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| | | VAN BAILIN' | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 OP stranger | VAN BAILIN' My new $175 craigslist find- THIS is what you call a heavy chevy. VIN codes it as a chevy BUS, not van, and lists GVWR as 9,000lbs.Also states it is a full one ton van, despite non-floating rear...how intriguing...originally ordered by a helicopter service company in Hawaii. Big plans for this big chassis, heh heh... | | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,892 veteran | veteran Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,892 | nice van.It looks like you have 8 lug wheels, I think ford and dodge 8 lug wheels will fit that van, check with somebody for sure. you can fix that up to be a very nice van, it dosent matter about the size as long as you like it and your vannin Lighthouse Vanners... 1995 GMC g20 conversion (Grim Ride) 75 Dodge shorty Darrin & Shelly
| | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,542 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,542 | Any Man that saves a Van from a potential future boneyard vulture feast is a Friend of mine. NOT that im saying picking at a Van at boneyard isnt the cats meow, if a Van is sitting there for whatever reason...The damage is done so let the good times roll!
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R.J. | | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | Nice van..looks like a great start!
Nate Breece | | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,866 veteran | veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,866 | Nice find. That thing is a beast.
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| | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 | As an owner of a former workhorse myself, enjoy the transition. I'll probably keep my paint for Nats. Is there a trophy for "Survivor Van"? HAHA! My thinking is this: Since my van spent 40 years on the job, (although less than 14,000 miles),it deserves some fun before transformation. Mine has 8 lug spindles too... I guess I'll have to find some aluminum truck wheels huh? I'm guessing 16 inch wheels to replace my 16&1/2 wheels shouldn't matter...
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| | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 | Hmmm... tried to add photos to that last post. Signature isn't working either... Ain't no sense in wantin' to live my life over... I'd just find different ways to make the same mistakes again... HARDCORE TRUCKERS
| | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 221 Likes: 1 | Ther it goes... bear with me guys... I'm a work in progress, just like my '68... Ain't no sense in wantin' to live my life over... I'd just find different ways to make the same mistakes again... HARDCORE TRUCKERS
| | | Re: VAN BAILIN' | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | Heavy duty,great find and good luck with it.
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