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Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
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Author:  Knight_Watchman [Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:22 am ]
Post subject:  Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
This time a GMC day van !! :shock:

I've wanted one for ages and when this low miler came up and didn't make the reserve on eBay, I took a chance and snapped it up using the second chance offer.

I don't drive that many miles so fuel economy isn't a big worry but with 2 children and a third only weeks away I needed a bigger car anyway. For the same money I'd only be able to afford a 10 year old, high mileage Passat over here so I reckon this was a better choice.

I've bought 2 of them before on eBay but once I'd won them the sellers both times have told me that they had made a mistake and so it's fallen through.

Third time lucky I guess, hope so anyway. Anybody know a good forum to jump into for day van owners. I've had a Google about and not found anything.
Author:  starskyknight [Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:34 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
You lucky guy! I was talking about a Chevy Dayvan to my wife this morning! I'd love one to convert into an A-Team Dayvan! We have 3 kids so the Transam in no good for us all to go out in, thats why I sold my Camaro and got a Cop Car isntead.

I have seen a lot of Van owners on AACUK and AAC North West too.

lets have some photos when you get it!
Author:  Knight_Watchman [Thu Mar 26, 2009 10:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
This is it. I've not even spoken to the seller yet so I don't want to show the original photo in case he owns a Camaro and looks at this board ! :D

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Author:  evilzee28 [Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
At least you didn't go all Chrysler on us :lol: . That'll be ideal for family use & for hauling large parts for your next project ;) cheers.......Nige
Author:  TopCat [Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
nice colour

if it comes with the V6 which I believe is 3.8 litre- did you know that this engine is 2/3 rds of the ubiquitous Chevrolet V8 350?

REGARDS
Topcat
Author:  Knight_Watchman [Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
Quote:
nice colour

if it comes with the V6 which I believe is 3.8 litre- did you know that this engine is 2/3 rds of the ubiquitous Chevrolet V8 350?

REGARDS
Topcat

I did not know that. It's the 4.3L V6 and I think it's called a Vortec or something like that.

As Nige said, at least I'll get a few tools and old parts in the back when I bring it down here. :D
Author:  TopCat [Thu Mar 26, 2009 5:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
Hi The guys who know all about these are Tony Gransden's boys in Redhill- American Autoparts

http://www.americanautoparts.co.uk/home.htm

He is a good drag racer of old as well - and a thoroughly nice bloke!

regards
TopCat
Author:  Howie [Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
I can't wait until I have more children so I can buy a dayvan... I've always wanted one also. They look so much better than a Ford Galaxy etc... I do also keep an eye on ebay. You will have to let us know how you get on with it.
Author:  Knight_Watchman [Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
Quote:
Hi The guys who know all about these are Tony Gransden's boys in Redhill- American Autoparts

http://www.americanautoparts.co.uk/home.htm

He is a good drag racer of old as well - and a thoroughly nice bloke!

regards
TopCat

Cheers Tim.

I've bought parts from these guys a few days before they left Thornton Heath to move to Redhill. I didn't find the geezer that served me over friendly actually. I remember he was tall, 30-35 year old Italian type bloke and was a total @rse so I've not used them since (Autumn 2006).

For friendly and helpful service I would recommend US Automotive though - us-automotive@btconnect.com
Author:  TopCat [Fri Mar 27, 2009 2:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Not a camaro but I've bought another Chevy
that would be woytec the polish fella

his english is poor!
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