Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

arkracing · 08-27-2008, 08:55 PM

Picked up this beauty and my wife keeps calling it the "Uncle Rico Van" (Napolean Dynamite referance).

I bought this and an '81 K10 together basically for thier motors/trannys.

My main question is - is there anything else that I should save from this van??(As it will have a 1 way trip after I tear the motor/trans out.)

6 - 16.5" Rims?
Auto Column - I'll take that
Grille?
Taillights?
Vent Windows the same as the trucks? - Inside Door Handles/Window Cranks?
Front/Rear Bumpers?
Eaton/Dana Rear?

Thanks,
Andy

thirdstreettito · 08-27-2008, 10:06 PM

Marker lights, mirrors. axles, wheels, bumpers, frille, and emblems. Does it have buckets?

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2008, 10:12 PM

if the rear has a 4.10 in it, then I'd pull the 3rd member... leave the axle in there though, you'll never sell it.
Other than a few odds and ends, there isn't much there worth keeping in all reality

petey-pablo · 08-28-2008, 03:20 AM

WHEN I SAW THE PICTURE AND THIS TITLE "Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van " I THOUGHT FOR SURE THIS VAN WAS GOING TO BE TURNED INTO THE ULTIMATE ICECREAM VAN HAHA.. SORRY HAD TO SAY IT!

67shortie · 08-28-2008, 03:33 AM

You need to paint 'FREE CANDY' on the side

arkracing · 08-28-2008, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petey-pablo

WHEN I SAW THE PICTURE AND THIS TITLE "Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van " I THOUGHT FOR SURE THIS VAN WAS GOING TO BE TURNED INTO THE ULTIMATE ICECREAM VAN HAHA.. SORRY HAD TO SAY IT!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67shortie

You need to paint 'FREE CANDY' on the side

I asked the wife what she thought about "Uncle Rico's Ice Cream & Candy" for a new side buisness

It does nave buckets, but they don't really look like truck buckets. I'll take a picture of them so you guys can see.

Thanks for the input.

Andy4639 · 08-28-2008, 06:23 AM

How about the fuel tank and filler tube. Might make for a custom install later on a truck. If they are factory bucket seats I'd keep them.

**special-K** · 08-28-2008, 08:00 AM

That`s an Open Road,sold directly through GM.Purdy dang kewl.

**steelhorse** · 08-28-2008, 08:07 AM

THe k10 doesnt look too bad you should try to sell it.

69ROTROD · 08-28-2008, 10:00 AM

That K10 is schweet. How were the '70's cool? *Cringe* I guess I can't really comment since I wasn't alive then....hahaha.

arkracing · 08-28-2008, 06:34 PM

All the great responses!

The K10 - Uhh there is no chassis under it, And now there is no drivetrain. It looks good in those pictures. There is no saveable sheetmetal. I stepped on the rocker panel getting in the truck and it fell off

The Open Road is pretty cool! I love that AMT Model! I forgot to get pics of the seats today.

The mini tri-pod mirrors are awesome - I think there is a set of chrome/stainless ones in the back somewhere. I'll grab them.

The van has a big hole in the roof, and the body is Ehh as far as the rust situation. I see some scary looking spots on the upper Jamb on the sliding door.

Good Idea on the Gas Tank. I happened to notices that it looked similar to a blazer tank with a long filler neck. It seems to be pretty clean as well.

Keep on Trucking · 08-28-2008, 08:26 PM

The power steering resivior should be the same as a big block truck.

arkracing · 08-29-2008, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Keep on Trucking

The power steering resivior should be the same as a big block truck.

Believe it or not the Van doesn't have power steering

That seems really odd to me, but the box has no place for lines in it either.

msgross · 08-28-2008, 08:29 PM

can I get a closer pic of the headlight bezels?

Kinda look close to a 67-68 truck set..

PanelDeland · 08-28-2008, 08:43 PM

Paint the Van orange and roll it! Uncle Rico's traveling home on wheels.You might even get offered a "Tuperware" route.

So.Cal.Super · 08-29-2008, 01:39 AM

Toss a Water bed in the van and you are ready for a night on the town.

Blue'72 · 08-29-2008, 11:39 AM

Heck with the ice cream or tupperware idea.. You could make a fine living selling Bust Must!

**bigdon-70blazer** · 03-26-2009, 08:57 AM

I know this is old but did the steering wheel survive intact?

spinning wheels · 03-26-2009, 01:29 PM

Just thinking, once the vans make a comeback as the ultimate cool, chick magnet vehicles, just like they were back in the early 70s. You are going to kick yourself for getting rid of your van

arkracing · 03-26-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdon-70blazer

I know this is old but did the steering wheel survive intact?

It was all cracked and looked just like a regular truck wheel if I remember correctly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spinning wheels

Just thinking, once the vans make a comeback as the ultimate cool, chick magnet vehicles, just like they were back in the early 70s. You are going to kick yourself for getting rid of your van

I was kicking myself only cause scrap went down right before I could get it across the scales. It weighed over 5,000lbs loaded with scrap.

airdale94 · 03-27-2009, 10:28 PM

Was that van air conditioned? Do you know if it had a standard GM compressor or a York? Like on the Ford's. They make great on-board air compressors because they have a oil reservoir.

08-27-2008, 08:55 PM	#1
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van Picked up this beauty and my wife keeps calling it the "Uncle Rico Van" (Napolean Dynamite referance). I bought this and an '81 K10 together basically for thier motors/trannys. My main question is - is there anything else that I should save from this van??(As it will have a 1 way trip after I tear the motor/trans out.) 6 - 16.5" Rims? Auto Column - I'll take that Grille? Taillights? Vent Windows the same as the trucks? - Inside Door Handles/Window Cranks? Front/Rear Bumpers? Eaton/Dana Rear? Thanks, Andy __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

08-27-2008, 10:06 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van Marker lights, mirrors. axles, wheels, bumpers, frille, and emblems. Does it have buckets? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-27-2008, 10:12 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van if the rear has a 4.10 in it, then I'd pull the 3rd member... leave the axle in there though, you'll never sell it. Other than a few odds and ends, there isn't much there worth keeping in all reality

08-28-2008, 03:20 AM	#4
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van WHEN I SAW THE PICTURE AND THIS TITLE "Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van " I THOUGHT FOR SURE THIS VAN WAS GOING TO BE TURNED INTO THE ULTIMATE ICECREAM VAN HAHA.. SORRY HAD TO SAY IT!

08-28-2008, 03:33 AM	#5
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van You need to paint 'FREE CANDY' on the side __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

08-28-2008, 06:23 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van How about the fuel tank and filler tube. Might make for a custom install later on a truck. If they are factory bucket seats I'd keep them. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-28-2008, 08:00 AM	#8
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08-28-2008, 08:07 AM	#9
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van THe k10 doesnt look too bad you should try to sell it.

08-28-2008, 10:00 AM	#10
69ROTROD Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 242	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van That K10 is schweet. How were the '70's cool? Cringe I guess I can't really comment since I wasn't alive then....hahaha. __________________ 1972 C/10!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NEW ADDITION!! 1969 C/10 LWB (Gone to greener pastures) 2006 Cadillac SRX http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=303768

08-28-2008, 06:34 PM	#11
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van All the great responses! The K10 - Uhh there is no chassis under it, And now there is no drivetrain. It looks good in those pictures. There is no saveable sheetmetal. I stepped on the rocker panel getting in the truck and it fell off The Open Road is pretty cool! I love that AMT Model! I forgot to get pics of the seats today. The mini tri-pod mirrors are awesome - I think there is a set of chrome/stainless ones in the back somewhere. I'll grab them. The van has a big hole in the roof, and the body is Ehh as far as the rust situation. I see some scary looking spots on the upper Jamb on the sliding door. Good Idea on the Gas Tank. I happened to notices that it looked similar to a blazer tank with a long filler neck. It seems to be pretty clean as well. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

08-28-2008, 08:26 PM	#12
Keep on Trucking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: League city/Houston Posts: 163	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van The power steering resivior should be the same as a big block truck. __________________ 1970 4X4, Big block 454, 4 speed, vintage air, Mahagony wood bed, Tilt, tach. Can have new owner for the right price. "Life is tough, its tougher if you are stupid" (John Wayne) My buddys truck for sale here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...p?product=2676

08-28-2008, 08:29 PM	#14
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08-28-2008, 08:43 PM	#15
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van Paint the Van orange and roll it! Uncle Rico's traveling home on wheels.You might even get offered a "Tuperware" route. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-29-2008, 01:39 AM	#16
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08-29-2008, 11:39 AM	#17
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van Heck with the ice cream or tupperware idea.. You could make a fine living selling Bust Must! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904



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03-26-2009, 08:57 AM	#18
bigdon-70blazer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Poplar Bluff, MO Posts: 1,502	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van I know this is old but did the steering wheel survive intact?

03-26-2009, 01:29 PM	#19
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van Just thinking, once the vans make a comeback as the ultimate cool, chick magnet vehicles, just like they were back in the early 70s. You are going to kick yourself for getting rid of your van __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

03-27-2009, 10:28 PM	#21
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: Hey Kid! Want some candy? - '71 Camper Van Was that van air conditioned? Do you know if it had a standard GM compressor or a York? Like on the Ford's. They make great on-board air compressors because they have a oil reservoir.

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