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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    So Im looking at a van...

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    Post by Gothboy Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:14 am

    It's a a108 van a 66 I think. Its got a pop top on it, and as Im sure some of you may have noticed from previous postings Im dead set on a fiberglass high top van. Now this would atleast get me the van which is great but how difficult is it to find JUST a fiberglass high top to put on it? Is it worth it? (I have no problem doing the work, as I have chopped several cars, and replaces several entire roofs rooves roofes lol, etc in the past, including the huge roof on my hearse). Im going to check out the van this weekend I think, if the seller has time.

    Any input welcome. Thank you! Smile
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    Post by m1dadio Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:34 am

    64 to 66 came 90" only
    Any mod you do will be a complete customisation including a fiberglass high top; which were never availible pre 70 as far as I can tell.

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    Post by itruns Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:14 pm

    I believe this A108 is a '69.

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    Post by HandiVanMan Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:33 pm

    I have seen a few vans for sale with hightops on them in the past & I am sure more will come along! If you are wanting a hightop van I would suggest that you wait till another one comes along.
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    Post by itruns Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:54 pm

    Although a parts van can come be really handy to have around. Smile
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    Post by HandiVanMan Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:53 pm

    You got that right! I have 3 parts vans & still want more!
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    Post by RodStRace Wed Oct 24, 2012 3:42 pm

    If you buy one without, you KNOW the hightop of your dreams will be listed one week later within 20 miles at a lower price! Razz

    Wait for the 'right' one and keep saving!!!
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    Post by deeter42 Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:23 pm

    +1 for what Rod said the fiberglass top earlys around here seam to pop up in groups of 2 or 3 and then nothing for a while. Good luck!
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    Post by Gothboy Thu Oct 25, 2012 6:05 pm

    Dang you Rod! I hate it when you get all common sensey Murphy's laws on me...Because you're right when you do it! ugh. Smile I know you're right, but I just was wondering about the frequency of the glass tops availability.
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    Post by dix Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:05 pm



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    Post by Gothboy Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:06 am

    Thats all cool my friend, but this time I was actually asking about JUST the fiberglass roof. Do you guys ever come across those for sale?
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    Post by vanner68 Sat Oct 27, 2012 5:00 pm

    I wish I had a picture, but back in the 70's I used to see an early Dodge that had the hull of a boat grafted on top for a hi top. It didn't look all that bad.

    Picture this design hull as a raised roof....

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    Post by savage Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:09 am

    I think your best bet would be hit the pick a part(or junk yards around here)with a tape measure???
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