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whalemstr- Number of posts : 248
Location : Corning, California
Registration date : 2012-06-27
69- Number of posts : 447
Location : Germany, Nds
Registration date : 2016-10-18
From Germany a warm thank you for me being able to be here.
Although its not a van, I was able to acquire a '69 A100 pickup on our last day of our vacation in California in June. My lady asked me before that vacation to promise not to buy a car - my answer was "well, I cannot promise, but I will try hard". Didn't work out, though
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I also own a '69 Charger (since 2011), but that car is just running without any problems that I felt it's time for a new project.
The truck shows a lot of patina on the outside as well as inside the cab (do you call it patina if it shows 45 years of real life wear?). Sheet metal is in pretty good condition considering age and most likely being (mis-)used as a work truck. Engine runs strong, electrical is working fine (after some corrections and enhancements...), floor pan is (of course) pretty much non-existant but frame rails are fine, axles are straight. Some work to be done (-> hanger for rear shackles of front spring driver side, power steering leaking, rear bumper to frame and both windshield windows). All that should be do-able.
Hope to get some input here as well as to give some input as I have done almost all work on the Charger so far successfully by myself.
Here are some pics and vids of the truck.
Happy to connect to other German A-Drivers. A friend owns a A100 van, there's another one in my hometown I don't know and we know of approx. 7 A100 in Germany. Parts are going to be expensive...
Although its not a van, I was able to acquire a '69 A100 pickup on our last day of our vacation in California in June. My lady asked me before that vacation to promise not to buy a car - my answer was "well, I cannot promise, but I will try hard". Didn't work out, though
.I also own a '69 Charger (since 2011), but that car is just running without any problems that I felt it's time for a new project.
The truck shows a lot of patina on the outside as well as inside the cab (do you call it patina if it shows 45 years of real life wear?). Sheet metal is in pretty good condition considering age and most likely being (mis-)used as a work truck. Engine runs strong, electrical is working fine (after some corrections and enhancements...), floor pan is (of course) pretty much non-existant but frame rails are fine, axles are straight. Some work to be done (-> hanger for rear shackles of front spring driver side, power steering leaking, rear bumper to frame and both windshield windows). All that should be do-able.
Hope to get some input here as well as to give some input as I have done almost all work on the Charger so far successfully by myself.
Here are some pics and vids of the truck.
Happy to connect to other German A-Drivers. A friend owns a A100 van, there's another one in my hometown I don't know and we know of approx. 7 A100 in Germany. Parts are going to be expensive...
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Congrats and welcome to Vintage Vans!!! That truck has quite a bit of rake to it...like driving downhill...Looks like you've got a Great project!
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Van crazy- Number of posts : 533
Location : buffalo ny
Registration date : 2011-08-04
Cool I love my dodge's.Little tip on the lug nuts.. the left side might have left hand threads......
69- Number of posts : 447
Location : Germany, Nds
Registration date : 2016-10-18
Van crazy wrote:Cool I love my dodge's.Little tip on the lug nuts.. the left side might have left hand threads......
Yeah, learnt that the hard way with my charger 5 years ago... "why the hell did that guy torque the lug nut so hard??? KNACK"...
jimmyZ- Number of posts : 10
Location : Scappoose,Oregon
Registration date : 2017-03-11
Hi, everyone Had a van back when I was a teenager now 40 years later I was able to get another project so glad I have found this group.
uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
Welcome Jimmy! What Ya Get?
jimmyZ- Number of posts : 10
Location : Scappoose,Oregon
Registration date : 2017-03-11
1968 DODGE A-100 no engine no trans trying to figure out how to post picsuante wrote:Welcome Jimmy! What Ya Get?
donivan65- Governor
- Number of posts : 12248
Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
ok,,,,,,,,,,see if this makes sense to you,,,,,,,click on it to make it bigger,,,,,,,
jimmyZ- Number of posts : 10
Location : Scappoose,Oregon
Registration date : 2017-03-11
Great Thanks Donivan65
MelMalzahn- Number of posts : 55
Location : Eloy, AZ
Registration date : 2017-04-20
Hello Everyone,
We are getting this van delivered next week. When the owner finish cleaning it out. It has been sitting in his backyard since the late 70's flat tires, no oil pan on it!! Were hoping hoping we can flush engine add plugs wires and some other things! Gas tank it needs! Were leaving it the color it is patena blue. Body frame great shape windows intact.
Melissa
We are getting this van delivered next week. When the owner finish cleaning it out. It has been sitting in his backyard since the late 70's flat tires, no oil pan on it!! Were hoping hoping we can flush engine add plugs wires and some other things! Gas tank it needs! Were leaving it the color it is patena blue. Body frame great shape windows intact.
Melissa
Vanish- Admin
- Number of posts : 5155
Location : Hesperia Cal
Registration date : 2008-05-02
Melissa ... Cant Wait to See Your New Van !!!! Welcome in !!!!!!
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MelMalzahn- Number of posts : 55
Location : Eloy, AZ
Registration date : 2017-04-20
Thank you. If I can figure out how to get the pictures I have on here I will post them.
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Welcome to VV Melissa, I will PM you my email address for now if you'd like to email me the photos, I could post them for you until you figure out how to do it. It can be a little tricky at first. Once you've done it once, it's easier after that...
I just Private Messaged you my information.
I just Private Messaged you my information.
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Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
Welcome to VV.
MelMalzahn- Number of posts : 55
Location : Eloy, AZ
Registration date : 2017-04-20
Thank you
apedave- Number of posts : 31
Location : Turlock, CA
Age : 43
Registration date : 2017-05-09
Hello everyone! Dave from the central valley of California here. I picked up a '67 a100 sportsman a couple of weeks ago, and have been lurking here every day since then. This is a great site and I can see that it is full of like-minded people who are more than willing to help out and share info. My van is a slant six auto, and after some wrenching, sweating and swearing is road legal (mostly) and driveable. It is a blast to drive. Thanks in advance for all the answers and tips I'm sure I'll pick up here!
MelMalzahn- Number of posts : 55
Location : Eloy, AZ
Registration date : 2017-04-20
Welcome
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Welcome aboard Dave! Great pic choice for your avatar! Can't wait to see some pics of your ride...Early's Rule!!!
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apedave- Number of posts : 31
Location : Turlock, CA
Age : 43
Registration date : 2017-05-09
apedave- Number of posts : 31
Location : Turlock, CA
Age : 43
Registration date : 2017-05-09
Thank you! As a fan of the Cars movies, and Car Talk it was too perfect to pass up.
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Nice, it looks like your avatar too!
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MelMalzahn- Number of posts : 55
Location : Eloy, AZ
Registration date : 2017-04-20
Yes, it is the same, we have to put a tow bar on the front now, and another tire, and tow it home. It's driving me crazy.
caleboh- Number of posts : 48
Location : Tampa FL
Registration date : 2017-12-25
Hi all! My name is Caleb. Will post a pic of my van next time. See you around guys!
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Welcome Caleb, what you got??? Can't wait to see some pics! 
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