New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

by 67VanHelsing Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:41 pm

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New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by 67VanHelsing Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:41 pm

New to the Forum and the world of Vannin 20140311

Hey All,

Thought I'd come on here and introduce myself. I'm a new to the forum and so far I'm diggin it, especially all the useful info and van inspiration. There are some pretty sweet vans on here!! Just picked up a 67 G10 Window Van myself, been looking for the right van for approximately a year and finally found it on Craigslist last Sunday. Paid $1600 for it, had been sitting for 16yrs, unfortunately the motor is seized and to top it off, the PO broke the crank bolt off. FML, anyhow, I look forward to hear from you all!

by xjamesx Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:46 pm

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Re: New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by xjamesx Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:46 pm

Welcome to VV! Apparently, posting pics has got a few glitches today but we all love seeing new members and vans on here so post away once the higher-ups figure out the picture problem.

by Nightmoves Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:18 am

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Re: New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by Nightmoves Wed Mar 05, 2014 12:18 am

Welcome in to Vintage-Vans.Lot of great folks sharing here,join in.

by **Joe Van** Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:30 am

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Re: New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by Joe Van Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:30 am

WELCOME TO VV.!!!. cheers

..Nice looking Solid Sports Van at a Great Price.....Make sure there actually is a broken bolt in the crank Shaft some of the early 8cly motors did not have a bolt holding them on like my 283 in my 66 Chevy Nova it was just pressed on no bolt or hole in the crank not sure about the 6 cly tho...

by **vanny** Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:04 am

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Post by vanny Wed Mar 05, 2014 3:04 am

Welcome to VV! Lots of Great people here willing to assist in any way they can. Congratts on scoring a nice solid van.

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by 66mnecotruck Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:45 am

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Re: New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by 66mnecotruck Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:45 am

Welcome!

by A100 Wrench Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:07 am

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Post by A100 Wrench Wed Mar 05, 2014 5:07 am

Welcome and enjoy the adventure.

by westcoastvanner Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:30 am

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Post by westcoastvanner Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:30 am

Welcome!

by 67VanHelsing Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:57 am

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Re: New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by 67VanHelsing Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:57 am

Thanks Everyone. This will definately be my #1 source for information!

JOE VAN wrote:WELCOME TO VV.!!!. ..Nice looking Solid Sports Van at a Great Price.....Make sure there actually is a broken bolt in the crank Shaft some of the early 8cly motors did not have a bolt holding them on like my 283 in my 66 Chevy Nova it was just pressed on no bolt or hole in the crank not sure about the 6 cly tho...

I posted a pic of the crank pulley hoping a Van guru could shed some light on exaclty what you're talking about. My dad told me the same thing and I didn't believe him. As far as I can tell it's broken, but without the engine out it's hard to tell with the years of oil and dirt built up around it.

by Vantasia Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:34 am

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Re: New to the Forum and the world of Vannin

Post by Vantasia Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:34 am

Welcome to the world of your new disease for which there is no known cure: Vanitis. Good luck with the van and this is the place for info, many times I search old posts and find photos that show exactly what I was trying to figure out plus the direct replies you get when asking questions, no matter how basic they are!

by Twinpilot001 Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:52 am

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Post by Twinpilot001 Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:52 am

get a mirror & peek in the center of dampner -can also get a metal pick - insert in the hole & see if there are any threads or a broken bolt?/ likely is a broken bolt?? as engine is frozen & someone tried turning the crank & broke it off??