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    Post by Guest Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:40 pm

    I figured some of you with experience can show me the ropes faster than I can search for them Smile

    So I bought a 67 g10 short wheelbase with a 290 (230, oops)in it. The motor runs, but needs some minor TLC. The side panels are straight, but I have some work to do:

    Pillars are full of bondo, very ugly. The windshield is new.
    Front grill is falling apart from rust
    Driver side floor board has a hole through it
    Need new rear doors, dented badly, may be able to repair if cant find
    Roof is straight, some surface rust, some through rust at the joints

    I am thinking of making it really sinister. Satin black paint, classic mag wheels, wide tires, lowered just a bit. Not going to be a show piece, just a fun ratbike type of van.

    Any suggestions or helpful links to body parts? Couldnt find many.
    Anything else I should know?

    Thanks in advance, I know how annoying newbies can be...


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    Post by m1dadio Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:23 pm

    Welcome to the site!
    Where do you live?
    Lets see pictures of your ride.

    I might have some doors for you if you are close enough

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    Post by G-Man Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:37 pm

    Welcome to the site!!! Pictures always do help
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    Post by savage Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:40 pm

    Welcome, you can still get alot of the lower body panels
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    Post by Guest Sun Mar 06, 2011 8:50 pm

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    A bit overwhelming, but I love it. Thanks for the welcomes! I am in South Florida.
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    Post by donivan65 Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:04 pm

    Well go up to your profile and put in your location so your van neighbors know where you are,,,,,,,,,


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    Post by m1dadio Sun Mar 06, 2011 11:55 pm

    Well I got better doors and a front bumper for you but it would cost a bundle to send them diagonoly across the continent. I have a bunch of little stuff too.

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    Post by G-Man Mon Mar 07, 2011 7:23 am

    Shay, contact Danthevanman, he's in FL and is parting out a 2nd gen
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    Post by G-Force Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:43 pm

    I've got a fairly decent nose that needs a little straightening. But no holes. Yours if you want it.

    Oh yeah, Welcome!
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    Post by Guest Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:56 pm

    Awesome John! That is very generous and helpful. Contacting you.
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    Post by Lyrad Mon Mar 07, 2011 5:59 pm

    Welcome Shay1911 Cool ride, nice to see you have the van bug too. Best of luck to you.

    Hey M1D, I'm looking for glove box and ashtray hinge/brackets for my 69. Oh and I need front disc. brake brackets aswell. Can you help me?
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    Post by m1dadio Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:35 pm

    Lyrad, pm sent.
    I have some parts and a couple brake bracket sets left.

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    Post by Guest Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:03 pm

    Anyone knows where I can buy a Driver door window?
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    Post by G-Man Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:45 pm

    It's flat glass and your local glass shop should be able to make you one
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    Post by back2thewoods Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:50 pm

    shay, i did my last one hotrod blk., with flames, looked bad-ass! go to smartshoppers great deals on paint and body materials
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    Post by DanTheVanMan Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:14 am

    Shay,
    I have lots of glass if you need some. Shoot me a list of other parts you need.

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