--- title: "Wacky 1984 Chevy S-10 Conversion Van on Craigslist Is ’80s Road Trip Royalty" description: "This 1984 Chevy S-10 conversion van is a wacky blast to the past, featuring reclining captain's chairs and a bed." date: "2022-09-11" modified: "2022-09-11" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/wacky-1984-chevy-s-10-conversion-van-on-craigslist-is-80s-road-trip-royalty" categories: - "Builds" - "Chevrolet News" - "Culture" - "For Sale" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Chevrolet" --- # Wacky 1984 Chevy S-10 Conversion Van on Craigslist Is ’80s Road Trip Royalty ![]() I was was barely alive long enough to have a cup of coffee during the '80s but it seemed like a pretty wild decade, especially for cars. One of the car trends that best exemplifies the '80s was the van conversion, where owners would take any sort of van, or even a pickup truck, and convert it into a motorhome. This 1984 [Chevy]() S-10 conversion van, that's currently for sale on[ Milwaukee Craigslist]() is a perfect example. It started out life as an S-10 pickup (which is ironically the truck I learned to drive stick on) but was then converted into a rolling lounge of sorts. The bed was removed and a massive, brown, van-like body was mounted to the cab. The connection between the cab and the van-like back end is also open, so the front passengers can freely move between the two spaces. The rear space has two captain's chairs, which recline almost all the way back, turning them into mini beds. Behind them is a rear bench seat which also folds completely flat, making another bed. All of which are thickly padded and covered in brown fabric with tan piping. ![]() ![]() The driver's side of the van compartment features three windows with curtain shades, the top of which features upward-facing ambient lighting. Same goes for the rear window. Each window also has a built-in cupholder. There are even little spot lights built into the headliner to completely light the rear space. While the passenger side features a single shaded window and a massive gullwing door, so you can get into the rear compartment from the outside, [Mercedes-style](). According to the ad listing, the Chevy S-10 is packing its 2.8-liter V6 option, which came with 110 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. I distinctly remember that V6 feeling underpowered in my family's old '89 S-10, so I can only imagine what it feels like lugging around all of this extra weight. Although, this conversion van isn't about speed or even driving, to be honest. It's all about hanging out in the back once you get to your destination. ![]() ![]() ![]() It's hard to judge the quality of the conversion through photos but there are some janky looking details, such as the sealant around the window above the front cab. Although, it mostly seems in good condition, even with its 99,000 miles. There's a rip here, a tear there, and potentially a bit of corrosion on the driver's side front wheel well. Overall, though, it seems to be pretty solid. The seller claims it to be a rare conversion, with only five ever made, and is asking $10,800. Anyone who feels nostalgic about that time period might very well find this conversion worth that cost and whoever buys it will cruise down the road like 1980s royalty. ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()