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| | | G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 10 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 10 | I've gone down the Chevy G30 rabbit hole. I teach for a community college, and have been working from home since the Covid pandemic started. "Working from home" = Facebook marketplace = now I'm here with three vans and two large projects, haha. I restore old cars, campers, and motorcycles, but have never done a van build. I have a number of awesome camper/RV resources near me, so I'm going to give it a shot. I now have: 1990 G30 cutaway. Bought it from a company that built motorhomes in the 1980's and 1990's. It was used as a warehouse vehicle and never had a box put on it. Apparently, it was only used on their property and it's super clean with 8k miles. 1978 G30-based Shasta motorhome (needs restored, but is surprisingly solid and dry- was stored in a barn). I originally bought this one as a parts vehicle, but it ended up being cleaner than my original project, so it has now become the project itself. I'm going to restore this one for shows/originality- total re-skin/re-seal, re-framing if necessary, interior restoration. https://app.photobucket.com/u/ajm5034/p/d6167365-d2b0-4b81-8744-2fb0b99b4cd61977 G30-based Shasta motorhome. The first one I bought. It's a total wreck, but it got me started in the hobby and will make a good parts vehicle. The chassis is decent, the motorhome is totally water damaged. Hey, it was cheap and got me started on better projects! My first project is the 1990- I've already purchased materials to build a custom "toy hauler" type box on the back. Mainly for hauling, but will have a bed, toilet, and small kitchen. I was lucky enough to find a local RV manufacturer (SWPA) that clearances materials from previous models. I was able to buy matching paneling, cabinet doors, counter tops, industrial flooring, a rear ramp door, man door, and fylon siding. As a project, I will have my welding students fabricate a 'box' out of square tube steel or aluminum- TBD. Hope to post pictures and updates soon!
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| | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Welcome from San Diego. I've been a "Bowtie" guy my entire life. I've been lucky to have owned a 1967; 1971; 1974 and a long dry spell until October of last year and have my second 1974 G10; all shortys',
There is nothing like the Van Life. ( we all now there are worse addictions ) | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,286 Likes: 153 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,286 Likes: 153 | A warm welcome from West Texas Aj. I'm assuming all 350 V8 powered? If you like Big Blocks, or even a 400, Keep an eye out. IDK if the 454 ever made it into a cutaway chassis, but I don't see why not. Got a few BBC 454s on here. Mines a 1990 also. EXT TMW! I was an Adult School Instructor too. Good Times ahead. Hang in there. Sounds like your doing well. Good Wrenching! Stay warm in PA! keep us posted, and
BBC Blue 1990 Chevy G30 L19 7.4 EXT Church Van, maternity division DogVan 1988 Dodge B250 LA series 318 Wedge 5.2 TBI A500 Cabin Cruiser '94 Dodge B350 www.xplorermotorhome.com/Xplorer MH model 230 230 hp LA series 360 Wedge MPI 5.9 A518 OD auto Old vans are getting pricey! | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 10 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 10 | Thanks for the warm welcome! Speaking of a long dry spell, I bet you have some nice rust-free vehicles to pick from in SD! I always liked the sheet metal grilles on the early 70's vans! Welcome from San Diego. I've been a "Bowtie" guy my entire life. I've been lucky to have owned a 1967; 1971; 1974 and a long dry spell until October of last year and have my second 1974 G10; all shortys',
There is nothing like the Van Life. ( we all now there are worse addictions ) | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 10 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 10 | Thanks for the warm welcome! (Hopefully everything is warm for you down in TX! We're expecting snow again here in PA this weekend.) Yep- all of mine are 350's. My 1990 seems to have good power with the tbi 350- starts easy, runs smooth. My 1978 has 80k and the quadrajet needs a rebuild, so if I were to get crazy and swap in something else, that would be the rig I'd do it to! Props for working in a school as well- it helps to build patience for projects like these! :P A warm welcome from West Texas Aj. I'm assuming all 350 V8 powered? If you like Big Blocks, or even a 400, Keep an eye out. IDK if the 454 ever made it into a cutaway chassis, but I don't see why not. Got a few BBC 454s on here. Mines a 1990 also. EXT TMW! I was an Adult School Instructor too. Good Times ahead. Hang in there. Sounds like your doing well. Good Wrenching! Stay warm in PA! keep us posted, and | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | from Pittsburgh! Good to have ya aboard.
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,964 Likes: 63 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,964 Likes: 63 | Welcome from northwestern PA, about 2 1/2 hours north of you, my niece lives down your way in Connellsville and my brother lives near Bear Rocks. | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | 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% | | | Re: G30 Build Bonanza | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | ajm5034: True my friend; however the prices are SKY HIGH like a good percentage of the Cali Population ! | | |
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