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J Knight · 03-27-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro/StreetPete

Yes they do, here's mine...

I would cruise proudly in that van as is.

Pro/StreetPete · 03-27-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

I would cruise proudly in that van as is.

Thanks John...was afraid to post it as it is off topic , but when I was a kid in the 70's{I'm 54} I was into Novas , Chevelles, Camaros and lifted trucks so I missed the van craze that was going on and had 2 friends customizing them at the time....so about 6 years ago I started messing with some vans...I bought and sold 3 before i ended up with this 77 that I bought off the original owner out of Buffalo.....

muddnutz · 03-27-2013, 10:27 PM

Go to Vannin.com. Still building em
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J Knight · 03-27-2013, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro/StreetPete

Thanks John...was afraid to post it as it is off topic , but when I was a kid in the 70's{I'm 54} I was into Novas , Chevelles, Camaros and lifted trucks so I missed the van craze that was going on and had 2 friends customizing them at the time....so about 6 years ago I started messing with some vans...I bought and sold 3 before i ended up with this 77 that I bought off the original owner out of Buffalo.....

My Mom had a 79 Dodge van customized with a steamboat air brushed on the side of it, I often think back to many road trips in it. Good times.

Pro/StreetPete · 03-27-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by muddnutz

Go to Vannin.com. Still building em
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Yup...I'm all over that site !!!

Pro/StreetPete · 03-27-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

My Mom had a 79 Dodge van customized with a steamboat air brushed on the side of it, I often think back to many road trips in it. Good times.

That's what I like about my van...everywhere I go i get comments like yours...nothing like good times !

JRANGER · 03-28-2013, 12:00 AM

That VAN IS BADASS!

Pro/StreetPete · 03-28-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JRANGER

That VAN IS BADASS!

Thanks man !

Keith Seymore · 03-28-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

I am barely old enough to remember those things, but it still doesn't keep me from living in the past.

If God ever answers my prayers I will be deported back to the early 60's.

Sidebar: If you would like to read about growing up in the Motor City in the 60's, you might be interested in my biography/autobiography, linked below ("My Pontiac Story").

K

motornut · 03-28-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

I was looking through some pictures on my computer and came across a picture of my Dad's blazers back in the day. This is the the early 80's. Just kind of interesting to see how style have changed over the years. Still not even bad looking for todays standards.... minus the gold wheels maybe. lol

I wish he still had that red 2wd!... or both for that matter.

Anyways, just thought I would share.

- Travis

nice,thats what i'd like to see my 79 like (rake)
those vans are rare here,
I finished High school in mid 80s
my school just had it's 50th reuion
we made rooms up for each decade
I worked on the 80s
found online hunderds of old flyers/brochures here
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/
saved to my machine,and set it up to randomly show them
everyone seemed to enjoy them

Yup it was cool if your Van had some kind of version of this album cover(86) from Ozzy

*mrhino* · 03-28-2013, 09:53 AM

cant image why anybody would get the idea Ozzy was a bad influence on kids.

Pyrotechnic · 03-28-2013, 10:41 AM

Man I must be stuck in the 80's! I have a set of 15x8 chrome modulars that I ran from when I was 16, till 8 years later I am 24 now until I just recently switched to new wheels. Even have a pair of 15x10's with drag radials to go with them.

My Dad also did the van craze thing. He bought his van new in 1976, was a G10 short was base in maroon. Besides a set of Cragar SS wheels, CB antenna, and some side pipes it was relatively simple on the outside. No flares, murals, bubble windows, etc. The real show was the drivetrain. Had a 400HP 350 and 3.73 gears with a posi out back. It was a 13 second van with full custom interior.

My dad actually kept this van till the mid 90's as a spare vehicle and I remember riding in it. It was like a time machine back to the 70's. By this time the side pipes and CB antenna were gone. At the time, it was actually not too far out of style. The plush family conversion vans with teal suede and stained wood interior of that time were in full swing, but since he kept the outside mostly stock looking it actually fit right in, just looked a bit older.

I really wanted the van for high school. My plans were to freshen the paint job, add air conditioning and revamp the sound system. My dad pulled the motor and trans and sold the shell. He said I would get myself in trouble with a vehicle like that. Must have been something about the red suede covered bed in the rear section.

He bought a 78 Silverado shortly with chrome modular wheels shortly after getting rid of the van, which became mine later on. Though the van was cool I'm happier that I ended up with a truck.

83GMCK2500 · 03-28-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Lol nobody fixes up those vans anymore.

Probably not the "fixing" that you were thinking of, but I've had a hand in this.

JRANGER · 03-28-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Sidebar: If you would like to read about growing up in the Motor City in the 60's, you might be interested in my biography/autobiography, linked below ("My Pontiac Story").

K

I grew up in Motor City in the 80s! It was pretty BadASS back then too!! My dad had his own car shop and yeah! VROOM VROOM!!!

Skunksmash · 03-28-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by motornut

found online hunderds of old flyers/brochures here
http://www.oldcarbrochures.com/

Yup it was cool if your Van had some kind of version of this album cover(86) from Ozzy

I think of stuff like that when I see those vans. Gotta have the big rock mural painted on the side. Picture a guy with a mullet driving it.

motornut · 03-28-2013, 12:47 PM

a guy with a mullet driving it.

havn't changed lmao could still be me today

recently found my 1984 Amusements of America work pass lol
wearing a Motley Crue concert shirt and headband!!!
with a stub from 87.....
they are coming to town next month,I'm goin!

Rich84 · 03-28-2013, 12:57 PM

I remember a guy with a van with a giant Battlestar Galacta on the side..Can only imagine what was going on in there..lol

chrismoore701 · 03-28-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro/StreetPete

Yes they do, here's mine...

Oh YES, that's how vans are supposed to be, nothing better than round headlights

03-27-2013, 10:27 PM	#28
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: Times Have Changed Go to Vannin.com. Still building em Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1986 K-10 "ole blue"

03-28-2013, 12:00 AM	#32
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: Times Have Changed That VAN IS BADASS! __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

03-28-2013, 09:53 AM	#36
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Times Have Changed cant image why anybody would get the idea Ozzy was a bad influence on kids.

03-28-2013, 10:41 AM	#37
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Times Have Changed Man I must be stuck in the 80's! I have a set of 15x8 chrome modulars that I ran from when I was 16, till 8 years later I am 24 now until I just recently switched to new wheels. Even have a pair of 15x10's with drag radials to go with them. My Dad also did the van craze thing. He bought his van new in 1976, was a G10 short was base in maroon. Besides a set of Cragar SS wheels, CB antenna, and some side pipes it was relatively simple on the outside. No flares, murals, bubble windows, etc. The real show was the drivetrain. Had a 400HP 350 and 3.73 gears with a posi out back. It was a 13 second van with full custom interior. My dad actually kept this van till the mid 90's as a spare vehicle and I remember riding in it. It was like a time machine back to the 70's. By this time the side pipes and CB antenna were gone. At the time, it was actually not too far out of style. The plush family conversion vans with teal suede and stained wood interior of that time were in full swing, but since he kept the outside mostly stock looking it actually fit right in, just looked a bit older. I really wanted the van for high school. My plans were to freshen the paint job, add air conditioning and revamp the sound system. My dad pulled the motor and trans and sold the shell. He said I would get myself in trouble with a vehicle like that. Must have been something about the red suede covered bed in the rear section. He bought a 78 Silverado shortly with chrome modular wheels shortly after getting rid of the van, which became mine later on. Though the van was cool I'm happier that I ended up with a truck. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

03-28-2013, 12:47 PM	#41
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Times Have Changed a guy with a mullet driving it. havn't changed lmao could still be me today recently found my 1984 Amusements of America work pass lol wearing a Motley Crue concert shirt and headband!!! with a stub from 87..... they are coming to town next month,I'm goin! __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

03-28-2013, 12:57 PM	#42
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,694	Re: Times Have Changed I remember a guy with a van with a giant Battlestar Galacta on the side..Can only imagine what was going on in there..lol



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