here we go again.......

Looks really good. Where did you find a dogleg in that good of shape? Seems like those are the first thing to start rotting...

No one deserves the help more! Ken has the true vanner spirit!! I wish I lived closer cause I'd love to see how it's done up close and personal. Great to see you up and about again GMan!!!

Looking really good guys! Those repairs look really familiar for some reason, hmmmmm. Lol.

Digz the part came from OR

Many might not know but Ken is a Machinist here in MI, and he's picky (I mean that in a good way). The parts he has welded in fit so well there hardly a gap for the welding

and it shows . the time spent in prep always pays off big in the next steps Looks like it's coming along nicely.

Got the 66 back from Ken's today

lookin real nice G-man

Ken does some nice work , looks good Cris Any color idea's yet ???

I'm sure Dix would prefer you keep it white! The metal work looks GREAT! It's gonna be another beauty soon. Congrats!

Moving right along looks GREAT should not be too long and you will be looking for paint.!!!.

Got off the dead one today and started fixing the floor, got a start but need to get some more cut off wheels. Not alot of rust on the floor just a few spots

looks good Chris. sure wished i could help.

GOAL this weekend mock the seats, then welding. Been trying to work on it all week   :   Something comes up every time. Should have Sunday all to myself

Mocking in seats, sad part have to remove them after

Pass seat Looks Great !!!!!!! What's it out of ??? Second Gen ????

pretty sure there 2nd gen, drivers side lines up perfect, the pass side like all chevy vans need some mods

Looks really good G-man! This must have been the day for '66's to get lots of attention!

I like that passenger seat, is that velour?

Greg not sure??? They are the only nice thing that came with the van

Just tinkering today, marking all the holes I want welded. Didn't get alot done, but some small stuff


also made a temp seat bracket


after the welding I'm hoping to go to town on the interior

Chris, do you need a stock seat bracket?( that round tube thing) I think I have one if it doesn't have to be custom.

yes I have the tube bracket and already mocked the seats with it. This van won't be as custom as the 64. mostly stock for the most part. Sure I'll have to do some custom ideas I have, but nothing out there

I like your 1st Gen Chris! Looking good. Nice work on the body. It really helps having donor metal.

I also picked up an NOS gas pedal. The little things like that are fun!

Those "High Torque 250" stickers are pretty easy to find new. I see them on many air cleaners like that but they say they are for the valve cover. Makes more sense to me on the air cleaner.

http://www.classicparts.com/mobile/1965-66-Valve-Cover-Decals-High-Torque-250/productinfo/87-016/#.UqVt3Si9LTp

do they have them for 230's????

I have one of thoses tube brackets also but there kind of flimsey... But it might be easyer and stronger to get some 2x2 L bracket and bolt it to the seat and the side of the motor box...maby one whole peice or make 2 seprate brackets.??..