Vehicle Description
1977 Chevrolet G30 Van
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Van means a type of vehicle whose name arose as a contraction of
the word caravan. The earliest records of a van as a vehicle in
English are in the mid 19th century meaning a covered wagon for
transporting goods; the earliest reported record of such was in
1829. Caravan with the same meaning has records since the 1670s. A
caravan, meaning one wagon, had arisen as an extension or
corruption of caravan meaning a convoy of multiple wagons. The word
van has slightly different, but overlapping, meanings in different
forms of English. While the word always now applies to boxy cargo
vans, other applications are found to a greater or lesser extent in
the different English-speaking countries.
For consignment, a 1977 Chevrolet G30 1 ton van. This model has a
125-inch wheelbase, and passenger seats have been removed to now
fit some shelves. All open glass all around, and metal body which
will need some TLC.
Exterior
Steel panels are bathed in Hawaiian Blue paint which has aged and
shows patina. Body panels also show extensive invasive rust on the
lower portions of this van around wheel wells, and on rockers.
Surface rust is also on this truck on various surfaces, window
surrounds, grille, bumpers and hood. A large side door which
slides, allows easy access to the cargo area. In the back, dual
doors open up for even more access from the back. 15-inch steel
wheels which also have plenty of surface rust are on with only 1
wheel cover remaining.
Interior
2 plaid cloth insert low back buckets are in front, and these have
smooth blue vinyl bolsters. They present very dirty and have
several tears and rips. The original dash is still there, and it
has wood applique. In back, an open cargo area now has some metal
post shelving installed from floor to ceiling. Noted, the bed of
the cargo area has extensive surface rust and in one corner
invasive rust taking over. Door panels are all original and painted
in blue.
Drivetrain
Within the passenger compartment is a 350ci V8. It is topped with a
4-barrel carburetor and has a TH400 3-speed automatic on the back.
For the 1-ton version you get a 14 bolt 3.73 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Underneath the extensive surface rust continues and is on all
surfaces. Rockers have begun to rust through on either side while
the floor pans and frame are still structurally sound. Independent
coil springs are for the front suspension, and leaf springs for the
rear. Power disc brakes for the front, and power drums for the
back.
Drive-ability
While this van does start, run and drive our test drive was cut
short due to a sticking throttle cable and an extremely soft brake
pedal.
An extensive project for the ambitious restorer, or just use as is
but it will need some wrenching to get it up and running.
VIN DECODE
CGL357U125273
C-Chevrolet
G-Van
L-350ci V8 4bbl 165hp
3-1 Ton
5-Van & Panel Van
7-1977
U-Lordstown, OH Assy Plant
125273-Sequential Unit Number
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
