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1977 B200 Shorty
#722359 April 11th 2017 7:56 pm
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After 2 years of searching high & low for a suitable project van I finally found one. It is rust free but has a lot of dings & dents that need attention. It has a 318 with 727 AT, factory A/C.
The A/C is missing some of the hoses, drier bracket,The van is also missing the front hood chrome. I assume the heater core is bad because the hoses are bypassed.
Overall I'm very happy with the it. There is a very long list of things that need fixing, such as the dip stick tube being broke clean off in the block. Left front fender is crunched, the windshield washer is doubling as the radiator overflow, valve covers bubbling crude etc etc. This van should keep me busy and out of trouble for a long time!

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Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
METZ #722361 April 11th 2017 8:11 pm
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Nice !

Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
METZ #722363 April 11th 2017 9:37 pm
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Excellent find!! The restoration is the fun stuff...


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Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
METZ #722364 April 11th 2017 9:43 pm
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Looks pretty good. Have fun with it.


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Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
METZ #722372 April 11th 2017 10:45 pm
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It looks good. Nice find.


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Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
METZ #722383 April 12th 2017 8:50 am
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Looks like a very solid place to start, METZ. Congratulations on finding your van! cheers

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METZ #722427 April 12th 2017 10:44 pm
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Sounds like you have your work cut out for you but that's half the fun anyway.


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Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
METZ #722493 April 14th 2017 5:29 pm
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Thanks Everyone!

What do you think about these mud flaps? Should they stay or go?

I didn't like them at first but they are growing on me.

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Re: 1977 B200 Shorty
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If your not gonna run wheel flares keep them. I'm honestly not 100% sure on the front but the ones on the rear look real good.


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Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro
Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250
Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20
The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon
Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter
Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van)
Outcast Vanners van club
Support your local 2%
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