I may have a line on an '86 or '87 Chevy G20 van for pretty cheap. I'm not really that excited about the van but more so the parts that I can use on a couple other vehicles that I own. I currently have a '62 Dubl-Duti (package delivery) and a '90 S10 that are both projects at the moment.
The '62 is in pretty decent shape compared to most that I've seen. I read somewhere that the full size van front crossmember will bolt up to the front end on the Dubl-Duti just like the crossmembers from the fullsize trucks. Can anyone confirm this? I'd like to do this swap if it is pretty straight forward. Also, I'll have the rear end from the G20 van so I could replace the factory 5:14 gear rearend set up that is still installed. The plan is to keep the 235 in the '62 (not sure if anyone has reinstalled their original inline six after doing a x-member swap. if so, let me know!).
my S10 is a wicked little ride but is in need of some more power so I figured I'd throw in the injected 350 and auto trans from the g20 van in there to help it get out of its own way. What's the great thing about ditching the 2.5L four cylinder motor that is currently in the S10? That means I have a spare 5 speed trans to bolt up behind the 235.
So this leaves me with my '62 having the original 235 mounted (hopefully rather "easily") to the '86/'87 crossmember from the g20 van. The 5 speed trans from my s10 mated with the factory rear end from the g20 van. This makes it road ready and using parts that are readily available. Any perceived problems here anyone?
My s10 will finally have the motor and trans it has been waiting for.. I'll be left with the solid axle and 6 spring front leaf set up along with the 5:14 rear axle and 8 spring rear leaf as well. I'll also have a fullsize chevy van body and frame laying around to weld that stuff onto too
hopefully it'll work out, nothing a few sawzall blades can't fix right?? LOL I can hopefully pick up that van for a couple hundred, I think its worth it.
