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Telecasterjoey · 02-06-2011, 11:24 AM

I know this is a truck forum! but my other truck is a van, I love this thing! Done so much work with it. and the best part is stuff doesn't get wet lol

Also do you think the rear bumper on the van would fit on the truck with some different brackets?

Dalaigh · 02-06-2011, 12:00 PM

Nice van. I've been thinkin of getting one for traveling, that or a 2wd Suburban.
I don't know about the van bumper, but an easier solution would be the blazer bumpers, they bolt right up, brackets and all.

**N2TRUX** · 02-06-2011, 01:21 PM

I posted a few van pics a long while back but didn't get much response. If you go to the "advanced" feature on search and look for van in the "title" only it will pull up several hits, including answers to your question on the bumper.

80chevyshortbox · 02-06-2011, 02:06 PM

this is my old mans 78 chevy shorty van we rebuilt it like 2 years ago with a new 350 and fresh paint and new rims. best part is we added flame throwers out the exhaust tips and it shoots about 1-2 feet of flame.

nickp51chevy · 02-06-2011, 02:23 PM

Gotta be honest with ya, I wouldn't mind getting one of those trucks

thesickc10 · 02-06-2011, 05:54 PM

i love older chevy vans. definitely going to be a future build of mine!!

Patriot · 02-06-2011, 08:54 PM

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i love older chevy vans. definitely going to be a future build of mine!!

This. I'm still looking for a shorty panel van. Do it like the Vanners did in the 70s.

StreetCoupe · 02-06-2011, 09:13 PM

I'm also a big fan of the older vans. The first picture is of a van I sold this past summer: a '92 Chevy Sportsmobile. The second picture is a van I currently have: a '95 12 passenger made into a 9 passenger conversion. The third picture is my dream van: a '79 GMC Street Sedan to match my '79 Street Coupe. The last picture is a Chevy Sport Van.

chrismoore701 · 06-21-2011, 04:53 PM

This pic is the exact color of my 79 stepside sport, yikes, but nice

lilpoindexter · 02-06-2011, 08:29 PM

Vans with rally rims are cool to use for making front rims for your truck!

Pop's C-10 · 02-06-2011, 08:32 PM

That's all my pop's had when i was growing up..i'm a van fan..

RallySTX87 · 02-06-2011, 08:42 PM

My van's little cousin! I have an 87 Rally STX 3/4 ton. Same exact paint colors, but light blue is on the top and bottom. Dark blue is the middle color. Man, I have to get some photos up.

EDIT: Photos:

I'm sorry for the huge photos! And the rogue Chevrolet hubcap!

Critter · 02-06-2011, 11:07 PM

Heck yes vans are cool! Love the 70s styling on these things. Here is the baddest of them all...

Jonboy · 02-07-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

Heck yes vans are cool! Love the 70s styling on these things. Here is the baddest of them all...

Some dude in Houston owns the real A- Team van. That would be cool.

Mr Pops · 04-15-2012, 07:41 PM

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Some dude in Houston owns the real A- Team van. That would be cool.

Sort of on topic, my little brother owns the real A-Team police truck from the last movie..

LUCKIN-FOU · 04-15-2012, 10:27 PM

Here is one I've had for about 15 years and its still not done. Brake lines, front disc brakes and master cylinder and it's done. I cleaned up around it Friday and pulled it out.

crm318 · 02-07-2011, 03:40 AM

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This is my 1978 Chevy Sport Van.

jitteryguy · 02-07-2011, 04:07 AM

I always loved vans. I raised 4 boy's, we had several Van's over the yr's. Gave my last one to my oldest when I got the Dually. the boy's always hate'd em till we would go outa town and take there freinds with em.
I wanna get a '60 style Ford or Chevy one of these day's.

Pop's C-10 · 02-07-2011, 06:21 AM

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This is my 1978 Chevy Sport Van.

That is sweet

Patriot · 02-07-2011, 11:43 AM

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This is my 1978 Chevy Sport Van.

DirtyLarry · 02-07-2011, 06:38 PM

I am a big fan of the ’70-’95 G-vans myself. My Dad used to buy a new one every few years in the late 70’s through the early 90’s. My Dad passed away this past summer but my Mom still has their 1990 Explorer conversion van that they bought new.

StreetCoupe,

Nice vans you have! I would have loved to taken the white Sportsmobile off of your hands. That is a clean van for being in Michigan! (I used to live close to Waterford) I had been actively combing Sportsmobiles websites for used ’87-’95 penthouse top G-vans to convert to 4x4 but just recently pulled the trigger on a new truck slide-in pop up camper so the 4x4 van project is off.

Hulk Will Smash · 02-07-2011, 07:01 PM

Nice! One of my buds has a '68 G series that he's driven every day for the last 12 years. Got to love the van!

And then there's this one down at Del Mar... Classic van action at it's best.

nickp51chevy · 02-07-2011, 07:34 PM

I forgot that I had taken these. This is a real attraction for all the kids at the local car shows.

Telecasterjoey · 02-09-2011, 09:47 AM

Good to see some van support lol! Nice vans everyone!

02-06-2011, 11:24 AM	#1
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Any van love? I know this is a truck forum! but my other truck is a van, I love this thing! Done so much work with it. and the best part is stuff doesn't get wet lol Also do you think the rear bumper on the van would fit on the truck with some different brackets? Attached Images

02-06-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Any van love? Nice van. I've been thinkin of getting one for traveling, that or a 2wd Suburban. I don't know about the van bumper, but an easier solution would be the blazer bumpers, they bolt right up, brackets and all. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

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N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Any van love? I posted a few van pics a long while back but didn't get much response. If you go to the "advanced" feature on search and look for van in the "title" only it will pull up several hits, including answers to your question on the bumper. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-24-2016 at 11:18 AM.

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80chevyshortbox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: lethbridge Posts: 269	Re: Any van love? this is my old mans 78 chevy shorty van we rebuilt it like 2 years ago with a new 350 and fresh paint and new rims. best part is we added flame throwers out the exhaust tips and it shoots about 1-2 feet of flame. Last edited by 80chevyshortbox; 02-06-2011 at 02:06 PM.

02-06-2011, 02:23 PM	#5
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Any van love? Gotta be honest with ya, I wouldn't mind getting one of those trucks __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

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thesickc10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Hope, PA Posts: 279	Re: Any van love? i love older chevy vans. definitely going to be a future build of mine!! __________________ 1985 c10 355 th350 (working on 4 speed conversion to super t10) 1979 camaro 358 super t10 2003 f250 superchip slp exhaust

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StreetCoupe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 47	Re: Any van love? I'm also a big fan of the older vans. The first picture is of a van I sold this past summer: a '92 Chevy Sportsmobile. The second picture is a van I currently have: a '95 12 passenger made into a 9 passenger conversion. The third picture is my dream van: a '79 GMC Street Sedan to match my '79 Street Coupe. The last picture is a Chevy Sport Van. Attached Images

06-21-2011, 04:53 PM	#9
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Any van love? This pic is the exact color of my 79 stepside sport, yikes, but nice Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE Last edited by chrismoore701; 06-21-2011 at 04:58 PM.

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lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: Any van love? Vans with rally rims are cool to use for making front rims for your truck!

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Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Any van love? That's all my pop's had when i was growing up..i'm a van fan..

02-06-2011, 08:42 PM	#12
RallySTX87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vincentown, NJ Posts: 3	Re: Any van love? My van's little cousin! I have an 87 Rally STX 3/4 ton. Same exact paint colors, but light blue is on the top and bottom. Dark blue is the middle color. Man, I have to get some photos up. EDIT: Photos: I'm sorry for the huge photos! And the rogue Chevrolet hubcap! Last edited by RallySTX87; 02-06-2011 at 09:08 PM.

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Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Any van love? Heck yes vans are cool! Love the 70s styling on these things. Here is the baddest of them all... __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com Last edited by Critter; 02-06-2011 at 11:08 PM.

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LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: Any van love? Here is one I've had for about 15 years and its still not done. Brake lines, front disc brakes and master cylinder and it's done. I cleaned up around it Friday and pulled it out. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

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crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: Any van love? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

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crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: Any van love? This is my 1978 Chevy Sport Van. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies Last edited by crm318; 02-07-2011 at 03:46 AM.



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02-07-2011, 04:07 AM	#19
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Any van love? I always loved vans. I raised 4 boy's, we had several Van's over the yr's. Gave my last one to my oldest when I got the Dually. the boy's always hate'd em till we would go outa town and take there freinds with em. I wanna get a '60 style Ford or Chevy one of these day's. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

02-07-2011, 06:38 PM	#22
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Any van love? I am a big fan of the ’70-’95 G-vans myself. My Dad used to buy a new one every few years in the late 70’s through the early 90’s. My Dad passed away this past summer but my Mom still has their 1990 Explorer conversion van that they bought new. StreetCoupe, Nice vans you have! I would have loved to taken the white Sportsmobile off of your hands. That is a clean van for being in Michigan! (I used to live close to Waterford) I had been actively combing Sportsmobiles websites for used ’87-’95 penthouse top G-vans to convert to 4x4 but just recently pulled the trigger on a new truck slide-in pop up camper so the 4x4 van project is off. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

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Hulk Will Smash Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 492	Re: Any van love? Nice! One of my buds has a '68 G series that he's driven every day for the last 12 years. Got to love the van! And then there's this one down at Del Mar... Classic van action at it's best. Attached Images __________________ '87 R30 Crew Cab Dually It's 11 PM, do you know where your IAC pintle is?

02-07-2011, 07:34 PM	#24
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Any van love? I forgot that I had taken these. This is a real attraction for all the kids at the local car shows. Attached Images __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

02-09-2011, 09:47 AM	#25
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Any van love? Good to see some van support lol! Nice vans everyone!

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