1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van

[preciador6]

Hello im new to this just bought me a old Ice cream truck that I want to restore and wanted to know were I can find parts for this.Found a lot of Chevy Step Vans but no GMC in here.This truck used to be a Dolly Madison cakes and goodies delivery truck, found all the original decals under all the ice cream decals.

[preciador6]

Update removed most of the decals and installed some 20"wheels on Pirelli P Zero 245/45/20 & 275/40/20s for now.

[jae]

that is too cool.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

Most mechanical parts are the same conventional trucks. They are designated as P series.
IE P-10, P20, P30. Chev. & GMC are the same except the emblems. Get body parts from
www.millsupply.com That is a Union City steel body.

[preciador6]

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Most mechanical parts are the same conventional trucks. They are designated as P series.
IE P-10, P20, P30. Chev. & GMC are the same except the emblems. Get body parts from
www.millsupply.com That is a Union City steel body.

Thanks Wrenhbender

[68gmsee]

I like it. I had a chance to buy one here a few years ago but decided against it since I had too many irons in the fire. And, at my age, it's getting harder to work on these old trucks like I used to.

My plan would have been to restore it on the outside and fix up the inside with some amenities for use at local area shows. Also for just cruising around town with it. What are your plans for it?

[preciador6]

Itl be a cruzer around town maybe hit the Local Pomona Antique Swapmeet once a month sell some chevy parts.

[Volcano Don]

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Most mechanical parts are the same conventional trucks. They are designated as P series.
IE P-10, P20, P30. Chev. & GMC are the same except the emblems. Get body parts from
www.millsupply.com That is a Union City steel body.

I have a '87 Value Van that I need to lower, on the cheap.

When I try to find coil springs to lower the front or schackles for rear, the search comes up blank I think the thang is just kinda obscure... though I believe it is simply an aluminum box on top of a Chevy P3500 Chassis.



So I'm thinking of cutting one coil off the springs, and having my machinist extend the stock schackles 2.5"

My questions are, is there any reason that plan won't work? and, if not, are all '87 full size dually pickups the same 3500 chassis, thus enabling a better coil solution?

MANY THANKS

Don

[preciador6]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38rKc5q9IBw

[preciador6]

Finished

[preciador6]

Got me a new toy guys 1972 GMC P10 Value Van...needs roof repair runs good

[stomper]

Originally Posted by Volcano Don

I have a '87 Value Van that I need to lower, on the cheap.

When I try to find coil springs to lower the front or schackles for rear, the search comes up blank I think the thang is just kinda obscure... though I believe it is simply an aluminum box on top of a Chevy P3500 Chassis.



So I'm thinking of cutting one coil off the springs, and having my machinist extend the stock schackles 2.5"

My questions are, is there any reason that plan won't work? and, if not, are all '87 full size dually pickups the same 3500 chassis, thus enabling a better coil solution?

MANY THANKS

Don

My '83 P10 chassis parts are identical to C10 pickup. I suspect your 3500 would be the same as a 1 ton dually.

PS You desperately need some sway bar bushings!!

[ItWillBeSlow]

that is awesome

[stomper]

That is WAY too cool. Vintage logo even!? I've always wanted a P10.

I believe the wheelbase is even shorter than a K5? Driveline/suspension parts should be in common with our C10's.

You gotta drop it!

[Tinkermc]

Very kool cruiser.

[preciador6]

Thank you guys..The difference in this van from Chevy are the rear barn doors I got full doors and also I don't have a driver side sliding door,Theres one on Ebay right now exactly like my GMC

[Livrat]

Originally Posted by preciador6

Thank you guys..The difference in this van from Chevy are the rear barn doors I got full doors and also I don't have a driver side sliding door,Theres one on Ebay right now exactly like my GMC

First... Welcome to the board!

Interesting....My 1969 GMC 1500 Value Van has a sliding drivers door and the small barn doors. I wonder if they could be ordered either way??

[Hawghauler]

That's definitely a cool van. I'm surprised that the Boyd van is so underdone. Boyd was famous for his stances and this one seems stock. It must have been something they used when they didn't want to be noticed. I think you have a really cool project here. I would lower it with bags so you can change stances on the fly. With those wheels it changes the entire look of the van. Good luck with this, I can't wait to see your progress.

[factorystock]

I miss the era when most all companies had cool paint schemes on their trucks, today, most are generic white .

[jae]

Would you happen to have a link handy? I looked and don't see one. (searched "(P10, P-10)" and "GMC value van")

[preciador6]

Originally Posted by jae

Would you happen to have a link handy? I looked and don't see one. (searched "(P10, P-10)" and "GMC value van")

A link for what?http://www.ebay.com/itm/261345876807...84.m1423.l2649

[jae]

yeah, the van was what I was looking for. My grandfather had one for years that he used for misc. handy-man jobs. If I knew who currently owned it I'd try and track them down to see about buying it. I don't know why, but these old box vans are just so cool to me.

[Grumpy old man]

I'm just happy to see there's no sign on it that says FREE CANDY ! LOL

[R.L.]

Wow when not hauling parts that would look cool with a motorcycle project strapped down inside, Welcome to the board.

[vectorit]

Welcome to the forum!
That thing is cool!