Got delivery of that G 10 from Chicago today

Hey guys,

The trucker delivered that 66 G 10 to me today. Of course, right off the bat..............dead battery! THEN the 3 speed linkage gets stuck in 3rd (I think). The driver noticed the linkage moving behind the grille, pulled on it and..........................Cool! Un-stuck it! So a couple of initial questions: Could the column linkage be worn out and if so, is it available? Also, does anyone know a supplier for windshield rubber for a 66 G 10. A million more questions to follow. Thanks dudes!

B

Cool. Thanks. Are such parts available or would I just match up what I could generically.

B

We need pics!!!

Will do! I'm Mr Low tech, so I have to get my Daughter to (begrudingly) take the pics. I'll try to do it tonite. I had to run right back to work after it was dropped off but it looks like somebody removed the radio with a can opener! Lotsa fun ahead. Thanks guys.

B

I had the same problem with the linkage on my 64. I was told I need the bushings or grommets that hold the linkage rods in place. I had trouble finding replacements so I just went to the plumbing section of my local home depot and found some rubber bushings that I cut to fit on the metal grommets. It helped out alot but I must warn you, these vans were built around this linkage. It was a simple fix, but not necessarly an easy one. Good luck and congratulations on your van!!!

-Ryan

Thanks Ryan,

I had to take delivery then run back to work. Looking forward to digging into it. I'm sure I'll have a lot more to share over the next few weeks....months.

B

There are also pins that are bolted to the linkage rods, that look like square blocks with a hole, that end in a short round shaft.
These wear the same way the rod end in the pic shows.
I solved this by filling the wear point with weld, filing it to proper shape, and then doing a bit of home heat treating with a torch and a coffee can with some 30 wt oil in it.
Heat it to red a few times and quench it in the oil, then heat it to 'less than red' a few times and quench it in the oil.
Not professional, but it will work for you till you can find the NOS stuff you need.

Thanks Mandos. You guys really know your stuff!! Thanks again.

B

How about some pic's BOSS?

You got it Dan. Like I said I'm Mr. Low tech. My Daughter Will get the pics for me. We're expecting a few days of rain here in beautiful OC NY. :>) If you check some "members vans" it's "Winks Stormbringer". I'll get some motor pics etc. Thanks all.

B

Like the "leg burners"

Thanks MK. Back in the 80's I had a '41 Ford Business cpe. With same pipes. (I was missing the running boards) My Ex burned the HECK out of her leg one day on them. (Not a good memory)

Looks good Boss. I think I remember this van, just can't remember where....

Thanks Dan,

It's listed on this forum under members vans (hopefully this link works) Thanks again. I'll get more pics going as soon as I can.



http://vintage-vans.smugmug.com/gallery/6803158_iA8iH#434804134_nXfLb

Yep, that's where I saw it... (Fixed your link for ya)

Sharp looking van Boss! Congrats!

Thanks Dan. (I can be pretty lame with technology sometimes)

Anyway, some member alerted everybody about it being on Craigslist. When I called the guy he didn't really have any strong candidates as buyers so I picked it up at a decent price. Transporting was only $600 so the whole thing made sense.

The prep of the paint job was not done to a very high standard, looks OK at 20 ft (depending on the lighting) Has a small block and 3 on the tree. Blazer seats, Skylark wheels and functional side pipes. Just a bunch of little stuff that needs attention. Stripped door handle shafts, sloppy shift linkage, etc. But, hey.......that's half the fun, right???

Sounds like you got a good deal. And yes, working on them is half the fun. You can get info on just about anything relating to earlies here, just do a search here in forums and if you can't find what you looking for then just ask... Again, congrats and welcome to the club!

hey boss55,you did say your ex burned the crap out of herself,i wish i had a memory of my ex that way

Oh Boy..... Her comes the "EX" jokes!!!!

Good one guys. I guess in hindsight things could've been worse, right ? NOT!!! (just kidding)

B