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72highlander · 07-17-2012, 03:25 PM

This truck was posted here on craigslist in Illinois. The truck had been in New Mexico all it's life and the nephew of the original owner inherited it. He had it transported then put it up for sale. I went back and forth with him for a week or so and struck a deal with him and had it shipped. It's a one owner with 44k original miles. All he used it for was to pull his travel trailer. It has plenty of extra goodies on it from that kind of use, I spent all yesterday removing add ons, now I gotta work on taking off all the extra wiring and stuff. It drives amazing and I'm more than tickled with it. I'm gonna add a tach and a tilt, air, and go from there. I was astounded when I pulled the camper and saw the shape of the bed, I was worried it might be beat up or rusted from the camper, but it looks as if camper had been on it since new. I found a used bumper that'll work for now and i'm gonna add a rear sport bumper. Camper is gonna make a nice deer blind.

72highlander · 07-17-2012, 03:27 PM

I can't figure out why he touched up hood on a whole spot with a color that doesn't even come close to matching, I felt inside and there's no dent or ripple, can't ever tell what old guys are gonna do!!

Lee H · 07-17-2012, 03:30 PM

Nice find!!

Billhilly · 07-17-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lee h

nice find!!

x2!!!

Lemield · 07-17-2012, 04:17 PM

Wow....really nice find and a really nice truck!!! Woo hoo!

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 07-17-2012, 04:20 PM

nice truck id love to own a swb 4x4 for a year round daily driver

BurnoutNova · 07-17-2012, 05:44 PM

A friend of mine almost bought that a few months back... Looks pretty nice! What were those bolt "things" at the back of the bed??? In the pics I saw it looked like some sort of fastener for the camper?

BB72CHEVKT · 07-17-2012, 05:50 PM

Nice find. The car business must be treating you well. I would like to have that one.

72highlander · 07-17-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

A friend of mine almost bought that a few months back... Looks pretty nice! What were those bolt "things" at the back of the bed??? In the pics I saw it looked like some sort of fastener for the camper?

It was a great big step bolted through the tailgate to get into the cabover. It's a shame because the inside of the tailgate where they are usually whooped up is perfect, but it cratered the outside. Your friend missed out, this thing is amazing.

Edit: I know what your talking about now, those were on bedside, it was some fasteners for a tent or something that went on back of camper.
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72highlander · 07-17-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Nice find. The car business must be treating you well. I would like to have that one.

Car business is good, I do have a carwash that would be much nicer with a new owner!!
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Katrina/10 · 07-17-2012, 06:15 PM

Nice truck! Just out of curiosity, what kind of things did you have to remove to unmodify it?

72highlander · 07-17-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Katrina/10

Nice truck! Just out of curiosity, what kind of things did you have to remove to unmodify it?

So far: camper, homemade bumper replacement, extra mirrors, tailgate step, and a few small things. Next will be wiring: battery cutoff switches, extra aftermarket auxillery battery and tray, brake control, trailer stabilizer, homemade radiator overflow, rubber fender liner extensions, and just some general tidying. He really like Velcro too, plenty of that to remove and clean residue.
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AirSpeed · 07-17-2012, 06:38 PM

Beautiful! I can't believe there are still original trucks that nice hiding out. Congratulations on a cool truck!
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ckexswb · 07-17-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

Beautiful! I can't believe there are still original trucks that nice hiding out. Congratulations on a cool truck!
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2nd that!

black_sheep454 · 07-17-2012, 07:28 PM

Totally jealous
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Gene · 07-17-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ckexswb

2nd that!

3rd that!

**72ironmike** · 07-17-2012, 08:12 PM

One word - Beautiful !

67swb72klb · 07-17-2012, 08:13 PM

real nice !!

**72 Super** · 07-17-2012, 08:28 PM

Wow what a find! Very nice one.

Ray

**med.bronze** · 07-17-2012, 08:35 PM

beautiful. what size are those tires by the way?

jmdemon55 · 07-17-2012, 08:37 PM

Sharp! congrats!

72highlander · 07-17-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by med.bronze

beautiful. what size are those tires by the way?

Oddball size, but they look right for the skinny wheel, they are 215/85-16
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AirSpeed · 07-17-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

I can't figure out why he touched up hood on a whole spot with a color that doesn't even come close to matching, I felt inside and there's no dent or ripple, can't ever tell what old guys are gonna do!!

I once built some cabinets for an old geezer, he had two vehicles, a truck and a car, both Fords. He was so sure they were the most desirable vehicles on the road so he had giant letter H's (first letter of his name) painted on the top of the cabs, doors and rears. He wanted the police helicopters to be able to find them when they went out to find them WHEN they were stolen. He really thought the police would stop everything, take out a helicopter and search for those H's.
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72highlander · 07-17-2012, 10:13 PM

Thanks for all the compliments guys, I know it's everyone's dream to find the same thing loaded with options in a stellar color combo, but I've learned to appreciate them all and ones like this that remain in good shape after 42 years.
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**71swb4x4** · 07-17-2012, 10:21 PM

That is a gorgeous truck. Great find!

07-17-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Got my 70 SWB 4x4 This truck was posted here on craigslist in Illinois. The truck had been in New Mexico all it's life and the nephew of the original owner inherited it. He had it transported then put it up for sale. I went back and forth with him for a week or so and struck a deal with him and had it shipped. It's a one owner with 44k original miles. All he used it for was to pull his travel trailer. It has plenty of extra goodies on it from that kind of use, I spent all yesterday removing add ons, now I gotta work on taking off all the extra wiring and stuff. It drives amazing and I'm more than tickled with it. I'm gonna add a tach and a tilt, air, and go from there. I was astounded when I pulled the camper and saw the shape of the bed, I was worried it might be beat up or rusted from the camper, but it looks as if camper had been on it since new. I found a used bumper that'll work for now and i'm gonna add a rear sport bumper. Camper is gonna make a nice deer blind. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6 Last edited by 72highlander; 07-17-2012 at 03:29 PM. Reason: added description

07-17-2012, 03:27 PM	#2
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 I can't figure out why he touched up hood on a whole spot with a color that doesn't even come close to matching, I felt inside and there's no dent or ripple, can't ever tell what old guys are gonna do!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

07-17-2012, 03:30 PM	#3
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,148	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Nice find!! __________________ 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

07-17-2012, 04:17 PM	#5
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Wow....really nice find and a really nice truck!!! Woo hoo! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

07-17-2012, 04:20 PM	#6
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 nice truck id love to own a swb 4x4 for a year round daily driver

07-17-2012, 05:44 PM	#7
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 A friend of mine almost bought that a few months back... Looks pretty nice! What were those bolt "things" at the back of the bed??? In the pics I saw it looked like some sort of fastener for the camper?

07-17-2012, 05:50 PM	#8
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Nice find. The car business must be treating you well. I would like to have that one. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

07-17-2012, 06:15 PM	#11
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Nice truck! Just out of curiosity, what kind of things did you have to remove to unmodify it? __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

07-17-2012, 06:38 PM	#13
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,027	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Beautiful! I can't believe there are still original trucks that nice hiding out. Congratulations on a cool truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

07-17-2012, 07:28 PM	#15
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Totally jealous Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

07-17-2012, 08:12 PM	#17
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,068	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 One word - Beautiful !

07-17-2012, 08:13 PM	#18
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,472	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 real nice !! __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

07-17-2012, 08:28 PM	#19
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Wow what a find! Very nice one. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

07-17-2012, 08:35 PM	#20
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 beautiful. what size are those tires by the way? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

07-17-2012, 08:37 PM	#21
jmdemon55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Peoria, Illinois Posts: 72	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Sharp! congrats!



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07-17-2012, 10:13 PM	#24
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 Thanks for all the compliments guys, I know it's everyone's dream to find the same thing loaded with options in a stellar color combo, but I've learned to appreciate them all and ones like this that remain in good shape after 42 years. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

07-17-2012, 10:21 PM	#25
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: Got my 70 SWB 4x4 That is a gorgeous truck. Great find! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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