My New (to me) Van

[Ballenxj]

After asking about more than one van here on the forum, I finally settled on a 1995 Chevy G20 with a 350 and 4 spd automatic. See the AD here before they take it down. <br />http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3338650934.html <br />This van rides and drive solid. I think I did OK, and my friend thinks I did better than OK. <br />What do you guys think? <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />-Bruce

 

[LucidPhotographer]

The ad is already gone

 

[Ballenxj]

They already took it down. Oh well.
-Bruce

 

[ttpadilla]

After asking about more than one van here on the forum, I finally settled on a 1995 Chevy G20 with a 350 and 4 spd automatic. See the AD here before they take it down. <br />http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/3338650934.html <br />This van rides and drive solid. I think I did OK, and my friend thinks I did better than OK. <br />What do you guys think? <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />-Bruce

<br /><br />Congratulations on your acquisition!

 

[Ballenxj]

YES, That's it! Thanks Tammi. I think they forgot about this earlier AD. <br />I'm glad you found it because I wanted to show it off here. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br />Edit, That's the latest AD. I don't know what happened, but I'm glad it did.<br />-Bruce

 

[peacetara]

This just means you will have to post pictures and details soon!! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/tongue.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"> hehe<br /><br />Congrats on finally buying your new home! I hope you get to move in soon!

 

[Ballenxj]

Hi Tara, That's a task for later. Meanwhile I managed to snatch one of theirs for the time being. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />-Bruce <br />

 

[rvwandering]

&nbsp;Wow - congratulations!

 

[HoboBerg]

Congratulations!&nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />&nbsp;Let the conversion begin!

 

[Simran]

Bruce,<br />Nice van I don't know what you paid for it but it shore nuf is pretty.<br /><br />Gus

 

[LucidPhotographer]

Nice looking van. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[ttpadilla]

I agree!&nbsp; Very pretty... Looks like a decent tint on those windows, too!&nbsp;

 

[Ricekila]

Isnt that the one I said I liked <img src="/images/boards/smilies/thumb.gif" alt="" align="absMiddle" border="0" />

 

[stude53]

Looking good! Congratulations. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br /><br />Bob

 

[Ballenxj]

@ Ricekila, I don't remember. I looked at as many as I could. <br />&nbsp;Thanks guys. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> I just took it on a 240 mile road trip/shake down cruise. It got 16 mpg. I was hoping for better, but I was talking to a friend that has a later model Tahoe with the 350, and she said she gets 12 to 13 mpg, so I guess it's not that bad. <br />PS, It ran flawlessly. Didn't miss a beat. Oh, and it didn't use any oil either.&nbsp;<br />The folks I bought it from didn't know if the cruise control worked. The guy said he drove it to LA numerous times without using it so I assumed that meant it didn't. Once I got on the open road, I figured I had to at least try it anyway. It worked like a champ. Locked on and held steady. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />I'm hoping I lucked out. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />-Bruce

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

Looks awesome!&nbsp; I really wish mine had cruise....and more comfortable seats <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">&nbsp; But it was meant to be a work van.

 

[Ballenxj]

<span id="post_message_1275379641">I really wish mine had cruise....and more comfortable seats <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />&nbsp; But it was meant to be a work van.

<br />There are definite advantages to a windowless work van. For one thing I would think it would be far easier to insulate &amp; panel the interior. Then it would be just a matter of arranging things you where you want them. I would think a windowless van would be less vulnerable. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />I got a couple more images before they are no longer available. <br />-Bruce<br />Drivers side. <br />

<br />A shot of the interior. PS, The blanket was not covering any rips, tears, or other evils. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /><br />

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[PYSCHOWard]

Looks Great, i think 16 mpg on a Full size van is pretty good mileage.

 

[Ballenxj]

Looks Great, i think 16 mpg on a Full size van is pretty good mileage.

<br />Thanks, I drove it very conservatively. One of these days I'm going to drive it briskly to both see how it runs, and see what that does to the fuel economy. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />-Bruce

 

[Vern M]

Sixteen mpg is about what I get when not pulling anything with my 1994 GMC Vandura 2500. Worst, with air on and trailer behind (any trailer behind, it seems -- no difference to size or weight -- is 11). Enjoy! and, before you get started with your plans, take a look at the many variants visible on the sidebars and other facets of this great blog-site.<br /><br />Happy travelin' from sea to wind-swept mountaintops.<br /><br />