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Re: Vantankerous
Lettercraft #731383 January 02nd 2018 1:13 pm
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Vantankerous gets a volt meter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LQ366XtJpY

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Re: Vantankerous
Lettercraft #731825 January 15th 2018 6:42 pm
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I wanted to update the grill project. Lots of Grills on ebay, Zero lenses on ebay or Craigslist. So where is everyone going to get some lenses? I'm in the process of buying a donor van with all the lenses and hardware. While that deal is pending, I got clear lenses and headlight hardware from Bob for $45 bucks. I had never seen clear lenses, and although they fit perfectly, I would rather go with amber to add color up front and match the new side markers with the twin reflectors.

I did alot of looking to see if I could find other lenses that would fit. The closest you can come is a set for the P20 vans. They are 1/2 short on the width, but the correct height. They also have the exact same "bullseye" lense pattern. With the properly cut back insert, I believe most vanners (and everyone else) would never notice the difference. These were $40 including shipping and came with the bulb housing and wiring. It's the colsest thing to NOS you will get since they are new pieces.

What do you think?
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Re: Vantankerous
Lettercraft #731832 January 15th 2018 9:58 pm
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Nice work on the van. I think the clear lenses look good.


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Re: Vantankerous
Lettercraft #731848 January 16th 2018 9:20 am
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I like them also!


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Re: Vantankerous
Lettercraft #731851 January 16th 2018 9:41 am
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I'd go with the clear lenses personally, but the orange ones look like a good option if you would rather that. I don't think anyone would really notice the difference especially if you fill in the edge gap with some rubber weatherstrip or something to close the hole.


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Lettercraft #731854 January 16th 2018 11:22 am
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I've contacted the manufacturer about making them for the G10 and G20's.
Stay tuned.

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Lettercraft #731929 January 18th 2018 9:00 am
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The manufacturer said they would need a large order to do a G series run, so looks like we'll have to find used ones.

I've been watching a '77 van sit for a while now and decided to buy the amber lenses. The van was attached to those lenses, so I'll be parting it out. Shorty77 is looking for bumpers.
I should have it stripped down in a few days.

A local hot rodder has spoken for the drivetrain which is a 350 with a turbo 400 trans and a 12 bolt rear. This van was bought by someone who wanted a bullet proof drivetrain.


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Re: Vantankerous
Lettercraft #731992 January 19th 2018 2:45 am
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I'd be interested in all ac parts.

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Lettercraft #732016 January 19th 2018 3:29 pm
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Ok. I'll get those out.

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