by GMman Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:08 amI decided to add a fuel door instead of the open fuel filler. It came off of a 1978 G20 
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Coming along Nicely!!! 
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That's some nice work!
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Looks really good, brings back memories!
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I have to agree with these Guy's they are doing a "Good Job" gonna look really nice when they finish it have you decided on a colour yet..???..The fuel door is a nice touch..
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Yea Joe, i'm going with the GM Regal Red.
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GMman wrote:I decided to add a fuel door instead of the open fuel filler. It came off of a 1978 G20
Nice idea, should stop the gas staining on the rear quarter that all these vans have.....you are really gonna appreciate driving this van down the road knowing all the great work you've done, wait 'til you get it out to some cruise nights when she's done, will all be worth it!
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That's a Great Color! Can't wait to see her all shiny and new again!!!
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More sheet metal repair on the old gal. She's coming along little by little!!!
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Be proud, you're giving her a new life after being neglected all those years!
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I was fortunate to find a real craftsman when it comes to sheet metal work. Four other body shops saw pictures of how the old gal looked and just turned away. I am sticking a small fortune into her, but is it worth it??? I think so. I'll have the satisfaction that i brought her back to life!!!
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GMman, just finished going through your build thread and all I can say is AWESOME WORK!! Can't wait to see her finished
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The Old Gal has been out at the body shop for 8 months now and is getting closer to the final painting. So much cancer that had to be repaired but I have a real craftsman working on her. Not like the Insurance company recommended panel replacing high priced body shops that are out there now days.
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Cancer-free outside.
The door patch panels were cut out of the original side doors and hand formed[img][url=https://servimg.com/view/19032129/213]
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New battery tray was installed.
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I think you should call it the Phoenix because this one has risen from the ashes. I can't believe that this is the same van that got rescued from a sure death in the woods! Congrats on the unbelievable transformation. Your bodyman is a True Craftsman!!!
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I'm with Vanny, Phoenix sounds great!
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The metal work is pretty much done. Body filler and High build polyester spray is being applied.
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A piece of aluminum diamond plate was fabricated for the door steps and a patch panel was installed in the left door where some one cut a hole for a door speaker.
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The old gal was in sorry shape when I brought her out to the body shop last November. Jan has been doing a fabulous job and his brother Jay is a top notch metal worker. They are bringing the old gal back to Beautiful. With the money I have spent on her these past months, I have seen many very nice first gen Chevy Vans for sale. But I know what I got and I feel good that I saved her from going away.
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It won't be long now! Looks Fantastic!
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That is an amazing pile of work. Your a bigger man than me. I would not have taken on a project that rough.
Good job!
M1D
Good job!
M1D
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The middle of September and the Old Gal is slowly transforming
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Today the old gal got her fresh coat of Regal Red. I think she looks great!!!
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