Chevy & GMC Vans

My new project which started last October with the purchase of a parts van. Been collecting parts for new motor. The parts van has been scrapped after I took what I wanted which was a 383 and crager ss. Iam rebuilding the 383 and it will be going in my new project van. Click link for more info Chevy Van

looking good so far.
Danny

Wow, what a project. That would intimidate me to no end. Swapping in an engine is one thing, but gutting the wiring of a vehicle completely and starting over again....
As we say up here in Kebeqland, Maudit Tabernak!

very cool! the cragers are awesome! I know where there's a set around here on a 90-ish 2wd chev pickup (that means 5x5 pattern for the strofaris) that doesn't run, the guy won't let them go though.

looks like you might need some fender flares, especially if dropping it down some..

Now, why did you have to go and post that up??!! After I checked out that thread, I found myself looking for old G20's on craigslist!!!
Looks good!

Looks like a great project Mike, keep the pics and info rollin

My goal is 5 years on the project. That will include all bodymods, motor, trans, rearend, interior. As of now need to save up a little bit more for machine work, stripping the engine bay area, and cleaning it up.

Some of my plans are to:
Cleaning up the undercarriage and engine compartment then spraying it black but not sure with what yet.
Cleaning up the inside and spraying it black. Thinking of using John Deere Blitz Black.
Installing a 700R4 and a Ford 9" rear with 4.11 gears.
Installing a round tube grille.
Removing old mirrors and installing the hotrod gooseneck mirrors to the upper corner of the doors.
Installing a front airdam.
Installing a vynil top and sunroof.
installing a Nor-Cal rear wing.
Shaving the wiper cowl and doing away with the wipers and antenna.
Shaving the door handles.
Shaving the rear door hinges and possibly turning the rear doors into a gullwing.
Welding up the 60/40 side doors to make a full panel or a no door.
Painting the exterior with the John Deere Blitz Black-Going for that OldSckool Rat Rod look.
Having a new dash and doghouse fabbed up or modifiying the old one.
Having the interior wraped in long and short hair black fur.
Queen size bed with satin sheets-LOL
Etc......

NO FENDER FLARES!!!!!!!!!!

Going to be alot of work for a RAT-VAN!!!!

Before removing old engine need to test fit airpump to see how much room I will have. May need to modifie doghouse some to fit airfilter.

Well,,to be honest, I was kind of ho hum till I saw the blower. Nice projet for sure. Like Keith said,,keep the pics rolling. They may get me off my back side.

Awesome project. Plus I'm completely jealous that you have the garage space to tear down a van that far.

It fits without any major modifications. Cant get the filter off and the the back of the doghouse cover is hitting the filter. I did a little cutting and trimming. Now the filter can be removed and it dosent hit the doghouse cover. I will be bringing fresh air through the cowl area to the top of the doghouse area. I will not need a hood scoop and nobody will expect a blower being under the doghouse.













Now its time to pull old motor and trans out. Then I will start the cleanup process of the shell.

nice project, almost a sleeper apart from the wheels, i'm amazed how much room you've got in the engine bay, keep up the good work and keep posting....Johnny

just checked out the whole thread on this van , i liked it before you started all this work . i can't wait to see the finished product . thats gonna be a SWEET van !!!!!!

Your gonna have to attend NECO 2012 just to show us all that sweet ride Mike .

skippy wrote:just checked out the whole thread on this van , i liked it before you started all this work . i can't wait to see the finished product . thats gonna be a SWEET van !!!!!!

Your gonna have to attend NECO 2012 just to show us all that sweet ride Mike .

I will do my best!!!!!