Any vans here?

[turbo350]

I know the van folks have their own websites out there but there has to be a few van owners current or former here. Just looking to see if anyone takes pride in their 73-87 vans like they do their pick-ups? Myself I have an '87 G20 but its got 23 years worth of MN rust so its surely not worth posting up any pics. Its only got 118k on it and the tbi 350 and still runs strong for 80s technology.

[sandblaster]

we have a short wheelbase 1994, which is the same body style. my wife drives it. we are having the transmission done now, and hoping to get it back this week. we miss it.

[turbo350]

Originally Posted by sandblaster

we have a short wheelbase 1994, which is the same body style. my wife drives it. we are having the transmission done now, and hoping to get it back this week. we miss it.

Agreed we could include them up to the '95 models pretty similar.

[3r!c84]

Are some parts from a van work on the trucks like grille and bumpers??

[USSkoval]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

Are some parts from a van work on the trucks like grille and bumpers??

Kinda sorta. '78-'80 grilles are the same, the 80's grilles can be used with very minor mods. '92-'95 grilles may be identical to the '89-'91 square body grilles. '78-'95 bumpers are the same stamping as 70's trucks, but the bolt holes are in different locations. Other small stuff throughout the years are the same.

I had a '78 Shorty, it was the "Caravan" model. 350/350, swivel buckets, dual sunroofs, tilt/cruise/delay/AC, rear bed/couch, removable table, shag carpet, wood trim... it was sweet! ... old and rusty, but sweet

[80SPORT]

79 chevy van with the z77 chevy sport option ....same rpo as the trucks

[bikes&bowties]

I have one.. pulled the drivetrain sold the steering column. now it just sits... im curious to what parts other than grills, bumpers interchange?

[turbo350]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

Are some parts from a van work on the trucks like grille and bumpers??

Gotta think most of the mechanicals are the same.