1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van
 

:gmc2:Hello im new to this just bought me a old Ice cream truck that I want to restore and wanted to know were I can find parts for this.Found a lot of Chevy Step Vans but no GMC in here.This truck used to be a Dolly Madison cakes and goodies delivery truck, found all the original decals under all the ice cream decals.

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Update removed most of the decals and installed some 20"wheels on Pirelli P Zero 245/45/20 & 275/40/20s for now.

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that is too cool.

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Most mechanical parts are the same conventional trucks. They are designated as P series.
IE P-10, P20, P30. Chev. & GMC are the same except the emblems. Get body parts from
www.millsupply.com That is a Union City steel body.

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Thanks Wrenhbender:metal:

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I like it. I had a chance to buy one here a few years ago but decided against it since I had too many irons in the fire. And, at my age, it's getting harder to work on these old trucks like I used to.

My plan would have been to restore it on the outside and fix up the inside with some amenities for use at local area shows. Also for just cruising around town with it. What are your plans for it?

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Itl be a cruzer around town maybe hit the Local Pomona Antique Swapmeet once a month sell some chevy parts.

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that is awesome

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That is WAY too cool. Vintage logo even!? I've always wanted a P10.

I believe the wheelbase is even shorter than a K5? Driveline/suspension parts should be in common with our C10's.

You gotta drop it! :metal:

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Very kool cruiser.

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Thank you guys..The difference in this van from Chevy are the rear barn doors I got full doors and also I don't have a driver side sliding door,Theres one on Ebay right now exactly like my GMC:metal:

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Would you happen to have a link handy? I looked and don't see one. (searched "(P10, P-10)" and "GMC value van")

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A link for what?http://www.ebay.com/itm/261345876807...84.m1423.l2649

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yeah, the van was what I was looking for. My grandfather had one for years that he used for misc. handy-man jobs. If I knew who currently owned it I'd try and track them down to see about buying it. I don't know why, but these old box vans are just so cool to me.

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I'm just happy to see there's no sign on it that says FREE CANDY ! LOL:lol:

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First... Welcome to the board!

Interesting....My 1969 GMC 1500 Value Van has a sliding drivers door and the small barn doors. I wonder if they could be ordered either way??

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That's definitely a cool van. I'm surprised that the Boyd van is so underdone. Boyd was famous for his stances and this one seems stock. It must have been something they used when they didn't want to be noticed. I think you have a really cool project here. I would lower it with bags so you can change stances on the fly. With those wheels it changes the entire look of the van. Good luck with this, I can't wait to see your progress.

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I miss the era when most all companies had cool paint schemes on their trucks, today, most are generic white .

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Just got this made bie bie Ice cream truck hello Value-Van now to find a welder to install this sheet for me had to pay to get the indention on the metal.

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Pain in the butt 20 year old decals stacked on removed with a heat gun :devil:and inside cleaning.:ito:

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I'm surprised no one has asked about any ice cream? Ha ha I want some. Sweet find. The school district around my area has tons of 67-72 vans that they still use. See them all the time cruising around.

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Wow when not hauling parts that would look cool with a motorcycle project strapped down inside, Welcome to the board.

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Welcome to the forum!
That thing is cool!

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Thanks guys...When I bought it had about 600.00 dollars worth of ice cream ,I have two full freezer at home ..I had to buy the guys route and all,but now shop is closed..:waah:LOL

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Nice window patch. I was wondering if you were going to cover that up.