucks!

Lee H · 06-26-2013, 09:51 PM

Nice work, they both are winners!
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**jocko** · 06-26-2013, 11:31 PM

thanks all. Sicklajoie, if I close my eyes and imagine, my ol green truck looks as good as yours... BEFORE you started the restoration, ha. Not even. Yours started off med olive, didn't it? Yours takes the cake.

Thanks for the kind words all - they are works in progress. Collecting parts for the interior(s) and need to decide on old greenie. if I'm gonna keep it, I will probably stick my buckets/console in it - if I sell it, I will likely put the olive cust cloth seat cover on it and replace the carpet/dash pad with appropriate olive trim. The highlander needs some black carpet, a dash pad, and the seat cover. Tim's workin the cover for me, looking fwd to it! Greenie needs a new trans - the one that got swapped in by the po when it wouldn't go into gear to get back up on the trailer was a junkyard hack job trans - has a shift kit with a very high stall converter in it and drives like a drag car. Really dumb. Anyway, tbd if will stab a TH350 in it or, if I keep it, put in a 2004R or TH350+GV o/u. Many moons, and many $ away yet....

**FirstOwner69** · 06-26-2013, 11:38 PM

Both nice trucks, Jocko... and keepers!

Vintage Windmills · 06-26-2013, 11:49 PM

Looking good! I like the stock look on these. Assume they are both C20's?

**DeadheadNM** · 06-26-2013, 11:52 PM

Nice!

Low Elco · 06-26-2013, 11:53 PM

I like 'em both! Reminds me of bein' a kid, when everyone's dad had a 3/4 ton truck.

**jocko** · 06-27-2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Looking good! I like the stock look on these. Assume they are both C20's?

both are 3/4 tonners. The white one is a 72 Custom Deluxe Custom Camper Highlander and the green one is a 71 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper. Bought the 71 first as "the" truck. Then I found the next "the" truck, the white 72. Love Highlanders, so the white one is a keeper, picked it up from the original owner a few months back, great history. Needs some work though. Although I am not real keen on how the CustomCamper20 emblem superseded the Cheyenne Super emblems in 71, the green one is one of my favorites also. It needs more work than the white one though. But it's certainly doable. Just enjoyin em in the meantime.

69Rumbler · 06-27-2013, 12:25 AM

Looking good man I have the Sam med olive green truck lol it's in overhaul mode ATM it's not going to be the green no more ! Lol
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SS Tim · 06-27-2013, 12:38 AM

They have both come a long way. Bet it feels real good to have them out and public lke that. You know if you could get a better trans. in Greenie tomorrow or Friday we could take both of them to the Brothers Show on Sunday.

**jocko** · 06-27-2013, 01:03 AM

Good point! I took the 66 last year. I'm not quite sure either one of these would make it.... And considering it's supposed to be 114 deg F here on Sunday, not sure I'd go without a/c either!

It'll be nice at the show (probably) but the drive home north of about Adelanto would completely suck...

**MusicMan70** · 06-27-2013, 01:19 AM

Nice Pair Jocko! Please tell me the tire size on the trucks. Thanks.

**jocko** · 06-27-2013, 02:03 AM

The white 72 has 265/75/16s and the green 71 has 16.5x9.5s. Both are Firestone TransForce HTs.

SS Tim · 06-27-2013, 02:31 AM

You must be really popular at the tire dealer. :-)

**jocko** · 06-27-2013, 03:42 AM

Yep, he saw me comin a mile away.
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**TBONE1964** · 06-27-2013, 07:41 AM

Looking very nice Jocko. That makes us east side of the country people cry when all we want is minimum rust and to see two back to back like yours is heaven. They both look great.

locrwln · 06-27-2013, 08:44 AM

Nice pair...

Jack

06-26-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Thought I'd give a little update. Both are now at least road-worthy. After I got the highlander, I was planning on selling ol greenie. But, it's a Cheyenne Super and it's kinda growin on me now that I got the pc'ed wheels and caps on it... I need more space (and a lot more money). Ha. Anyway, wheels and tires and brakes complete (still need a little brake work on the 72). Found some decent caps to boot. Will be painting the yeller 73+ ones to correct blue to make it look a little better, even if they are concave. Anyhoo, they're getting there. Will have a blue plaid seat in the highlander soon I hope. Both still need tons of work, but they sure are fun to drive. Attached Images

06-26-2013, 09:41 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Lookin great!! Very jealous lol!!! __________________ "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/

06-26-2013, 09:43 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) great looking trucks! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-26-2013, 09:51 PM	#4
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,148	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Nice work, they both are winners! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

06-26-2013, 11:31 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) thanks all. Sicklajoie, if I close my eyes and imagine, my ol green truck looks as good as yours... BEFORE you started the restoration, ha. Not even. Yours started off med olive, didn't it? Yours takes the cake. Thanks for the kind words all - they are works in progress. Collecting parts for the interior(s) and need to decide on old greenie. if I'm gonna keep it, I will probably stick my buckets/console in it - if I sell it, I will likely put the olive cust cloth seat cover on it and replace the carpet/dash pad with appropriate olive trim. The highlander needs some black carpet, a dash pad, and the seat cover. Tim's workin the cover for me, looking fwd to it! Greenie needs a new trans - the one that got swapped in by the po when it wouldn't go into gear to get back up on the trailer was a junkyard hack job trans - has a shift kit with a very high stall converter in it and drives like a drag car. Really dumb. Anyway, tbd if will stab a TH350 in it or, if I keep it, put in a 2004R or TH350+GV o/u. Many moons, and many $ away yet....

06-26-2013, 11:38 PM	#6
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,853	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Both nice trucks, Jocko... and keepers!

06-26-2013, 11:49 PM	#7
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Looking good! I like the stock look on these. Assume they are both C20's? __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

06-26-2013, 11:52 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,451	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Nice! __________________ 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

06-26-2013, 11:53 PM	#9
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) I like 'em both! Reminds me of bein' a kid, when everyone's dad had a 3/4 ton truck. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

06-27-2013, 12:25 AM	#11
69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Looking good man I have the Sam med olive green truck lol it's in overhaul mode ATM it's not going to be the green no more ! Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr"

06-27-2013, 12:38 AM	#12
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) They have both come a long way. Bet it feels real good to have them out and public lke that. You know if you could get a better trans. in Greenie tomorrow or Friday we could take both of them to the Brothers Show on Sunday. __________________ 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

06-27-2013, 01:03 AM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Good point! I took the 66 last year. I'm not quite sure either one of these would make it.... And considering it's supposed to be 114 deg F here on Sunday, not sure I'd go without a/c either! It'll be nice at the show (probably) but the drive home north of about Adelanto would completely suck...

06-27-2013, 01:19 AM	#14
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Nice Pair Jocko! Please tell me the tire size on the trucks. Thanks. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-27-2013, 02:03 AM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) The white 72 has 265/75/16s and the green 71 has 16.5x9.5s. Both are Firestone TransForce HTs.

06-27-2013, 02:31 AM	#16
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,507	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) You must be really popular at the tire dealer. :-) __________________ 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



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06-27-2013, 03:42 AM	#17
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Yep, he saw me comin a mile away. Posted via Mobile Device

06-27-2013, 07:41 AM	#18
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Looking very nice Jocko. That makes us east side of the country people cry when all we want is minimum rust and to see two back to back like yours is heaven. They both look great.

06-27-2013, 08:44 AM	#19
locrwln Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3	Re: the campers are comin, the campers are comin (as in, comin along) Nice pair... Jack

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