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Modern technology but classic look?
#669215 August 23rd 2014 8:52 am
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I have a2008 Outback XT that I want to sell so I can get a van. I'm not mechanically inclined at all, so I'd need a van that is reliable and somewhat modern (I have to have air conditioning that works). However, the problem is that I don't really like any of the modern van design. I love the classic Chevy G series tore van and the interior design which seems to be more for a single dude. I'd like the bed and a table for my music equipment (electronic musician).

Anyway, I'd there a way to have the classic body and inherit but with a modern engine?

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jsing73 #669219 August 23rd 2014 9:43 am
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Simple. Buy an old van that you like. Then buy a wrecked newer van or truck with the drivetrain and accessories that you want. Then take out all the new stuff and put it into the old body. I can advise you on doing this with a chevy G van with a Express parts van. I did not use the ABS, airbags, or AC from the newer van, but it easily could have been done.



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jsing73 #669221 August 23rd 2014 9:58 am
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Any Chevy from 87 on will give you fuel injection (TBI), overdrive and options for AC. They arn't tire shredding power monsters but I can cruise 75 fully loaded in my '95 and still get around 17mpg on the highway. Unloaded its more like 20mpg. Ive owned 6 G20s over the last 10 years ranging from 78-95 and my 89 and 95 have proven to be the most bulletproof its just a matter of finding one that isnt thrashed. From time to time I have strayed from the path of the G20 but i always end up selling whatever Im driving and going back to a G series.


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Good luck in your search....And Welcome to the site...

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Hey thanks for the welcome and the awesome info! Im sure I'll have many more questions soon enough.

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jsing73 #669528 August 26th 2014 11:38 am
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It takes some looking around. I was able to find a super straight 75 chevy. It was completely redone with all new technology. Worked over 350 with tuned port fuel injection. Auto with overdrive. All new suspension front and back. Evan front and rear air. Runs and drives like a brand new vehicle.
It took some looking around to find it. Actually found it here on VANNING.COM

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jsing73 #669535 August 26th 2014 12:44 pm
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Chevy kept the same body style from '71-'96 more or less unchanged, just differences in the grill/headlights/taillight and emblems. You could get one from the '90s and swap on the '70s grill, headlight and taillights and 90% of people would never know that it was a newer van.

Same for Dodge, '86-'93 same body style as '79-'85, but with fuel injection, overdrive, most had A/C and power window/door options too.

Ford, look for late '80s-'91 (with the long hood). Same body as '75-up.

Or like Ransy suggested, you could add AC, fuel inj., etc to an older van, but it would be easier and more cost effective to "back-date" an '80s or '90s van to a retro look,

Welcome to the site, and good luck!


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