Greetings... I love my new old van and I'm so happy you folks are here.

by divisionbrewing Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:03 am

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Location : Arlington, Texas
Registration date : 2017-08-04

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Greetings... I love my new old van and I'm so happy you folks are here.

Post by divisionbrewing Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:03 am

1969 G-10 I'm still working on getting her road worthy, but so far my baby is a blast to drive. From what I can tell, mostly stock with the 230 straight six and three on the tree. Someone welded the 2 doors on the passenger side together, so it looks like a full panel. Really looking forward to cooler weather. : )

Greetings... I love my new old van and I'm so happy you folks are here. 69van10

by Vantasia Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:19 am

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Re: Greetings... I love my new old van and I'm so happy you folks are here.

Post by Vantasia Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:19 am

Welcome...some models came with no side doors from the factory, only rears, sides were an option, so see if maybe you have what's called a "no-door" body used by carpet companies, etc. Yes they are fun to drive and yes they are hot inside with the engine up front, but with good modern insulation around the doghouse (engine box) they can be made tolerable! Some have added AC to them. Lots of info here on just about anything you want to know about them!

by **vanny** Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:52 am

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Re: Greetings... I love my new old van and I'm so happy you folks are here.

Post by vanny Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:52 am

Nice looking 2nd Gen Chevy you have there! Welcome aboard and like Vantasia said, feel free to ask any questions, lots of valuable information here with friendly people to share what they know and have learned over the years working to keep these gems on the road!!! Very Happy

As far as the weather thing goes, just be glad you can keep yours on the road year 'round. Up in the Northeast, we usually need to get them stored away for the winter by early October and then we can't get them back on the road until late April or May...But it's all good, makes us appreciate the time we get to drive them that much more!

Welcome again and we're glad to have you here. Please post more pics for us when you get a chance so we can see your ride up close and personal! cheers

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by JackeFriend Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:20 pm

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Re: Greetings... I love my new old van and I'm so happy you folks are here.

Post by JackeFriend Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:20 pm

Nice looking van! I have just done some insulation in my van check it out... maybe that is next on yours. But summer is almost over here... but Texas? Hmmm not sure about that summer?
Good luck with that van gonna be a fun time for you!