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  • kookykrispy
    VCVC Member
    • Oct 2002
    • 8565
    #1

    So I bought a 2nd gen...

    Hey gang, I picked up this "High Roller" '67 108" G10 couple days ago. This van belonged to a long time VCVC member. I've been doing some work to it already.

    Its pretty cool. 350/th350, 1/2 ton, but with 12 bolt rear. Its lifted a bit on custom springs and 31" tires.

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    64' wikivan 292 tripower/4 speed/2.56 posi
    '64 Red Baron no engine/trans
    '66 "Lucky" 230/3 onda tree/project.. soon to be 400SBC/200r/3.73 posi

    Originally posted by Vanner68
    Remember, they're still printing money, but they aren't making any more earlies!
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  • van-itti
    VCVC Member
    • Jan 2008
    • 1550
    #2
    Nice find!
    Mike

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    • 108VanGuy
      VCVC Member
      • Jul 2004
      • 3226
      #3
      A 2nd Gen?

      Really Joe? One time you told me that 2nd gens were only good to supply parts for 1st gens. Were you pulling my leg or did you have a change of heart? Maybe that move from the PNW down to LA has got you all shook up, like about 6.4 worth.
      108VanGuy...
      1969 Chevy Panel, 250 CID, 3 ring 4 Spd. with OD, 2.73 "WedgieVan" Daily Driver
      1967 Chevy Panel, 230 CID, 3 Spd. 3.36 "UtiliVan Owned since 76
      1964 GMC Panel, 194 CID, 3 Spd. "CrunchoVan"
      1965 Chevy Panel 350 CID, 3 Spd. "RustoRoof" Runs but wiring bad
      1969 Chevy 108 Display 307 CID THM 350 Power Brakes 3.73 Posi
      1965 Chevy Panel, V8, 3 Spd. "Gold Hills Van"
      1965 CamperVan, V8, 3 Spd.
      1969 G20 Shell

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      • Wookee
        VCVC Member
        • Oct 2002
        • 15768
        #4
        Originally posted by kookykrispy View Post
        Its pretty cool. 350/th350, 1/2 ton, but with 12 bolt rear. Its lifted a bit on custom springs and 31" tires.
        Come on in the water is fine.

        My 69 G10 also had a 12 bolt rear from the factory.
        Turning those big all terrain tires in tight spots might be a bit of a job.
        Nice score keep us posted on the future progress.
        Its a "van thing". A life style you have to live to understand!!!!

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        • kookykrispy
          VCVC Member
          • Oct 2002
          • 8565
          #5
          Originally posted by 108VanGuy View Post
          Really Joe? One time you told me that 2nd gens were only good to supply parts for 1st gens. Were you pulling my leg or did you have a change of heart? Maybe that move from the PNW down to LA has got you all shook up, like about 6.4 worth.
          108VanGuy...
          They are a great source of parts for 1st gens!! This one has a strong 350 and the th350 transmission with all the goodies to swap into a 1st gen, and would make an outstanding donor vehicle for a 1st gen. But its too nice to cut up and is a pretty righteous van. The body is generally in good condition, and I've been fixing little things on it as I go. I've been thinking alot about a 4x4 conversion for this, which would be awesome. It already is lifted, and looks like it should be 4x4.
          Last edited by kookykrispy; 07-05-2019, 09:50 AM.



          64' wikivan 292 tripower/4 speed/2.56 posi
          '64 Red Baron no engine/trans
          '66 "Lucky" 230/3 onda tree/project.. soon to be 400SBC/200r/3.73 posi

          Originally posted by Vanner68
          Remember, they're still printing money, but they aren't making any more earlies!

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          • kookykrispy
            VCVC Member
            • Oct 2002
            • 8565
            #6
            Originally posted by Wookee View Post
            Come on in the water is fine.

            My 69 G10 also had a 12 bolt rear from the factory.
            Turning those big all terrain tires in tight spots might be a bit of a job.
            Nice score keep us posted on the future progress.
            Sure makes me think about the saturn electric power steering mod



            64' wikivan 292 tripower/4 speed/2.56 posi
            '64 Red Baron no engine/trans
            '66 "Lucky" 230/3 onda tree/project.. soon to be 400SBC/200r/3.73 posi

            Originally posted by Vanner68
            Remember, they're still printing money, but they aren't making any more earlies!

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            • Wookee
              VCVC Member
              • Oct 2002
              • 15768
              #7
              Originally posted by kookykrispy View Post
              The body is generally in good condition, and I've been fixing little things on it as I go. I've been thinking alot about a 4x4 conversion for this, which would be awesome. It already is lifted, and looks like it should be 4x4.
              Pick up truck front & rear drive axles are close to an 1 1/2 narrower than a 2nd gen's axles..
              Here in the rust belt. Later model puke ups rotted out in structural places.This made for inexpensive 4X4 conversion parts...
              This radical 2nd gen out of NY had a 4X4 conversion done to it...

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              Its a "van thing". A life style you have to live to understand!!!!

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              • VanSandy
                Certifiable Vanatic
                • Oct 2016
                • 988
                #8
                Nice score!

                I love my 108, but yeah, power steering would be nice. And a remote brake booster...

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                • 66BeachCruiser
                  VCVC Member
                  • Sep 2009
                  • 1176
                  #9
                  Nice van Joe. I always enjoyed the look of a 4x4 or lifted early. Add some linkage assist to help with those big tires.
                  1966 Chevy Sportvan seafoam green/white
                  Sliding ragtop
                  230 straight six
                  HEI distributor
                  12SI alternator
                  2bbl 32/36 Progressive carb upgrade with 1 to 2bbl carb adapter
                  200r4 w/stock auto shifter, custom hanger, 96 suburban trans cooler
                  3:36 rear
                  Front Disk Brake conversion with Dual master
                  Recored radiator to 3core
                  5 blade fan
                  belly pan.

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                  • Skidmark
                    VCVC Member
                    • Aug 2002
                    • 1172
                    #10
                    How much did this van set you back, for those of us trying to keep up with the current van market?

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                    • Kustomizer
                      VCVC Member
                      • Nov 2007
                      • 2462
                      #11
                      I like it!
                      1970 Chevy Sportvan 90 - "Dazed and Confuzed II"
                      Lakeville, MN

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                      • kookykrispy
                        VCVC Member
                        • Oct 2002
                        • 8565
                        #12
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                        At the "Sabbath by the Sea" van meet in San Pedro about a week ago

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                        64' wikivan 292 tripower/4 speed/2.56 posi
                        '64 Red Baron no engine/trans
                        '66 "Lucky" 230/3 onda tree/project.. soon to be 400SBC/200r/3.73 posi

                        Originally posted by Vanner68
                        Remember, they're still printing money, but they aren't making any more earlies!

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                        • Wookee
                          VCVC Member
                          • Oct 2002
                          • 15768
                          #13
                          The factory chrome bumpers look pretty sweet...

                          Last edited by Wookee; 07-30-2019, 03:29 PM.
                          Its a "van thing". A life style you have to live to understand!!!!

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                          • AutomaticAmie
                            VCVC Member
                            • Dec 2010
                            • 2190
                            #14
                            GASP...

                            I didn't know you did second gens.....
                            .....when someone says "we" they really mean "me".
                            ~ '69 sportvan 90" 307/turbo 350 "deflowered"
                            ~'65 panel 90" 230/3-spd, 3.73 "the wild rumpus"                             http://www.vcvc.org/showthread.php/21406-Let-the-Wild-Rumpus-Start!/

                            metairie, louisiana....off I-10, near nola.

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