This is the first time that I can remember seeing a vehicle with a portrait of itself hanging inside. But, when it comes to vanning, the sky’s the limit as it relates to personal touches. This 1967 Chevy G10 certainly has plenty of those, and the seller notes he has used the van as his daily driver for the last five years. The exterior isn’t perfect, but I dig the raked stance, side-exit exhaust and wheel arch flares. There’s lots to love if you’re into period-modified vans, so check it out here on eBay with bids over $3,500 and no reserve.
The seller notes there is no bondo in the van except for where the flares join the body; dings and dents are visible throughout, and the bumpers appear to be slightly tired. The wide turbine-style wheels are a perfect look for this van but do take a beating on wheel bearings; the seller notes this as a watch area for the next owner. The copper paint scheme is groovy and was layered over the original cream color, which the boomerang design pays homage to. The CB antenna looks right at home on a van like this.
Here’s the best part: a painting with the G10 Boogie van included! I don’t know where the seller got the idea for this, but I like it. The skylight in the roof gives the interior lots of light, and the seller notes the bare storage space is a blank canvas for the next owner. This van is crying out for a camper conversion, or at least some sleeping and storage areas. Similar to my Toyota HiAce, the seller notes it will go anywhere – slowly: “It is a 3 speed on the tree, a 10 bolt rear end with 3:73 gears, so modern day highway speeds are not really obtainable.” Boy, do I know that feeling.
The front seats are nicely upholstered (I mean that in terms of condition, not necessarily taste!) and the seller mentions a pretty trick doghouse as one of the selling features: “The doghouse has been customized to be completely removable with a floor flange, rubber seal and bolts directly to the floor. This makes for easy engine access or if you want to swap out to a V8 you will be thankful for this option.” Overall, the seller seems quite honest about the van’s needs and the look is impossible to re-create – this is a page out of the 70s playbook for van modifications and will look right at home cruising to a campground or a drive-in.
Painted differently, this could be the Scooby Van!! (Mystery Mobile?)
I want to hate this but…. its pretty cool
I grew up in the Vanning/CB radio era . My dad had a 1974 e100 Ford econoline that was all shagged out . Yards and yards of crushed velvet and shag carpet gave their exsistance up just to cover the bare metal of his van . Had a 9” b&w television ( I don’t think it ever received any program ) a 2 cu ft ice box , a front and rear 8 track stereo system , tear drop bubble side windows , a double bed , and numerous speakers .
Keep on Truckin
Too heavy man. Extra points for the imitation zoomies!
Heck, FULL points for the signage on the back door. Poontang Boomerang!
Crazy Jackpot Bonus Points because they are fully functional!!!
This would be a fun restoration project, leaving the custom touches of course. I’d repair the body and repaint to look exactly the same as it does now. As for the engine a 350 would be in order along with a 700r transmission. As for the steering it should be noted that it is not just wheel bearings that need more attention but ball joints too. One of the reasons for that is on these big wheel the offset puts the wheel further out which levers more pressure onto the ball joint. It’s not the end of the world but checking on the wear is more important. As they wont last as long. I’m also pretty sure that a power steering box out of a Late 60’s to early 70’s truck will bolt right in. I did this on my 1970 gmc pickup. I like the wheel behind the door look of these older chevy vans. As for the interior I would stick to a custom travel van with two more high back seat on swivels, a fold down bench seat at the back, a pedistal table in between the seats, and a small fridge. I might be inclined to cut in some passenger windows as well. This would make it more practical for family travel while keeping the vintage cool factor.
I would drive the wheels off this, it’s bad as hell
Groovy, tacky and outstanding! Queu the Foghat and cruise!
I can just imagine buying this and driving it to the next #METOO gathering. Wait maybe that would not be a good idea.
In the title of the auction he mentions “1967 Chevrolet Chevy G10 van 90 Shorty Hippie Custom Vintage”. I don’t think a hippie would drive a van with a “kill all hippies” sticker and poontang boomerang painted on the back.
Sweet old van
Loving the “Retro” Cassette player & Amp, probably because I still have a stack of Cassettes from “NOW That’s what I call music” (before they had any numbers!) to mid 90s.
Those leather door retainer straps are the cat’s ass!!!
Im also hip to the portrait inside. Did anyone catch that it’s a “sofa portrait” like everyone’s grandparents had having in their living room, with the van and chick skinny dipping added in?
Must be getting old – didn’t see the chick skinny dipping!
hada same model (late 60s short wb, che**y 6 cyl) I bought/customized from an oil co I used for wrk (haulin) & 2 live in. This 1 seems more tasteful/pro done!
The spare interior is just right for the same use.
Wish I was 20 again!
Pop had a 67, it was powder blue, a VW camper top was fiberglassed onto the top, red velour interior. The most interesting bit was by far the 327 that was out of a late 60’s junkyard Corvette. It was connected to a th350. Because of the engine position and the length of the transmission the drive shaft was something like 16 inches long and sat at a stupid angle. It would eat universal joints. It would do wheelies if you stomped on the gas too hard. Pop sold it a few years after he finished building it. It was just dangerous to drive. The guy he sold it to wrapped it around a tree a week after he bought it.
I would like to know if those pipes coming out both sides of the van about halfway back are exaust pipes for the 6 banger?
They are not imitation. Fully functioning.
I think this has a straight front axle, so no ball joints to worry about on this one. Kingpins maybe!
Had a 1968 GMC custom back in the day
Bed,icebox,sink,bar,curved loveseat,vinyl
Top,gullwing side door,etc……many good times in that van. As far as the frnt end there are no ball joints only king pins as this has a straight axle. Probably needs
the brass bushings reamed out and new one installed also power steering was not
available because the steering box and steering shaft were made in one peice.
~Poontang Boomerang~
Mic drop…
If this van’s a rockin, don’t come a knockin!
Some one mentioned ball joints may need replacing, these had straight axle under the front.
Had a ‘69, 292 ci, with a 3 sos manual and something like a 4:10 rear axle ratio, in the stoplight gran priceless, it could beat pretty impressive small V8’s, until you hit 55 mph! Also had awful heat, important issue in Chicago !
I hate auto correct!
I would love to have this for a daily driver… After a v8 swap of coarse. No issue with the 250, it is a great engine. But this just has to have the v8 rumble. Heck, even just a 283 with a proper cam would be fine.