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| | | Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 | I just found this forum while looking for parts. Decided to sign up. I am hoping to find some tips, tricks, and research about my old van. She is a 1972 Dodge B300 Sportsman Custom. My dad bought it brand new in 1972. I really was conceived in this van in 1977. I was brought home from the hospital in it (so first vehicle I ever rode in). So I have had it for a while. She is needing some work, and so I begin again on another wave of restoration. For about the 3rd time. Parts are tough to find, and I am reaching out for any advice and knowledge I can find. | | | Re: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,266 Likes: 43 old hand | old hand Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,266 Likes: 43 | Beautiful van, I hope they had curtains when you were conceived in it What parts are you looking for? Welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay.
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| | | Re: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 | Thanks, haha, I doubt they did have curtains LOL! I ran across this forum while looking for recommendations. Signed up and introduced myself before I had a chance to search much about it here. I'm looking to replace my 16.5 inch stock wheels for something more practical with today's tire sizes. She sees a lot of dirt roads where I live. So I am looking for something tough and rugged. I like the old dish mag wheel look, with the oval holes, and would like to run BF goodrich K02 all terrain tires. Other than that, I am looking for most of the emergency brake parts, as well as other brake parts. Thanks for the welcome aboard! | | | Re: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | and nice van. Glad you got and conceived in it!
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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: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,007 Likes: 47 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,007 Likes: 47 | Welcome! First, let me get this out of the way...Deathorvictory, back in the "good ol days", curtains weren't really all that necessary, as a matter of fact, you never knew what you would see wandering around a van run. OK, now back to you. Glad you've joined us. Parts can be found, it's just a tad bit harder than it was a few years ago.
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| | | Re: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 | Starlord, Thanks for the reply. That is what I am finding. I went through the motor a few years ago. She needed all new freeze plugs and rats had chewed up the vacuum hoses and wires. Got her running good. Now its the stopping that I need (kind of backwards I know). The front half of the E-brake cable snapped, and the shroud that bends the cable down and back is toast. I joined up thinking I will find some willing knowledgeable van dudes out there that have already explained some of the info I am looking for. Where to get parts, and which wheels I should get to change out these 16.5 wheels. The 72 B300 seems to be a rare bird though. Even info is hard to find. I am a member of a few other forums, and I like the connection to people who are into the same stuff as me. Thanks again for the welcome in. I have a feeling this will be a great resource. To pull from the hive mind, and collected knowledge of the vanning world is a great thing. My dad told me long ago, “put a tuffshed sign on it and call it a dayâ€. He has always been good at reverse psychology. | | | Re: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,266 Likes: 43 old hand | old hand Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,266 Likes: 43 | Your wheels are 8 lug and they made 16.5†slots back in the day, some 15†but very rare. All modern 8 lug switched to 16†and you’ll have much better luck with those and better tire options. Many times 1 ton vans had larger brakes which is why the bigger wheels so 15†may not even be appropriate but not sure on that
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| | | Re: Howdy from California! I was conceived in my '72 B300! | Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2019 Posts: 5 | Yep, Deathorvictory, looks like 8 lug 6.5†bolt pattern. Also I found (still need a few measurements to verify) for example the 94 2500 dodge truck takes a 16†wheel with 8 lugs that should work. I am sure there are plenty of other years. Getting closer to finding the wheels I need. This thing has massive drum breaks, so I doubt 15†will work. I am thinking new steel wheels is what I might get. I live out in the boonies where all the roads are dirt.
I am finding tons of info in this forum. Thanks everyone for the welcome. | | |
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