 Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,309 Likes: 569 |  Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,309 Likes: 569 | Lets see that New Chevy slider door extender in action ....
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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: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 494 Likes: 21 addict | | addict Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 494 Likes: 21 | Lets see that Chevy slider door extender in action .... Who, me? I haven't put it on yet. Maybe this coming weekend. | | | Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,309 Likes: 569 | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,309 Likes: 569 | Lets see that Chevy slider door extender in action .... Who, me? I haven't put it on yet. Maybe this coming weekend. Noooo Jgarrret, he got the one off the good times van
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: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 59 journeyman | | journeyman Joined: Feb 2018 Posts: 59 | ill get some pics this weekend been working way to much =( | | | Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 88 journeyman | | journeyman Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 88 | Today, I replaced my transmission mount and ever-so-slightly snugged my front wheel bearings, as I'm chasing an annoying rattle when I go over rough cement, lol. '75 B100. If you page through old parts manuals or shop manuals, you will see that Dodge products had a little rubber band that acted as an anti-rattle device on the front brake pads. You will not find any anymore. Have you tried bending the tangs on the outer shoe so it clamps firmly tot he caliper? That usually solves the front wheel brake rattle issue on my Dodges. oooh I love it, thanks for the tip. I've replaced a ton of sh:&% trying to figure out this awful "clank" in the front end. I did notice the rubber bands, hoping they're still in the garage. You're saying bending the actual tangs on the brake pad itself? Please explain if you please, thanks!!
1975 Dodge B100 shorty. 318, 3/tree
| | | Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 88 journeyman | | journeyman Joined: Dec 2017 Posts: 88 | Reed I just bent the brake pad tangs, so now they are tight in the caliper. I'll drive her tomorrow, fingers crossed! Great info and also the info about the hardware kit earlier. Good stuff.
1975 Dodge B100 shorty. 318, 3/tree
| | | Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Sorry for not getting back to you. Yes, the outer pad that slides onto the caliper. Bend the tangs that fit over the caliper so the pad fits snugly onto the caliper.
Good luck!
Yesteray I picked my van up from the shop. New catalytic and repaired muffler line. Much quieter and MUCH less stinky exhaust. The alignment was way off but now my steering wheel is centered and the van wants to go straight. The price tag for all this work reminds me why I try and do all of my own work. $99 per hour shop rate adds up fast.
The shop said my AC system looked fine and the pressures were where they should be (confirmingwhat I had checked myself), but it just doesn't blow as cold as it used to out the vents. I need to figure out what is going on with the AC before it gets really hot this year.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning!
| | | Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 3,750 Likes: 13 | I am going to be in need of some exhaust work soon, the cat is one of those 100$ "high performance" jobs from VIP, and is 20+ years old, and I can see where the pipes have shifted over time and are chafing on the frame in a couple spots.
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| | | Re: What Did You do To your Van Today? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | If you can, get one of the converters certified for California. They are built better and last longer. I just got one for my 89 Ford that is 2.5 in and out and only cost $68 plus shipping. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wlk-80708I had to replace it because my old Catcon "high performance" converter was cracked by the buttholes who installed my muffler last year. I really need to get beter at welding so I don't have to rely on idiots to do my exhaust work or pay through the nose to have it done right.
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