Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JQ-72** · 08-20-2021, 05:16 PM

Just scored this 100K miles garage kept 1973 Custom Deluxe this week. Looking at the SPID, it has all the options that a YG8 72 Highlander has - chrome bumper, below eyeline mirror, door edge guards, tilt, A/C, tinted glass and the PA1 (Monte Carlo) wheel covers. And check out the seat cover - exact tartan material in saddle. Thoughts?

Joshua

**Joesjunk** · 08-20-2021, 05:44 PM

Yes it did, I have a 73 brochure somewhere that shows that in it

Mike80D · 08-20-2021, 06:17 PM

Wow! First one I've seen. You learn something every day. I guess I can't say my 72 Highlander was a one year only anymore. Love it!

**JQ-72** · 08-20-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike80D

Wow! First one I've seen. You learn something every day. I guess I can't say my 72 Highlander was a one year only anymore. Love it!

Me too, just when you think you know it all… Joe, can you share which brochure you have? I gotta be on the lookout for it now.

**jocko** · 08-21-2021, 12:39 AM

the promo package trucks extended into 73 also, here's a YG8 (note the one above was not a promo package truck - just like in 72, you could have a YGx RPO promo package, which included the plaid seat cover, or just the seat cover alone). Congrats on the find, what a great lookin truck!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-21-2021, 06:19 AM

Very cool! Nice truck you found!

Rich72C10 · 08-21-2021, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JQ-72

Just scored this 100K miles garage kept 1973 Custom Deluxe this week. Looking at the SPID, it has all the options that a YG8 72 Highlander has - chrome bumper, below eyeline mirror, door edge guards, tilt, A/C, tinted glass and the PA1 (Monte Carlo) wheel covers. And check out the seat cover - exact tartan material in saddle. Thoughts?

Joshua

Cool truck!

Turned your SPID, so people don't need to tilt their heads ;-)

pickupman · 08-21-2021, 08:42 AM

Nice

**special-K** · 08-21-2021, 08:53 AM

Great find! Did it fall into you or did you stumble into it? Cool to see they moved up with the new Monte Carlo wheel covers. I see the Rear Window Delete M(?), which I think is Moulding. It's the body color top unique for a deluxe 2-tone in '73?

**JQ-72** · 08-21-2021, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the comments! This one popped up on Marketplace and even though I'm not a huge square fan, I had to check it out. I called and talked to the neighbor of the widow who's husband bought it new. He had just listed it and told some guy 4 hours away was all excited and coming to get it. I told him to let me know if the guy backed out. He marked the ad "pending", then removed it a few hours later. I figured it was gone. I called the guy back the following morning to see if by some chance he still had it. He told me the other guy got cold feet once he learned AL didn't have titles until 1975 and backed out. He also told me he pulled the ad because his phone would not stop ringing! I hooked the trailer up and headed straight to the bank! Truck was last tagged in 2013 and has been sitting since then. I've had to replace plugs, master cylinder, both front rubber brake lines and fuel filter. I got it running but it's got a bad miss when you take off down the road. I filed the points and it got some better, but I'm going to replace them and see if it clears up. It's got the typical farm truck all-terrain tires on the back and a few dents. However, it is the nicest original paint and rust-free truck I've owned. I bought it to flip, but I might just have to tag it and drive it a while!

**Joesjunk** · 08-28-2021, 09:02 PM

I found the brochure on it.

lil hoodlum · 08-29-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

Thanks for the comments! This one popped up on Marketplace and even though I'm not a huge square fan, I had to check it out. I called and talked to the neighbor of the widow who's husband bought it new. He had just listed it and told some guy 4 hours away was all excited and coming to get it. I told him to let me know if the guy backed out. He marked the ad "pending", then removed it a few hours later. I figured it was gone. I called the guy back the following morning to see if by some chance he still had it. He told me the other guy got cold feet once he learned AL didn't have titles until 1975 and backed out. He also told me he pulled the ad because his phone would not stop ringing! I hooked the trailer up and headed straight to the bank! Truck was last tagged in 2013 and has been sitting since then. I've had to replace plugs, master cylinder, both front rubber brake lines and fuel filter. I got it running but it's got a bad miss when you take off down the road. I filed the points and it got some better, but I'm going to replace them and see if it clears up. It's got the typical farm truck all-terrain tires on the back and a few dents. However, it is the nicest original paint and rust-free truck I've owned. I bought it to flip, but I might just have to tag it and drive it a while!

I've never been able to flip a car, (sale), but I think you should drive it for at least a little while for your time, money, and effort.

Chevyland · 08-29-2021, 12:27 AM

Nice find Joshua
I’m with you, not much into square bodies
But
I’d enjoy that one for a while
Like everyone else besides Joe
I had no idea Highlander’s were available in 73

Mike80D · 02-13-2022, 08:45 AM

Saw this 74 GMC with rpo YG8 “Wideside option” for sale. That’s a new one on me. Any insight?

08-20-2021, 05:16 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,629	Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Just scored this 100K miles garage kept 1973 Custom Deluxe this week. Looking at the SPID, it has all the options that a YG8 72 Highlander has - chrome bumper, below eyeline mirror, door edge guards, tilt, A/C, tinted glass and the PA1 (Monte Carlo) wheel covers. And check out the seat cover - exact tartan material in saddle. Thoughts? Joshua Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior Last edited by JQ-72; 08-20-2021 at 05:21 PM.

08-20-2021, 05:44 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,715	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Yes it did, I have a 73 brochure somewhere that shows that in it __________________ 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

08-20-2021, 06:17 PM	#3
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 282	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Wow! First one I've seen. You learn something every day. I guess I can't say my 72 Highlander was a one year only anymore. Love it!

08-21-2021, 12:39 AM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) the promo package trucks extended into 73 also, here's a YG8 (note the one above was not a promo package truck - just like in 72, you could have a YGx RPO promo package, which included the plaid seat cover, or just the seat cover alone). Congrats on the find, what a great lookin truck! Attached Images

08-21-2021, 06:19 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Very cool! Nice truck you found! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-21-2021, 08:42 AM	#8
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,097	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Nice __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

08-21-2021, 08:53 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Great find! Did it fall into you or did you stumble into it? Cool to see they moved up with the new Monte Carlo wheel covers. I see the Rear Window Delete M(?), which I think is Moulding. It's the body color top unique for a deluxe 2-tone in '73? __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-21-2021 at 08:59 AM.

08-21-2021, 10:20 AM	#10
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,629	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Thanks for the comments! This one popped up on Marketplace and even though I'm not a huge square fan, I had to check it out. I called and talked to the neighbor of the widow who's husband bought it new. He had just listed it and told some guy 4 hours away was all excited and coming to get it. I told him to let me know if the guy backed out. He marked the ad "pending", then removed it a few hours later. I figured it was gone. I called the guy back the following morning to see if by some chance he still had it. He told me the other guy got cold feet once he learned AL didn't have titles until 1975 and backed out. He also told me he pulled the ad because his phone would not stop ringing! I hooked the trailer up and headed straight to the bank! Truck was last tagged in 2013 and has been sitting since then. I've had to replace plugs, master cylinder, both front rubber brake lines and fuel filter. I got it running but it's got a bad miss when you take off down the road. I filed the points and it got some better, but I'm going to replace them and see if it clears up. It's got the typical farm truck all-terrain tires on the back and a few dents. However, it is the nicest original paint and rust-free truck I've owned. I bought it to flip, but I might just have to tag it and drive it a while! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

08-28-2021, 09:02 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,715	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) I found the brochure on it. Attached Images __________________ 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

08-29-2021, 12:27 AM	#13
Chevyland Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,762	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Nice find Joshua I’m with you, not much into square bodies But I’d enjoy that one for a while Like everyone else besides Joe I had no idea Highlander’s were available in 73

02-13-2022, 08:45 AM	#14
Mike80D Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Crab Orchard KY Posts: 282	Re: Did the 72 Highlander package carry over into '73? (pics) Saw this 74 GMC with rpo YG8 “Wideside option” for sale. That’s a new one on me. Any insight? Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Highlander “Olive” 1973 C/10 Black & Tan Life’s a garden. Dig it.



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