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


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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:42 am

    Hi everyone, I'm a noob from Denver. I always wanted a van and finally got the cash together and picked up this sportsman.

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    It's got a few problems but is mostly straight.
    Looking forward to getting started.


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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:48 am

    Steering is a bit loose. The joint there is a bit worn. The guy I got it from said he couldn't find the part. I guess I'll start looking.

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    Driver's side tail light is out and has this random yellow wire hanging out. Once I figure out where that goes maybe the light will work.

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    But first things first. I'm going to gas it up, get it registered and go outside every 15 minutes to look at it because I'm stoked to have it.

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    Post by HandiVanMan Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:51 am

    Welcome to Vintage-Vans!!! Nice looking ride!!!
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    Post by Guest Fri Jun 29, 2012 2:02 pm

    Welcome to V-V! Nice van!! What engine/trans?

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    Post by Big W Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:23 pm

    Welcome to VV. I'm like'n that front bumper set up. Nice van you have there.
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    Post by G-Man Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:38 pm

    Welcome!!!
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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:54 pm

    It's got a 318 v8!
    Auto trans
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    Post by dix Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:59 pm

    welcome. you post says location. mars.. is this mars pa . or ????????


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    Post by 67a 100 pickup Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:28 pm

    Nice van.... the yellow connects to the red on the left taillight, it should also have a brown to brown. The part you are looking for is going to be tough since you have power steering. The eye lids are cool.
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    Post by O.H.surfboards Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:32 pm

    What're those bumpers off of? Looks great!
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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:54 pm

    I think the front bumpers are off a Mercedes.
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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:49 pm

    Got mine back from paint. 68 Dodge LL1 Turquoise Poly.

    Now I need to start thinking about interior color combos.

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    Post by dix Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:25 am

    looks great.


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    Post by vanny Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:37 am

    Congrats, that looks really nice! cheers


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    Post by G-Man Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:25 am

    Great Job!!!
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    Post by Guest Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:11 am

    welcome aboard and nice paint job....corrosive
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    Post by Big W Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:09 am

    That's one sharp looking van. Love the paint color with the white. cheers
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    Post by dodge man Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:46 am

    WELCOME TO VV,, GREAT LOOKIN VAN MAN,,
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    Post by gary h Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:18 am

    Hi,Welcome to VV! From the pics, you also have the rare add-on power steering assist.Since you said it was loose you can remove the whole system and send it to me! LOL drunken
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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:14 pm

    Yep it's got power steering. It turned out that the problem was in the gear box and not the joint I initially thought.

    I'm putting sound mat down and planning interior color combos and wall panels. I'll shoot some pics and post as I go.

    This guy has some good diy insulation tips that I might try.
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    Post by Darth Garfunkel Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:17 pm

    And just for kicks:



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    Post by dix Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:09 pm

    did you paint your van??? Love the color choices..


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    Post by Guest Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:20 pm

    My girlfriend bought our a-100 for 3000 cash,it idled smooth and had a nice single stage paint job covering all the bondo..I said,WOW! GREAT LOOKING VAN MAN!!!
    He must of known how naive I was as he was counting her money,I feel like such an ass as I see that nice looking van up on jackstands for the last 6 months..
    Greetings from one of the laziest,incompetent wannabe vanners on this site! "van go"



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    Post by millwright71 Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:39 pm

    That is a really nice looking van! Welcome to VV!

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    Post by campin'fool 2 Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:05 pm

    I love the color combo!! Great looking van....

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