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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: 19722 

    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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    AutomaticAmie
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    Published on 04-23-2013 11:05 PM  Number of Views: 5686 



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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: 8138 

    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: 5187 

    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: 5111 

    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: 7049 

    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 01:42 PM  Number of Views: 1202 

    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!


    --> Download Here <--

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