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ccowx
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 Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:18 pm Post subject: 69 Panel van project? |
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I am thinking of making an offer on a 69 panel van "field salvage". It has not run in 30 years or so, was probably a one owner van that was parked when the owner died in about 1990. Looks arrow straight, not even a parking lot ding, but there is some rust. I am sure the brakes and shocks are history, wiring will depend on the rodent situation, but since it did not smell like rat piss and the upholstery is decent, I have hopes there.
What do you think? Fix the rust and leave the paint as is and have a character mobile? Sell it to to a surfer that needs a mobile dressing room? It seems to be very original, though it is definitely a low end vehicle with few options.
Thanks!
Chris
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fatmatt650
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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What's that motor on the passenger side? EV conversion?
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ccowx
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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| Not sure if that comes with it! |
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61Ragster
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fatmatt650
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:48 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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Love the stereo delete. Hard to believe a 69 panel lived it's whole life w/o tunes.
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chachi
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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killer van, really rare color for a panel. only pics of the underside will tell the tale. windshield rust doesn’t look too bad!
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ccowx
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:18 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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I think it is not bad underneath. The area around here is fairly dry so parked cars don't rust like they do in wet climates.
Yes, that is the auxiliary BN4 heater on the driver's side. I am not so surprised that the radio delete is still there, 30 years ago when it was parked I doubt that the radio coverage in the Yukon was very good!
What do you figure, worth fixing? I can do a Patina mobile by simply getting the engine running and putting brakes in it. Or I could give it a repaint and fix the rust. Not sure what it would be worth and whether it would be better as a custom or a resto, since it is so original.
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richparker
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ImAddicted
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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| Patina mobile!!!!! |
Agreed.
While bays in general are increasing in value, seems like the panels - even though significantly less plentiful, aren’t rising at the same rate.
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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While bays in general are increasing in value, seems like the panels - even though significantly less plentiful, aren’t rising at the same rate. |
that's the problem with panels. super fuckin neat....zero value
i'd fix the rust, do a few blends and run it. looks straight and doesn't have any 70's vanner porno windows hacked into it.
ultimately depends on price of admission. if that dash pad isn't cracked, it's GOLD (68/9 only)
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ccowx
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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As it sits, what do you figure is fair for it? It has parts value and could be used to fluff up a Westy project, or I could get it running and sell it.
Funny thing is, I am doing a Westy, as I mentioned, and it is also Montana red. I could literally paint both at the same time! Of course that would mean body work could not be avoided....
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richparker
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:30 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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I’d offer $1500 and keep it. It would be a shame to part out such a nice looking panel. People in this forum don’t like them, but they’re always the big hit at the shows around the southwest. Everyone has a camper and a deluxe, not everyone has a panel, especially a bay panel. Lots of split panels out there, but not too many bay ones.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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I wanna Bay panel 
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ccowx
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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I have a brother that lives in LA and is into the surfing scene, so I half considered driving it down there and selling it in that market. It would be neat to have as a parts runner or general errand vehicle, now if I could just convince the wife that it is not one vehicle too many in our yard....
TDC, How bad do you really want a bay Panel?
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| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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| I wish I'd have found it! A panel with a gasoline heater. That's living. |
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metz
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| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:28 am Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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Early panel is the way.
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| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:51 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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You need to save this bus.
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LostnaWesty
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:29 am Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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how much? |
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ccowx
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| Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: 69 Panel van project? |
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On it, guys, promise! It should be saved for sure.
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