Classic 1977 Chevy G20 Van Orginally Built For Jerry "king Kong" Korab on 2040-cars

Year:1977 Mileage:60000

Location:

Elba, New York, United States

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My dad and I purchased this van back in May of 2013. Our plan was to fix it up over time and take it to concerts. Within the past year we have replaced the battery, put on 4 brand new tires, installed a horn, and had a shop put in a new radiator. The van runs and drives, but could use some tlc. There appears to be a short in one of the wires for the rear driver side turn signal. Also the gas gauge stopped working at the end of the summer last year, however it is probably an easy fix. We did not bother to fix it because we took it off the road for the winter. The exact mileage on the vehicle is unknown, however the odometer shows around 38,XXX miles. The previous owner was a mechanic and told us that he had replaced the engine and the transmission, as the van originally had a 427 engine in it that got about 7 MPG. We were told that he replaced it with a Chevy Small Bock 305 V8 with about 30,000 miles on it, and a transmission with about 60,000 miles on it. The previous owner did not have any paperwork to prove that the engine or transmission were replaced. The interior of the van is not original to the van. The previous owner re-did the interior in wood paneling to give it that "old-school" look. The captains chairs are very comfortable, but they are ugly. We covered them with some seat covers that are included with the van. The van does not have a radio installed. King Kong attracts a lot of attention wherever you go. It would be awesome for going to concerts or car shows. The drivers door has a hole rusted through it. That is the only notable rust on the vehicle. When I asked the previous owner about the custom airbrushed paint job I was told that the paint job is original to 1977. The artist that painted the van was Ron Johnson. I tried to research him online, but was unable to find any information about him online. The previous owner explained to me that the van was originally designed for Jerry "King Kong" Korab. He ordered the van in 1977, but when he went to pick up the van, he was told by his agent that he could not own a GM vehicle. Back in 1977 the Buffalo Sabres were sponsored by Mopar, who would not allow players to drive their competitors vehicles. The previous owner told me that the original build sheet for the vehicle is between the drivers side wall and the wood panel that lines the inside. This van is a lot of fun. The reason we are selling it is because we do not have the time, money, or skills to give this van the attention that it deserves. This van would make an awesome project for the right collector.

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