Why isnt anyone restoring custom vans?

[nvrbdn]

thats right. i've got an 8 track for the charger and have found tons of tapes for it.  even found a set of old kraco speaker boxes that set in the back window. around here everyone had kraco speakers in their back windows in the late 60's and 70's

[Fred]

I remember the kraco speakers well.  I had them in my car back when also.

[TruckDriver]

The very first car stereo I had was a Kraco with a 8 track in it.

[Ghoste]

And "Mindblowers", remember those speakers?

[maxwellwedge]

Had an underdash Muntz 8-Track installed in a car I bought.


Remember Jensen co-ax or tri-ax speakers....they were the next big step.

[Musicman]

The first aftermarket speakers that I can recall being sold in the late 60's early 70's were "Utah" speakers. Of course this was well before names like Jenson, Pioneer, etc, became common place.

[maxwellwedge]

Yes - And to go with the Jensen's - Fosgate had "The Punch" amp........It pulled a bunch of amps/watts.

[ACUDANUT]

The custom van owners are all in jail now.

Exibit A for the court;

I still say it ain't gonna have a comeback.  All the perverts driving these are still locked up. 

[moparstuart]

Yes - And to go with the Jensen's - Fosgate had "The Punch" amp........It pulled a bunch of amps/watts.

all i could afford was the cheapo    Sparkomatic , Kraco , or Craig units from Western auto

[maxwellwedge]

I couldn't afford much either.....It came down to insurance, gas, beer.

[GOTWING]

i guess i was lucky, my first car stereo for my 73 charger was a complete alpine system my parents got me for christmas in 1984
even compared to todays sound that thing was incredible sounding. 

[moparstuart]

i guess i was lucky, my first car stereo for my 73 charger was a complete alpine system my parents got me for christmas in 1984
even compared to todays sound that thing was incredible sounding.  

i could only dream of having a top of the line Alpine or Blaupunkt like some of my friends had

[ACUDANUT]

Stu, I think I still have a Sparkomatic 

[TruckDriver]

From a Facebook group I am in.....

New Orleans, La. 1977 dodge van, 70's time machine, working 8 track am/fm stereo, 318, automatic, Coleman cooler with wet bar, stained glass lights, slot mags with old Mickey Thompsons , shag carpet, beach murals, green tinted windows, for sale $2500, (504)858-7376

[ACUDANUT]

Where is the duct tape, handcuff's and video recorder. 

[polywideblock]

the only people with  vans equipped as described are  the cops  

[ACUDANUT]

Where is the duct tape, handcuff's and video recorder. 

Not here in the USA. 

[nvrbdn]

that 77 dodge looks pretty nice. the price is cheap.

[polywideblock]

one I found   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Other-standard-1976-Dodge-OTHER-B200-CUSTOM-VAN-/171074461453?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27d4d51f0d

[Bob T]

That octagon steering wheel is a crack up  and the bead curtains 

[Fred]

That octagon steering wheel is a crack up  and the bead curtains 

I wonder how much it would cost to have your fortune read.

[Musicman]

That octagon steering wheel is a crack up  and the bead curtains 

I would refer to it as being Period Correct 

[polywideblock]

at least it isn't a 8" chrome chain     

[Musicman]

So just why is it that so many people here seem to associate custom vans with perv's. Are you a perv, with thoughts of one day owning your own van? 

I knew lots and lots of folks with these things back in the 60's & 70's... guys and gals alike... and they were not perv's. Well, two of the girls that I knew back then with cool vans, were cops, so maybe they were perv's. 
Back then, if you had a cool van, you were top dog on the list of folks to party with (especially if you're a cop  )... your party was mobile. Of course, drinking & driving weren't two separate terms back then either, one more or less went hand in hand with the other back then. There was always a designated driver however (the one who could drink and still drive better than everyone else sober).
I just ask, because there are a lot of vintage Van Clubs out there today, and I'm pretty certain that 99% of them are not perv's. Their car people, just like us.
Personally, I would love to have a cool custom van for road trips... I must be a perv.

[70moparman]

$2500 for that cool van is a good buy...  The wife would be pissed at me if it showed up in the driveway though...    Hey whats not to love?