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01-15-2014, 10:46 PM
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1973 factory RV step van p20 rebuilding
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01-16-2014, 07:14 AM
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Neat and unusual! Keep posting updates
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01-16-2014, 11:57 AM
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Nice!
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01-17-2014, 12:11 AM
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stripping down interior
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01-17-2014, 06:36 AM
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What a neat project. Sure brings back memories. Back in the '70s, bought surplus Chevy step-van from US Post Office, it also had 292 motor. We built first camper out of it. It had slide doors passenger and driver, and roll up back door. It was steel, not aluminum.
Looking forward to seeing progress on your project. And welcome to the forum.
ronspradley
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01-17-2014, 06:51 AM
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I remember a high-end motorhome, Mobilux, that was built on a long wheelbase step van. Maybe back in the 1970's ?
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Originally Posted by Zion Zev
Hello!
Anyone out here have similar mine one the step van RV came out of factory? I am currently doing rebuilding its very heavy project....
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02-28-2014, 08:05 PM
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Have a great time with that build! Keep us posted
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02-28-2014, 11:35 PM
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In case you do not know about this place: Stepvan Replacment Parts
They carry Body parts and hard to find P20/30 Chassis parts.
P20/30 Chassis Manuals
ST-330-73 Chevy Light Duty Truck Manual
ST-331-73 Chevy Passenger car and Light Truck Unit Overhaul Manual
1973 GM Truck Wiring Diagrams
Should be able to locate all 3 books on EBAY or at Faxon Literature
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03-01-2014, 06:24 AM
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With what you are planning to do with it that engine will not have anywhere near enough power. I remember working on those things and towing them. They would get stuck just pulling into a steep driveway! They did not have the power to back out.
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03-02-2014, 01:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rickf
With what you are planning to do with it that engine will not have anywhere near enough power. I remember working on those things and towing them. They would get stuck just pulling into a steep driveway! They did not have the power to back out.
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The 292 chevy engine works alright, not powerful, but I already have planned to swap 6 cylinder air-cooler Deutz turbo diesel that beast engine can pull about 530 ft lbs torque and about 200 hp stock. Already have the adapters will bolt up the GM
transmission.
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03-02-2014, 03:03 PM
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Interesting engine to say the lest, what is the weight difference?
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03-04-2014, 01:28 PM
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I had a 1976 full size GMC van that had a 250 straight 6 in it. It ha a one piece head/intake combo in it. I bought it new and put headers on it about 6 years later. It was amazing how much those headers did for opening up that engine. If I had something like that now I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.
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03-04-2014, 05:45 PM
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Looks like a stationary engine.
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