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Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #735860 May 03rd 2018 6:57 am
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I mounted the GM belt to the PT seat, mainly because the plastic support for the GM belt was broken and the belt just laid on the floor. It sticks out a bit further, which is ok if you have grown a bit over the years.


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Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #735862 May 03rd 2018 7:09 am
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Originally Posted by Vanner68
I mounted the GM belt to the PT seat, mainly because the plastic support for the GM belt was broken and the belt just laid on the floor. It sticks out a bit further, which is ok if you have grown a bit over the years.

That's good! Sounds like it would actually fit better. Great info!

Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #736402 May 18th 2018 5:10 am
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Really impressed with the build, thanks for sharing. bow

You've given me some more ideas for the rebuild of my wife's '77 G20 Caravan over here in the UK (a 'little' more cancer still to deal with than yours though...).

Any update on progress with the slider extender? drool

It's on my list to do (over here in the UK almost impossible to find!) & I'd rather copy a successful mod than wing it entirely on this one. Just about to start the lower part of the slider skin (inner & outer) next week, so many thanks for your 'how-to', particularly for the inner sections. cool

Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #736405 May 18th 2018 12:31 pm
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Doing the slider this weekend, hopefully. Had to get a few things out of the driveway first.


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68 ChevyVan 108 454/4L80E
86 Dodge "Yeah, it's got a 318"
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Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #736473 May 20th 2018 4:44 pm
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This thread is great! I am getting so many helpful ideas from it for my '85 Shorty. Thanks for posting with such detail.


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Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #736637 May 24th 2018 10:30 pm
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Had a little 'shock' doing some front end work....


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Time to make a new mount.

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Also replaced the flex lines, sway bar bushings and passenger side caliper. Not too exciting, but maintenance is important.


Gregg Groff

The right to bear vans

65 ChevyVan Pontiac OHC 6/TH2004R
68 ChevyVan 108 454/4L80E
86 Dodge "Yeah, it's got a 318"
83 ChevyVan Shorty- B2%B Pt II
Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #736638 May 25th 2018 12:06 am
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New mount?!? I would be replacing the entire rusty control arm! If that rusted enough for the shock mount to come off, I would suspect the integrity of the entire control arm.


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Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Reed #736644 May 25th 2018 7:09 am
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That there is called "Michigan rust free". It's scaly, but solid. Jumping railroad tracks at 50mph contributed to the mount failure.

All new control arms are in the future, but they will cost as much as I paid for the entire van. :/


Gregg Groff

The right to bear vans

65 ChevyVan Pontiac OHC 6/TH2004R
68 ChevyVan 108 454/4L80E
86 Dodge "Yeah, it's got a 318"
83 ChevyVan Shorty- B2%B Pt II
Re: Back2%Basics Part Deux
Vanner68 #736646 May 25th 2018 7:50 am
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Yep, std. Michigan fare that. Nice repair.

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