Why isnt anyone restoring custom vans?

[Charger_Fan]

Love the shot of them all lined up on the dealer lot.

I guess I'm a little young. I didn't know they sold them at the dealer like that in the late 70s.

I recall seeing some on dealer's lots back then, although only maybe 3 or 4 at a time. I was around 10 or so, when the custom van craze was going on. I still have some of the van magazines some place, from back in the day.

[TruckDriver]

They are becoming a fad again to restore a old van like they did in the '70's. There is a few clubs for them too now. And there is a place in California that specializes in custom van parts for the interior.

http://www.trucknvans.com/c-89-van-accessories.aspx

[F8-4life]

Both classic trucks, 4x4's & vans are coming back big time, pickups are crazy right now. People are starting to appreciating 70's stuff.
Gotta be a proper shorty van for me though.

[TruckDriver]

Might have to have Facebook to see this one. Was just posted today. Cool Dodge semi tractor too in the video.

https://www.facebook.com/SummitRacingEquipment/videos/1395374463817806/

[TruckDriver]

 

[polywideblock]

 

[69rtse4spd]

Because we are to old to waste the time to restore a van to get some in the back. Now a days we just go to the bed room. .

[polywideblock]

 

[TruckDriver]

 

[TruckDriver]

 

[Charger_Fan]

I like the wheels on that last one.

Oooh, futuristic!



This one even has a fireplace! 

[Musicman]

Great additions as always! 

[70 sublime]

Saw this listing and thought it looked a little different  


http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/ottawa/dodge-ram-van-1976-twin-differenciel/1282597831?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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Date Listed   18-Jul-17
Price   
$41,000.00
Address   803 Rue Principale, Dalmas, QC G0W 1K0, Canada
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Make   Dodge
Model   Ram Van
Body Type   Minivan, Van
Year   1976
Transmission   Automatic
Colour   Blue
Kilometers   150,000
Drivetrain   Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
Fuel Type   Gasoline
For Sale By   Owner
No. of Doors   5
No. of Seats   7
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à vendre , Van dodge 1976 double différenciel full équipé en campeur et capitoné partout fini bois naturel aucune tache de rouille et n'as jamais vu un flocon de neige de sa vie , 6 pneus Daytona 225/60r15 comme neuf . Moteur 318 de dodge ram charger 1975 à l'état de neuf air climatisé sun-roof style francais . Lumière disco à l'interieur radio AM-FM- cassette bumper et grilles full chrome aucune rouille . Deux muffleur Side-Trush connecté et légal . As été à quelques exposition occasionelle à Montreal et autres endroit du Québec beaucoup de milliers de dollars investi dans sa vie et elle brille comme une perle as toujours eu ses changement d'huile régulier et ses graissage . parfait pour les gens qui aime faire du camping de route ou stationnaire .Toujours plaqué et assuré et vérifier aucune inspection nécessaire car elle l'as déja passer prix demandé 41,000 dollars négociable . demandeez Guy cell ; 418-321-2823 ou res : 418-374-2823 ou bien Roger cell :418-679-7977 ou res :418-276-3975

[6pkrtse]

I love all of these old Street Vans. Way before my time but I want a long wheel base Dodge Street van badly. With chin spoiler, fender flares, side pipes, Pentastar port windows, Cragars & all.... These would be perfect.

[Charger_Fan]

Saw this listing and thought it looked a little different  

That middle axle is a 3/4 ton. Looks like the guy just grabbed whatever was laying around in the yard.

This one would probably turn on a dime...

[Charger_Fan]

Windows, anyone?



Chicks-n-vans...






This one was no longer loved...

[RCCDrew]

If I found that blue one in a JY I'd be tempted to take it home.

[nvrbdn]

I know. That thing is ready to be restored.

[moparstuart]

love the vista Cruiser Style roof   

[gtx6970]

Cool.
Not overly gaudy/tacky.
Just enough custom touches to fit in.

I like it. And would drive the snot out of it .  And I hated the trend back then

[F8-4life]

The blue ford is a great example of what west coast people will junk, in the rust belt that van would be considered a survivor, solid & would be saved.
If you look closely it has a '65-'66 ford galaxie front end grafted on.

[F8-4life]

This popped up this month on the local craigslist.
G10 Chevy shorty beater...

https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/chevy-van/6209087025.html

[Dino]

I'm still tempted to one day build an A-Team van...but I probably won't look as good in it as Mr. T.

[TruckDriver]

 

[randy73]

The custom van owners are all in jail now.

Exibit A for the court;

ROFLMAO, that brings back memories. Do the girls get free lollipops?