Regarding Small Step-Vans Custom or Stock

[Mkcustums]

Hey James, post a few pics of what the outside looks like!

[james843]

[Mkcustums]

Originally Posted by james843

I have seen multiple photoshopped versions of yours on other forums, now I wish I wouls have saved them for ya. Heck, you might already have them....

Any videos of it by chance?

[james843]

Originally Posted by Mkcustums

I have seen multiple photoshopped versions of yours on other forums, now I wish I wouls have saved them for ya. Heck, you might already have them....

Any videos of it by chance?

yea got 1 or to of them doing a burnout

YouTube - Big James Bread Truck Burn Out

[emcam]

Does anyone know where to get aluminum body panel parts for the grumman olson step van bodies. I bought a p10 step van this week and i flipped it getting it home in the snow. I need the windshield sheet metal . Can anyone help me

[Mkcustums]

I know nothing about those besides what they look like. It's at least a 1 or like 1 1/2 ton right? You have to consider the weight, steering, axle width, crossmember clearances, trans, and transfer case. New drivelines, brake lines, maybe exhaust, and all that fun extra stuff. From what I see you would have to lift it for sure. What James did to his would be simple by comparison. I'm not trying to sound negative or discouraging, just by looking at the pics it looks pretty involded.

Other guys on here that own them or at least familiar with them will be way more help about that than I am.

[zip76]

Yeah, I figure it's not gonna be as easy as it looks.....but definitely will be one bad a** Step van when finished. :}

[zip76]

Funny.....yeah the picture I cropped the bumper from had some light reflecting on it....oooopsie!

[Mkcustums]

Originally Posted by zip76

Funny.....yeah the picture I cropped the bumper from had some light reflecting on it....oooopsie!

No problem, just giving you a hard time is all.

Welcome to the site though!!

[zip76]

Thanks!!!!

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

Here are some work in progress pictures of a 1968 Chevy P10 Step Van that I bought from Eddie Wood back in August of 2010. Engine and transmission all rebuild. Front Bumper straigtened and chromed along with chorming the front grill. All new glass is ordered and all metal work is complete. Going to soda blaster next week then all new 2-tone paint job. Purchased custom made concession window on EBAY and installed. This truck will be used for HVAC repair work and advertising for the business.

[1LowToy]

All real nice. I just found someting else to shop for. I't will be ok. The wife already knows I'm easily addicted.

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

Today the soda Blasting started I wll continue to update as it progresses

[heeroyue2002]

im liking the way they look

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

Monday January 17, 2011 Rhino Liner added to inside rear compartment area of the bed to insure bed is sealed and eliminate the possibility of rust. We will cover the bed with diamond plate when we are done Painting the exterior. Two part epoxy seam sealer is the next step then we do final metal prep before prime and Base Coat Clear Coat. More pictures to come soon.

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

January 25,2011

1968 Chevy Step Van is now ready for Prime. All metal work complete. After prime Sherwin-Williams Base Coat Clear Coat will be applied in 2 tone white and turquise.More pictures to come.

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

January 27, 2011

Etch Primer applied then step van was srayed with primer. Tu-tone paint pictures to come soon.

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

Feb. 9, 2011,

Update....The weather has been too bad here in Ft.Worth Texas to topcoat the 1968 Chevy P10 Step Van. We are going to try and Paint it either Sat. 2/12 or Sunday 2/11/2011. Today it rained, sleeted , and snowed and it is 10 degrees outside. Coldest and worst winter in my 30 years in Texas. Stay tune... more pictures coming hopefully after this weekend. It is supposed to be 60 degrees here Saturday..

[slammed427]

I'm lovin the progress. Can't wait for more pics!

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

Feb. 18, 2011 1968 Chevy P10 Update

Today we painted the step van and it turned out beautiful using Sherwin Williams base coat clear coat process. I will be bringing it home soon to install the power train and all the trim and interior...Stay tuned for more updates as we approach completion. Goal is to have it on the street April 1st.

[joe231]

That looks super cool!
I dig the colors!
Nice work!!
You should start your own build thread.
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[jjmatacia@aol.com]

February 19,2011 update

Loaded on trailer waiting on glass man to install all new dark tinted glass. Stay tuned for more updates

[bobdog1055]

wow its really come a long way!!! i just got a 73 p-10 step but im having problems finding parts for it. Does anyone know of any resources similar to lmc truck but that caters to step vans?

[68Timber]

Love it...

[jjmatacia@aol.com]

March 5, 2011 Progress update

Here are a few more updated pictures. Notice the full sliding bulk head which is behind the driver. We took a bulk head out of a wrecked p-30 and custom fit it to this van. The glass man came today and all of the side glass and rear door glass will be dark tint and the windshield will be EZI light green tinted non-glare glass. Stay tuned for more pics. I will have it back home next weekend then we start reassembling the drive train which headers and a 4 bbl. carb will be installed in place of the original single bbl. This should add about 35 to 40 H.P. to the already .060 ths. over 255c.i. inline Chevy 6 engine.