1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

preciador6 · 12-12-2013, 03:40 PM

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 · 12-12-2013, 04:32 PM

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

jae · 12-12-2013, 04:37 PM

that is too cool.

Wrenchbender Ret · 12-12-2013, 05:39 PM

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 · 12-12-2013, 06:13 PM

Quote:

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 · 12-12-2013, 06:37 PM

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 · 12-12-2013, 07:10 PM

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

ItWillBeSlow · 12-12-2013, 07:50 PM

that is awesome

stomper · 12-12-2013, 08:32 PM

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 · 12-12-2013, 08:58 PM

Very kool cruiser.

preciador6 · 12-13-2013, 01:43 PM

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

jae · 12-13-2013, 03:20 PM

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

preciador6 · 12-13-2013, 04:11 PM

Quote:

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 · 12-13-2013, 04:15 PM

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** · 12-13-2013, 07:09 PM

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

Livrat · 12-13-2013, 11:32 PM

Quote:

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 · 12-14-2013, 10:52 AM

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 · 12-14-2013, 05:52 PM

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

preciador6 · 12-14-2013, 07:38 PM

Just got this made bie bie Ice cream truck hello Value-Van now to find a welder to install this sheet for me had to pay to get the indention on the metal.

preciador6 · 12-16-2013, 01:16 PM

Pain in the butt 20 year old decals stacked on removed with a heat gun

and inside cleaning.

Codez67Chevy · 12-16-2013, 02:54 PM

I'm surprised no one has asked about any ice cream? Ha ha I want some. Sweet find. The school district around my area has tons of 67-72 vans that they still use. See them all the time cruising around.

R.L. · 12-16-2013, 03:32 PM

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

vectorit · 12-16-2013, 03:44 PM

Welcome to the forum!
That thing is cool!

preciador6 · 12-16-2013, 04:04 PM

Thanks guys...When I bought it had about 600.00 dollars worth of ice cream ,I have two full freezer at home ..I had to buy the guys route and all,but now shop is closed..

LOL

Katrina/10 · 12-16-2013, 04:09 PM

Nice window patch. I was wondering if you were going to cover that up.

12-12-2013, 03:40 PM	#1
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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. Attached Images

12-12-2013, 04:32 PM	#2
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Update removed most of the decals and installed some 20"wheels on Pirelli P Zero 245/45/20 & 275/40/20s for now. Attached Images

12-12-2013, 04:37 PM	#3
jae Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond Posts: 77	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van that is too cool.

12-12-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,228	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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.

12-12-2013, 06:37 PM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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? __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

12-12-2013, 07:10 PM	#7
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Itl be a cruzer around town maybe hit the Local Pomona Antique Swapmeet once a month sell some chevy parts.

12-12-2013, 07:50 PM	#8
ItWillBeSlow Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: You're the only 10 I see Posts: 367	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van that is awesome __________________ 1972 C20

12-12-2013, 08:32 PM	#9
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

12-12-2013, 08:58 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Very kool cruiser.

12-13-2013, 01:43 PM	#11
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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

12-13-2013, 03:20 PM	#12
jae Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond Posts: 77	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Would you happen to have a link handy? I looked and don't see one. (searched "(P10, P-10)" and "GMC value van")

12-13-2013, 04:15 PM	#14
jae Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Richmond Posts: 77	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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.

12-13-2013, 07:09 PM	#15
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van I'm just happy to see there's no sign on it that says FREE CANDY ! LOL

12-14-2013, 10:52 AM	#17
Hawghauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Whidbey Island/Edmonds,WA Posts: 360	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van 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. __________________ If I have to be on 4 wheels, It has to be a classic Chevy 1967 c10 Longbed (Hawghauler/Icy weather transport) 2003 BMW K1200GT (Rain bike) 2007 Softail Deuce (Sun bike) 2009 Ultra Classic Electra Glide (Everything else bike)

12-14-2013, 05:52 PM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,381	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van I miss the era when most all companies had cool paint schemes on their trucks, today, most are generic white . Attached Images



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12-14-2013, 07:38 PM	#19
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Just got this made bie bie Ice cream truck hello Value-Van now to find a welder to install this sheet for me had to pay to get the indention on the metal. Attached Images

12-16-2013, 01:16 PM	#20
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Pain in the butt 20 year old decals stacked on removed with a heat gun and inside cleaning. Attached Images

12-16-2013, 02:54 PM	#21
Codez67Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spanish Fork Ut Posts: 370	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van I'm surprised no one has asked about any ice cream? Ha ha I want some. Sweet find. The school district around my area has tons of 67-72 vans that they still use. See them all the time cruising around. __________________ " Dead Pumpkin" 67 Chevy short bed, 292 I6, 4spd manual. Fan of the "Slant Noses". 93' Toyota pickup 2WD 2dr and 32mpg. Daily driver. 300k+ Members I've met... Mister-B

12-16-2013, 03:32 PM	#22
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Wow when not hauling parts that would look cool with a motorcycle project strapped down inside, Welcome to the board.

12-16-2013, 03:44 PM	#23
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Welcome to the forum! That thing is cool! __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-16-2013, 04:04 PM	#24
preciador6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: So Cal Posts: 684	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Thanks guys...When I bought it had about 600.00 dollars worth of ice cream ,I have two full freezer at home ..I had to buy the guys route and all,but now shop is closed..LOL Attached Images

12-16-2013, 04:09 PM	#25
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1972 GMC 1500 Value-Van Nice window patch. I was wondering if you were going to cover that up. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

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