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| | | Finally made it! | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 Uncle Rust N Dents | OP Uncle Rust N Dents Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 | Well, it's been a long time coming, but I finally bought a van after 11 years of waiting for the right van/time/opportunity to come along. So here I am! I'm a car nut, and have had more than my fair share of vehicles over the past 20 years.
I set out to build a '70s style, short wheel base van back in 2003 when I had to sell my '70 VW Westfalia. I really loved that old westy. As far as getting a new van went... The money was never right... The vans available were never right... The space to store one was never quite right... It sure seemed like there was a lot to get in the way of my vannin' plans. This whole time my needs were changing, so I started looking into longer vans, as a "shorty" would no longer do. I want to build a van that's cool to hang out in at the lake, but that can haul lumber and such for my hobby projects.
I finally ran across a possible candidate for a mild build, but the guy could never meet me to show it... Aaaarrrrgh! After about a month or so, I finally pinned him down long enough to see it. ...and I brought her home!
She's a '92 Chevy G20 cargo van, automatic, 350, with 69,000 original miles. Woo! Hoo!
I've been reading and learning a lot from these forums, and I can't wait to maybe be of help to someone else. That's just how I roll.
Looking forward to seeing you guys around.
Rusty
| | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,091 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,091 | Welcome to the site Rusty...And congrats on the Van..All we need now are some pics... | | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 |
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,007 Likes: 47 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,007 Likes: 47 | Welcome. As the saying goes, all good things come to those who wait. Welcome to vanning.
2005 E350 Turbo Diesel Why is it that when I press 1 for English, I still can not understand the person on the other end????
| | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 Uncle Rust N Dents | OP Uncle Rust N Dents Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 | Thanks guys! I've got a picture that I could put up but the FAQ says try to keep the pictures to around 35k... That's pretty small. What's the deal? I see many, many large pictures here. | | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 941 old hand | old hand Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 941 | Welcome from the U.K and congrats on the van!
UK member of Nova Vans and California Street Vans | | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 Uncle Rust N Dents | OP Uncle Rust N Dents Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 | Here's the pic from the day I brought her home. (About a week ago) Since then she's had the decal adhesive removed from the doors and sides, the A/C vacuum control switch replaced (Mmmm cold A/C!), the heater core replaced, and the custom upholstery removed from the front doors (It was in really poor shape in places where they used lightweight fabric). Right now I'm halfway through a coolant flush (taking a lunch break ) | | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | Nice van!! There's just something nice about a white van..... We should start our own club. | | | Re: Finally made it! | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 Uncle Rust N Dents | OP Uncle Rust N Dents Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 | Nice van!! There's just something nice about a white van..... We should start our own club. Thanks! Nice van yourself!! In my mind, when I'm driving my van, it looks like yours... Then, when I get out of it, it looks like a carpet van with rally wheels. I like your van's stance. If you don't mind me asking, what's that setup? Our club could be called "The Creepers". | | |
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