Chevrolet G20 Van Short Wheel Base

1978 Chevrolet G20 Van

Up for sale is my 1978 Chevy short wheel base van. Until 2016, it was a 'passion wagon' survivor complete with shag carpet, bed, sink, and paneling. The interior was too far gone (cracked paneling, gross carpet) so I gutted it. The 70's paint scheme was crazed, so it was sanded done in preparation for a respray.
As the odometer only has five digits, the title will show an exception.
The former owner was into drag racing and used it to pull his dragster and as a place to crash between heats. In addition to the trailer hitch and lights, it has an electric trailer brake module.
The dash is in exceptional shape. I've been accumulating some parts in preparation of the re-assembly phase (e.g. proper wheels, replacement rubber for front windows, chrome parts, new louvers, and portal windows). One of the existing portals has a crack. Since they are impossible to find, I bought two new replacements that I think will fit.
The former owner didn't like the horn button, so he mounted one in the middle of the dash at the same time he was mounting the oil pressure gauge. I found a replacement dash piece and had intended to return the instrument panel to original layout. I had also found an instrument cluster. The existing one seems to work fine, but I never pass up spare parts when you find them!
One of the coolest parts that goes with the van in sliding door extender (actually I'm including the two shown in photos). One of the complaints about Chevy sliding doors is that they don't clear wheel flares. I had bought a hinge from an old van and had it extended. Then, I found a vintage door extender (unicorn of van parts). In addition to the parts shown in the photo, there is a box of odd and ends (including the door arm rests).
Early on I had envisioned removing the large window. However, I thought fabricating the body lines would be a nightmare. So, I bought the side off of a van that includes the body lines (from floor to roof, from behind the pillar to the front of rear wheels). If you want it, I'll include it.
The Chevy 350 seems strong and the T400 transmission shifts well. It has an Edelbrock intake, a Weber 4 barrel carb, and a Holley electric fuel pump. The AC works well and has been converted. It has cruse control, but I've only driven the van about 50 miles. I don't think the cruise control is working.
My mechanic said the carb is due for a rebuild. It has a manual choke (floor mounted). I do give a squirt of starter fluid before I start it. It catches quickly and runs well after it warms up.
If you leave it sit for a couple of weeks, there's a puff of smoke on start up. I have a set of valve seals that will be included. I just never had time to install them.
If you have any questions, just let me know. Buying used cars can be risky, and I want to make sure you have a clear understanding of the van's condition. There is no warranty and the van is sold where-is, as-is.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Chevrolet
• Model: G20 Van
• Type: Cargo Van
• Year: 1978
• Mileage: 135,000
• VIN: CGL258U112134
• Color: Gray
• Engine size: 350
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Brown
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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