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• I know that GM made a 4x4 Chevy van in the 1970's. I would like to build one. Should I put the suspension and driveline on the van frame, or should I use the pickup frame under the van? I know nothing about vans. Does anyone have any suggestions please? Thanks. *NM*
  • GM didn't have a Factory Built 4x4 van in the 70s but companies such as Quigley did 4x4 conversions. *NM*
    • OK, thanks for letting me know. I still need to know the best way to build one though. *NM*
    • Most of the aftermarket GM 4x4 van conversions.in the '70s and'80s were done by a company called Pathfinder *PIC*
  • Re: I know that GM made a 4x4 Chevy van in the 1970's. I would like to build one. Should I put the suspension and driveline on the van frame, or should I use the pickup frame under the van? I know nothing about vans. Does anyone have any suggestions please? Thanks.
  • One other thing about that van kit......
  • Monogram did that off road Chevy van (desert rat?) in late 70s/early 80’s , maybe could find one of those to use or look at for how it’s configured? *NM*
    • I'd love to find a nice, unbuilt kit of that, that I can afford. The prices for those are too high for me. *NM*
      • FYI Scott. I just watched a build video on the Revell Van and the box says 1/25 scale. The AMT kit might be easier to find, but if you're looking for the "Groovy" interior parts, not so much. *NM*
  • I think the most fun episodes of Pole Barn Garage on YouTube... *NM* *LINK* *PIC*
    • I really like Pole Barn Garage. Been watching Dalton for a long time. *NM*
    • It's cool you like it, but they lost me with the cinder blocks under the jack stands with the full weight of the van on them...
  • I met the Quigley reps at a few of our GM Fleet shows