GMC Jacke's van

I think the Corvairs had a bolt on radio unit holder thingy that mounts to the bottom of the dash, that way you don't have to cut into it. I'm pretty sure I saw it in this forum somewhere...maybe someone will jump in and repost it or a link to the original for you. It was pretty cool because it maintained the original dash and it had the built-in look to it...

So, BAD News... I had another damn heart attach! Geezzz, I threw a blood clot from having Afib!
I was not even aware I was having Afib. So that's two in five months. I am over this shit.
I have been doing everything as a good little heart patient... but got me again. I am a bit sad and upset... but still alive and kicking.

Oh no ,sad to hear that please take care of yourself, prayers are with you.

Hang in there Jacke, we're all pulling for you. Just keep taking care of yourself and continue being a good heart patient. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Listen to your doctors and enjoy every day to the fullest. We need you around to keep inspiring us!      

So sad to hear, Jacke. Take good care of yourself. We are praying for you.

Jeez, that's not what anyone wants to hear. I know you're tough though. Take care and I'll say some prayers for you.
Sam

Keep positive thoughts and a sense of humor... I wish you well!

Thanks gentlemen! You have brightened up my spirits with your very kind concern.
I am waiting for the local baby rain storm to blow threw... then next week I am back in my van having
some well deserved fun! I feel good and am sure I will be 100% by 2019. But even at 85% I am stronger than most my size! LOL
So next week I plan on having a friend change out some gauges with me. Needed to update the volt gauge and the temp gauge. So by then I should be ready for a cool cruise up around my neighborhood ending at the near by Lake. I call it the old lady loop...
I will take some photos of the new gauge install.
Then next I am gonna cut holes and put in that classic NOS antenna!!
My best to all of you great guys!!

Sounds like you're doing better Jacke! Have fun doing the Old Lady Loop!

Van Conga line  

It’s like driving on a cloud ☁️...

Now this is what I am talking about... makes me smile every time I drive my van. Keep on Truckin'

That looks like your "Happy Place!"

You cannot beat the visibility out of that big window. This is where my "old lady loop" drive finishes
with me looking out from this space enjoying just sitting in my van listening to some music.
Life is good in a '64...

I’m more relaxed 😎 just seeing that view!

I'm glad you are feeling better Jacke and out enjoying your van and having a good time.

Seth G wrote:I'm glad you are feeling better Jacke and out enjoying your van and having a good time.

Thank you so much. I am looking forward and not looking back!
I really love my van and it makes me feel great when I drive it. Today while at the gas station, a nice guy came up and was so excited to see an old van. I enjoy the fun the van brings to myself and others.
Have a Merry Christmas

JackeFriend wrote:I think I am over the cutting fear.I do like the original look of the antenna.

But, I have some other things needed if I add an antenna. I have no radio or speakers... but I saw some retro ones that seem nice.

LOL, so I guess I will just wait until I have everything that goes with an antenna.
My dash has nothing cut into it. So I would have to do a bit of cutting out the dash etc.

Not in any rush!

Jacke,
Maybe if you enlarge it, it may help. Here is a new antenna install photo

gfleduc wrote:

JackeFriend wrote:I think I am over the cutting fear.I do like the original look of the antenna.

But, I have some other things needed if I add an antenna. I have no radio or speakers... but I saw some retro ones that seem nice.

LOL, so I guess I will just wait until I have everything that goes with an antenna.
My dash has nothing cut into it. So I would have to do a bit of cutting out the dash etc.

Not in any rush!

Jacke,
Maybe if you enlarge it, it may help. Here is a new antenna install photo

Yes, I do have the same antenna and related materials... its just cutting into my van. Do you know if this antenna connection will plug into modern radios? I have heard the newer models have thicker plugs. Do you know if these are compatible? I have decided to install the antenna, if it can be hooked up correctly. I will need to mirror image the pattern as I am placing the antenna on the passenger side as it was in 1964 before they moved it to the driver side. I prefer the antenna be on that side. Thanks for thinking of me and my install!
Are you going to install your antenna?

No antenna for me - I just had that reference

Can you scan & share the install sheet for future reference (a good photo will do)

TIA
Gary

I will take a pic and post it.

Here are the tattered instructions that came with the Antenna. They show their age!

thank-you

Step 1 buy antenna- Done 2 years ago
Step 2 buy an old Am/FM radio- Done today
Step 3 DRILL holes in VAN- Soon got a new drill for Christmas

That radio brings back memories with the AM and FM buttons...