1967 4x4 Chevy Van Small Block Swap & 10 Bolt Front End Build - The Swim Shop 4x4 Vans

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  • Опубликовано: 7 ноя 2024
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  • @RichardBrown-vu3sz
    @RichardBrown-vu3sz Месяц назад +1

    Love the vans and shows

  • @terrylabbee2116
    @terrylabbee2116 Год назад +2

    Biggest thing I enjoy in a good channel is showing in detail what/why you're doing and how to do it. Yalls content is great. Well done

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      Thank you again. We will keep doing the best we can. Sometimes you get some wrapped up in working you forget to document. We are trying to get better.

  • @paulvarner8439
    @paulvarner8439 Год назад

    The 67 is the first van l ever owned. 250 3 on the tree..lots of great memories. really enjoy your channel very informative content.. thanks guys..

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much. We hope to keep bring good stuff. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @djrivera7891
    @djrivera7891 Год назад +1

    We can’t wait to bring this awesome van home

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      We are getting it there. This one has been a little of a challenge, but it will be one awesome van!. The videos will be coming soon. Thanks!!!

  • @JasonBackes
    @JasonBackes 8 месяцев назад +1

    ❤Jason, B after old Gas Scrubbing , use little wire wheelind, the use 2 to 3 coats of a direct to metal primer, then 2 coats black brush on black paint, I've watched videos of guys using cheap paint, just as good as the way over priced POR 15, Jason B, Wichita, Ks 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jaybjorklund7879
    @jaybjorklund7879 2 года назад

    I would love to see that thing rolling down the road. Good stuff, thanks.

  • @philgriswold2133
    @philgriswold2133 Год назад +2

    The big problem with custom work is that you learn everything and then the next one is different and you have to learn all over again. The upside is each time you add a little more to the old database. I love the early Chevy vans and I'm sure this one will be nice.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Oh yeah! This one has been a learning process. More on this one will be coming soon. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @clarencemarinoiii1362
    @clarencemarinoiii1362 Год назад

    There are one of these vans sitting on route 8 north of Pittsburgh Pa. Its the short version. I pass it every day while I am working. I wish I had the money to build one.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Just get it and start building. If we can do anybody can. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @brett5364
    @brett5364 Год назад

    The air needle scaler works well for cleaning diffs that are crusty n fully assembled fyi, keep up the good work

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Thank you. I completely forgot about those. They do work great. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @dennisoakes1811
    @dennisoakes1811 Год назад

    I have some info you might be interested in. Love the build on the 67 cause I have 2 of those vans a 66' and a 65' I too am going to convert my 65 to 4wd and am watching closely to see how you have done things. But getting to the reason I'm posting is the power steering issue. I know you have mentioned electric power steering in your videos but here is a company making a kit for this van ( EPAS Performance ) hope this helps and keep on working on this van please !

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Thanks for the info and thanks for watching.

  • @nicolascreech6367
    @nicolascreech6367 Год назад

    For cleaning purposes on the axles, oven cleaner works great on a lot of this old caked on grease. Just rinse with a water hose….

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      Yes, we use oven cleaner alot. Just works better when you can heat up the stuff, like letting it sit in the hot sun. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @JasonBackes
    @JasonBackes 8 месяцев назад +1

    🎉❤ Seth ask about cleaning a AXEL good 👍 cheap n easy, Up in Iowa my Farmer Family members, would use old GAS ⛽️ ,old gas, n clean up parts ext, even old Oil from the oil change, they would paint underneath underneath their farm truck frames axles ext, with that old oil to stop Rust from the Hard Iowa Winters, they use alot of salt 🧂 on the roads, Love u channel, Jason B, Wichita, Ks 😊

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  8 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for the info. And thanks for watching.

  • @lendseystinnett7213
    @lendseystinnett7213 Год назад

    Are you guys still working on this? I've got a 67 chevy 90 inch wheelbase van that I'm planning on doing the 4x4 conversion. Its already got the 350 motor, 350 transmission, and 10 bolt rear end in it. I've got to find the front end assembly, a transfer case, and decide on front springs. What transfer case did y'all end up going with? Any tips you guys could give me will be appreciated greatly.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      We are. Will be posting new videos of the build soon. Hopefully the videos will help you on your build. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @adamkurth6839
    @adamkurth6839 Год назад

    Hi! Do you have a plan for front shocks? I didn't see any in this video. I am doing a very similar 4X4 swap and this is my current struggle.
    Stoked for the next video on this build! Thanks for making these videos.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      We will be pulling this shop soon to finish it. We have left to do and figure out on this one. Just keep watching and we will get those videos out there. Thanks for watching.

  • @chrisbaran4214
    @chrisbaran4214 Год назад

    You know there is a front to back way that you put the crossmember in on the motors you can put them in backwards on the stock one the mounting pillars should angle forward what was exactly the reason to have to modify it ? I’m definitely gonna watch this bill from start to finish.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Yeah, we tried it both ways and it would not work. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @terrylabbee2116
    @terrylabbee2116 Год назад

    I agree with van to van differences being an issue with "kits" but are there any components that shouldn't be an issue like rear leaf perches, different cross member styles depending on setup? Just curious, and it'd be a big help for a lot I'm sure. Love the channel keep it up!

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Thank you for watching and commenting. Yes, we will be going over pretty much everything we have found in our other videos.

  • @kootenaycat
    @kootenaycat Год назад

    Can't wait to see this one completed and on the road! Do you ever use cardboard as a template when fabricating pieces? I've found it useful when I can't just measure cut and weld something together. Keep up the awesome content!

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      Yeah, can't wait to get it done too, it will be an awesome ride. It has sure been a learning experience. We do you cardboard from time to time. Mostly just eyeball it. Lol. Thanks for watching!

  • @mikekerby814
    @mikekerby814 Год назад

    oven cleaner and a propane torch.

  • @dieselmechanic9824
    @dieselmechanic9824 Год назад

    Sand blaster might help with cleaning the axles. Just don't hit seals or breathers

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      Yes, we have talked about that. Just got to do what we got to do right now. Thanks for commenting.

    • @greggoett
      @greggoett Год назад +1

      Sand blasters work good, but the media gets into everything... and would hate to get it into the axle housing. Watch Robby Layton painting the Golden Nugget from Matt's Offroad recoververy. They got glass beads, bigger than sand, inside the housing.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад +1

      @@greggoett Thanks for the info and thanks for commenting. I follow Robby and Matt both. Great channels.

    • @dieselmechanic9824
      @dieselmechanic9824 Год назад

      That's true. I do a little here and there and it can be a mess that's for sure. But sure does it's job well and fast lol

  • @MrSteveCasper
    @MrSteveCasper 2 года назад

    I had a grey primer 67 everybody called it my Scooby van. Mine wasn't 4x4 and only had 3 widows. I'd really hate to ever have a front end collision in one of those I'd imagine you'd lose your legs at best.

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  2 года назад

      Oh yeah. Probably why they quit building that body style.

  • @nitewatch2.027
    @nitewatch2.027 Год назад

    Love to make my 2001 dodge a 4wd with parts from a newer ram , including the hemi motor

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      That would be an awesome build. Thanks for watching.

    • @nitewatch2.027
      @nitewatch2.027 Год назад

      @@theswimshop4x4 could you fellas do it,, no shop around here would tackle it

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      @@nitewatch2.027 Send us an email.

    • @nitewatch2.027
      @nitewatch2.027 Год назад

      @@theswimshop4x4 will send to you FBook messenger

  • @okiedoke6373
    @okiedoke6373 Год назад

    I did I did I subscribed and I liked the video the thing about that road Grime is over on Fab rats they've been using easy off oven cleaner they spray it on there and then hit it with the pressure washer and man you talk about slick boy

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      Oh yeah. We have been using oven cleaner for years also. It does work better when its warm. Thanks for subscribing ans commenting.

  • @HelenRich-uv1yx
    @HelenRich-uv1yx Год назад

    try easy off oven cleaner

    • @theswimshop4x4
      @theswimshop4x4  Год назад

      We use oven cleaner all the time. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @okiedoke6373
    @okiedoke6373 Год назад

    More damage than good is correct especially when you're using modern products to go back and replace something that is a higher likelihood of being a superior product than what you're putting in it you be changing stuff thinking oh I'm going to change it and be better but really you're putting something in it that will break over something that hasn't broken yet