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cory d 01-15-2012 03:58 AM

Re: Any van love?
 
bumping a dead thread, i know. i may have been gifted a 3/4 95 vandura though. not my ideal van but maybe lstter on i can trade it for a short

cory d 01-15-2012 06:51 AM

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i am now the owner of a 95 gmc vandura! all it cost was 5 bucks for gas to get it back.

Da88burban 01-15-2012 10:35 AM

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Any pics of the van?

cory d 01-16-2012 03:56 AM

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not the best picture but this gives you and idea. i can take better ones tommorow. the 4l60e snaps necks even when its 25*F outside

http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/CIMG6621.jpg

http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/CIMG6625.jpg

Stepper86 01-16-2012 04:27 AM

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I had your vans brother when I was working in Norway. I jack knifed it badly hauling a cherrypicker from our worksite during winter. It was like geting a tank slapper on a motor bike, once it started to wobble there was nothing to do but hang on for dear life. Lucky for me it was late night and little traffic. Skidded trough 4 lanes and ended up in the barrier. The frame was bendt so the insurance company totaled it. I got a 1999 Starcraft after that, It was a nice upgrade comfort wise :-)

karlbenz 01-16-2012 06:56 PM

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my 86 g30. hacked the back out and put my bobcat in it. put a wall in and still had room for my tools and such up front

Dalaigh 03-30-2012 01:18 PM

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I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally.
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/imag...3351_large.jpg
http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/imag...3350_large.jpg
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/imag...3349_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...3352_large.jpg
I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available.

I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van.

Patriot 03-30-2012 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalaigh (Post 5284046)
I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally.
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/imag...3351_large.jpg
http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/imag...3350_large.jpg
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/imag...3349_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...3352_large.jpg
I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available.

I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van.

That thing is in great shape. I love the old vans.:metal::chevy:

USSkoval 03-31-2012 12:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalaigh (Post 5284046)
I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally.
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/imag...3351_large.jpg
http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/imag...3350_large.jpg
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/imag...3349_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/image...3352_large.jpg
I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available.

I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van.

That van looks to be CLEAN! Is it a '78?

Dalaigh 03-31-2012 12:48 PM

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Yup, its a 78. I'd like to find one thats a little older or swap out a 77 and older grille.

oldgoalie 03-31-2012 01:12 PM

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My son is working on a 78 Chevy van now. I dug out a bunch of my 70's Hot Rod mags to give him a few ideas. I will post some pics up later. Here is an old pic of the van I had high school (1975). It was faded out red when I got it. Worked on it through Xmas break that year and painted it. My freinds called it the loafwagon, they thought it was shaped like a loaf of bread. The dent in the side was from a Porche 914 backing into it. I bet there are some Pontiac guys out there that would just love to have those ralley wheels and wide oval tires. They came off of 72 Firebird my brother had at the time.


http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/5864/scan0010pp.jpg

74 stepside 04-14-2012 06:42 PM

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Heres a pic of a cool van. Ive always wanted one. Some day maybe..

Pop's C-10 04-15-2012 06:58 PM

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that is sweet

Mr Pops 04-15-2012 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy (Post 4468757)
Some dude in Houston owns the real A- Team van. That would be cool.

Sort of on topic, my little brother owns the real A-Team police truck from the last movie..

LUCKIN-FOU 04-15-2012 10:27 PM

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Here is one I've had for about 15 years and its still not done. Brake lines, front disc brakes and master cylinder and it's done. I cleaned up around it Friday and pulled it out.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...IMG_1572-1.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_4778.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...U/IMG_4779.jpg

G_Ride 05-23-2012 10:34 PM

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bumping this thread... picked this up about 6 months ago, I use it for dirt bike / camping. i was looking to buy a pickup but came across this 93 G20. I love it.

I am looking to service the front suspension... hoping i can find some info here on the forum on upgrading to 6 lug with just a hub/rotor/caliper swap, but not looking promising

Da88burban 12-21-2012 08:03 PM

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Lets see some more Vans!!!
http://www.performancewheel.com/wp-c.../Chevy-Van.jpg
http://gomotors.net/pics/Chevrolet/c...yvan-20-06.jpg

85supersierra 12-21-2012 08:44 PM

Re: Any van love?
 
I picked up this 92 a few months ago with only 48k miles. Spent some time stripping off the crazy amounts of pinstripes. Now I'm working on changing the color of the interior. I swapped out the 8in TV and original Nintindo for a 19 in flat screen and a PS2. Installed a set of 17x9s and duals with flowmasters. Not sure what Im going to do with it now that my sierra is on the road the van is on the back burner.I was going to post some pics but I dont know how.

Da88burban 12-22-2012 02:42 AM

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Thats cool man! I just replaced the old tv and vcr in my Safari with a 19" flat screen tv and PS2 too. Also did you buy that truck in your Avatar Pic off of craigslist because I remember seeing one just like that on their a lil while back?

Also here is a link to show you how to post pics>> How to post pictures on this site.

PAWS 72 12-23-2012 04:40 AM

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Brings back alot of memories. I'll find a few thru Christmas at moms and dads

Skunksmash 12-23-2012 05:46 AM

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Which was the best van with all the good luxuries and captains chairs and such? The ones that had curtains in the windows and lots of wood and the chairs would swivel to face each other. That's the van I want. I think that it might have been an early 90's thing though.

cory d 12-23-2012 06:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by G_Ride (Post 5397093)
bumping this thread... picked this up about 6 months ago, I use it for dirt bike / camping. i was looking to buy a pickup but came across this 93 G20. I love it.

I am looking to service the front suspension... hoping i can find some info here on the forum on upgrading to 6 lug with just a hub/rotor/caliper swap, but not looking promising

nice bike, i have its little brother. 00 cr125, i need ot get back on it. just have to tough out the rain/snow ha
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/CIMG7217.jpg
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/CIMG7251.jpg

rusty76 12-23-2012 07:36 AM

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I've always had a hankerin for Vans.....

R&K's71 12-23-2012 12:48 PM

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Love the vans. Sporting a 2000 Astro at the moment would love to score an older 70's model for the family

85supersierra 12-23-2012 06:41 PM

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[QUOTE=Da88burban;5771963]Thats cool man! I just replaced the old tv and vcr in my Safari with a 19" flat screen tv and PS2 too. Also did you buy that truck in your Avatar Pic off of craigslist because I remember seeing one just like that on their a lil while back?

I did get the truck off craigslist and couldnt be happier with it. Thanks for the pic link. Here is the van I was refering to. Since this pic was taken I got rid of those awful running boards and wheels. I installed a set of 17x9s and took off all the stripes.
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