I had this engine in a 2 ton aluminum step van I purchased used from the USPS. Strong and reliable but very LOUD! I mostly drove it in-town (under 40MPH) but the few times I took it on the highway I wore hearing protection. Perhaps with the more insulated passenger van it's quieter running in the G20 body... I miss the power tailgate but that is all. Andrew
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Vdub Guy Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:53 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: DIESEL 1983 VAN ON SAN FRANCISCO CRAIGS LIST $1200 Subject: DIESEL 1983 VAN ON SAN FRANCISCO CRAIGS LIST $1200 > >Thats all the as says. Could be a Vanagon. I dont know of any other diesel 1983 vans. Just listed a few minutes ago as of friday 12pm EST
I had one of these beasts back in the late 80's, a 1983 Chevy G20 with a 6.2 diesel. Built it into a nice camper, and with it fully loaded I could get 33 mpg highway (it also had overdrive automatic). Used to drive from N. Virginia to S. Carolina and back without buying diesel, as it also had a 35 gallon tank. Also used to get a kick out of smoking out tailgaters, just floor it and black smoke would pour out the exhaust. Jeff |
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