I have a van!

[user 2252]

I have upgraded from a tent to my very own van. I am so excited to make this purchase, a 1988 Chevrolet G20 conversion. The body is solid and the engine and transmission are in very good working order considering her age. I am currently going over some much needed maintenance, tune up, oil change, ect. I even expect to call StanleySteamer for a good cleaning on the inside! Thank you Bob for the inspiration to ride out the rest of my life in peace and happiness. Hope to see you all soon! Peace.

 

[katelyn]

congrats!&nbsp; I love my 90' G20, enjoy <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">

 

[Seraphim]

Congratulations.&nbsp; Now the fun begins...

 

[mockturtle]

Looks nice!&nbsp; How exciting! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">

 

[rvwandering]

It's beautiful Mike! You're going to love living in it.

 

[Moby T]

Nice find !

 

[Cubey]

Port-a-party... hahaha!

 

[ice_maiden]

congrats and safe travels

 

[joey]

Congratulations Mike!!!

 

[highdesertranger]

congrats nice looking.&nbsp; can we get some pics of the interior.&nbsp; highdesertranger

 

[cyndi]

YAY, Mike! You must be sooooooo psyched! I am so excited for you.Looking forward to more pics!!!

 

[Dklscorpio]

Hey Mike - I thought your tent setup was pretty nice, but you're gonna love having the van. I'll be anxious to see your conversion. Congratulations!

 

[peacetara]

YAY!!!!!!<br><br>I'm so happy for you!&nbsp; I know you were hoping to move up to a van at some point!&nbsp; I hope it's as good to you as Ferdy has been to me!<br><br>Have amazingly wonderful adventures friend!<br><br>With Love,<br>Tara

 

[user 2252]

OK, some pics on the inside. I am removing the seating including the passenger seat. I am also removing the swivel bases. My thoughts are to use the passenger seat area for my solar batteries. I am removing the folding bench but leaving all the upholstered panels. I also want to do something with the rear a/c unit as the fan and fan housing are severely damaged. Perhaps I will install a rooftop a/c and/or vent. This is so exciting! I feel like a little school boy......lol

 

[WanderingRain]

Oh man! So happy for you! I knoooow! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> Feeling like a kid who is building his first indoor tent or something!<br>Boys are really made for this kind of stuff. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> And a few adventurous girls as well.<br><br>good luck with your van!

 

[caseyc]

Yeah, I know what you guys&nbsp;mean. This brings back the same feelings when I was a kid and made a small clubhouse out of cardboard boxes on my front porch! It was&nbsp;my own little private space in the world, haha!&nbsp;I used to also make snow igloos and enjoyed&nbsp;playing inside of it too! Making customizations to my van has a satisfying feeling that I've accomplished something worthwhile to provide greater utility and comfort.&nbsp; The only major problem is that I don't know when to stop, haha! I'm constantly tinkering to make things better here and there. Plus it all adds up in $$ too!&nbsp; Oh well, at least I'm not spending money on drugs, alcohol, partying and hos, haha! Joke!

 

[Safaribob]

Vonbrown,<br><br>Handsome rig--congratulations on your find!&nbsp; The roof design with the skylight windows are really nice.&nbsp; Is it possible the Roadtrek designers took that roof design for their own? (Rhetorical)<br><br>I realize you are in the planning and doing stage so if an ample amount of battery power from solar panels is important to you for your needs, consider finding the appropriate panel solution for your roof first before adding anything else up there.&nbsp; <br><br>I have a '93 Ford E-350 with a molded high top.&nbsp; See the pic.&nbsp; It came with the roof air unit, the Ventline bathroom vent and a 12x12 solar panel (trickle charge).&nbsp; I (got excited &amp<img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> added a roof vent in the recessed back area (for greater ventilation) where the solar panel had been and had the panel moved forward.&nbsp; Now that I'm thinking seriously about some real solar power I have less roof space to work with (is my point).<br><br>After you figure out your solar panel solution for the roof you will also likely still have room for the roof vent (or you can plan the panel placement around space for the roof vent) and if an AC unit suits your fancy, a 5K BTU unit will probably fit nicely in your rear door glass space.<br><br>Safaribob<br><br><br><br>

 

[1977dodge]

Thats a real nice van hope it serves you well&nbsp;<br>i already love my dodge camper<br>Royz

 

[user 2252]

I have removed the old carpet and subfloor and replaced it with rubber mat in the driver area and installed a new subfloor. I am getting ready to install Traffic master Allure laminate flooring. Enjoy

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;Good to hear from you Mike! The rubber mat looks great. I see that you've really stripped down the inside - can't wait to see the rest of your rebuild!