We are Vintage Chevy Van addicts

In 1960, General Motors (GM) introduced the Corvair van.  This van was produced from 1960 through 1969.  This was a direct competitor to the highly successful Volkswagen vans. We will include some limited information and links to Corvair websites only for the purpose of supporting VCVs.  Both the Corvair and VW models featured an air-cooled engine.   This allowed for a highly reduced cost due to a lower complexity of the powerplant.  While GM's Corvair failed to overtake the VW in sales, it prompted GM to continue the "Van" production line.  1964 saw the introduction of the first "Vintage Chevy Van" (VCV).  For us, this is a term of endearment and is not an official General Motors designation.  The first 1964 VCV featured a water-cooled engine and completely different appearance when compared with the Corvair vans.  This 1964 Chevy Van (Non-Corvair) was equipped with a 4 cylinder, 153 cubic inch displacement (CID) (2.5L), water-cooled engine with an option for a 6 cylinder, 194 CID (~3.2l).  The appearance of the 1964 Chevy van was dramatically different than that of the Corvair.  Many VCV enthusiasts agree that GM " Got It Right" with the design (and we love those guys for it).  The mid production 1965 models had widened grille openings to help reduce overheating which was more common on the west coast.  The 1966 models continued this widened grille opening feature.  In 1967, GM introduced what we describe as the 2nd generation  VCV.  The front end appearance was dramatically different than that of the 1st generation VCV.  The headlights were moved lower, the grille was changed and the windshield had curved edges.  From the front end back, many components remained the same or at least interchangeable.  The 2nd generation VCVs were sold from 1967 until 1970.  Starting in 1970, the first "3rd Generation" van was sold.  In 1970 you could buy either a 2nd or 3rd generation Chevy Van.   The 3rd generation GM vans had a radically different design and appearance.  Very few parts from 3rd generation Chevy vans will interchange with 1st or 2nd generation Chevy Vans.  As a result, 3rd generation ("Classic Chevy Vans") are not covered here.  There are other websites that cater to the 3rd generation Chevy vans and Corvair vans.  This is not one of them.  If you own or desire a 1st or 2nd generation Vintage Chevy Van, we are pleased to be able to provide you with as much assistance as we can.  

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