Buying a Canada Post Step-Van

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by ijusttesting, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. ijusttesting

    ijusttesting Member

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    Yesterday, I over heard Canada post is going to retire their aluminum step-van.

    I have an random thoughts.

    What if I buy one and use it for day-to-day transport and summer camping.

    P.S. I am not smoking too much:smilielol5:
     
    ijusttesting, Sep 24, 2012
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  3. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    Yeah, they were popular back in the day, In the old Divcos there was a button accelerator somewhere on the running board, or somewhere, so you could drive it while standing up. Just push the seat back out'a your way. We would also ride on the motor hump in the front of the cab.
    [​IMG] Below is an old International Harvester.[​IMG]
     
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  5. Manservant Hecubus

    Manservant Hecubus Master of Funk and Evil

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    Oooo! I'd love to convert a Canada Post truck.

    I wonder what they run on.
     
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  7. GLENGLEN

    GLENGLEN Banned

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    Why Do They Call Them A "Step Van", When You Alight From Any Van

    You Have To Step Down...:confused:.



    Cheers Glen.
     
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  9. Manservant Hecubus

    Manservant Hecubus Master of Funk and Evil

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    It refers to the actual step that's a part of the van, that helps your step up or down.

    [​IMG]
     
    Manservant Hecubus, Sep 24, 2012
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  11. GLENGLEN

    GLENGLEN Banned

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    Every Bus And Van That Was Ever Produced Had Steps,

    Why Not Just Call It A Postal Van Like We Do...:confused:.

    Canadians, Are A Very Strange Breed Indeed...[​IMG].



    Cheers Glen.
     
    GLENGLEN, Sep 24, 2012
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  13. MeAgain

    MeAgain Dazed & Confused Lifetime Supporter Super Moderator

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    The original Divos (1922) could be driven from the front, rear, or either running board. The first one had a front hinged door and the driver could step ahead of the front axle..
    Also,
     
    MeAgain, Sep 24, 2012
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  15. zombiewolf

    zombiewolf Senior Member

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    Those are really cool looking vans!
     
    zombiewolf, Sep 24, 2012
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  17. SpacemanSpiff

    SpacemanSpiff Visitor

    Gruman LLV


    body made by Gruman...chassis and engine are usually Chevrolet
     
    SpacemanSpiff, Sep 24, 2012
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