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I'm new. I'm from Oliver BC, and I'm building a 1979 GMC Vandura 1500 with a fiberglass top. As far as I can tell, the van started out life as a 3 door panel van with the 305 V8 option before someone took a can opener to it and converted it into a motorhome, which is how ICBC registers her now, even though the owner before me gutted it to use her as newspaper delivery van. I am planning to restore her to her former glory but with a modern twist.
I'm kind of excited by the blank canvas before me. Whether to return her to classic motorhome status with plush carpet and wood paneling or to considering her age and size, I think she would make a pretty cool urban stealth camper. a vehicle that pull up to any suburban street and parallel park and street camp independent of shore power or plumbing for 24-48 hours. At the same time, id like the outside to look less 70's motorhome and more rugged back country capable. As the previous owner already removed the propane and water tanks underneath, I'm going to remove the running boards and put larger All Terrains (the largest I can fit without a lift kit at this time.)
mechanically she's been around the clock at least twice so will be looking at what to do with that over the winter months at the same time
Anyway, im looking forward to socializing with you all and hopefully if can garner a few tips along the way that will be awesome kind regards
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