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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rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
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New here and this is why.
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welcome aboard there is lot's of help and knowage here.you came to the right place.
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Looks like a great looking project there, thanks for the pic's
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
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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.
G-Man- Mayor
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Keep up updated with pictures so we can see your van coming along
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
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Will do!
kltcustoms- Number of posts : 199
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Hey man glad you made it..... We need to get together some time
Magic Bus- Number of posts : 1422
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Welcome.....looks like a great project!!!!!!!
slowflapper- Number of posts : 956
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wheel cylinder rebuild kits are $8 each, a cylinder hone is $12, spring bushings are $80, shocks are $25 each or so
Come see us in the A100 forums, when you hit a snag.
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I just noticed its a camper van. nice score
Come see us in the A100 forums, when you hit a snag.
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I just noticed its a camper van. nice score
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rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
Location : Spokane, WA USA
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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.
http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/bestop-trailmax-ii-classic-low-back-reclining-front-39429-37/
http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/bestop-trailmax-ii-classic-low-back-reclining-front-39429-37/
G-Man- Mayor
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let us know how they work out, I'm sure others could use this infor
BADBADGER- Number of posts : 246
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Looks good. What engine and trannie does it have? Welcome on board!
rustyspoke66- Number of posts : 180
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Thanks, it has the 225/6 with 3 on the tree.
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