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**richard2717** · 11-29-2011, 05:10 PM

I was out in the woods earlier today and came across this old step van. I don't know much about the old Chevys but assume it is from in the 40's? At first glance it does not appear to be to rotten but did not look to long at it. Talk about a patina finish.... would look cool with an updated frame and drivetrain.

Richard

jeffg1010 · 11-30-2011, 10:50 AM

I would guess 49-50

68panelman · 11-30-2011, 11:02 AM

From the looks of the turn signals, My opinion is 1954

**richard2717** · 11-30-2011, 11:33 AM

Thanks Guys

YBNORML · 12-02-2011, 02:15 AM

Man that thing sure has possibilities! A friend of mine is hot rodding an old Divco milk truck, I think he would ditch the Divco for that puppy

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**special-K** · 12-02-2011, 09:01 AM

I'd go by the emblem. Is that a '54? I knew from the first picture the body company emblem was a Boyertown. Cool truck. UPS had aluminum versions of the actual Chevy StepVan back then. More rounded and bodies that lasted. A builder I subcontracted from in the late-80s used one for storage and I wanted it bad!

**richard2717** · 12-02-2011, 09:05 AM

I am trying to get in touch with the owner to see if it might be available. Would require tons of "work" just to get it out. But I do think it would be a cool build. One of the guys that work with me would not go within 100' of it said it reminded him of the truck from Jeepers Creepers movie. I never saw the movie I guess so it did not bother me. Even if I had, once I saw the chebby grill I had to investigate. LOL

jeffg1010 · 12-02-2011, 10:53 AM

There is an old Divco around here that a guy slammed to the ground and painted with flames. Definitely unique. And perfect for a small business too!

**special-K** · 12-03-2011, 09:56 AM

Here are some Boyertown box vans from that era:

**richard2717** · 12-03-2011, 10:07 AM

pretty cool thanks K for the pics

**special-K** · 12-03-2011, 10:16 AM

Here are Chevy StepVans:

YBNORML · 12-04-2011, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffg1010

There is an old Divco around here that a guy slammed to the ground and painted with flames. Definitely unique. And perfect for a small business too!

my buddy is building his to haul his harley! It will also be slammed.

jeffg1010 · 12-04-2011, 09:41 PM

found a couple photos from July

**special-K** · 12-05-2011, 10:38 AM

Ok...here we go. Custom Chevy StepVan pics. The one with wide whites is called "Bread Sled"

Walts_restoration · 12-06-2011, 12:27 AM

Although its next newer, dad has a 57 chevy ice ream truck. Ill try to find a picture of it. needs restored though.

11-29-2011, 05:10 PM	#1
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	can anyone identify the year I was out in the woods earlier today and came across this old step van. I don't know much about the old Chevys but assume it is from in the 40's? At first glance it does not appear to be to rotten but did not look to long at it. Talk about a patina finish.... would look cool with an updated frame and drivetrain. Richard Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

11-30-2011, 10:50 AM	#2
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: can anyone identify the year I would guess 49-50 __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

11-30-2011, 11:02 AM	#3
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: can anyone identify the year From the looks of the turn signals, My opinion is 1954

11-30-2011, 11:33 AM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: can anyone identify the year Thanks Guys __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-02-2011, 02:15 AM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: can anyone identify the year Man that thing sure has possibilities! A friend of mine is hot rodding an old Divco milk truck, I think he would ditch the Divco for that puppy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-02-2011, 09:01 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: can anyone identify the year I'd go by the emblem. Is that a '54? I knew from the first picture the body company emblem was a Boyertown. Cool truck. UPS had aluminum versions of the actual Chevy StepVan back then. More rounded and bodies that lasted. A builder I subcontracted from in the late-80s used one for storage and I wanted it bad! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-02-2011, 09:05 AM	#7
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: can anyone identify the year I am trying to get in touch with the owner to see if it might be available. Would require tons of "work" just to get it out. But I do think it would be a cool build. One of the guys that work with me would not go within 100' of it said it reminded him of the truck from Jeepers Creepers movie. I never saw the movie I guess so it did not bother me. Even if I had, once I saw the chebby grill I had to investigate. LOL __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-02-2011, 10:53 AM	#8
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: can anyone identify the year There is an old Divco around here that a guy slammed to the ground and painted with flames. Definitely unique. And perfect for a small business too! __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

12-03-2011, 09:56 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: can anyone identify the year Here are some Boyertown box vans from that era: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-03-2011, 10:07 AM	#10
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 10,126	Re: can anyone identify the year pretty cool thanks K for the pics __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

12-03-2011, 10:16 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: can anyone identify the year Here are Chevy StepVans: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-04-2011, 09:41 PM	#13
jeffg1010 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 2,677	Re: can anyone identify the year found a couple photos from July __________________ Jeff 1972 Blazer CST 2wd- My son Sam's Project "S" Project "S" 1970 Suburban - SOLD "One Bad Burb" Photobucket Album 1986 C30 Crewcab - 63K original miles, original paint Members I have met: mikey531, gcburdic, bashed, burbman69, TonyPieras, Blazester, GCncsuHD, custombuilt67-72, tsnow678, highrpm, PanelDeland, tanman722001, 47thriftmaster, babyblueoval, 68stepbed, JesseWebb, Andy4639, xs-style, TobyArnot, BigOrange, frednoah, brn_agn, k5hart, Graham57a, bhelton, AJohn6, SilverC10, 69CST, '71 Flame, RaceAGMC, Liz, Josh, MattPSU, 68corvair, Chevy350V8, mdeal, ccrorymc, mrhurt73, dmxxpert, Custom68, 84GMC, BionicABs1, BigBlockBurris, Ebfabman, ATP...

12-05-2011, 10:38 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: can anyone identify the year Ok...here we go. Custom Chevy StepVan pics. The one with wide whites is called "Bread Sled" Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-06-2011, 12:27 AM	#15
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: can anyone identify the year Although its next newer, dad has a 57 chevy ice ream truck. Ill try to find a picture of it. needs restored though. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums



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