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VPJ-61-V
1989
Imported in 2022 on Company License
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Tonemapped
It served meals faster than any six-shooter, just like one tucked under the driver’s seat
Let’s be honest – the Chevy P20 is just a big metal box on wheels, even blockier than a ’240 Volvo. It’s hard to make it look “beautiful”; no amount of fancy signs or liveries can change that. But that’s exactly why I love it – it has that rugged, utility look, built for purpose.
I’d been wanting to build one for a long time, and after seeing the new Arkham Asylum set, I knew it was the cue for me. I took a different approach with this model: a 7-stud wide body without specialized mudguard pieces to emphasize the tucked-in wheels and boxy shape.
Initially, I wanted to include sliding doors, but decided not to overcomplicate the build. Additionally, this resolved the challenge of fitting two front seats - now minifigures can sit without any restrictions. Behind the seats, there is a small kitchen with all the essentials for preparing burgers.
This thing is definitely going to stay in my collection for a long time. I’m just not sure if I’ll leave it in as a food truck. Part of me wants to turn it into a regular delivery truck instead. We’ll see how it goes.
What do you think - should I make it more "boring"?
A more “boring,” weathered version of my Chevy P20 step van. The rear compartment opens up - not like the real thing, but hey, it’s still a toy that fits in your palm.
Chevrolet Step Van any help with the year ect. appreciated
The Chevrolet Step-Van (and its badge-engineered counterpart, the GMC Value-Van) is a multi-stop truck made by General Motors from 1940 to 1998.
The first generation of General Motors multi-stop delivery van was called the Dubl-Duti, introduced in 1940. The van was built on the 115-inch (2,921 mm) chassis of the Chevrolet pickup truck, with a body built by Divco Twin.
A new generation of Dubl-Duti was introduced for model year 1949, with two different wheelbases shared with the medium-duty Advance Design pickup trucks: the model 3742 with 125+1⁄4-inch (3,181 mm) wheelbase, and 137-inch (3,480 mm) log model 3942 . The Thriftmaster engine was carried over for the 1949 and 1950 model years, and replaced for 1951 by the 235.5-cubic-inch (3.9 L) Loadmaster engine. The Dubl-Duti ceased production in 1955.
In 1955, a new series of Chevrolet forward-control chassis launched, similar to the previous Dubl-Duti, available in three sizes the model 3442 with a 104 inch wheel base, Model 3542 with a 125 inch wheel base and Model 3752 at 137 inches. All models were available only with the Loadmaster six-cylinder engine, which was renamed the Thrift Master Special from 1956. The 265-cubic-inch (4.3 L) Trademaster V8 engine was available as an option in 1956 and 1957. Until 1958, GM only made the rolling forward-control chassis for other coachbuilders such as Boyertown, De Kalb, Dayton T. Brown, Olson, Alf-Herman, Universal, and Montpelier to fit specialized van bodies to. Beginning in 1958, GM began selling its own steel bodies on its forward-control chassis, and called the new vans Step-Van. The bodies were installed by the Union City Body Company, a GM subsidiary based in Union City, Indiana. The first generation Step-Vans became known as the following the introduction of the Square Front in 1964.
A new shortened model called the also known as the Step-van 7 was introduced in 1961o named for its 7-foot (2.1 m) body on a new 102-inch (2,591 mm) wheelbase.
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Taken at the ATHS (American Truck Historical Society) Truck Show and Convention held at the Kentucky Horse Park near Lexington, Kentucky.
A more “boring,” weathered version of my Chevy P20 step van. The rear compartment opens up - not like the real thing, but hey, it’s still a toy that fits in your palm.
I couldn’t resist making a custom bobber bike to complete the scene. The design of it is inspired by the amazing bikes made by Sanel Lukovic.
It served meals faster than any six-shooter, just like one tucked under the driver’s seat
Let’s be honest – the Chevy P20 is just a big metal box on wheels, even blockier than a ’240 Volvo. It’s hard to make it look “beautiful”; no amount of fancy signs or liveries can change that. But that’s exactly why I love it – it has that rugged, utility look, built for purpose.
I’d been wanting to build one for a long time, and after seeing the new Arkham Asylum set, I knew it was the cue for me. I took a different approach with this model: a 7-stud wide body without specialized mudguard pieces to emphasize the tucked-in wheels and boxy shape.
Initially, I wanted to include sliding doors, but decided not to overcomplicate the build. Additionally, this resolved the challenge of fitting two front seats - now minifigures can sit without any restrictions. Behind the seats, there is a small kitchen with all the essentials for preparing burgers.
This thing is definitely going to stay in my collection for a long time. I’m just not sure if I’ll leave it in as a food truck. Part of me wants to turn it into a regular delivery truck instead. We’ll see how it goes.
What do you think - should I make it more "boring"?
Henrietta, NY. June 2021.
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Brand new fleet of Amazon Prime delivery step vans in National City, California. These still have temporary paper tags on the back.
I can't believe that I hadn't posted this series of a pink International Metro van that I came across a few years ago. I was on a bus heading to do some planespotting at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson Airport when the corner of my eyes caught this adorable van parked at a strip mall. On the way back, I got off half-way and luckily it was still parked there.
The International Metro Van was made by International Harvester between 1938 and 1975. On the grill's badge, you can see the i H logo for International Harvester.
Unfortunately I had not recorded where I saw this very well-preserved van. The Simple Life Natural Health Products was already shut down when I tool this image, and a quick search on Google didn't yield any possible results.
Operated by: United States Postal Service
Unit Number: 6530503
Body: Morgan-Olson Route Star
Chassis: Ford E450?
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Seen in downtown Minneapolis on a delivery route.
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I built something!
Two years ago I was asked (as usual) if I have a SWAT van that could be used in a potential Arkham set. I didn’t have one then (or did I?) but 30 minutes later I did.
Back then I figured that if it won’t be used, then I can always sneak it into something else as a taco truck or a TV van, whatever, but it went thru.
The build is pretty straightforward except for the front, that utilizes an odd combo of plates and brackets built in every direction on a footprint of a 2x2 brick to create the distinctive Chevy Stepvan headlight assemblies with it’s eyebrow turnsignals. No doors, as these things usually drive open, and since the doors are of sliding type, I don’t think it’s feasible in this scale.
As usual, I built it in different colors, and different lenghts, but the final product is pretty close to my initial sketch.
This is also the set where I was allowed to wish for an element for the first time ever in my career here at LEGO, and I went for a tyre that I needed for years now.
It’s a real gamechanger for me, and you’ll find that tyre from September 12th in the 76300 Arkham set.
I can't believe that I hadn't posted this series of a pink International Metro van that I came across a few years ago. I was on a bus heading to do some planespotting at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson Airport when the corner of my eyes caught this adorable van parked at a strip mall. On the way back, I got off half-way and luckily it was still parked there.
The International Metro Van was made by International Harvester between 1938 and 1975. On the grill's badge, you can see the i H logo for International Harvester.
Unfortunately I had not recorded where I saw this very well-preserved van. The Simple Life Natural Health Products was already shut down when I tool this image, and a quick search on Google didn't yield any possible results.
Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
Lafayette, Louisiana
1995-2010 Chevrolet Stepvan
Special Response Team
Vans like this were used by the US air force to ferry crews to their jets and by ground crews as mobile workshops. Typically they used Chevrolet chassis and engines and their aluminium (or aluminum, of you prefer) bodies were built by Grumman, more famous for building Tomcat jet fighters.
I can't believe that I hadn't posted this series of a pink International Metro van that I came across a few years ago. I was on a bus heading to do some planespotting at Toronto's Lester B. Pearson Airport when the corner of my eyes caught this adorable van parked at a strip mall. On the way back, I got off half-way and luckily it was still parked there.
The International Metro Van was made by International Harvester between 1938 and 1975. On the grill's badge, you can see the i H logo for International Harvester.
Unfortunately I had not recorded where I saw this very well-preserved van. The Simple Life Natural Health Products was already shut down when I tool this image, and a quick search on Google didn't yield any possible results.