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Old May 29, 2009 | 8:19 PM
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i have just purchased an 81 chevy van 1 ton with a full size pickup bed a duallie rear suspension in beautiful running condition and its all factory but i have never heard of one and niether has anyone i have ever talked to. it says van-T by eldorado on the side . is this a rare or valuable vehicle?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 8:45 PM
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Well theres models G10, G20, G30, P20 & P30 in 1981. It has to be one of those. I dont think its a Caddilac

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Old May 29, 2009 | 9:15 PM
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it is definitly one of those models but it has a duallie and a full size pick up bed and the cab is like half of an 81 i dont think it was distributed by gm i think its some kind of dealership custom
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Old May 29, 2009 | 9:22 PM
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Yea, or a aftermarket/third party or homemade model.
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its definately unique but i really doubt its homemade its really pro looks factory
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Oh dont keep us in so much tension !!! TAKE PICTURES and put them on this site !!!!!!!!!
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view th attachment and you can see the beast
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 1:25 PM
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Neat! my neck hurts from looking at the pic
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Red face I have the '80

This item was purchased from Chevrolet as a Cutaway Van. It is what they use to make Class C RV or Ambulances out of .

The fiberglass backend was added and the standard longbed with some small dually fenders.

I intend to replace my fenders with 73-87 Dually Flares as they are larger and would look better.

Mine was purchased after an engine fire, so it needs everyting.

I am currently preparing to do a LS 6.0/4L80 in it.
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Originally Posted by bisbeeelcamino
i have just purchased an 81 chevy van 1 ton with a full size pickup bed a duallie rear suspension in beautiful running condition and its all factory but i have never heard of one and niether has anyone i have ever talked to. it says van-T by eldorado on the side . is this a rare or valuable vehicle?
I.bought one it was a custom made vehicle for Rodeo Runners.made for them by request then Ford started building some !,🙂👍...
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