Mcflys First Early

Its now offical, as ruff as as it is she's all mine.Only could take a few pics (as my camera battery ran out and I have misplaced my charger).I will post the bad.


Roof and gutter rear of van

floor rear of van

and front grill area

there are some other areas but they seem minor compared to these
probably looks pretty bad to you guys on the west coast but on the east coast it really didn't look so bad. Maybe I am an optimist but to me she is beautiful.Ok now I need to find some sheetmetal or a donor.

yup most common spot they rust out
you'll need to repair the rear spring mounts for sure
check ALL the rest of them too
a little work ahead of ya but it'll live again, seen worse, owned worse
and brought em all back again
congrats ! and remember half the fun is getting there
this was my first early chevy
a vanner and early owner passed this up for the 200 bucks the guy wanted for it
i bought it for 150 and turned it into this.....
and i would say mine was just about in need

Awesome. Glad to hear you got it.

I know the feeling about how it looks to others. Some say my van's cute (mom), adorable (mother in law), cool (nephews), beautiful, fascinating, etc.
Others say WTF is that!, that's the scariest thing I've ever seen (wife), Why! (friends).

Looking forward to hearing a lot more about your new baby.

Congrat's... Ahhh, yes. The family is one stronger...

She is beautiful! If you were closer I could put you onto all the sheetmetal you could want. You will find what you need though, these guys here will do whatever they can for you. If it is shippable and I can get it for you just let me know.

I'd happily trade any of my future projects for it!

Later,
Rip

Yeah ,Congrats ! It's definately do-able ^5

Glad you got one Mike. Like Vanish said, It can be done!!!!!!!!! Savage's 64 nodoor was that bad or worse and now it's the envy of a bunch of people. It just takes time and patients. Congrats!!!!!!

Mcfly, Make sure you take lots and lots of pictures!!! Before, During, During, During and During!!!!!!!

Is there really "ever" a after? And of course post your progress here if you can. We all are always interested in the progress of a new project.

Dan

Congrats, Great find A NO DOOR thats awesome,YA let us know your plans and of course pics always welcome. Bill

Glad you got your van. For now I would get a 16X25 Ft tarp (Good one , I use the silver one side green other about $25) And cover it up to keep any more rain or snow out. And let it start to dry out some. Oh yea put the sliver side out, so,it don't get to hot. And it will look alot better so your neighbors(and wife) don't complain. Heres a few pics to get you inspired[img][/img][img][/img] You think you got rust

Congrats on the van. It is a great feeling when you start making progress.

awesome, glad you saved the no door.

Thanks to all. With the winter setting in and no room in the garage or my tent at the moment a tarp is the direction I am going.For now I will spend the winter putting together a game plan and looking for parts.If anyone has or comes across some of the things I need let me know(the rear roof area and gutter,front from top of grill down) Thanks again
mike

Hey G-Man are you talking about the g-parts for sale area or is there someplace else I am missing.Thanks

mike

Mike G-man's link takes you to the Chevy stuff. Alot of people have never seen the main page for the site. For some reason when you click on home it only takes you to the main page for the forum. Put this in your favorites then go look around. Lots of info there that's not accessable from the forum page.

http://www.vintage-vans.com/

That's awesome McFly! Common sense tells me we shouldn't do bodywork in winter, but I somehow think we'll both gain ground on our earlies despite the weather! If I had the same opportunity on a G like that, I'd have jumped on it! Good job!

OK Thanks guys found the page now the fun begins.I think sometimes it more fun planning,acquiring parts,and doing the work than having a finished project.Maybe that is why my wife is ready to do me in,I keep telling her a house should evolve over a period of time and not overnight.

Mcfly,
Sure you have already figured it out that everyone here will do whatever they can to help you. If you need anything, just ask here first. Whether it's parts, advice or how-to-do things. The amount of knowledge of the folks on this site is staggering and whatever the issue, someone here has already face it and fixed it. So please ask first, it will save you a lot of frustration.

And always see the potential in the van. And make a “Project list” of everything you need to do to get it there. And when you are finished, you will have saved another “early”. Most everyone here started off with a “rough” van and brought it back to life, just as mine did and you will.

I have completed 90% of the mechanical and now is sound and safe to drive on the road, but it took time, patience and a lot of work. And if not for help from the folks here it would have taken twice as long.


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most of these old girls start out as diamonds in the rough.
when I found mine it was pretty fugly.....
when I found it

last summer


When I found my early i still was not internet savy so all the work was done with no help of insperation for the Early van community.
the work that has to go into one of these old girls will be worth it when you get to take her for her first ride.

..........Wookee

I wondered who got the No Door from the G's for sale forum.
I'd sent the guy an email since the 'Reserve Not Met' message was lit on Ebay.
I guess I'll have to wait my turn, again, still, some more...
Congratulations on the find, you have my deepest envy, err, umm, well wishes!
Make sure you keep us posted on the progress!

P.S. That's a nice job Wookee!

mcfly, check with rodger, i think he has a roof, good luck with the project, gotta save those no-doors