My G3500 Toy Hauler
 

Hello Everyone,

My name is Tony and I'm new here. I happen to be a retired ASE and US Army mechanic who likes his car projects.
Here is my new to me 2001 G3500 Toy Hauler Project. I purchased it, in 2018, like this with only 19,000 miles on it.
Last year I did a lot of work to it, with more to come, and I wanted to share it with you.
I'll be posting as time allows; pictures, details and my plans from the start, till now, and until it is finished.
FYI - Just to put it out there too. I'm in need of the CORRECT style Center Console for a deep style diesel engine cover.

Hope you enjoy the ride as I post the story on the progress of my 3500 Toy Hauler
If you happen to know where I can find the right center console - please let me know. Thank you.
Sincerely, Tony

Here is a picture of the G3500, Cutaway that I purchased in 2018 for my Toy Hauler Project.
NOTE: It has a 6.5 turbo diesel with only 19,100 original miles when I got it.
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Purchased this G3500 Cutaway in 2018.. This is how it looked when I got it with only 19,100 original miles.

My G3500 Toy Hauler
 

This was the next day after I drove it home from where I got it out west.
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This is when I got home after driving it from out west, where I purchased it, and I also hauled the power-plant for another project of mine with me, on the back.

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My G3500 Toy Hauler
 

Here is the custom flatbed that I had made last year for my Toy Hauler Project.
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The custom flatbed I had made for my G3500.

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If anyone can help - I need of the CORRECT style Center Console for a deep style diesel engine cover.
NOTICE how flat the face on the engine cover is and also that it is much longer or deeper than most Express Van engine covers.

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This 6.5 Diesel Engine Cover is different that most. NOTICE how flat the face is and also that it is much longer or deeper than most Express Van engine covers.

Here is the sleeper box I got for my G3500 Toy Hauler Project.
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I purchased this last summer to put on the G3500 Toy Hauler.

This looks like a fun build. Waiting for the final product!

My G3500 Toy Hauler
 

Thank you. Last year I had the flatbed made and installed.
I also installed the sleeper box and had my friend make the frame to box mounting brackets.
FYI - I'll be posting more and I plan to use it this summer..

Brought the sleeper box home that I purchased.
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In 2020, I brought this home on a Friday night in August.

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Inside passenger side, before I gutted everything.

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Inside driver side, before I gutted everything.

The next morning, after bringing this sleeper box home; I started at around 8am and I gutted everything that was bolted or screwed in and could easily be removed.
I want to have my own personalize layout and have a; flip up bed, refrigerator, microwave and TV.

My floor layout that I have in mind.

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My personalized layout design.


My flip up bed design.

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My flip up bed design