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


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    Post by rustyspoke66 Sat Mar 19, 2011 12:26 pm

    Bought this 65 A-100 van and am going through it so I can use it for a daily driver. First is brakes and suspension then I will freshen up the motor. After that I will do some seats because the ones in it are in really bad shape and its cheaper to replace them until I can get them rebuilt. After that I will start on body work and the rest of the interior. Any help or advise would be greatly appreciated.
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    Post by dix Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:26 pm

    welcome aboard there is lot's of help and knowage here.you came to the right place.
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    Post by G-Man Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:31 pm

    Looks like a great looking project there, thanks for the pic's
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    Post by rustyspoke66 Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:15 pm

    Thanks, I think I am going to use a paint product by hot rod flatz in a seafoam metalic green and a white accent down the side. Hopefully I can get in paint by mid summer.
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    Post by G-Man Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:36 pm

    Keep up updated with pictures so we can see your van coming along
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    Post by rustyspoke66 Sat Mar 19, 2011 2:42 pm

    Will do!
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    Post by kltcustoms Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:12 pm

    Hey man glad you made it..... We need to get together some time
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    Post by Guest Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:26 pm

    Welcome and have fun with your build.
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    Post by Magic Bus Sat Mar 19, 2011 11:18 pm

    Welcome.....looks like a great project!!!!!!!
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    Post by slowflapper Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:26 am

    wheel cylinder rebuild kits are $8 each, a cylinder hone is $12, spring bushings are $80, shocks are $25 each or so Smile

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    Post by rustyspoke66 Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:10 am

    So far so good I have almost finished the brakes and suspension. I also ended up ordering a set of after market seats. I think the original seats could be redone but it would be quit expensive. These are the seats I found. I think they will work out.
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    Post by G-Man Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:28 pm

    let us know how they work out, I'm sure others could use this infor
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    Post by BADBADGER Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:52 am

    Looks good. What engine and trannie does it have? Welcome on board!
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    Post by rustyspoke66 Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:32 am

    Thanks, it has the 225/6 with 3 on the tree.

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