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Chevy P10 · 12-06-2011, 02:00 AM

Hi guys,

I am new to here and hopefully I will able get lot useful information such 4x4 swap, disc vs drum, leaf spring vs coil spring and etc for my new project 1968 P10 shorty Stepvan.

Yep a Stepvan, probably rare and not many people like them. But I do like the big windows, barn doors, and big space! It have 250 straight 6 cylinder engine with TH350 auto.

It looks like it have same C10 Chevy truck short bed frame chassis? I am thinking swap the frame from 71'-72' K10 Chevy truck but it's not same the coil springs setup. I am not sure which one better coil springs or leaf springs for light off road 4x4? It seem coil springs offer more soft ride but terrible when driving fast turning at corner or sudden change lanes.

Ok here the picture.. Yes I know its ugly paint color... but perhaps it was before Santa's van?

Don't worry I'll post more pictures later

VA72C10 · 12-06-2011, 02:36 AM

Welcome to the board! Love those vans! The grille looks like a late 40's early 50's...not sure on the frame...hopefully someone else can help with that.

If I ever opened a cabinet shop that would be my delivery van of choice

heeroyue2002 · 12-06-2011, 03:06 AM

oh i like those alot!
more pixs

Chevy P10 · 12-07-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

oh i like those alot!
more pixs

Sure I'll post more pictures this weekend...

I am wondering which best one to use brake booster for my all 4 of drums?

67chevy1series · 12-08-2011, 01:19 AM

i would go all 4 disc

12-06-2011, 02:00 AM	#1
Chevy P10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Grass Valley CA Posts: 2	The 1968 Chevy P10 (shorty stepvan!) Hi guys, I am new to here and hopefully I will able get lot useful information such 4x4 swap, disc vs drum, leaf spring vs coil spring and etc for my new project 1968 P10 shorty Stepvan. Yep a Stepvan, probably rare and not many people like them. But I do like the big windows, barn doors, and big space! It have 250 straight 6 cylinder engine with TH350 auto. It looks like it have same C10 Chevy truck short bed frame chassis? I am thinking swap the frame from 71'-72' K10 Chevy truck but it's not same the coil springs setup. I am not sure which one better coil springs or leaf springs for light off road 4x4? It seem coil springs offer more soft ride but terrible when driving fast turning at corner or sudden change lanes. Ok here the picture.. Yes I know its ugly paint color... but perhaps it was before Santa's van? Don't worry I'll post more pictures later

12-06-2011, 02:36 AM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: The 1968 Chevy P10 (shorty stepvan!) Welcome to the board! Love those vans! The grille looks like a late 40's early 50's...not sure on the frame...hopefully someone else can help with that. If I ever opened a cabinet shop that would be my delivery van of choice __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-06-2011, 03:06 AM	#3
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: The 1968 Chevy P10 (shorty stepvan!) oh i like those alot! more pixs __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

12-08-2011, 01:19 AM	#5
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The 1968 Chevy P10 (shorty stepvan!) i would go all 4 disc



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