Not Crawler Build

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TrackVino

November 23, 2022, 07:26:18 AM
Its been a really long time since Ive posted here, so wanted to say hi to lots of friends Ive known over the years.
Some of you might remember me, I built the 4.3L 4 Runner a few years ago.

https://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=6974.0

I sold my 4 runner because of life, and ended up with a Jeep for about 10 years. Now that the kids are all older, and needing to drive, I sold my Jeep for about what I paid for it, crazy ha.
Anyway, I wanted to show you guys my new build.
Its kind of a weird one, but here you go

I started with a 1993 Chevy G20 Van and a tiny welder from Harbor Freight



Completely updated the entire suspension


My plan was to cut it in half




After cutting it, had to put back together



Finally attached


You guys are all familiar with driveline work



Added some porthole windows and my best attempt at body work (I dont do this for a living, so not very good at it)


Lots of sanding and again, more body work and prepping for paint


Primer


Some Color


More Color


And Here You Go



Still have lots to do, but its my daily driver
3 Months from Start to Daily Drive

What do you think?
Its been fun building this, not the most practical thing, but really lots of fun.


sirdeuce

#1
November 23, 2022, 08:46:41 AM
Always got a kick out of shortened vans and V-dub busses. Try to keep the front wheels on the groung.
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Sure it'll fit........ Just needs a little brute finesse.

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RUGER

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November 23, 2022, 08:57:47 AM
hey vino. welcome back. van looks good.  :beerchug:

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TrackVino

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December 26, 2022, 05:38:04 PM
Still working on this van, but since its winter now, its a little cold outside.
Got some new wheels and tires, and trying to get the inside done.





Daily driver now

Gnarly4X

#4
December 26, 2022, 10:16:41 PM
WOW!!.. That is amazing!!  :smack:

I love the photos!  :gap:

You have to be a Top-Gun Fabinator to do that!  :thumbs:

What a "looker".  :beerchug:

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TrackVino

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December 26, 2022, 10:29:01 PM
Na, just know how to visualize and attack
I actually havent done anyting in many years, just needed another vehicle and didnt want to get into dept
Also, didnt want to go electric with a big monthly bill
This was just a last minute idea.
You should have seen my wife when she seen what I came home with again.

Check out my 4 runner build, you will see that was worse.
Thanks for looking.
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