So I'm restoring my 65 Chevy Panel van and am wondering what parts are interchangeable from the Chevy Trucks. There are a ton of sites devoted to restoring trucks to factory condition and beyond, not so much for the vans. I know that there are many parts that interchange and even more that are just different enough to not work. So what I am asking is to tap into your collective experiences and see what parts will be easy to get (interchangeable truck parts) and what parts I will have to hunt for (early van only parts).
Here is a list of some of the parts I am thinking of replacing. Maybe you guys can comment on what's interchangeable.
- Window regulators
- Inside door handle and window handle gaskets/bushings
- Windshield wiper arms
- Windshield wiper switch
- Horn Relay
- Gas tank
- Headlights and wiring harness
- Outside door handles and gaskets
- Anything else you can think of that I will need for a restoration
Thanks for helping out a fellow vanner.
- Charlie
Here is a list of some of the parts I am thinking of replacing. Maybe you guys can comment on what's interchangeable.
- Window regulators
- Inside door handle and window handle gaskets/bushings
- Windshield wiper arms
- Windshield wiper switch
- Horn Relay
- Gas tank
- Headlights and wiring harness
- Outside door handles and gaskets
- Anything else you can think of that I will need for a restoration
Thanks for helping out a fellow vanner.
- Charlie