by kookykrispy Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:48 amwhat is awesome is some of us saw this van when Matt owned it, and now to see what you have done with it is just amazing
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Bagged 1966 G van under construction
kookykrispy- Number of posts : 1533
Location : Helendale, CA
Age : 51
Registration date : 2009-05-22
dhuglife- Number of posts : 10
Location : wauconda il
Registration date : 2015-09-03
with the brake master cylinder under the dash are you still using wiper motor in stock location, do they both with there? or are you going no wipers all together
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
I can relocate the motor to the left of the dash, left of the column I believe...but living where I do, I may just make a small hand crank just so they can operate manually. I will cross that bridge more at a later date. Thanks for the questions/comments.
wirepuller- Number of posts : 176
Location : Edmonton, AB, Canada
Registration date : 2011-01-28
My last custom vehicle I had did not even have windshield wipers on it. Generally these vehicles don't get driven hard in the rain, so generally you are just caught in a storm. I would put Rain-x on the windshield or wax from the car wash and the water would bead off the glass well enough that it did not effect my vision. If it did, I usually pulled over and waited for the rain to pass. I think I got caught in two rainstorms in the 5 years I drove that truck in the summer. I won't bother putting them on mine, but I'll have it on to pass inspection.
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Vanadian- Number of posts : 187
Location : Bragg Creek, Alberta, CANADA
Registration date : 2010-11-18
This is pure art. This helps me understand people that walk around an art gallery and are impressed with the work on the wall and just can't stop looking at it!
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
That was the best way you could have put that, Vanadian. THANKS 
The best is when you walk away thinking WOW how the Hell did I pull that off??? Or to think you have seen it all, only to find something to pull your interest back into the "Build", looking it over to make sure you got it.
I am at least going forward this week...I have some unexpected time on my hand and its only 107 degrees in ARiZoNA 
Why not put the motor and trans back in!!!! I mocked up everything...still needs spark plug wire holders and to paint the brackets...probably deleting the EGR too.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
so I have been looking online at s10 shock relocation...so I thought, let me try my hand at this. It will work for many applications with a need to relocate. I took 2 inch angle iron and cut 7 inches off. Next cap it with a 2 inch plate and drill it for the shock to bolt to. I took the s-10 shock and cut the mount from the bottom and popped out the old bushing. I purchased a DORMAN universal shock bolt kit from the local parts house. Then drilled the bottom control arm to mount the shock, and then made reference of the suspension travel so that I could locate the top mounting position and tack it in place. check out the pics, it worked and only cost me 14 bucks, wooohooo!!!! 
KEEP the questions and comments coming! 
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Mocked up the top skeleton frame of the dash...more to come next week.
this shows the structural skeleton better...the portion that sticks out will house the a/c evap/heater box unit.
this shows the structural skeleton better...the portion that sticks out will house the a/c evap/heater box unit.
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
You've got vision, my friend! Is there room for the windshield seal to fit between the dash and the frame? Can't wait to see how this turns out... 
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Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Yes the seal and windshield will fit, I left approx. an inch of lip where the dash meets the windshield...so the seal will fill most of that gap.
Here is a crude cardboard mock up I threw together, I'm quite pleased,
whatcha think???
The center will house the a/c vents at the top, the air gauges on the lower left and stereo on the lower right. with gauges on the area above the column and a glove box on the right panel. A little adjustment here and there still to be done...but you get the idea
Here is a crude cardboard mock up I threw together, I'm quite pleased,
whatcha think???
The center will house the a/c vents at the top, the air gauges on the lower left and stereo on the lower right. with gauges on the area above the column and a glove box on the right panel. A little adjustment here and there still to be done...but you get the idea
vanny- Moderator
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Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Looks like it's all coming together...nice piece of work, Heinz!
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Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
The A/C should sit further out, need to make bracket adjustments or possibly different brackets. I am pleased so far, gauges will be next.
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Coming together nicely! A/C will be a nice feature on those HOT summer days in Arizona!!! You've got some MAD SKILLS, Heinz! Look forward to seeing you're updates...WOW!
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savage- Number of posts : 2632
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
Registration date : 2008-05-15
Nice, You make it look easy.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Thanks for the comments, I forgot to mention the dash unit holds a heater core too...yes it can actually get cold in the desert too!!!
Next time I will most likely set up the gauges, keep checking back and thanks for fallowing my build.
Next time I will most likely set up the gauges, keep checking back and thanks for fallowing my build.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
So I managed to include one of the cooler items Matt B. sold me with the vehicle, The Killer 70s Chevy bowtie gauge cluster. and I wanted to include an old pic of the van just before I got it...Flashback Enjoy!!!!
It will really PoP!!!, once the dash is painted
Just for fun here is a pic of the S10 subframe that I made to bolt into the van
It will really PoP!!!, once the dash is painted
Just for fun here is a pic of the S10 subframe that I made to bolt into the van
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
BIG WEEK, took the van for media blasting
It was done at Jetstrip's airport hanger at Gateway Airport...they did a great job and I love the new NAKED look...it's SEXY scars and all!! 
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Got her home and used a acid prep. rust converter spray on all the metal.
Need to find a couple of side or rear doors, two that I have had extensive damage...I think I am going to wire it next
It was done at Jetstrip's airport hanger at Gateway Airport...they did a great job and I love the new NAKED look...it's SEXY scars and all!!
Got her home and used a acid prep. rust converter spray on all the metal.
Need to find a couple of side or rear doors, two that I have had extensive damage...I think I am going to wire it next
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Moving right along and it looks Great!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!
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savage- Number of posts : 2632
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
Registration date : 2008-05-15
Looking good.
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
...I was invited to take part in a SkillsUSA event. It's a program for kids who want to get into various parts of the industry. They can win scholarship money. So I towed my van to the Phoenix Convention Center. It was cool, the first time taking the van out in public. Plenty of people would ride up to the trailer and check it out, and then pass by, giving a thumbs-up or a head nod. I got to downtown PHX. I got to drive down into the North building, and into the biggest room you can imagine. We set the van up, then we had the kids go threw different stations, each with unique auto related tests. At my station they got to check out the van and take a short quiz...they had a great time. Some kids even hung out after to ask questions...it was a great time!!! Good to see the bond of vehicles ring true.
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Congrats Heinz!!! Maybe some of those kids will be inspired enough by your van to get the itch to take on a Vintage Van and keep another one on the road where they belong...
Any pics from the event?
Any pics from the event?
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Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Heinz57- Number of posts : 102
Location : Arizona
Age : 50
Registration date : 2013-12-01
Maybe next time I can drive it there!!!
AzDon- Number of posts : 755
Location : Lake Havasu Az
Age : 68
Registration date : 2014-01-20
The automotive technology program at Lake Havasu High (AZ) is a "SkillsUSA" program, as well as the CAD/Drafting program.......The auto shop actually teaches the operation of their CAD plasma-cutting table..... I donated the 307 and three speed from my van to the program....
