Digz's 65 panel

Joe that really looks SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!

I really like the stance.

WOW! Joe I think your going to have a good spring. Bill

great looking van

That looks awesome!!

See what can be done with alot of hard work. I almost bought this van before Joe. It had rust issues (too much for me) But not for Joe. He put a lot of time into that body work and did a great job. I was at this old shop about a year ago and seen up close the work he was doing. Joe saved a van that most of us wouldn't touch. Way to go Joe!!! Thats what this site is all about saving vans

that baby is set up NICE........

Thanks Guys !! Really, I know it isnt all the way finished yet (probably never will be) But I really have alot of people to thank for getting it this far, without my son-in-law Randy, I would never have gotten this far near as quickly nor as well done ! My brother Pat for helping on some repair issues and working with us on paint . One of my best buds with a small fab shop for loaning me his plasma cutter and letting me raid his short steel pile alot ! Also all "you guys" who have supplied Motivation, Ideas, Tips (thats a big and very important list) and some parts ( Gotavan). Also my wife for putting up with this re-born obsession ! The list can go on forever as Im sure some of you know. Since buying it and making that 1st visit to Baker's (Thanks Chris) I have had a great time and alot of fun working on it !! Van Therapy !! I hope I can return the favors.
Thanks again, Joe

OK Joe I know you still have only small things to do to the 65. So whats next??? The other Chevy van (for the wife I'm guessing) or the A100 pickup???

LooksGREAT Joe, Wish mine looked 1/2 that good.

Probably just tinker on both for this year, still need to hang a tranny back in the 65 hippyvan and see how it runs. (horrible I hope, I like V8s), Have to strip the 66A100 van out for parts on the 69PU, Wife thinks I should go ahead with the 69 A100 first, The hippy van will stay low and slow if the 6 banger runs ok, The 69 A Im really leaning towards a stock type re-do, it runs okay as is ,, just looks like hell .

Mcluven it! What type of paint did you use? Base or single?

Single stage acrylic enamel. brand was Omni. Mcluven ??

Joe,
She really looks great! Good Job!!!!

Dan

Yeah I was looking at a Omni color OSHA green for my next project,
Obama willing...
Mcluven from the movie "Superbad", a must see!!! Right after "The Hangover"

welded up the horn ring, I have to work all weekend again.

Oooh looks good !! That is a very cool picture ! I'll try catchin ya after work Dan ,, Thanks

that is very cool picture, care if i print it and hang it on my wall

Damn Digz. That is one fine lookin' machine

Ive been working on this set up for the past week, Think I have something I like finally.

A couple wingnuts and 2 bolts and up they go.

I have had the seats in and out what seems like a zillion times morphing this set up.



The center will be diamond plate and have a rise to it for clearance. And just need to make a cover for the electrical and put a couple quick latches towards the front to hold it down. Other than some tinkering it may be a month before I get time to finish this up all the way. Hind sight: I needed a little more room on the passenger side for the seat, it crowds the sidewall.

Great Idea!!! May have to steal part of that idea for the 64 seats

Used tapered stove bolts and welded them in , welded to the seat rails.

smashed the strap hinges closer together with a vise.

I like that idea.............might steal it. Havent got that far yet.

Looking good Joe !!!!!!!!!!! I like the tilt idea.

This is very innovative!! I know this is to give you ultimate access to your engine but did it also allow you to put a wider passenger seat in too? I must say, I don't like how cramped it is on the passenger side of these vans.

I've wondered if I could at least alter the dog house lid to make more room on the right. But that radiator brace is right there. Anybody tried anything else like this?