What a awesome build. I really like how you did the 4x4 conversation. I can't wait to see the interior when it's done. I would love to have one like it 👍😎
Nice build, I'm just starting one myself. Surely won't be as quick as yours. 1979 G20 upgrading to 2003 F250 Differentials. I learn a lot from people like you, Thanks for the motivation and please keep the videos coming..
Thanks man. I Have a g30 big block. FourL80e 14 bolt long bed. Found a bracket kit out of Boulder,CO. So again thanks that you show me how really simple this conversion can be.
Really badass I just bought a 1999 ram van with the high top roof and windows like yours. I would love to build mine like yours one day that is like a dream build😍
Well I just finished watching all your videos tonight and love what you guys are doing. I am glad that you guys are showing the builds in 4x4 vans. I'm a new subscriber to your channel from Long Island New York and I can't wait for the next one.
Thank you so much for subscribing. We are new to this, but plan on having many more videos to share. Thanks for the kind words and tell everyone to subscribe!
Carburetor is the way to go…. I own a 1982 G-10 carbureted with a 305…… 362,000 miles with a standard trans three on the tree…. Manual fuel pump…… I’ve owned it for 34 years and never left me stranded, my 92G G-20. Had it towed three times in two months…. Automatic transmission went out , electric fuel pump went out, electronic ignition, went out….
That's a nice Van love the 4X4 conversion military Dana 60 front diff probably got a Detroit true-trac with the locker rear that is a very capable camper 👍
Hey I'm new to your channel, just subscribed today! :) Love your videos and love these old vans. I dream of buying/building my own 4x4 G20 with a modern twist one day, but it's a bit of a challenge here in Sweden.
Wow! Thanks for subscribing. I agree, there is nothing like the look of the old G series vans. Keep on going after it. You will get it one day, just don't give up! Thanks again.
205s are the king of strong! But nothing wrong with the 208s. I wish the Chevrolet versions had a fixed yoke. I put a turbo 400 input in a Dodge 208 in my mud racer because they have fixed yoke. But as long as you're not rock crawling and taking a chance of busting the case, 208s are plenty strong and have a lower low range. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi, I’m a new subscriber I like what you did to your van. I got a 91 Chevy g20 myself I luv it until you get some electrico problems. It’s all good lol, keep it going 🤙🏾🤙🏾
In my 92 g20 I lovingly call big nasty,I ripped out the carpet and truck bed lined it. I use him as my Swiss army knife vehicle,it's my tow rig ,my rock hauling rig, my camping rig. I have a colman queen sized cott with a air mattress for when I want to sleep in style. And if I get it to muddy carrying rocks I jack up the front and hose him out. Are you guy's going to start selling a kit for the front leafsprings and transmission crossmember. There is a company in Colorado that has a kit but it's out of my price range at I think last time I looked it was 3500 bucks. If not no worries I was just wondering. I personally would keep the tbi it's pretty bullet proof but they sell a rebuild kit for like 35 bucks that gives you all the gaskets and o rings,and the little screens that go on the injectors. When I did my 87 with the 305 the screens were full of rust but it had been sitting for ten years but it still ran great. My 86 with the 305 had a carbrator and it ran like a turd and I had to clean the carb once a month. Can't wait to see what else you guys are doing.
Awesome! That's cool that your van has so many uses. You are right about tbi, it is bulletproof. I'm just old school. 1986 was probably the worst year for carburetors, with the computer controlled distributor and carburetor.Whenever we get one of those years, fist thing we do is change the distributor and carburetor.
Hi just came across your video and I have the 87 g20 van and the engine sucks big time. It stalls out, has a hesitation in it, and you had mentioned taking yours from fuel injection to carburetor, and I was wondering what the process is and the cost. Also, I need the ball joints on the front end done. Other than that the van, minus a few window leaks, does pretty good. I don't want to do a lot to the inside until I figure out the engine and front end. Very limited budget to work with also.
Also video idea: an sbc 400 crate motor swap with 508hp and 475 torque…. Yes that’s more then a 6.0LS crate motor :) and less cost, lower rpm power band, easier to install, and ya it’s an sbc…
I actually have 2 400 small blocks. Probably gonna go with the ol tried and true 350. Has all the power I will need and better economy. But the 6.0 LS is still on my mind.
You are a hero! What company did you get the steering components from sir? I’min the procurement process for my G30’s solid front axle install. I live in the sticks and have traveled the world quite literally and my current drive to work has got to be the most adverse and dangerous drive I’ve ever done during inclement weather. The van handles beyond amazing, especially compared to the 4X4 jeeps and trucks I drove previously for snow and ice. I’ll be running a 2WD with solid front axle, small lift and 33’ tires depending. I have the axle install kit sourced from boulder off road vans but was a bit hazy on steering.
Don't listen to this guy. This build is a pile. His steer has issues because he doesn't unstand steering geometry and his ghetto "flip shackle" makes the rear suspension useless. If your looking for steering components, contact Offroad Design, they specialize in in off road parts for square body truck.
Great build and break down. I'd like to know did you have to order new lights? I've been looking for new high and low beam lights for months. I'm new to the whole van life scene.
@@theswimshop4x4 thanks for the reply. I thought it was going to be that simple too. But the light I got through Advanced Auto didn't have the right back end. Lol.
@@pfcwells522 Should not be a hard find. Most years models have single and dual headlight design. Not sure if this is the case but make sure you are getting the right ones for your design. You can't use single for dual and vice versus. Hope this helps. Thanks again for watching.
I saw you used 6" springs up front, what year/make/model we're they for? What is the measurement between the front leaf spring? Just asking because I have a 1977 pathfinder van I had custom made 8" springs using the existing mounts and it rides like a tank and it wants to flip the shackle backwards up into the frame, I think I need to move the rear shackles back farther. Any input for advise would be greatly appreciated. By the way awesome build!!
With the shackle flip in the rear, did you need to adjust the pinion-angle? I did a shackle flip on mine and added 3 leafs on each side but my pinion angle is way up, probably gonna cause a bad vibration. I'm also curious, what size tires are you running?
I MUST CONFESS I AM A HORSE'S ASS I SAID FUEL INJECTION DAAAAA! BUT IT WAS ELECTRONIC IGNITION IS WHAT IT HAD AND I WAS THINKING IT WAS FUEL INJECTION / WHEN YOU HIT 70 YEARS OLD THEN YOU WILL UNDER STAND / SORRY ABOUT THAT / AND IT TOOK OVER 5 MOUNTS TO FIND YOUR CHANEL TO SAY I FU@KED UP
You are wrong! G20 is not even 3/4 ton. The only real difference in a G10 and G20 is the brakes. If you would have watched the video, you would see we took a G20 and put 1ton 4x4 running gear under it. Thanks for not watching.
It's best to send us an email and we can give you a call, link at the bottom. Thanks for watching.Be sure to check out our other videos on the channel.
@@theswimshop4x4 I meant where's the floor shifter located I realize that I had an 87 was the same way I love the square body Chevys but where did you put it inside the van
What a awesome build. I really like how you did the 4x4 conversation. I can't wait to see the interior when it's done. I would love to have one like it 👍😎
Thank you. Check out our other videos. You can see the interior. Thanks for watching.
Losing, they did it wrong. The fact you liked it shows how ignorant you are.
Nice build, I'm just starting one myself. Surely won't be as quick as yours. 1979 G20 upgrading to 2003 F250 Differentials. I learn a lot from people like you, Thanks for the motivation and please keep the videos coming..
Sounds like an awesome build. Would love to see pictures of it. Thanks for watching and the nice comment!
@@theswimshop4x4 I will definitely share pictures with you.
@@madbrax5184 10-4!!!
What an amazing 4X4 Van
Thank you! Hate I sold it. Keep watching, gonna build another one like it.
Thanks man. I Have a g30 big block. FourL80e 14 bolt long bed. Found a bracket kit out of Boulder,CO. So again thanks that you show me how really simple this conversion can be.
Thank you. We are in the process of making a diy kit also. Thanks for watching.
Love your van. I got plans of 4x4 a van to live in. Yours is the bee's knee's!
Thank you very much.
Really badass I just bought a 1999 ram van with the high top roof and windows like yours. I would love to build mine like yours one day that is like a dream build😍
Thank you. You can do it, start gathering the parts and go for it!
So you love to build it incorrectly. They don't even understand basic suspension travel
@@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown Thanks so much for watching. We love getting feedback from professional builders.
Nice lookin rig. You got lucky finding such a good conversion, roof not to tall.Cheers for B.C. Canada
Yes, it really was a very nice conversion back in the day.
Well I just finished watching all your videos tonight and love what you guys are doing. I am glad that you guys are showing the builds in 4x4 vans. I'm a new subscriber to your channel from Long Island New York and I can't wait for the next one.
Thank you so much for subscribing. We are new to this, but plan on having many more videos to share. Thanks for the kind words and tell everyone to subscribe!
These hillbillies have no idea what they are doing, their half ass "flip shackles it proof of it. They ruined 2 perfectly good vehicles.
@@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown Thanks for watching and commenting. Sincerely, The Hillbillies!
Wrong island good times , glad i was able to escape
The only thing left for this build is to have a solid pastel color
Sweet build 👍🏼
Thank You!
Carburetor is the way to go…. I own a 1982 G-10 carbureted with a 305…… 362,000 miles with a standard trans three on the tree…. Manual fuel pump…… I’ve owned it for 34 years and never left me stranded, my 92G G-20. Had it towed three times in two months…. Automatic transmission went out , electric fuel pump went out, electronic ignition, went out….
Simple is the best! Thanks for watching.
You should call it “Mud Dauber” lol. Great Build man!
Thank you. I think you will like the next one. Stay tuned. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I forgot to mention, mine is a carbureted 400 and will be staying carbureted for exactly the reasons you mentioned in the video.
Yes sir! Carbs are so much more simple and work and perform just fine. But, I am considering an LS for my next one. We'll see. Thanks again!
I love this. Plus you just have to crawl under to work on it.
Who's needs a lift in their shop!! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I love this van, especially the high top with the windows, where can I find one for my g20???
Thank you. I would say just look on Marketplace or check out salvage yards for one. Thanks for watching.
Very cool van nice build! Thank you
Thank you. And thanks for watching and commenting.
Love the 4x4 Vans .. Didn't hear it in the video .. what does it do gas mileage and how big a tank is in it? 🤠
Had a 25 gal tank and got about 13 mph after it was converted. Thanks for watching!
👍🏼👍🏼Kudos well done old school rules…
Nothing better!!
That's a nice Van love the 4X4 conversion military Dana 60 front diff probably got a Detroit true-trac with the locker rear that is a very capable camper 👍
Thank you. The last 2 I built for myself had that setup and the next one will be the same. Works out very good. Thanks for watching and commenting.
It was a nice van,it's a shame the ruined 2 vehicles in this build.
@@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown Thanks again. Keep watching, probably gonna ruin some more.
That's a nice rig buddy, good work.
Thank you so much!
Good wire that's hilarious. The rear system doesn't even work properly
@@TheOnlyBlackInMeWasWillieBrown Thanks again! Man you must be a fantastic builder!
Nice van,great video
Thanks tor watching and commenting. Hope you subscribed!
Nice van! your outfit also matches the van lol
Thanks!
So awesome...dream van...would be the perfect surf van...new subscriber here out in Hawai'i 🤙🏾
Oh yeah, it would be awesome to see it in Hawaii!! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching and subscribing!
Hey I'm new to your channel, just subscribed today! :) Love your videos and love these old vans. I dream of buying/building my own 4x4 G20 with a modern twist one day, but it's a bit of a challenge here in Sweden.
Wow! Thanks for subscribing. I agree, there is nothing like the look of the old G series vans. Keep on going after it. You will get it one day, just don't give up! Thanks again.
17MPG with 4:56’s?? That’s impressive man
No, it was 17 before we 4x4ed it. It got around 13 after the 4x4 conversion. Thanks for watching.
Sweet ride.
Thank You! And thanks for watching.
Love it. Some good ole North Carolina boys making cool stuff
Thank you for commenting! We got some more cool stuff planned if we can make it all come together.
All it needs is a NP205 with a slip yoke eliminator- otherwise PERFECT TRUCK!
205s are the king of strong! But nothing wrong with the 208s. I wish the Chevrolet versions had a fixed yoke. I put a turbo 400 input in a Dodge 208 in my mud racer because they have fixed yoke. But as long as you're not rock crawling and taking a chance of busting the case, 208s are plenty strong and have a lower low range. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi, I’m a new subscriber I like what you did to your van. I got a 91 Chevy g20 myself I luv it until you get some electrico problems. It’s all good lol, keep it going 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thanks for subscribing and commenting!
Thanks for subscribing and commenting!
In my 92 g20 I lovingly call big nasty,I ripped out the carpet and truck bed lined it. I use him as my Swiss army knife vehicle,it's my tow rig ,my rock hauling rig, my camping rig. I have a colman queen sized cott with a air mattress for when I want to sleep in style. And if I get it to muddy carrying rocks I jack up the front and hose him out. Are you guy's going to start selling a kit for the front leafsprings and transmission crossmember. There is a company in Colorado that has a kit but it's out of my price range at I think last time I looked it was 3500 bucks. If not no worries I was just wondering. I personally would keep the tbi it's pretty bullet proof but they sell a rebuild kit for like 35 bucks that gives you all the gaskets and o rings,and the little screens that go on the injectors. When I did my 87 with the 305 the screens were full of rust but it had been sitting for ten years but it still ran great. My 86 with the 305 had a carbrator and it ran like a turd and I had to clean the carb once a month. Can't wait to see what else you guys are doing.
Awesome! That's cool that your van has so many uses. You are right about tbi, it is bulletproof. I'm just old school. 1986 was probably the worst year for carburetors, with the computer controlled distributor and carburetor.Whenever we get one of those years, fist thing we do is change the distributor and carburetor.
My brother has a 1ton van with everything to live off the grid it has a ls 6 and awesome cheap in gas got it all
Sounds awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Hi just came across your video and I have the 87 g20 van and the engine sucks big time. It stalls out, has a hesitation in it, and you had mentioned taking yours from fuel injection to carburetor, and I was wondering what the process is and the cost. Also, I need the ball joints on the front end done. Other than that the van, minus a few window leaks, does pretty good.
I don't want to do a lot to the inside until I figure out the engine and front end.
Very limited budget to work with also.
We are not really doing that kind of work now, just mostly 4x4 stuff. But not to hard to do. Thanks for watching!
Super cool 😎
Thank You. And thanks for watching.
wow!
wow! badass.
Thanks. We have really enjoyed it so for. Be sure to subscribe, lots more to come!
I had a 19 84 hop cap conversion van I loved it I like to know where you guys are from
We are from North Carolina.
Also video idea: an sbc 400 crate motor swap with 508hp and 475 torque…. Yes that’s more then a 6.0LS crate motor :) and less cost, lower rpm power band, easier to install, and ya it’s an sbc…
My carbed 350 from 82 with likely rebuild, th400 reprogrammed, 3.73 rear 14 bolt with posi lock hauls ass as it. Can’t be high go and torque numbers.
I actually have 2 400 small blocks. Probably gonna go with the ol tried and true 350. Has all the power I will need and better economy. But the 6.0 LS is still on my mind.
My brother has a Ford exact same color with one ton running gear a an LS Chevy engine lifted just like this one
Very cool!
You are a hero! What company did you get the steering components from sir? I’min the procurement process for my G30’s solid front axle install. I live in the sticks and have traveled the world quite literally and my current drive to work has got to be the most adverse and dangerous drive I’ve ever done during inclement weather. The van handles beyond amazing, especially compared to the 4X4 jeeps and trucks I drove previously for snow and ice. I’ll be running a 2WD with solid front axle, small lift and 33’ tires depending. I have the axle install kit sourced from boulder off road vans but was a bit hazy on steering.
We get them from a place called Great Auto Deals in Washington state.
Don't listen to this guy. This build is a pile. His steer has issues because he doesn't unstand steering geometry and his ghetto "flip shackle" makes the rear suspension useless.
If your looking for steering components, contact Offroad Design, they specialize in in off road parts for square body truck.
Exactly what I’m looking for
We really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
when one bags on 305 ci . i tell em its a 327 ci stroker luv the build
Haha! Good come back. Thanks for watching.
Awesome van
Thank you. And thanks for watching and commenting.
Great video!
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I might have missed it but how wide are your axels?
The rear is stock G30 14 bolt and the front is Square Body Dana 60.
Great build and break down. I'd like to know did you have to order new lights? I've been looking for new high and low beam lights for months. I'm new to the whole van life scene.
Thanks for watching. I did not order new lights, but you should be able to go to any parts store and buy replacements.
@@theswimshop4x4 thanks for the reply. I thought it was going to be that simple too. But the light I got through Advanced Auto didn't have the right back end. Lol.
@@pfcwells522 Should not be a hard find. Most years models have single and dual headlight design. Not sure if this is the case but make sure you are getting the right ones for your design. You can't use single for dual and vice versus. Hope this helps. Thanks again for watching.
You need grease shirts on your side door hinges
I swear I saw this van this afternoon sitting in a driveway in Kure Beach.
Don’t know why this video popped up
Yes, you probably did. The guy that bought it lives down there. Thanks for watching and commenting!
SWEET build! What's the total length & height of the van?
About 20 ft long and 9 ft tall.
I saw you used 6" springs up front, what year/make/model we're they for? What is the measurement between the front leaf spring? Just asking because I have a 1977 pathfinder van I had custom made 8" springs using the existing mounts and it rides like a tank and it wants to flip the shackle backwards up into the frame, I think I need to move the rear shackles back farther. Any input for advise would be greatly appreciated. By the way awesome build!!
Measurement between front spring mounts?
We use square body parts on all of our builds. Thanks for watching.
That carpet need to go 😅
Thank You. We mention several times in videos and in this one that we are removing it and putting wood flooring in.
Looks cool
Thank you!!
I like it . Gourgus van .
Thank You!
Where are you guys from
We are from North Carolina.
With the shackle flip in the rear, did you need to adjust the pinion-angle? I did a shackle flip on mine and added 3 leafs on each side but my pinion angle is way up, probably gonna cause a bad vibration. I'm also curious, what size tires are you running?
Yes, if the pinion angle is not correct I would adjust. That van had 37s on it. Thanks for watching.
Ouch!!!
305?
The van is cool
Thank You!
What state are you guys in? I have a 1985 G-20 that may need some work.
We are located in North Carolina. Thanks for watching.
Can someone please point me in the right direction to acquire one of these behemoths
We could build one or you can build it yourself. Thanks for watching.
Magnifique
Thank You!
What size tires are you running didnt catch it in the video
37/12.5/16.5. Thanks for watching.
@theswimshop4x4 appreciate it. I have an 87 g30 with 6.2 detroit I want to 4wd swap with your kit. Wonder if the engine cradle would be the same
Is there anyway I can get the slider door to clear the rear tire😐
You can get an extension that goes on the slider that will kick the door out more. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@theswimshop4x4 thank you 👍
Como hiciste la conversion de 4x4 , yo tengo una y quiero dejarla igual q la tuya espero tu respuesta!
Watch all our videos on the channel. You can get a good idea. The fasted way is to get one of our kits. Thanks for watching.
Dónde puedo cotizar o conseguir tus kit estoy interesado que tengas buen día !
You can send use an email. The email is in the links below.
How do you get the steering box to do cross over steering??
We go over it in one of our other videos. Thanks for watching.
@theswimshop4x4 any idea which video that is can you share the one with me ?
I HAD A NEW 1976 CHEVY VAN WITH A 350 WITH FUEL INJECTION / YOU SAID FIRST YEAR FOR FUEL WAS 1987 WAS THAT FIRST YEAR FOR 305 ?
No, Chevrolet used the 305 and 350. But 1987 was the first year for factory fuel injection. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I MUST CONFESS I AM A HORSE'S ASS I SAID FUEL INJECTION DAAAAA! BUT IT WAS ELECTRONIC IGNITION IS WHAT IT HAD AND I WAS THINKING IT WAS FUEL INJECTION / WHEN YOU HIT 70 YEARS OLD THEN YOU WILL UNDER STAND / SORRY ABOUT THAT / AND IT TOOK OVER 5 MOUNTS TO FIND YOUR CHANEL TO SAY I FU@KED UP
G20 is a 3/4 ton van. G30 is 1 ton.
You are wrong! G20 is not even 3/4 ton. The only real difference in a G10 and G20 is the brakes. If you would have watched the video, you would see we took a G20 and put 1ton 4x4 running gear under it. Thanks for not watching.
Can you do a 2000 Dodge Ram Van 15000 ?
Right now we are just doing G series GM vans. We have talked about doing a Dodge. Thanks for watching and commenting.
how much would it cost for you to build me one like this serious buyer
It's best to send us an email and we can give you a call, link at the bottom. Thanks for watching.Be sure to check out our other videos on the channel.
His is little taller
Cool!
How do you engage the 4x4
Lock the front hubs and shift the shifter in the floor to 4wd.
@@theswimshop4x4 I meant where's the floor shifter located I realize that I had an 87 was the same way I love the square body Chevys but where did you put it inside the van
@@eyeazel Between the front seats closer to the passenger side.
SNe color and paint sceme
Would love to see it.
For sale?
Sorry, It is already sold. Thanks for watching. Subscribe to the channel. We will be building more that will be for sale.
Zerts
How can I get more information on the van you’re going to build out and sell? Do you guys have a contact phone number or email?
theswimshop4x4@gmail.com