MIDLIFE CRISIS?

[Unkle Krusty]

I would start by looking for fuel and spark.
I have a 77 B200 camper van. First I removed the fuel pump and drained the old gas. Used a shop vac, hose in the gas filler, piece of rag around the end so some air escaped. Fuel came out the other end. Put on a new fuel pump. Took tne carb apart and cleaned it. Had spark. Crank crank and it ran.
No spark, check the ceramic thing in the ignition line. On the fire wall behind the master cylinder. Maybe a new coil. Might need a new ignition module, behind the battery. Bon chance. Please report on the progress.

 

[ydrive]

Welcome from NY.

A Corvette would be a mid life crisis.

You're fine just get to work on it.

mid life crisis was 20 years ago........ welcome to Club Geezer

Thanks!.. but I'm only about half way dead right now

 

[ydrive]

North,
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Cool van !
Make it a Shaggin Wagon



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So tempting....

 

[Nxcoupe]

Welcome from OH!
I always liked the body style of those vans over the competition.

 

[ckessel]

Midlife crisis is when you get your Vasectomy reversed, by a red sports car, wear gold chains, get a pinky ring, hook up with gals half your age, walk around all day in leisure suits.

 

[ydrive]

I would start by looking for fuel and spark.
I have a 77 B200 camper van. First I removed the fuel pump and drained the old gas. Used a shop vac, hose in the gas filler, piece of rag around the end so some air escaped. Fuel came out the other end. Put on a new fuel pump. Took tne carb apart and cleaned it. Had spark. Crank crank and it ran.
No spark, check the ceramic thing in the ignition line. On the fire wall behind the master cylinder. Maybe a new coil. Might need a new ignition module, behind the battery. Bon chance. Please report on the progress.

Will do!

 

[Davefinan]

Welcome aboard
I got my 76 b100 a few months ago It was a good thing I did. I was almost to the point of sitting in a lazy boy all day watching tv. I needed the distraction as well.

 

[Unkle Krusty]

I have an ignition module, a ceramic thing, and a two barrel carb for a 318. All new within the last three years.
Free, if you need them. Just pay for shipping, and I have no idea how much that is. Might be more than the value of the pieces. I put on these pieces, and later used more modern stuff.
A new fuel filter is also a good idea.

 

[Budnicks]

Welcome to FBBO from NorCal Sierras

 

[64fury74charger]

Welcome aboard from the Pacific Northwest. Those vans are really cool. I have had 2 over the years, one was the slant 6 w/ 3 on the tree and the other was the looonngg maxi with the single back door and had a 360 w/ 727. Miss both sometimes. Keep us updated as you progress. This site lives for pictures.

 

[ydrive]

Welcome aboard from the Pacific Northwest. Those vans are really cool. I have had 2 over the years, one was the slant 6 w/ 3 on the tree and the other was the looonngg maxi with the single back door and had a 360 w/ 727. Miss both sometimes. Keep us updated as you progress. This site lives for pictures.

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That's a beauty! I'm jelly. Yeah, I'm motivated to get this Tradesman fired up and hear it!

 

[Unkle Krusty]

The camp host at Kissinger Lake BC, had a 76 camper van. 360 and I assume 727 and Dana 60. It did not have all the camping features we have. But I advised him to keep it.

 

[1967coronet]

Welcome from Iowa, Cool project , I think the slots are great, Now 8 track stereo, side pipes, shag carpet and paneling interior.

 

[chargervert]

Welcome from NY.

A Corvette would be a mid life crisis.

You're fine just get to work on it.

Now that's not necessary Don!

 

[chargervert]

I sold my 75 Dodge van last spring. Welcome to the site!