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cory d · 01-15-2012, 03:58 AM

bumping a dead thread, i know. i may have been gifted a 3/4 95 vandura though. not my ideal van but maybe lstter on i can trade it for a short

cory d · 01-15-2012, 06:51 AM

i am now the owner of a 95 gmc vandura! all it cost was 5 bucks for gas to get it back.

Da88burban · 01-15-2012, 10:35 AM

Any pics of the van?

cory d · 01-16-2012, 03:56 AM

not the best picture but this gives you and idea. i can take better ones tommorow. the 4l60e snaps necks even when its 25*F outside

Stepper86 · 01-16-2012, 04:27 AM

I had your vans brother when I was working in Norway. I jack knifed it badly hauling a cherrypicker from our worksite during winter. It was like geting a tank slapper on a motor bike, once it started to wobble there was nothing to do but hang on for dear life. Lucky for me it was late night and little traffic. Skidded trough 4 lanes and ended up in the barrier. The frame was bendt so the insurance company totaled it. I got a 1999 Starcraft after that, It was a nice upgrade comfort wise :-)

karlbenz · 01-16-2012, 06:56 PM

my 86 g30. hacked the back out and put my bobcat in it. put a wall in and still had room for my tools and such up front

Dalaigh · 03-30-2012, 01:18 PM

I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally.

I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available.

I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van.

Patriot · 03-30-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalaigh

I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally.

I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available.

I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van.

That thing is in great shape. I love the old vans.

USSkoval · 03-31-2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalaigh

I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally.

I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available.

I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van.

That van looks to be CLEAN! Is it a '78?

Dalaigh · 03-31-2012, 12:48 PM

Yup, its a 78. I'd like to find one thats a little older or swap out a 77 and older grille.

oldgoalie · 03-31-2012, 01:12 PM

My son is working on a 78 Chevy van now. I dug out a bunch of my 70's Hot Rod mags to give him a few ideas. I will post some pics up later. Here is an old pic of the van I had high school (1975). It was faded out red when I got it. Worked on it through Xmas break that year and painted it. My freinds called it the loafwagon, they thought it was shaped like a loaf of bread. The dent in the side was from a Porche 914 backing into it. I bet there are some Pontiac guys out there that would just love to have those ralley wheels and wide oval tires. They came off of 72 Firebird my brother had at the time.

74 stepside · 04-14-2012, 06:42 PM

Heres a pic of a cool van. Ive always wanted one. Some day maybe..

Pop's C-10 · 04-15-2012, 06:58 PM

that is sweet

Mr Pops · 04-15-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Some dude in Houston owns the real A- Team van. That would be cool.

Sort of on topic, my little brother owns the real A-Team police truck from the last movie..

LUCKIN-FOU · 04-15-2012, 10:27 PM

Here is one I've had for about 15 years and its still not done. Brake lines, front disc brakes and master cylinder and it's done. I cleaned up around it Friday and pulled it out.

G_Ride · 05-23-2012, 10:34 PM

bumping this thread... picked this up about 6 months ago, I use it for dirt bike / camping. i was looking to buy a pickup but came across this 93 G20. I love it.

I am looking to service the front suspension... hoping i can find some info here on the forum on upgrading to 6 lug with just a hub/rotor/caliper swap, but not looking promising

Da88burban · 12-21-2012, 08:03 PM

Lets see some more Vans!!!

85supersierra · 12-21-2012, 08:44 PM

I picked up this 92 a few months ago with only 48k miles. Spent some time stripping off the crazy amounts of pinstripes. Now I'm working on changing the color of the interior. I swapped out the 8in TV and original Nintindo for a 19 in flat screen and a PS2. Installed a set of 17x9s and duals with flowmasters. Not sure what Im going to do with it now that my sierra is on the road the van is on the back burner.I was going to post some pics but I dont know how.

Da88burban · 12-22-2012, 02:42 AM

Thats cool man! I just replaced the old tv and vcr in my Safari with a 19" flat screen tv and PS2 too. Also did you buy that truck in your Avatar Pic off of craigslist because I remember seeing one just like that on their a lil while back?

Also here is a link to show you how to post pics>> How to post pictures on this site.

PAWS 72 · 12-23-2012, 04:40 AM

Brings back alot of memories. I'll find a few thru Christmas at moms and dads

Skunksmash · 12-23-2012, 05:46 AM

Which was the best van with all the good luxuries and captains chairs and such? The ones that had curtains in the windows and lots of wood and the chairs would swivel to face each other. That's the van I want. I think that it might have been an early 90's thing though.

cory d · 12-23-2012, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G_Ride

bumping this thread... picked this up about 6 months ago, I use it for dirt bike / camping. i was looking to buy a pickup but came across this 93 G20. I love it.

I am looking to service the front suspension... hoping i can find some info here on the forum on upgrading to 6 lug with just a hub/rotor/caliper swap, but not looking promising

nice bike, i have its little brother. 00 cr125, i need ot get back on it. just have to tough out the rain/snow ha

rusty76 · 12-23-2012, 07:36 AM

I've always had a hankerin for Vans.....

R&K's71 · 12-23-2012, 12:48 PM

Love the vans. Sporting a 2000 Astro at the moment would love to score an older 70's model for the family

85supersierra · 12-23-2012, 06:41 PM

[QUOTE=Da88burban;5771963]Thats cool man! I just replaced the old tv and vcr in my Safari with a 19" flat screen tv and PS2 too. Also did you buy that truck in your Avatar Pic off of craigslist because I remember seeing one just like that on their a lil while back?

I did get the truck off craigslist and couldnt be happier with it. Thanks for the pic link. Here is the van I was refering to. Since this pic was taken I got rid of those awful running boards and wheels. I installed a set of 17x9s and took off all the stripes.
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01-15-2012, 03:58 AM	#76
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Any van love? bumping a dead thread, i know. i may have been gifted a 3/4 95 vandura though. not my ideal van but maybe lstter on i can trade it for a short __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-15-2012, 06:51 AM	#77
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Any van love? i am now the owner of a 95 gmc vandura! all it cost was 5 bucks for gas to get it back. __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-15-2012, 10:35 AM	#78
Da88burban GM's 4 Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 363	Re: Any van love? Any pics of the van? __________________ Jack '54 Chevy 3100 "Just a Mess" '74 Chevy Super 10 468BB "One Fast Rust Bucket" '86 Pontiac Fiero GT '88 Chevy burb "Tha Big Turd" '93 GMC Safari "Bone Crusher" .................____________ .............../______l___\|___\____ ;,;,;,;,;,;,;\|__(O)_\| __l___l__(O) \|

01-16-2012, 03:56 AM	#79
cory d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington WA Posts: 1,728	Re: Any van love? not the best picture but this gives you and idea. i can take better ones tommorow. the 4l60e snaps necks even when its 25*F outside __________________ GMC C15 355 SM465 3.73 80 C10 cruiser build thread 79 short stepside crew cab. big and ugly. build thread

01-16-2012, 04:27 AM	#80
Stepper86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 263	Re: Any van love? I had your vans brother when I was working in Norway. I jack knifed it badly hauling a cherrypicker from our worksite during winter. It was like geting a tank slapper on a motor bike, once it started to wobble there was nothing to do but hang on for dear life. Lucky for me it was late night and little traffic. Skidded trough 4 lanes and ended up in the barrier. The frame was bendt so the insurance company totaled it. I got a 1999 Starcraft after that, It was a nice upgrade comfort wise :-) __________________ Tom.______________________________________ The fleet: 2007 BMW 530xi M (daily driver) 1986 C-10 Stepside (project "my time") 1992 Corvette cab (summer time daily driver) 1969 Cadilac DeVille Cab ("it just need some paint")

01-16-2012, 06:56 PM	#81
karlbenz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: kannapolis, nc Posts: 506	Re: Any van love? my 86 g30. hacked the back out and put my bobcat in it. put a wall in and still had room for my tools and such up front Attached Images

03-30-2012, 01:18 PM	#82
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Any van love? I've been thinking of getting a van lately, just because. And this one come up for sale locally. I'm hoping it's still available in a month or so, because I'm pretty busy with the truck right know and don't have room for two projects. Once the trucks done, I'm going to seriously start looking for an old van just like this one, if it's no longer available. I wouldn't do a thing to the van other then lower it, maybe even bag it. Might also put an old school looking roof rack on. I want an old window van. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

03-31-2012, 12:48 PM	#85
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Any van love? Yup, its a 78. I'd like to find one thats a little older or swap out a 77 and older grille. __________________ 2020 Silverado Trail Boss - 6.2/10spd

03-31-2012, 01:12 PM	#86
oldgoalie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wenatchee, Washington Posts: 92	Re: Any van love? My son is working on a 78 Chevy van now. I dug out a bunch of my 70's Hot Rod mags to give him a few ideas. I will post some pics up later. Here is an old pic of the van I had high school (1975). It was faded out red when I got it. Worked on it through Xmas break that year and painted it. My freinds called it the loafwagon, they thought it was shaped like a loaf of bread. The dent in the side was from a Porche 914 backing into it. I bet there are some Pontiac guys out there that would just love to have those ralley wheels and wide oval tires. They came off of 72 Firebird my brother had at the time.

04-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#87
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04-15-2012, 06:58 PM	#88
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04-15-2012, 10:27 PM	#90
LUCKIN-FOU I'M NOT SCARED I HAVE A PLASMA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The PLACE Posts: 172	Re: Any van love? Here is one I've had for about 15 years and its still not done. Brake lines, front disc brakes and master cylinder and it's done. I cleaned up around it Friday and pulled it out. __________________ Lou Santiago US Navy Retired/World Traveler Car Builder/Welder/Airport Investigator garageinsidertv.com [FORUM] WORK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FISH. I GUESS I'M SCREWED BECAUSED I HATE FISHING.

05-23-2012, 10:34 PM	#91
G_Ride Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cali Posts: 11	Re: Any van love? bumping this thread... picked this up about 6 months ago, I use it for dirt bike / camping. i was looking to buy a pickup but came across this 93 G20. I love it. I am looking to service the front suspension... hoping i can find some info here on the forum on upgrading to 6 lug with just a hub/rotor/caliper swap, but not looking promising Attached Images __________________

12-21-2012, 08:03 PM	#92
Da88burban GM's 4 Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 363	Re: Any van love? Lets see some more Vans!!! __________________ Jack '54 Chevy 3100 "Just a Mess" '74 Chevy Super 10 468BB "One Fast Rust Bucket" '86 Pontiac Fiero GT '88 Chevy burb "Tha Big Turd" '93 GMC Safari "Bone Crusher" .................____________ .............../______l___\|___\____ ;,;,;,;,;,;,;\|__(O)_\| __l___l__(O) \|

12-21-2012, 08:44 PM	#93
85supersierra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Walhalla SC Posts: 135	Re: Any van love? I picked up this 92 a few months ago with only 48k miles. Spent some time stripping off the crazy amounts of pinstripes. Now I'm working on changing the color of the interior. I swapped out the 8in TV and original Nintindo for a 19 in flat screen and a PS2. Installed a set of 17x9s and duals with flowmasters. Not sure what Im going to do with it now that my sierra is on the road the van is on the back burner.I was going to post some pics but I dont know how.



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12-22-2012, 02:42 AM	#94
Da88burban GM's 4 Life Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 363	Re: Any van love? Thats cool man! I just replaced the old tv and vcr in my Safari with a 19" flat screen tv and PS2 too. Also did you buy that truck in your Avatar Pic off of craigslist because I remember seeing one just like that on their a lil while back? Also here is a link to show you how to post pics>> How to post pictures on this site. __________________ Jack '54 Chevy 3100 "Just a Mess" '74 Chevy Super 10 468BB "One Fast Rust Bucket" '86 Pontiac Fiero GT '88 Chevy burb "Tha Big Turd" '93 GMC Safari "Bone Crusher" .................____________ .............../______l___\|___\____ ;,;,;,;,;,;,;\|__(O)_\| __l___l__(O) \|

12-23-2012, 04:40 AM	#95
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Any van love? Brings back alot of memories. I'll find a few thru Christmas at moms and dads

12-23-2012, 05:46 AM	#96
Skunksmash Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TX Posts: 1,014	Re: Any van love? Which was the best van with all the good luxuries and captains chairs and such? The ones that had curtains in the windows and lots of wood and the chairs would swivel to face each other. That's the van I want. I think that it might have been an early 90's thing though.

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12-23-2012, 06:41 PM	#100
85supersierra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Walhalla SC Posts: 135	Re: Any van love? [QUOTE=Da88burban;5771963]Thats cool man! I just replaced the old tv and vcr in my Safari with a 19" flat screen tv and PS2 too. Also did you buy that truck in your Avatar Pic off of craigslist because I remember seeing one just like that on their a lil while back? I did get the truck off craigslist and couldnt be happier with it. Thanks for the pic link. Here is the van I was refering to. Since this pic was taken I got rid of those awful running boards and wheels. I installed a set of 17x9s and took off all the stripes.

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