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Van Of The Day: June 9, 2017; Matchbox '95 Chevrolet Chevy Van
Topic Started: Jun 9 2017, 10:37 PM (293 Views)
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Today's Car Of The Day is Matchbox's 1995 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

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The Chevrolet and GMC G-Series vans were made by General Motors for North America. They are in the same vehicle class as the discontinued Ford E-Series and Dodge Ram Van.

The term "Chevrolet van" also refers to the entire series of vans sold by Chevrolet. The first Chevrolet van was released in 1961 on the Corvair platform, and the latest Chevrolet van in production is the Chevrolet Express.

The G20 and its counterparts replaced the original Chevrolet Corvair Greenbrier Van which was manufactured until 1965. First fielded in the mid-1960s, the model line evolved until it was replaced in 1996 by the Chevrolet Express. 1964-70 G20s came with six-lug wheels (6 lugs - 5.5" (139.6 mm) bolt circle), while the 1971–1996 generation came with the 5 lug - 5" (127 mm) bolt circle.

G20s were fitted with the ball joints from the Chevrolet/GMC ¾- and 1-ton pickups although using the ½ ton pickup's brake rotors.

A light duty version, the G10, was produced alongside the G20—the early versions used the Chevrolet passenger car wheels (5 lugs - 4.75" (120.7 mm) bolt circle) until 1975 (G10s manufactured prior to the 1976 model year had the smaller bolt pattern, common with the short wheelbase vans), yet can still handle LT tire sizes for better handling and stability. The G20 series sported an SB 262 4.3L engine, not much was changed mechanically in the vehicles since their release, other than carburetor to a throttle body injection fuel system, and less use of a vacuum system. Currently there are more after market part options available for its V8 counterparts. Not much has been done in the lines of performance options for the small V6 G20 models, but the reliability remains the same throughout all the G-series models.

The G20's low cost of upkeep, size, and options have made this van popular with all different kinds of trades, from plumbers to caterers.


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For more information and pictures of the real car, please visit: Chevrolet Chevy Van

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A custom van made from a former ambulance, this one shows the benefits of working for the team that makes our favorite little miniatures: replicating your own vehicle. I admit, I'm curious to see if this one will ever be offered as a regular ambulance as well. It seems it could be returned to stock fairly easily.

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A new longer nose and four head light design was introduced (similar to the C/K of the same era), a very popular school bus conversion. The engine also received a facelift, with the 4.3L V6 now labeled the "Vortec". Engine sizes remained fairly the same e.g. 4.3L, 5.7L, 7.4L engines & a 6.5L normally aspirated diesel was offered as an option. Several versions of the van were available for purchase depending on the buyer's needs. Base model was basically a stripped down model - no frills, very limited interior and no rear seats. The "Sportvan" had all the features of a full conversion van, but no rear seats and no fiberglass roof extension. Then finally, the "Conversion" models were sent from the factory bare-bones, to have the interior and exterior upgrades added by third-party companies such as "Mark III, Tiara, Coach, Starcraft, etc."


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