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Have a 283 block thats .03 over....
been on a stand for 25 years!

Thinking...thinking...

WOW!
Be careful Gary. That crap eats through everything.

Solution of baking soda and water on anything it made contact with then rinse
and rinse and rinse...

Thanks for the help Mark!

Not sure if that could be the issue Russ. Ive never had the engine worked on.
Previous owners may have had work done...

Running like a top now but theres those issues...

Yea, yea...I need a garage...
Thats not an "over the weekend" project anyhow.

I might get to see your work if Jacke stops by on her way home.

What the non-vanning world dont realize is as the vans get scarcer the likelihood of a previous owner
or like you Rascal, an attempt to buy didnt work out and the van is spotted by one of us.
...

Drag it outa there...

Put it on a Blazer 4 x 4 frame... 454 rat motor.
Make it a total "bug-outer" !!

No other pics??

Grab them bumpers anyway!!

....and as the sun sets our hero rides off to find
yet again another vintage Chevy Van to lend his expertise and knowledge.

Where will he be next? Will he be working on a 2nd gen?
Front discs in...

Wherever you are.
NO. Virginia is not for louvers...

I bought a set from a member here 10-12 years ago but he hasnt posted in 6+..no reply on the email either.
Anyone have a source for side/rear...

I used Dependable Auto Shippers about 12 years ago...

Cali to NY - $900. Had to take it to and pick-up at their spot but,
was delivered on time.

Only rules were E brake must work and no oil...

43658

43657

This is still available although the pick-up window is now closed.

Im sure that he would ship anywhere if you want. This is a real quality crafted piece.
One of a kind actually. There are some...

Any serious interest in this door?

If you have not heard about what has transpired...
The artist that creates these doors, and other parts we so need for our vans
was turned away from making...

If there is interest, I have happened to be contacted by a friend of a friend...

There is a NEW fiberglass side (or rear) gull wing style door available with all the hardware.
This is a quality...

Not even sure where I got that, M1.

Had the same issue with an old pic of my van.
Submitted for calendar approval....denied. Wrong resolution.

Searched around but found if you resize it just...

Stuff Ive been collecting and such...
If I think it will help I will share.

If you need part numbers for stuff Gary Leduc is the guy!

43620

The inline 6 pump looks like an upside down V-8 pump.
Try it and see..??

Bolt pattern might be different.

Slab out a 4" thick piece and hang it for a hatchet throw.
Three throws for a dollar.

Contact Mark. (108)

Welcome!

Check out LMC, Brothers, The Truck and Car Shop, Classic Industries also.
Parts are listed for truck.

Our gals are so rare they dont even acknowledge them....but we know.

Steele...

Im just across OC from you. Hit me up sometime.

Thanks Gregg.
The seals were dry and brittle. The rust in places was stuck to it.
Really couldnt be used again.
Coming apart was a breeze. Most of the frames were rusted thru and just fell apart....

No reply...? Anyone else ever put the glass back in the frame of a pop-out window?

Smiley, would you ask Mac if youre in touch with him?

A real original there!

Russ,
That will be a beauty. Cant wait to watch your progress.

Kinda like its staying in the family.