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New Guy, Ontario Canada, My Step-Van Build

Discussion in 'New to the H.A.M.B.? Introduce yourself here!' started by SHINERUP, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
    Posts: 10

    SHINERUP
    Member
    from Canada

    Been reading this forum for a while. Figured i may as well join. I am building a 1965 Chevy Step-Van. Started a few months ago, we are pretty far, hope to have tghe body back on the chassis mid May then time for body and Paint! Found this beauty on eBay last summer, no rust, Arizona vehicle! Here are some pics.

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    Removed the Dome roof, framed flat roof with a huge 40x70" Sliding Ragtopp/

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    Stiffened up sides and made new sidecaps,


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    Rear Doors shortened and new door Framing fabricated,


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    applied the Rhino Guard to the underbody, they will now flip the truck upright and Rhinoguard the innder panels for durability and sound deadening.


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    Most parts of the chassis are stripped and we are test fitting the Air Suspension. Rear end is done (Eaton Posi, 3.73 gears).


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  2. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
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    SHINERUP
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    from Canada

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    New engine is done! This should move the bread wagon. It is a 5.7 Vortech, Roller Cam, Edelbrock Intake, Holley 650, and Edelbrock dressup items.


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    More updates to come.
     
  3. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
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    SHINERUP
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    from Canada

    Also, here is what she will look like when done :)

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  4. 48fleetmaster
    Joined: Apr 28, 2010
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    48fleetmaster
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    Welcome from mid-Michigan. Cool step van.
     

  5. screwball
    Joined: Mar 5, 2001
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    screwball
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    I have a o.t. year step van by union city. Where in Ontario are you.
     
  6. Peter Mc Mahon
    Joined: Jan 1, 2009
    Posts: 199

    Peter Mc Mahon
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    from Ontario

    welcome from Paris Ontario.
     
  7. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
    Posts: 10

    SHINERUP
    Member
    from Canada

    I am in Port Colborne (Niagara Region).
     
  8. Welcome from New Zealand. What a cool project. Look forward to seeing your project progress.
     
  9. rockguy92
    Joined: Jul 18, 2009
    Posts: 1,141

    rockguy92
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    You have some great skills
    Welcome from O-HI-O
    The Rock
     
  10. Welcome from Arkansas...
     
  11. Stefan T
    Joined: Sep 15, 2008
    Posts: 2,165

    Stefan T
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    from Sweden

    Welcome from Sweden
     
  12. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
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    SHINERUP
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    from Canada

    Finished spraying Rhino Liner throughout inside of truck!

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  13. shane2290
    Joined: Jan 13, 2010
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    shane2290
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    from toronto

    Cool van !! welcome to the playground !!

    cheers shane
     
  14. fraso
    Joined: May 26, 2006
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    fraso
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    Welcome from Fort Erie! Be sure to attend the Rods & Relics Car Show (2nd Sunday in June) once you get it on the road.
     
  15. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
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    SHINERUP
    Member
    from Canada

    May 13th, Frame Back from Blasting and Powdercoating.
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    New 2004R Overdrive Transmission from Bowtie Overdrives (Will have 2200 Stall)

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    All Suspension components Powdercoated by Birds Performance Coatings.

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  16. Huckster59
    Joined: Aug 21, 2008
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    Huckster59
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    too fricken cool
    welcome from illinois
     
  17. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
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    SHINERUP
    Member
    from Canada

    Just thought I would post some long needed updates. The bodywork is complete! The body is back on the chassis and I am looking to order the wheels this week! Take a peek!

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  18. SHINERUP
    Joined: Apr 30, 2010
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    SHINERUP
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    from Canada

  19. tommyd
    Joined: Dec 10, 2010
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    tommyd
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    from South Indy

    Welcome from Indy...cool van!
     
  20. Great build thread. Wierd van. I like it.
     
  21. lumlong
    Joined: Apr 21, 2012
    Posts: 2

    lumlong
    Member
    from Thailand

    How to build step van body from Steel Plate
    Can you give me for some information please?
    I'm from Thailand, here not have secondhand body
    Thank you
     
  22. styleline
    Joined: Feb 14, 2009
    Posts: 868

    styleline
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    from so-hol

  23. lumlong
    Joined: Apr 21, 2012
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    lumlong
    Member
    from Thailand

    Thank :)

    So, this is my car. Suzuki carry. Can I remove this part (Red highlight) to connect driver room and passenger room?
     

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  24. slychamp
    Joined: Aug 27, 2012
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    slychamp
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    from Qc ca

    Nice built any update on it !!!!
     
  25. imncrxtc
    Joined: Mar 26, 2015
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    super cool project....from woodbridge On here.
     

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