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13jraven · 04-13-2022, 10:25 PM

I always thought it was funny Ford called that color Lime Green Gold.

Here is my old 67 GT500 in lime green gold.

I love that color.

**HeloCrewChief** · 04-21-2022, 07:47 PM

Found some time and warm enough weather to paint the bottom of the hood. Got that mounted as well as the Jack and spare tire carriage bolt with square body washer/nut. Next up is exhaust and front seats.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-22-2022, 11:26 AM

Keep the pics coming please

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-22-2022, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deadheadnm

keep the pics coming please

x2!

**Orange71shorty** · 04-22-2022, 05:39 PM

Yes! More pics

**Blazerowner** · 04-22-2022, 06:02 PM

Looks like mine. Mine is a highlander as well.

**HeloCrewChief** · 06-09-2022, 11:56 AM

My buddy Randy charged the A/C with R12 and fixed a few issues the A/C system was having. I also had him install the exhaust. I’ve been in a rush to get it done as I’m moving out of state in 2 months. I’m restoring the top as we speak with most of the parts coming from motorcityk5. Took it for its first drive earlier this week. Maybe put 50 miles on it so far. Drives arrow straight and everything works well so far. This is the first older vehicle I’ve ever had with working A/C and I love it. Had a few coolant leaks. Could not get the upper radiator pipe to seal so temporarily has a 2wd hose on it until I decide to tackle that again.

**HeloCrewChief** · 06-09-2022, 12:01 PM

Some more pictures

**richard2717** · 06-12-2022, 06:54 AM

Beautiful Blazer

**DeadheadNM** · 06-12-2022, 09:41 AM

Job well done!

**IronCanine** · 06-12-2022, 01:45 PM

Great work. So much fun with the top off. Top radiator hoses can be a pain...especially with towers. Enjoyed the follow.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-12-2022, 02:50 PM

Looks great!

Dirt's72 · 06-12-2022, 08:03 PM

Nice work you have done here!

**Harold Holbrook** · 06-15-2022, 01:45 PM

I have the same bed floor, The flat plate that holds the seat down and leveling plates? Holes for jack and spare tire holder? My body guy through out my old floor. Any help I would appreciate it.

**HeloCrewChief** · 06-15-2022, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harold Holbrook

I have the same bed floor, The flat plate that holds the seat down and leveling plates? Holes for jack and spare tire holder? My body guy through out my old floor. Any help I would appreciate it.

Send me a PM with your number and I will text you photos of my old floor I took with dimensions of where everything goes. The plates are reproduced by someone on the forum if yours got thrown out and the seat braces are readily available reproduction.

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-01-2022, 08:16 AM

I wanted to bring a bit of closure to this build thread. Life has been busy. I accepted a job transfer on the opposite side of the country. The Blazer had been done for a few months. I drove it a few hundred miles and entered it in one show. It one best pre 1980 and best Truck. I had to drag several vehicles, tools, parts on the move and I decided to consign the Blazer with a dealer in the Seattle area. They came highly recommended and I put a price on it that I could live with if it sold. I halfway expected them to act as storage for the Blazer while I got settled but, just a week after it hit their showroom floor it sold. A repeat customer was in town and bought it on the spot. It hurt quite a bit to let it go but, I do enjoy the build process more than anything I guess. Anyway, it was not long before a tracked down a 74' GMC Jimmy. I actually found it several months back while on a house hunting trip. My wife and I were driving around and I spotted it next to a tire shop. I had never seen a K5 with the woodgrain trim so I had to stop for a closer look. I think this one will be more of a challenge than the 72' due to parts availability but, I think it will be a stunner when done to stock. Here is a link to my new find. Will be a few months before I get going on it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=838199

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-01-2022, 08:22 AM

Some of the last pictures I took. House was actually empty and only had a few tools to install the new glass and hatch on the top and then install the top on the Blazer in preparation for selling it or shipping it as I was still undecided don what to do.

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-01-2022, 08:23 AM

The hatch, glass, and seals were from motorcity K5z. I painted the top with boat paint as I figured that would hold up best to the elements.

K5Fan · 10-02-2022, 03:15 AM

Beautiful..

What color is that, and where did you get the rims/caps?

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-02-2022, 07:21 AM

Thank you. It is the original medium olive. I left the original paint on the dash and firewall since it was in pretty good shape and I like to preserve as much as possible. The wheels and hubcaps are original. You can find the P01 hubcaps for sale on the forum from time to time and the wheels aren’t too hard to find as they came on a variety of trucks from that era.

**IronCanine** · 10-02-2022, 05:01 PM

She's a beaut!

52napco · 10-02-2022, 05:28 PM

Love the color

but I'm a little prejudiced

CG · 10-02-2022, 07:25 PM

I was at Randys house last week just visiting and he told me where you consigned it. My old office was just down the street from them. Drove by every day and once in awhile you would see a cool 67-72 in there.

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-02-2022, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52napco

Love the color

but I'm a little prejudiced

I honestly can’t stand to look at them right now. Still hurts! Very sharp!

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-02-2022, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

I was at Randys house last week just visiting and he told me where you consigned it. My old office was just down the street from them. Drove by every day and once in awhile you would see a cool 67-72 in there.

Mark,
Thanks for all the help with my projects while I was out your way! I will publicly vouch for Park Place LTD in Bellevue. Chris Lowell has been there for many years and they were a class act from start to finish. It’s hard to find customer service like that nowadays for some reason.

04-13-2022, 10:25 PM	#76
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) I always thought it was funny Ford called that color Lime Green Gold. Here is my old 67 GT500 in lime green gold. I love that color. Attached Images

04-21-2022, 07:47 PM	#77
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Found some time and warm enough weather to paint the bottom of the hood. Got that mounted as well as the Jack and spare tire carriage bolt with square body washer/nut. Next up is exhaust and front seats. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

04-22-2022, 11:26 AM	#78
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Keep the pics coming please __________________ 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

04-22-2022, 05:39 PM	#80
Orange71shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Posts: 525	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Yes! More pics

04-22-2022, 06:02 PM	#81
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,920	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Looks like mine. Mine is a highlander as well. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander 66 Nova

06-09-2022, 11:56 AM	#82
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) My buddy Randy charged the A/C with R12 and fixed a few issues the A/C system was having. I also had him install the exhaust. I’ve been in a rush to get it done as I’m moving out of state in 2 months. I’m restoring the top as we speak with most of the parts coming from motorcityk5. Took it for its first drive earlier this week. Maybe put 50 miles on it so far. Drives arrow straight and everything works well so far. This is the first older vehicle I’ve ever had with working A/C and I love it. Had a few coolant leaks. Could not get the upper radiator pipe to seal so temporarily has a 2wd hose on it until I decide to tackle that again. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

06-09-2022, 12:01 PM	#83
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Some more pictures Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

06-12-2022, 06:54 AM	#84
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06-12-2022, 09:41 AM	#85
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,285	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Job well done! __________________ 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

06-12-2022, 01:45 PM	#86
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,535	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Great work. So much fun with the top off. Top radiator hoses can be a pain...especially with towers. Enjoyed the follow. __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

06-12-2022, 02:50 PM	#87
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Looks great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-12-2022, 08:03 PM	#88
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,103	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Nice work you have done here!

06-15-2022, 01:45 PM	#89
Harold Holbrook Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Garden City , NY Posts: 489	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) I have the same bed floor, The flat plate that holds the seat down and leveling plates? Holes for jack and spare tire holder? My body guy through out my old floor. Any help I would appreciate it.

10-01-2022, 08:16 AM	#91
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) I wanted to bring a bit of closure to this build thread. Life has been busy. I accepted a job transfer on the opposite side of the country. The Blazer had been done for a few months. I drove it a few hundred miles and entered it in one show. It one best pre 1980 and best Truck. I had to drag several vehicles, tools, parts on the move and I decided to consign the Blazer with a dealer in the Seattle area. They came highly recommended and I put a price on it that I could live with if it sold. I halfway expected them to act as storage for the Blazer while I got settled but, just a week after it hit their showroom floor it sold. A repeat customer was in town and bought it on the spot. It hurt quite a bit to let it go but, I do enjoy the build process more than anything I guess. Anyway, it was not long before a tracked down a 74' GMC Jimmy. I actually found it several months back while on a house hunting trip. My wife and I were driving around and I spotted it next to a tire shop. I had never seen a K5 with the woodgrain trim so I had to stop for a closer look. I think this one will be more of a challenge than the 72' due to parts availability but, I think it will be a stunner when done to stock. Here is a link to my new find. Will be a few months before I get going on it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=838199 __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

10-01-2022, 08:22 AM	#92
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Some of the last pictures I took. House was actually empty and only had a few tools to install the new glass and hatch on the top and then install the top on the Blazer in preparation for selling it or shipping it as I was still undecided don what to do. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins



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10-01-2022, 08:23 AM	#93
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) The hatch, glass, and seals were from motorcity K5z. I painted the top with boat paint as I figured that would hold up best to the elements. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

10-02-2022, 03:15 AM	#94
K5Fan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 65	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Beautiful.. What color is that, and where did you get the rims/caps?

10-02-2022, 07:21 AM	#95
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Thank you. It is the original medium olive. I left the original paint on the dash and firewall since it was in pretty good shape and I like to preserve as much as possible. The wheels and hubcaps are original. You can find the P01 hubcaps for sale on the forum from time to time and the wheels aren’t too hard to find as they came on a variety of trucks from that era. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

10-02-2022, 05:01 PM	#96
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,535	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) She's a beaut! __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

10-02-2022, 05:28 PM	#97
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,098	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) Love the color but I'm a little prejudiced Attached Images

10-02-2022, 07:25 PM	#98
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: 1972 Highlander (Forum Truck) I was at Randys house last week just visiting and he told me where you consigned it. My old office was just down the street from them. Drove by every day and once in awhile you would see a cool 67-72 in there. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

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