first step in the resurrection

yesterday was a big day. i have taken lots of things out of lots of things, but this was my first engine removal. 66 gmc handi-bus custom. the hardest part was getting the crane's small castor wheels to roll in the mud and gravel!

plan so far is to keep 230 6cyl and 2 speed auto (powerglide?) trans., and a sweet interior and exterior, but i am open to suggestions. i like things vintage and original, but also don't want to put in all the time and money just to have my cool and beautiful van run like a dog.

if photos are not included in this post, please tell me how to make that happen.[b]

this should help on posting pictures
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/picture-posting-101-help-only-not-for-individual-picture-posting-f42/posting-pictures-using-forum-s-servimg-t119.htm

for good ideas for your van just search old posts a lot of great information here. Look forward to seeing your pictures

a 230 and a 'glide should be fine to putt around.
First things to do are to arm yourself with knowledge. Find a service manual if you are getting deep into it, and find parts suppliers.
Bag and tag all removed parts. These boogers are simple, but there are a LOT of screws, bolts, and parts when you strip them down!
Waiting to see pictures, and for any questions, look at old posts and ask!

hey guys thanks for the encouragement and support, and here is my first attempt at following directions (attaching photos).

bear with me....trying to get the hang of multiple pics on a single post.

anyway, you get the idea.

Nice van, you have the hard to find tailight bezels on your van, to have more than one picture in a post after you do the first then start over but this time click the upload to do another

Gman, how does the emblem placement fit into that other thread?
I stopped following it, too deep!
Bad enough trying to remember all the Dodge stuff right now!

The emblems are differant spots in the earlier chevys (1st gen's) 2nd gens were all the same

Looks like you've got a real nice van to begin with. Just looking at your pics (and seeing what a buddy did with mine), I'm guessing that most of that paint will buff out! Good luck with the build.

hey crowen57,

most of that paint will buff out? are you kidding me? that would be great, and much cheaper than a new paint job. how do i do it? just rubbing compound and elbow grease, or what? thanks

The link below is page 6 of my build. You can see the before and after pics. On page 5 you can see Lynn buffing. He used Maquire's #2, it took him three or four hours to do it all. Then I waxed it afterward. I was truly amazed that he could bring the paint back. I would have buffed right through!

https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/member-s-showcase-f2/carl-s-econo-t14372-75.htm