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The van came from a body shop in Connecticut. The owner had painted it, drove around for a bit and then sold it to a friend who had an auto museum. There it sat for 8 years with minor changes done to it (roof and bumpers painted white). The owner from CT ended up buying it back and because of another project that required some additional funds the van was then sold to me.
I had it shipped to WI in the fall around 5 years ago. I parked it in the garage and really did very little until spring. Then the changes began…
I removed the seats and doghouse (replaced the doghouse with a 2nd generation one) which made more engine bay room. The seats are from a Chevy Uplander minivan (very narrow). I Replaced the transmission with a 200R4 (has better gearing with overdrive).
Replaced all the leaf springs and the bushings are new from St Louis spring company.
The wheels were replaced with GM s-10 xtreme factory 16x9 with BF Goodrich tires.
I converted the front brakes to “disc brakes” for safer braking.
The bumpers and door handles along with the “GMC” front emblems were all sent out for chrome plating and then reinstalled.
The gas tank that was mounted inside the van was replaced with a new factory tank back in the proper location. The artist, Michael Swan from Birmingham Alabama, was flown in to do all the custom painting on the inside and outside of the van.

Since the work has been completed the van drives very well and is fairly quiet inside. The reactions the van has gotten have all been very positive, nothing but smiles and the good old “thumbs up” driving down the road!

A special thanks to:
Yoli Galvan
George “Taz” Flament
RD Jones
Michael Swann – michaelswanngraphics.com
Smiley Wilson- Vintagechevyvanclub.com
Jay Buchanan- J5 Speedshop
Jake Boss
Eric Fell- Actionwelding
Motorsports Powder Coating

- Dennis


Products I use in builds:

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Gear I Use:

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