My Dad's 88 Chevy Van/future camper. - Page 5

katoranger · 10-30-2013, 01:08 PM

I think we will start making some more progress next week. My parents will be here and parts will start moving.

Thinking that another Official Chinarider Truck may be in order for Briana. Looking at a few possible fixer uppers for when she can start driving in a year or so.

FastDoc · 10-30-2013, 01:27 PM

A Ranger!

katoranger · 10-30-2013, 02:33 PM

I think we will look for one along this line. 1998 model. Need to get into a more recent/safety improved model. So we will look for an example that is challenged

and at a good price.

Weldangrind · 10-31-2013, 01:14 AM

The extended cabs are really handy. Which motor are you thinking of?

katoranger · 10-31-2013, 11:17 AM

Probably a 3.0L auto. Seems to be the most common in the extended cab models. I want enough to tow a small trailer yet. If I get an automatic everyone can drive it.

Weldangrind · 10-31-2013, 11:38 AM

Son of Weldangrind's 3.0 has been a good soldier. It's time for valve stem seals, but it's otherwise a good runner with 375000km on the clock. Stay away from the A4OD transmission if you have a choice. The best option is the M5OD, and standard transmission driving lessons for Briana.

katoranger · 10-31-2013, 01:28 PM

I would prefer a manual if we can find one.

SpudRider · 10-31-2013, 02:51 PM

It's good for Briana to learn how to drive a manual transmission.

However, I don't know if I would want to be the one teaching her.

katoranger · 11-02-2013, 06:43 PM

Since the tires on the van were at least 13 years old I swapped them around. Van looks better with these wheels. Just need to find a matching one to complete the set.

SpudRider · 11-02-2013, 11:19 PM

The van looks good.

katoranger · 11-03-2013, 09:15 AM

The wheels make it look much newer. It had a set of 70s era hubcaps with one missing.

Weldangrind · 11-03-2013, 11:10 AM

The running boards have really protected the rockers. Nice shape.

MICRider · 11-03-2013, 11:49 AM

That's a nice looking van! Should serve your dad well once you guys get the engine swapped out. Wheels look great on it!

katoranger · 11-03-2013, 07:13 PM

I think we will start prepping the engine this week.

Possible ranger project. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4169024466.html Maybe if we can raise some funds.

Weldangrind · 11-04-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I think we will start prepping the engine this week.

Possible ranger project. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4169024466.html Maybe if we can raise some funds.

I bet you can grab it for $500.00. Any idea which motor it has?

10-30-2013, 01:08 PM	#61
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think we will start making some more progress next week. My parents will be here and parts will start moving. Thinking that another Official Chinarider Truck may be in order for Briana. Looking at a few possible fixer uppers for when she can start driving in a year or so. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-30-2013, 01:27 PM	#62
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A Ranger! __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-31-2013, 01:14 AM	#64
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The extended cabs are really handy. Which motor are you thinking of? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-31-2013, 11:17 AM	#65
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Probably a 3.0L auto. Seems to be the most common in the extended cab models. I want enough to tow a small trailer yet. If I get an automatic everyone can drive it. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-31-2013, 11:38 AM	#66
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Son of Weldangrind's 3.0 has been a good soldier. It's time for valve stem seals, but it's otherwise a good runner with 375000km on the clock. Stay away from the A4OD transmission if you have a choice. The best option is the M5OD, and standard transmission driving lessons for Briana. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer Last edited by Weldangrind; 11-04-2013 at 09:57 AM.
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10-31-2013, 01:28 PM	#67
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would prefer a manual if we can find one. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-31-2013, 02:51 PM	#68
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	It's good for Briana to learn how to drive a manual transmission. However, I don't know if I would want to be the one teaching her. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-02-2013, 11:19 PM	#70
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The van looks good. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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11-03-2013, 09:15 AM	#71
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The wheels make it look much newer. It had a set of 70s era hubcaps with one missing. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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11-03-2013, 11:10 AM	#72
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The running boards have really protected the rockers. Nice shape. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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11-03-2013, 11:49 AM	#73
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	That's a nice looking van! Should serve your dad well once you guys get the engine swapped out. Wheels look great on it!
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11-03-2013, 07:13 PM	#74
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I think we will start prepping the engine this week. Possible ranger project. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4169024466.html Maybe if we can raise some funds. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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