Wood on the ceiling was called 'Aspenite', my dad worked at a plant that made it up in Hudson Bay Saskatchewan Canada where we're from. Modern version of it is OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and it's what they sheet houses with these days.
WowLucky,truck is in awsome shape, yellow plugs show its been Ziebarted no rust anywher! also noticed the Servicechevy dealer tag on reardoor, i bought new in 76 a bare bones chevy 10 350v8 auto,but no air $3600,Service on harlem ave. in chicago stockd alota of vans like this one back then, loaded fully tricked out like this no two alike,but costin 7-8g an up,i built mine out with some of ther ideas an with couple g's mine turned intoThe"magicbus" man,we camped an partyhard the 70s truckins al over when time allowed,Vannin back then made for sum damngood times🤙
It's pronounced "gar-ring" NOT "jeer-ring"...Kim Gerring started the entire Van Conversion Industry in Elkhart Indiana in 1972. He was my life long friend, my brother-in-law, and an amazing individual. He just passed away this past Sunday (3-10-19) . Innovator, creator. Will be missed immensely.
Blake, thanks so much for sharing. We had a "HeadRest" van when I was a kid. It was very similar to your van - although a little different in paint and interior layout was slightly different. I remember the "HeadRest" design was carved into a piece of wood near the bar area. Would love to know where that van is today. Super Cool! :)
Ok I'm first up for the next owner :) You have to tell me first. Beautiful van you are awesome for sharing and enjoying this huge part of Americana. We had a 1978 Dodge conversion van when I was young and will always be fond remembering our adventures in it.
@D O B My original 1977 no-window van was stolen recently and I'm trying to prove its value to my insurance company. Would you mind contacting me at DonnaWilliamsOnline@gmail.com to discuss a couple of pieces of information I'm looking for regarding the '75-'77 Chevy vans. Thanks.
Damn straight the zbart saved it. Probably never saw winter salt either. Can't believe converter left bare press-board in the ceiling! Awesome Chevy Dude
The 1977 Chevy Van was the only one to have the newer side emblems and "CHEVROLET" badge on the rear door AND the 1971 grille. For 1978, that would change to the same grille with the dual headlights and eggcrate grille used on that year's pickups.
@D. B. - Vintage My original 1977 shorty van was stolen recently and I'm trying to prove its value to my insurance company. Would you mind contacting me at DonnaWilliamsOnline@gmail.com to share some information with me regarding comparable pricing? Thanks man.
Beautiful Van and very nice history to learn!
Wood on the ceiling was called 'Aspenite', my dad worked at a plant that made it up in Hudson Bay Saskatchewan Canada where we're from. Modern version of it is OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and it's what they sheet houses with these days.
WowLucky,truck is in awsome shape, yellow plugs show its been Ziebarted no rust anywher! also noticed the Servicechevy dealer tag on reardoor, i bought new in 76 a bare bones chevy 10 350v8 auto,but no air $3600,Service on harlem ave. in chicago stockd alota of vans like this one back then, loaded fully tricked out like this no two alike,but costin 7-8g an up,i built mine out with some of ther ideas an with couple g's mine turned intoThe"magicbus" man,we camped an partyhard the 70s truckins al over when time allowed,Vannin back then made for sum damngood times🤙
Cool van, its a time capsule.
Love the interior , and the cool history as well. 👌
Thanks for sharing.👍
I pin striped vans in Elkhart in back in the 80s, you don't find many in this shape left! I have seen 2 in az that I striped! it was awesome
It's pronounced "gar-ring" NOT "jeer-ring"...Kim Gerring started the entire Van Conversion Industry in Elkhart Indiana in 1972. He was my life long friend, my brother-in-law, and an amazing individual. He just passed away this past Sunday (3-10-19) . Innovator, creator. Will be missed immensely.
@Paul Decker- amazing story, amazing how a Van can out live generations of people. I bet you have some great memories! May he Rest In Peace!
Did he owner the Delta conversion company too
can't beat chevy vans, they last forever!, i love mine!,, (cast iron engine block, ), they make a great truck!!
have an original 1979 Chevy van but it has had a hard life but I love it.
That is one sharp van.Great story Thanks for sharing.
Blake, thanks so much for sharing. We had a "HeadRest" van when I was a kid. It was very similar to your van - although a little different in paint and interior layout was slightly different. I remember the "HeadRest" design was carved into a piece of wood near the bar area. Would love to know where that van is today. Super Cool! :)
It looks pretty close to perfect to me!👍🏼☮️
Best Van Running
A dream van
very cool Blake,very well preserved for sure!
Wow....its a time capsule....awesome that its all original
Ok I'm first up for the next owner :) You have to tell me first. Beautiful van you are awesome for sharing and enjoying this huge part of Americana. We had a 1978 Dodge conversion van when I was young and will always be fond remembering our adventures in it.
Great van, and in great shape, love that interior.
Nice van , cool history as well 😎✌
Awesome job on the information and cool story!
Beautiful
Looks, great / Random vanners of virginia
My good friend had one of these in the 80s
Really nice
It is as though you went back in time, bought it and brought it 'Back to the Future!!'
Clean. Headliner looks like cork. Nice touch
I still have my 1977 Chevy Van that I bought brand new in March of 1977. G10, no windows, black.
Do you have any photos of your van you could post or videos thank you so much.
@D O B
My original 1977 no-window van was stolen recently and I'm trying to prove its value to my insurance company. Would you mind contacting me at DonnaWilliamsOnline@gmail.com to discuss a couple of pieces of information I'm looking for regarding the '75-'77 Chevy vans. Thanks.
What a nice van!
Beautiful 👌
I love that van
Damn straight the zbart saved it. Probably never saw winter salt either. Can't believe converter left bare press-board in the ceiling! Awesome Chevy Dude
Sweet van ! But , the particle board on the ceiling ?🤔
I Love vans!
The 1977 Chevy Van was the only one to have the newer side emblems and "CHEVROLET" badge on the rear door AND the 1971 grille. For 1978, that would change to the same grille with the dual headlights and eggcrate grille used on that year's pickups.
Very nice '77! I sold my '78 custom G10 shorty 1.5 years ago, I didn't want to but had to.
@D. B. - Vintage
My original 1977 shorty van was stolen recently and I'm trying to prove its value to my insurance company. Would you mind contacting me at DonnaWilliamsOnline@gmail.com to share some information with me regarding comparable pricing? Thanks man.
@D.B. - Vintage - wife ?
Lucky, Lucky, lucky.
Like this van the best
Collectors item for sure
Beutifull Waggon !
SWEET
Can I ask if it were for sale what would one go for?
Skål !!! 🍺🍺🍺
I’ve got all the aluminum trim that goes around one of those vans in my garage came off of 77
For sale?
My teenage years
I live in Cottage Hills. You lucky SOB . Sell me that van .
WOW
I have a 1977 custom by winnebago. my has the same stained glass light design but dirfferent colored glass
Wonder the value of the van. I would like to have that as a collectable
They just left particle board on the ceiling? Thats weird.
I love your van, would you want to sale it to me, let me know.
Cool panisonic radio red
Nice van start it up though
Wow 75k miles for a 1977 I bought a new 1979 I put 400k miles on mine.
Do you want to sell it?
Want sell it. 😁
Van not much a likes why they still good on the road
OK
Who cares about the stories show the van
Beautiful