How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

doubleb's69 · 11-21-2011, 09:34 PM

I know where there is a 1972 CustomCamper/20 with the Highlander C options ( If I remember correctly ) and its a 4X4. It is two tone White/Medium Olive. It is a 350 with a TH 350 tranny. It has white interior with the avocado inserts. It has typical Iowa rust. He may be ready to sell, but hasn't advertised it. I will try to gets pics soon but they would be nothing to look at because it is the cab on the chassis. The front clip is next to one barn and the box is at another. Also, I'm afraid the wife would kill me after just getting the trucks scaled back to just one.

**Joesjunk** · 11-21-2011, 10:32 PM

You dont see Highlander 4x4's very often for some reason?? I have seen them, just not very many

lil hoodlum · 11-21-2011, 10:39 PM

I would say that it's pretty rare.

I bet that rig was quite a sight to see when brand new!

Keith

jeremy zander · 11-21-2011, 11:12 PM

Sweet,,,, I would love to see some pics.......I am always interested in more 72 3/4 4x4s..thanks,,,JZ

yob2kanobe · 11-21-2011, 11:25 PM

Back in 1972 it wasnt recommended to haul your camper on a 4wd vehicle so you dont see too many custom camper 4x4 that were ordered that way. Highlander option is icing on the cake!

doubleb's69 · 11-22-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremy zander

Sweet,,,, I would love to see some pics.......I am always interested in more 72 3/4 4x4s..thanks,,,JZ

I don't know when I will get out there again but when I do I will take plenty of pics.

teeitup · 11-22-2011, 12:27 AM

I'd be interested in it too

**special-K** · 11-22-2011, 08:31 AM

I had one and until now it's the only one I ever knew of. I've been into these trucks since they were new and been around the country a good bit. Definitely a rare truck. My friend bought mine and it's getting a top-notch restoration.
Medium Blue & White and along with the Highlander/Custom Camper goodies: 4spd...tach...am/fm...aux tank...tool & stowage compartment...wood floor...No-Spin...tow hooks...manual throttle...aux battery...and accessories like vent shades...bumper guards...engine heater
I never would have sold that truck if I didn't have to. Same goes for my Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K/20 with many good options. To me,highly optioned K/20s have always been the top of the food chain along with highly optioned short bed big blocks. Higher in my case.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-22-2011, 11:22 AM

Sounds like a very rare truck cant wait to see some pics..

VA72C10 · 11-22-2011, 05:24 PM

Sounds like a really cool truck to me too! Hope you can get it and bring it back to its' original beauty!!!

Vintage Windmills · 11-22-2011, 05:38 PM

Agree with the well optioned K20's being the top of the food chain. Looks like about 20,000 K20's in total were made in 72. Figure highlanders would be a small portion of that since many K20's were bought to work and not be someone's weekend toy that was babied. Also since they were bought to work, many were used up and scrapped. This makes a recipe for rarity. Even finding any good original K20 is quite a feat, took me over a year in this part of the country and mine is just a custom with a locked up engine

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**special-K** · 11-23-2011, 09:27 AM

Until we get pictures,here's proof they exist:

vectorit · 11-23-2011, 10:44 AM

[QUOTE=special-K;5026343]Until we get pictures,here's proof they exist:

This is exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for a 4x4 PU!
I just love the K20's!

Instead I got a K10 SWB

Funny how that works out, since it seems everyone is looking for a SWB 4x4.

**special-K** · 11-23-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

This is exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for a 4x4 PU!
I just love the K20's!

Instead I got a K10 SWB

Funny how that works out, since it seems everyone is looking for a SWB 4x4.

Could you not look for a rustfree '64 GTO 4spd tri-power posi for under $5000 for me,please? I'll PM my number

I'd put high option SWB K/10s up top,too. And when I say K/20,that surely includes Suburbans & Panels. Imagine a loaded K/20 Panel. If ever there was one built I'd sure love to see a picture of that!

yfs200p · 11-23-2011, 01:34 PM

i would love to see some pics as well. This site has turned me into a Highlander FANATIC, especially the green/avocado ones. So much that i bought a SWB K10 to build into a Green/White with avocado highlander package.

doubleb's69 · 11-23-2011, 11:06 PM

Well here are some horrible pics. By the time I got there tonight it was already dark, out in gods country with only flashlights. It isn't as complete as before. The tilt is gone as well as some a/c parts. The engine and tranny are also gone. I talked to him a bit about it but he wants me to come back during the day to really look it over. All I got for pics are the Spid and the Custom Camper emblem on the door. I want to know who orders a custom camper package and also orders below eyeline mirrors.

**Already Gone** · 11-23-2011, 11:22 PM

Does anyone know what the floorboard option on the spid means?

doubleb's69 · 11-23-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

Does anyone know what the floorboard option on the spid means?

I believe its for a wood floor bed but not 100% sure.

BLAZERMAN · 11-24-2011, 12:25 AM

Model number denotes its a 2 wheel drive, if its a 4x4 then its had a body swap.

**special-K** · 11-24-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Model number denotes its a 2 wheel drive, if its a 4x4 then its had a body swap.

x2...I'm disappointed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Does anyone know what the floorboard option on the spid means?

Wood floor for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I want to know who orders a custom camper package and also orders below eyeline mirrors.

Well,first of all,that's part of the Highlander package. But,they are good mirrors and unless you have a big slide-in camper that's wide,they are excellent rear view mirrors. Many got the Custom Camper package to haul just a Cap/Canopy/Topper type camper and/or tow a travel trailer. Two of my most recent Custom Camper 4wds were set up with 5th wheels. My old Cheyenne Super Custom Camper came with standard mirrors...what people call sport mirrors these days. I always called them car mirrors. Mirrors weren't part of the Custom Camper option.

doodah man · 11-24-2011, 08:45 AM

Subscribed. Waiting for pics of this olive interior.
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Stickman · 11-24-2011, 09:17 AM

OK,What is the highlander and special promo pkg?

Sicklajoie · 11-24-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stickman

OK,What is the highlander and special promo pkg?

They are highlighted in the brochure on the top of this thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ght=highlander

doubleb's69 · 11-24-2011, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Model number denotes its a 2 wheel drive, if its a 4x4 then its had a body swap.

Didn't even look at the model #. It should say "CK" since its a 72. It would still be cool, but I will probably pass now.

ls1nova71 · 11-24-2011, 05:56 PM

[QUOTE=special-K;5026343]Until we get pictures,here's proof they exist:

Shouldn't this have carpet?
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11-21-2011, 09:34 PM	#1
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 I know where there is a 1972 CustomCamper/20 with the Highlander C options ( If I remember correctly ) and its a 4X4. It is two tone White/Medium Olive. It is a 350 with a TH 350 tranny. It has white interior with the avocado inserts. It has typical Iowa rust. He may be ready to sell, but hasn't advertised it. I will try to gets pics soon but they would be nothing to look at because it is the cab on the chassis. The front clip is next to one barn and the box is at another. Also, I'm afraid the wife would kill me after just getting the trucks scaled back to just one. __________________ Bud

11-21-2011, 10:32 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,710	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 You dont see Highlander 4x4's very often for some reason?? I have seen them, just not very many __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-21-2011, 10:39 PM	#3
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 I would say that it's pretty rare. I bet that rig was quite a sight to see when brand new! Keith

11-21-2011, 11:12 PM	#4
jeremy zander Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: shakopee minnesota Posts: 515	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Sweet,,,, I would love to see some pics.......I am always interested in more 72 3/4 4x4s..thanks,,,JZ __________________ WTB 1972 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 1971 chevy c30 4x4 NAPCO (project) 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 350/350 4spd, tach, tow hooks,radio delete,heat delete,hubcaps,lockers 1972 chevy 3/4 4x4 383/350 dads original farm truck tilt,tach,tow hooks,hubcaps,radio delete,heat delete 2006 chevy LBZ crew cab duramax,4 inch,beadlocks 2015 chevy tahoe Z71 my fifth one,love em 2016 chevy 2500HD Z71 LTZ duramax midnite 2018 chevy suburban Z71 midnite

11-21-2011, 11:25 PM	#5
yob2kanobe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SE Washington state Posts: 80	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Back in 1972 it wasnt recommended to haul your camper on a 4wd vehicle so you dont see too many custom camper 4x4 that were ordered that way. Highlander option is icing on the cake!

11-22-2011, 12:27 AM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 I'd be interested in it too __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-22-2011, 08:31 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 I had one and until now it's the only one I ever knew of. I've been into these trucks since they were new and been around the country a good bit. Definitely a rare truck. My friend bought mine and it's getting a top-notch restoration. Medium Blue & White and along with the Highlander/Custom Camper goodies: 4spd...tach...am/fm...aux tank...tool & stowage compartment...wood floor...No-Spin...tow hooks...manual throttle...aux battery...and accessories like vent shades...bumper guards...engine heater I never would have sold that truck if I didn't have to. Same goes for my Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K/20 with many good options. To me,highly optioned K/20s have always been the top of the food chain along with highly optioned short bed big blocks. Higher in my case. __________________ "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 ~

11-22-2011, 11:22 AM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Sounds like a very rare truck cant wait to see some pics.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-22-2011, 05:24 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Sounds like a really cool truck to me too! Hope you can get it and bring it back to its' original beauty!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-22-2011, 05:38 PM	#11
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Agree with the well optioned K20's being the top of the food chain. Looks like about 20,000 K20's in total were made in 72. Figure highlanders would be a small portion of that since many K20's were bought to work and not be someone's weekend toy that was babied. Also since they were bought to work, many were used up and scrapped. This makes a recipe for rarity. Even finding any good original K20 is quite a feat, took me over a year in this part of the country and mine is just a custom with a locked up engine. __________________ 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

11-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Until we get pictures,here's proof they exist: __________________ "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 ~

11-23-2011, 10:44 AM	#13
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 [QUOTE=special-K;5026343]Until we get pictures,here's proof they exist: This is exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for a 4x4 PU! I just love the K20's! Instead I got a K10 SWB Funny how that works out, since it seems everyone is looking for a SWB 4x4. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-23-2011, 01:34 PM	#15
yfs200p E.H.F.D Engine #2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East Hampton, NY Long Island Posts: 916	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 i would love to see some pics as well. This site has turned me into a Highlander FANATIC, especially the green/avocado ones. So much that i bought a SWB K10 to build into a Green/White with avocado highlander package. __________________ -NICK '72 K10 SWB Fleetside. Avocado Highlander 350-4speed-NP205 Frame Off Re-Creation '89 GMC V3500 C/C Flatbed Plow Truck 454/SM465/Np205 '15 Chevy 2500HD CCSB High Country Duramax '22 Tahoe Premier Duramax

11-23-2011, 11:06 PM	#16
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Well here are some horrible pics. By the time I got there tonight it was already dark, out in gods country with only flashlights. It isn't as complete as before. The tilt is gone as well as some a/c parts. The engine and tranny are also gone. I talked to him a bit about it but he wants me to come back during the day to really look it over. All I got for pics are the Spid and the Custom Camper emblem on the door. I want to know who orders a custom camper package and also orders below eyeline mirrors. Attached Images __________________ Bud

11-23-2011, 11:22 PM	#17
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11-24-2011, 12:25 AM	#19
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 Model number denotes its a 2 wheel drive, if its a 4x4 then its had a body swap. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

11-24-2011, 08:45 AM	#21
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11-24-2011, 09:17 AM	#22
Stickman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandler,AZ Posts: 576	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 OK,What is the highlander and special promo pkg?

11-24-2011, 05:56 PM	#25
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: How rare is a 72 Custom Camper/20 Highlander 4X4 [QUOTE=special-K;5026343]Until we get pictures,here's proof they exist: Shouldn't this have carpet? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

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