2006 GMC Savana 3500 Cut Away Box Van.
It's time I put together some photo's and document the method to my madness, (modifications).
All comments welcome.
The back story;
I purchased the truck in August of 2014 after a polite conversation with the U-Haul folks. I had my mechanic check things out and learned that with 94K on the truck it needed new brakes all around (4 wheel disc's) and the transmission needed a rebuilt /swap. (Jasper rebuilds Engines and Transmissions, are nationwide and warranty their rebuilds for 100K or 3 years). All told I wanted about $4500 off asking price because of the problems and U-Haul finally agreed to the deal.
The only surprise I've had is the Catalytic converter had a hole in it and needed replaced and a small water leak from a roof bolt. The converter is fixed but I think water sometimes runs uphill.... donno?
I've got about 900 miles on the new to me tranny. After 1000 they want me to bring it in for new fluid and filter to satisfy the warranty.
The truck continues to put a smile on my face driving down the road. For a one ton it handles great, rides smooth and is easy to maneuver in traffic. The 139" wheel base is about the same as a full size pickup. This gets better to drive the more weight I have. FYI the overall height is 9'. Inside the box measures 74" tall x 79" wide'x10' long. I'm 6' so after the insulation and ceiling boards I'll still be able to stand up straight. This is important to me cause my knees don't work as well as they once did. The rear door is currently a garage type roll up door. I'm still undecided what to do with that. I'd leave it but the tracks are in the way for wall/ceiling mounting of any cabinets.
My first objective was to cut an access hole from the cab into the truck box. I drilled 4 holes, one in each corner so I could cut from inside the box and the bottom cut from inside the cab. There is a 3/8" height difference from the cab to the box and I didn't want to cut into the box flooring with my sawzall.
It's time I put together some photo's and document the method to my madness, (modifications).
All comments welcome.
The back story;
I purchased the truck in August of 2014 after a polite conversation with the U-Haul folks. I had my mechanic check things out and learned that with 94K on the truck it needed new brakes all around (4 wheel disc's) and the transmission needed a rebuilt /swap. (Jasper rebuilds Engines and Transmissions, are nationwide and warranty their rebuilds for 100K or 3 years). All told I wanted about $4500 off asking price because of the problems and U-Haul finally agreed to the deal.
The only surprise I've had is the Catalytic converter had a hole in it and needed replaced and a small water leak from a roof bolt. The converter is fixed but I think water sometimes runs uphill.... donno?
I've got about 900 miles on the new to me tranny. After 1000 they want me to bring it in for new fluid and filter to satisfy the warranty.
The truck continues to put a smile on my face driving down the road. For a one ton it handles great, rides smooth and is easy to maneuver in traffic. The 139" wheel base is about the same as a full size pickup. This gets better to drive the more weight I have. FYI the overall height is 9'. Inside the box measures 74" tall x 79" wide'x10' long. I'm 6' so after the insulation and ceiling boards I'll still be able to stand up straight. This is important to me cause my knees don't work as well as they once did. The rear door is currently a garage type roll up door. I'm still undecided what to do with that. I'd leave it but the tracks are in the way for wall/ceiling mounting of any cabinets.
My first objective was to cut an access hole from the cab into the truck box. I drilled 4 holes, one in each corner so I could cut from inside the box and the bottom cut from inside the cab. There is a 3/8" height difference from the cab to the box and I didn't want to cut into the box flooring with my sawzall.
