by Heinz, you've got some Fantastic fabrication skills!!! Love seeing this come together piece by piece! Thanks and keep the pics coming... 
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Bagged 1966 G van under construction
vanny- Moderator
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67VanHelsing- Number of posts : 118
Location : Los Angeles, CA
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Awesome build!
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Started to work more on doghouse and transmission tunnel, floor mocked up but covers for tunnel under construction...I will be mounting a RV style table from the trans tunnel piece also.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
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vanny- Moderator
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Looks like you have a Great Plan...Love your work on this!!!
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savage- Number of posts : 2626
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
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Nice work ,on one Major project 
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
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So if you have ever paid attention to a VW bus, I am making the same rear platform and the rear doors will be converted to a tailgate and hatch. The tailgate will open to access some storage space/and where the fuel tank is. Leaving the hatch to open to the back...flat surface in back, along with a bench seat converting to a bed, like a Westfalia VW.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
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From underneath this will be in the trunk, similar to where the VW motor would have been, I will need to box it in, but you get the idea 
I will have to cover the sides with sheet metal, but framing is pretty much done
MORE TO COME
I will have to cover the sides with sheet metal, but framing is pretty much done
MORE TO COME 
Lazarusvan- Number of posts : 1293
Location : Charleston, South Carolina
Age : 51
Registration date : 2011-02-22
This is an amazing build. I would dare say this will be one of the best vans in the country once you finished. I am in awe of your skills.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
SORRY< saw this bike and couldn't pass it up. My whole idea of my van is to take an approach that takes the late 60's to early 70's vibe. Trying to keep with what parts are from now (a/c power steering and air ride...mixed with the vibe that Easyrider and Fast times at Ridgemont High would of had. So I modified the bike to be a companion to the van. It will make for a fun way to get around car shows. I will include a youtube clip soon
FIRST>>>Make a backrest
Second a seat
Last some crazy Z-Bars
FIRST>>>Make a backrest
Second a seat
Last some crazy Z-Bars
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
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Big W- Number of posts : 3282
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That's a really cool bike. Should go good with van. I thought for sure it would have an air ride suspension though...lol.
wirepuller- Number of posts : 176
Location : Edmonton, AB, Canada
Registration date : 2011-01-28
Lovin this build!!
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WP
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Finally working on the puzzle that is THE FLOOR!!! before the mods 
After deciding to go flat with the forward section, rather than the factory angled front
I hammer formed the section around the column for an air tight seal
And the back side has an air diversion panel to help funnel air to the radiator
Got one set of hubcap clips done also
After deciding to go flat with the forward section, rather than the factory angled front
I hammer formed the section around the column for an air tight seal
And the back side has an air diversion panel to help funnel air to the radiator
Got one set of hubcap clips done also
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Last edited by Heinz57 on Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:40 pm; edited 1 time in total
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Took and raised the throttle body with a power spacer, topped it with a 4.3l air cleaner (12 inch instead of 14 inch) I repositioned it and have it drawing cooler air from below.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
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It will be a few weeks before I can work on the van, until then hope you all enjoy
savage- Number of posts : 2626
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I always enjoy seeing your progress on your Major project van
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Front wheel wells are almost finished...I am pleased with the outcome so far...check it out and comment if you please.
This is a pic of the access panel I grafted into the driver side, took it out of a parts van I had
THANKS FOR VIEWING!!!
This is a pic of the access panel I grafted into the driver side, took it out of a parts van I had
THANKS FOR VIEWING!!!
vanny- Moderator
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As always, amazing work! Fun watching this build. Thanks again for keeping us posted!
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samsvan- Number of posts : 672
Location : Sarasota, Fl.
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Heinz, will your doors close with the wheel wells there or do you have to cut them? If you do cut the doors, will your windows still go all the way down? Even with the raised tubs, it looks like you still have adequate headroom height once your seats are in.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
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I plan to cut the doors, have not inspected the window to see if clearance will be an issue...and with a seat in it is tight for me at 6'4" but its gonna work. I also plan to suicide the doors too. Next step is passenger front floor/battery box under front floor too. Then on to a radiator tunnel.
savage- Number of posts : 2626
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
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Great fab work on the WW.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
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Welding/Grinding selfie...LOL!
Almost finished with the radiator tunnel
Covers made, just need to bolt them down
Now to finish the Doghouse cover and the finishing pieces on the front. MORE TO COME!!!
Almost finished with the radiator tunnel
Covers made, just need to bolt them down
Now to finish the Doghouse cover and the finishing pieces on the front. MORE TO COME!!!
panelmanrd- Number of posts : 801
Location : kcmo
Age : 63
Registration date : 2009-10-04
the plastic radiator cap adaptor that you showed is cool
I used one in my daily driver, the heat of the water going through
the upper hose distorted the shape of it and it started leaking, had to
get an aluminum one from speedway motors. cured that issue.
I used one in my daily driver, the heat of the water going through
the upper hose distorted the shape of it and it started leaking, had to
get an aluminum one from speedway motors. cured that issue.
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