Goki's 1987 Nissan Vanette (GC22)

gokiburix · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:45 pm

Well, some of you might've already known and some that didn't...I have one of the last few Nissan Vans that remain in America!

pics:
(these were taken at the shop where it was being worked on)

(this is what it looks like today)

My question to the JNC world....are there any other Vanette/GC22/Van owners out there?

...or am I all alone?

-goki

Dachshund · **Posted:** Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:07 pm

...No. But let me provide you with two items of inspiration:

...have fun scaring/incinerating neighborhood kids!

gokiburix · **Posted:** Mon Mar 19, 2012 3:01 pm

BRING OUT DA GIMP...

gokiburix · **Posted:** Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:24 pm

I'm wondering...are there any other Nissan Van survivors out there??

Arroz · **Posted:** Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:53 pm

I missed out on one here in Phoenix about 8 months ago. I was shocked to see it for sale on Craig's.

mrflibbles · **Posted:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:08 am

my mate still has 1 he uses regularly, but then they are still about down here in Australia!

gokiburix · **Posted:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:43 am

Arroz wrote:

I missed out on one here in Phoenix about 8 months ago. I was shocked to see it for sale on Craig's.

oh wow! that sucks! Should've swooped it up!

I got into contact with a fellow Nissan Van owner up in Northern California....he said his friend did some research and found that there were only 300 registered out of 30,000 sold after the big recall/crush....and that was late 90's.

I imagine the numbers have dwindled. :'(

gokiburix · **Posted:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 10:44 am

mrflibbles wrote:

my mate still has 1 he uses regularly, but then they are still about down here in Australia!

yes...i believe it's called a Nissan Nomad out there in OZ.....right?

I need some bits for my van...would you be willing to help me?

-goki

gokiburix · **Posted:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:08 am

*edit: pics added to original post*
:wink:

gokiburix · **Posted:** Tue Mar 27, 2012 4:07 pm

Here's a look at a Japanese brochure for this van:

stefman454 · **Posted:** Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:31 am

Have you taken any steps to prevent engine fires?

DomKDR · **Posted:** Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:06 pm

Japanese and Datsun version Vanettes are common down here, and Bongos.
I like the looks of them, but could never find one in good shape to bother with.

gokiburix · **Posted:** Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:02 pm

stefman454 wrote:

Have you taken any steps to prevent engine fires?

There is a sticker on the door sill that says a voluntary recall has been performed.

Also, removed an air deflector to increase airflow to the engine compartment...so hopefully that helps.

Replaced the catalytic converter with a better one...the stock one was clogged. Again, hopefully that helps too.

So far, I haven't seen signs of overheating or anything....keeping my fingers crossed.
:wink:

gokiburix · **Posted:** Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:03 pm

DomKDR wrote:

Japanese and Datsun version Vanettes are common down here, and Bongos.
I like the looks of them, but could never find one in good shape to bother with.

are parts readily available?

I need help sourcing bits

gokiburix · **Posted:** Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:08 pm

Here are a few interior shots... (I'll take better ones soon)

Cockpit:

Middle row captain's chairs:

View from the 3rd row:

DomKDR · **Posted:** Thu Mar 29, 2012 5:03 pm

Here's a Datsun with the quad headlights, 70s model maybe. I'm not sure

gokiburix · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:36 pm

DomKDR wrote:

Here's a Datsun with the quad headlights, 70s model maybe. I'm not sure

yup...thats the first gen C120 (1978-1988)

gokiburix · **Posted:** Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:48 pm

Here are some updated pics and interior shots:

The stock steering wheel was already gross...it was wrapped with electrical tape then covered with an equally gross wheel cover. So I stuck a grant wheel on there. Will probably upgrade it later on...I have a few Nardi wheels laying around.

Here's my hood propped up:

Twin captain's chairs:

Rear A/C and Heat controls....

Rear bench down and a captain's chair down in bed mode:

Seriously needs to be cleaned

bonvo · **Posted:** Tue Apr 03, 2012 2:27 am

dude i love this thing slam it on the ground vip the interior ka swap and call it done

gokiburix · **Posted:** Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:03 am

bonvo wrote:

dude i love this thing slam it on the ground vip the interior ka swap and call it done

still working on the slammed part....

vip the interior will be next.

KA swap will be in the far future (or if/when the motor blows) :wink:

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