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This page has been established in an effort to help build a communal database for restoration information for our vans. If you have any information to contribute, email to: info@vcvc.org

Here you will find information for parts vendors, links, and download-able files to help you along your journey to repair and restore your early Chevy vans.

GM Heritage Center Van Specs by year

Published on 04-29-2013 08:50 PM Number of Views: 26283

Here is some valuable information provided by the GM Heritage Center about our vans, by year.

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1960-66 VIN & Truck Series Identification
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Published on 04-23-2013 11:05 PM Number of Views: 7317
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HOW TO: make your parking lights stay on with your headlights! 5 minute, super easy mod! (Part 1)
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Published on 03-14-2013 01:48 AM Number of Views: 9041
Have you ever noticed that when you turn your headlights on, the parking lights go off?

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HOW TO: make your parking lights stay on with your headlights! 5 minute, super easy mod! (Part 2)
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Published on 03-14-2013 01:48 AM Number of Views: 6020
OK, now remove the switch assembly from the dash and let it hang down.

You will notice two purple wires going ...

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HOW TO: make your parking lights stay on with your headlights! 5 minute, super easy mod! (Part 3)
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Published on 03-14-2013 01:48 AM Number of Views: 5945
Install the purple wires and spade connector into the new hole in the center lower part of the plug... next to the orange ...

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WIRING on a 1965: (Part 4)
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Published on 03-14-2013 01:48 AM Number of Views: 8503
the '65 wires are just a little different. Note the locations of the individual wires. The brown wire (tail lights) is ...

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Parts Vendors
Die-Stamped Body Panels:

Sherman & Associates
61166 Van Dyke Blvd.
Washington, MI 48094
(800)345-9487

Mill Supply, Inc.
19801 Miles Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44128
(800)888-5072

Surplus Supply Co.
P.O. Box 15133
Akron, OH 44314
(330)825-3900

Rear End Parts:

Tom's Differentials
900 Kootenai Cutoff
Ponderay, ID 83852
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Stationary Glass Rubber Installation Tutorial
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Published on 11-30-2015 02:42 PM Number of Views: 2192
This post comes from Michel "m1dadio" McCaig. I felt it should be on hand for reference.

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Early Chevy Special from Vans and Trucks Magazine, 1975

Published on 04-02-2014 02:11 AM

Club member Eric Frahm sent me his Vans & Trucks Magazine issue from 1975. It features a 25-page early Chevy section. I scanned it nearly 3 years ago and finally got around to laying it out in a downloadable PDF format for your enjoyment.

Thank you again, Eric, for sharing!

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Spindle question

Seems like it.
tinlizard 04-21-2021, 10:44 PM

Spindle question

The king pin kits are two different part numbers, G20 uses a larger pin. So, I would say the beam is different.

Rare parts G20 kingpin set
Vanner68 04-21-2021, 03:18 PM

1965: Don't Buy a Van Made by Car People!

I was on a project with Chevrolet commercial vehicles in the late 90s. in a meeting with some mid level brass, one of them revealed that GM's new strategy
tinlizard 04-21-2021, 08:59 AM

Spindle question

Is the actual axle beam different on the 3/4 ton (6 lug) from the 1/2 ton (5 lug) vans? Maybe you (CanVanMan) could just swap out the steering knuckle/spindle
tinlizard 04-21-2021, 08:47 AM

Hinge Pins

Been there. Smacked my fingers...

A good vise for disassembly helps. Heat and a punch got them to come apart. Keep the kids away as there
van-itti 04-21-2021, 05:06 AM

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