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    Post by Guest Wed May 25, 2011 7:58 pm

    I'm currently looking at what the seller tells me is a 1966 G10. It has windows all around, a flat windscreen, a three on the tree and a straight six. It's presentable looking, but I don't have a picture to post at the moment. I'll get some this weekend.
    My questions are:
    1. How do I tell what year it is?
    2. What years do the generation 1 vans cover?
    3. When pulling the engine, does it come out the top or the bottom?
    4. What other cars will the wheels fit on this van?
    5. Other than rust holes, is there anything I should look for that would make or break the deal?
    6. It doesn't run and has no major dents/rust and the guy wants $1500. The bumpers are painted and dented a bit, glass is okay. All rubber needs replacing and so does the interior.

    Thanks ahead of time!
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    Post by G-Man Wed May 25, 2011 8:16 pm

    First off Welcome to the site!!!!
    Vin # should tell the year
    First gens are 64-66
    The motor can come out top and bottom
    it has a stardard GM bolt pattern a lot of rims out there
    To much rust is a deal breaker check roof gutters , doglegs , around the gas cap area. A good body is the key to a good early van, the motor stuff is minor
    replacement rubber is out there for the windows
    The only thing on your list there isn't a replacement is new interior panels, you'll have to redo what you have
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    Post by m1dadio Wed May 25, 2011 8:28 pm

    welcome to the site

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    Post by donivan65 Wed May 25, 2011 8:49 pm

    Vin # should be G1266P if it is a 66 Chevy SportVan,,,,,,G1256P if it is a panel with windows,,,,,,,Bolt pattern is 4.75"
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    Post by RodStRace Thu May 26, 2011 6:06 am

    Welcome!
    These guys got you covered, and spending a while reading older posts will give you a better idea what you are getting into.
    Early vans are pretty simple compared to other cars of that time frame and all newer cars, so even if you aren't superman car-wise, they are a great project to start on, or pretty cheap if you farm out the work.
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    Post by Jay 13 Thu May 26, 2011 1:00 pm

    rims off a nova,camaro,monte carlo etc. the best way I found to take out a motor is through the top,out of the pasenger front door
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    Post by Van Halen Thu May 26, 2011 2:25 pm

    Very cool!! We need pics!!!!! Cool
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    Post by Guest Sun May 29, 2011 6:58 am

    I'm on my way to look at the van again, only closer this time and take some pictures. I was out of town and the seller called twice to see if I would come back and look at it, so he may be ready to come down on the price.

    Taking the motor out from the top and out the passenger door. Do you use an engine hoist? I have plenty of old English cars around and even pulling a 4 banger out of the engine bay can be a bit of a struggle, so I can't imagine taking a 6 ourt through a door way...

    How many different styles were there in 66? I have heard of the Sportsman and I have seen those with no windows. How many variants did they have that year?

    Thanks guys, you are a big help!
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    Post by donivan65 Sun May 29, 2011 7:33 am

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    Post by G-Man Sun May 29, 2011 7:46 am

    There were 4 models in 66 , Panel , Sportvan, nodoor (no side doors), Display (windows on one side panel on other)

    If you have pulled a motor before you should have no problems with a 6. Any questions be sure to ask someone will gradly have you
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    Post by savage Sun May 29, 2011 7:54 am

    Yea Nodoor are More fun. Only got one door to take it out(or get parts in) Great pics Don
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    Post by donivan65 Sun May 29, 2011 12:42 pm

    You got the pretty SportVans...


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    You got the No Door Cave Van,,,,,,,


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    And you got panels with side doors with all, some, or no windows,,,,,,


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    Post by Guest Mon May 30, 2011 5:46 am

    Okay, here are a few pictures. I looked a lot closer yesterday while taking the pictures. The head is off the engine and a piston has a hole burned in the top. There are several dents at each corner and the passenger floor has a hole as big as my fist. The drip rails look good and I don't see any rust in the body other than the floor. The cargo door exterior handle is missing as you can see.New guy questions C:\Users\Staples\Pictures\My Pictures\cars1\van New guy questions C:\Users\Staples\Pictures\My Pictures\cars1\van
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    Post by Guest Mon May 30, 2011 5:48 am

    Well, I guess I won't be adding any pictures...
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    Post by Guest Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:41 pm

    I wanted to post some pics, but I can't figure out how to do so. Am I dumb, or is it hard?
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    Post by itruns Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:51 pm

    MGARDSTR wrote:I wanted to post some pics, but I can't figure out how to do so. Am I dumb, or is it hard?

    Your not dumb and it's not hard, it's just a bit process that is easy after you learn it.

    Get a free account set up with either Photobucket and/or Servimg.com and upload your pics onto there. Then copy 'n paste the pics's address (under the desired pic) into your post. Hit the quote button on one of the above posts with pics and you'll see how it's done.
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    Post by Guest Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:47 am

    itruns,
    I like the color of your interior. Do you have any pictures of the exterior? If I get the 66 that I am checking out, I'd like to paint it a 60's color that will be bright.
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    Post by itruns Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:00 am

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    Post by Guest Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:50 am

    Nice! This is the color scheme I was thinking about, but not metallic.
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    Post by Guest Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:08 am

    One question I forgot to ask. Is the rubber around all the other windows (not windscreen) available? If so where?
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    Post by itruns Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:21 am

    Oh no, for a moment I thought I was in the 'A' discussion area and almost told you where to get the stuff I'm getting Shocked

    You'll have to wait for a GM dude to chime in.
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    Post by donivan65 Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:25 pm

    itruns wrote:Oh no, for a moment I thought I was in the 'A' discussion area and almost told you where to get the stuff I'm getting Shocked

    You'll have to wait for a GM dude to chime in.


    You are in the right section, you just own the WRONG vehicle,,,,,,,your conscience is telling you something,,,,,,,,
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    Post by donivan65 Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:36 pm

    Back to work,,,,,,now if you mean the stationary glass on a van, it uses this stuff with the locking spline,,,,,,,there are other weatherstrips for the pop out windows and front door and vent window glasses,,,,,,


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    Post by itruns Thu Jun 02, 2011 3:48 pm

    donivan65 wrote:
    itruns wrote:Oh no, for a moment I thought I was in the 'A' discussion area and almost told you where to get the stuff I'm getting Shocked

    You'll have to wait for a GM dude to chime in.


    You are in the right section, you just own the WRONG vehicle,,,,,,,your conscience is telling you something,,,,,,,,

    Yeah, but I'm allergic to cross-members and one wire alternators lol New guy questions Free-fighting-smileys-316

    With a GM Early guru and his garage/barn full of chevy van parts 30 minutes away, you'd think i'd have converted by now, but nooo... I choose to stay in the land of split windshields and 3 speed automatics! (btw - has anyone put a GM 4 speed slush pump behind a Mopar small block??)
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    Post by Guest Thu Jun 02, 2011 8:09 pm

    donivan65, so JC Whitney sells a seal for the side and back stationary glass? Is it stuff you cut to fit? If that's the case, it makes me feel better about replacing all the seals.

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