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| | | new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | Hello all! I figured I should start a new thread insead of tagging onto the previous owners threads. So, our newest addition to the fleet is this '77 Ford Econoline 250 known as "Death Row" on here. I'm mainly a VW guy. I'm also into Harley's and anything custom. My wife is into Jeeps and slowly getting into VW's. We both like older american stuff too. So a bit of everything! Right now though our current fleet consists of: 2003 VW Jetta, 1997 Ford E-150 work van (for sale, needs motor),1989 VW Cabriolet, 1987 Harley FXRS Lowrider, 1981 VW Rabbit Pickup, 1980 Jeep CJ7, 1977 Ford E-250 (Death Row), and my 1957 VW Beetle. We decided to look for another van due to the motor problems with the '97 Ford. I always wanted to lower and hotrod style the '97. So when we saw the '77 we really were interested! We talked about some day getting a van like this, and i guess timing was about right. I used my '97 to haul parts and tow vehicles for myself and friends. But I've cleared out a bit of parts from selling at VW shows, and have really only used the '97 for towing and small parts hauling lately. So a '70's custom should work for that purpose and be really fun at the same time! I try to do all my own work whether it be wrenching or bodywork. My shop is a 30'X40' that i can rebuild a motor or paint a car in... A-Z is the game. I can also powdercoat small items. I could post pics of some of my work later... but all this fun stuff is just a hobby. I work a regular job thru the day. Right now the main project is a frame up resto of the CJ7. There are a few other projects after that. But then a resto of Death Row will be in order. Plans are to maintain it right now and fix little things as time permits. My wife is going to work on the interior for now as I work on her Jeep. All I've done so far is replace the blown out mufflers with original style CherryBombs, installed massive airhorns, and fixed a couple little problems. Hope to maybe join a club, and make a couple shows in the spring! Keep an eye out! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,497 "Canadian guy who lives way the heck out west" | "Canadian guy who lives way the heck out west" Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,497 | That sounds great... welcome! Congrats on bringing Death Row home. Tons of vanner stuff out in PA!
Corey aka sasktrini, Saskatoon, SK, Canada | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 |
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runnin under the moon,,that's where i'll be.... [image] | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | ABOARD I love that Ford
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good luck with it!!!!!!!!!
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | thanks everyone! does anyone have any info or pictures of it as the original builder built it? any original interior pics? i wonder how it looked the first time it was built...? i know about the trailer and all... i see bolts up top where a wing might have been on there... i saw the pic of the wing on the matching trailer only. did the van ever have a wing for sure? i thought about adding one. seems like it had one anyway. what mods are looked down upon in this community? are wings good/bad?
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | Congrats and to the site.Hope to see ya at an event.
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 16 stranger | stranger Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 16 | I love the wing. Put one off a fiero on my 75. check out the readers rides forum. Golde van, blue stripe
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 Central Long Island Vans | Central Long Island Vans Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 | Add the wing, it will look great.....any mods that you do too your van will not be looked down upon....Its your van and do what you want to it....All we ask is that you keep us updated with pics along the way......
have fun with it!!!!!
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | I just asked because usually there's some sort of do and dont's about certain vehicles. In VW's you do not do what the Honda guys do! No graphics, large wings, huge wheels, lambo doors... all no-no's! european style is clean and simple. i think that's part of what i like about this van. the mods are done with very nice looks. you look at it like wow, a lot of work, but the design is better than factory. it's like a factory prototype or something... not way far fetched looking. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | I still am not shure if the van you have is the one that was built down here in Md. There has been quite a few changes done to the van since it left here in the late 80's The original owner was a member of North Cheasapeake Bay Vans. The original van had a matching wing,a double sun roof,a Van Trek grill,a double snorkle hood scoop,J+J flares,and Gull Wing,Gold centered wheels and gold anodized running boards. The wings where corvette after market wings The van had a burnt pine/ gray velvet interior. The original owner did all of the interior work to the trailer himself out of a storage/rental unit. Another club member did the van.The owner who never touched A saw much less a piece of wood.Spent the whole summer putting the interior of the trailer copying the stye of the wood work done in the van. After the owner dropped out of vanning the van and trailer set at his dads place in a field for at least a year then it was sold and dissapeard from this area. For some reason my scanner is not working right now.As soon as I get it up and running I will post some pictures of the van that was here in Md. I was suprised to see the van/trailer again at the 33rd van "Nationals" in Pa......
Names have been left out to protect the innocent.....
........Wookee
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,497 "Canadian guy who lives way the heck out west" | "Canadian guy who lives way the heck out west" Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,497 | It seems around here, vanners never say "Why'd you do that?", but are always interested in "How'd you do that?" or "What'd you do that with?" - the aftermarket has never been kind to customizing vans, but rather van customizing was born out of the creativity of the vanner!
Corey aka sasktrini, Saskatoon, SK, Canada | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | I just asked because usually there's some sort of do and dont's about certain vehicles. In VW's you do not do what the Honda guys do! No graphics, large wings, huge wheels, lambo doors... all no-no's! european style is clean and simple. i think that's part of what i like about this van. We vanners are way differt tha any other car culture out there. Being unique and doing things a little diffent is what we really like....... ........Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | thanks for the input guys. i would be very interested in anything you can tell me or dig up Wookee! it's just interesting stuff to me.
i was told a guy in NJ built the van originally. interesting story Wook...
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | Claude in NJ owned the Van and the trailer for a while. I really do not know what condition the rig was in when Claude found it.....
.......Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 280 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 280 | Where in central PA are you from? I'm also a VW fan (vw pickup, vanagon, jettas, GTI, bugs have all been in my driveway at one time) and live in Dillsburg, PA. I'm new to the scene and got involved just last winter. You'll love it here. Shoot me a PM and we'll have to get together sometime if you are close. There's a few vanners in the central PA area. I was thinking about buying that Ford but have way to many projects already. I'd love to see it on person.
Mooney Palm Harbor, Florida Tampa Bay Boogie Vans 1978 Ford Econoline Club Wagon
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | i'm in Yeagertown, right near Lewistown. about an hour northwest of Harrisburg, or half our south of StateCollege. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | That Van looks real familliar to me, Has it been to Slam???
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 Blendor Of Fine Schnapps | Blendor Of Fine Schnapps Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 |
starwars tom wyckoff interstellar space truckers I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 | Showoff of the week on Cardomain 11/26/07 Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 11,529 | Welcome. Another PennsylVANian. Great to see you here and good luck with the van. any mods you do are not looked down on as they say. Mostly you will hear like they say, "What the.......How the.......?That is cool." So go for it on the mods. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,317 old hand | old hand Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,317 | Didnt the member from here c1run1 or own that van? I didnt realize it had been sold edit: too quick to post, I've found the thread where it gots sold
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In search of the illusive prairie lobster "If you dont stand behind our troops feel free to stand in front of them" | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | got the scanner fired up. These are over 20 year old 35mm pics.Me and my 35nmm camera had a love/hate relationship some times........ I normally would not post this picture because I had the exposer wrong The back of this pictre had 1986 on it its over 20 years old.It was taken at an annual mall show that North Cheasapeake Bay Vans held IN the mall every year. The first 4 picture where taken at Spring Thaw.Phil might be able to help me pin down the year of these.It was one of the last years at Shangrala Camp grounds.There had been heavy rains just before the event and the field they used to use for the show and shine had flooded and they used the 2 roads that went up to the pavillion instaed.... you can see the changes that have been made to this van. "Utopia" style steel fender flares/running board have been added.The bumpers have been smoothed and "Tucked into the body and The grill has been changed to the 8 light set up. All of the changes where very well done.Claude in NJ might have done them.Ken or Cris fron NJ might know a little more. I don't think Claude messes with the puter .........Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 | Eric , I believe i told ya Claude owned the Van from NJ and did work to it and Jay Hieser from maryland built the van orginaly. thanks Joe
Also posted this in gallery
" Hey Eric, you will find the members of this forum are some of the best and most supportive group of people you will ever meet on any chat /forum board . The trailer i told you about is owned by a member here as well , his name is Claude . I trust your trip home went well and i wish you much luck . Now does this mean i have to change my avatar ? yikes !! P.S. you guys are still stuck with me ..LOL Joe" | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | Claude did some sweet changes to the van when he owned it. Done well enough that I was not really sure it was the same van.... Its neat how you can see the different styles of both owners. We really hope to see this van back out and about again.....
.......Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | That Van looks real familliar to me, Has it been to Slam??? i have no idea. maybe one of the PO's had it there... and Joe, ya i remember you saying. just thought there might be more info from the community I could dig up. and i wasn't sure if Claude still had the trailer. might have to consider contacting him at some point. i feel wierd about splitting up cool custom history. even if it changes through the years, it's good to keep everything intact as best you can. the trip home went fine. i have it PA inspected and have fixed a few things already. actually drove it to NY yesterday and towed home a VW dirt track car for my friend! and i might have to steal your avitar...! i like those older pics! that's awesome! thank you Wookee!
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | You are welcome...... We hope to see you at a van event in Pa some where this summer...... Spring Thaw..........West milton the van nationals....Summit Station Remember butler.......Butler Keystone Maddness.....Sunmmit Station Summer Set............Gratz Pa.
.......Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 613 addict | addict Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 613 | Welcome....You will love this site....AWESOME people on here!!!! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 | Eric , I'll send you Chris's number he's good friends with Cluade . and yes you can have the Avitar , just email me . Joe | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | cool. i guess you can PM me on here (the number).
and the avitar has already been copy/saved! i might try taking another glamour shot, although that one you have is quite a nice one. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | First off aboard! I'm sure we will meet up next year at one of the runs. I don't know all of the history of the van, but I do know some. Claude did not do any of the body modifications. He did repair a lot of it and had it painted at one time. He also did most of the interior that is in it now. I fist saw the van when Marty and Joyce (Utopia builder) were living up here in Jersey. He may have done the ground effects, but I'm not sure. A guy on the forms here named Adrian owned the van at the time. It had the gull wing on the side and a clam shell door on the rear. Both were glass. The interior was leopard print with TV's everywhere. As I recall it had a bunch of stereo equip in it also. A short time later Claude bought the van from Adrian without all the TV's and stereo equip. Some time after that he bought the trailer. Claude revamped the trailer, built the interior in the van and redid a lot of the mechanical work on the van. A few years later he sold the van back to Adrian, but shortly after wards, Claude bought it back because Adrian needed to get rid of it. Then it went to C1run1 and the rest you know. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Oh, hopefully it's not too late.... The biggest thing that vanners frown upon with custom vans is
DO NOT CUT HOLES IN SOLID PANELS FOR UGLY CLEAR SPOTS!!!! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 Blendor Of Fine Schnapps | Blendor Of Fine Schnapps Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,263 Likes: 1 |
starwars tom wyckoff interstellar space truckers I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it. Groucho Marx | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,317 old hand | old hand Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,317 | Wow, I'm not sure you got you're point across lol
In search of the illusive prairie lobster "If you dont stand behind our troops feel free to stand in front of them" | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 280 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 280 | Oh, hopefully it's not too late.... The biggest thing that vanners frown upon with custom vans is
DO NOT CUT HOLES IN SOLID PANELS FOR UGLY CLEAR SPOTS!!!! I want to turn my early 64 ford "no door"/no window into a giant skylight 24 window (one more window then the 23 window vw bus, I'll be king of the windows). Wana help Ken What if the windows are just painted on "fake" windows, kind of a mural, but no real window?
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Mooney Palm Harbor, Florida Tampa Bay Boogie Vans 1978 Ford Econoline Club Wagon
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | hell, i might make a convertible out of it! (just kidding!)
thanks for all the new info. Claude has contacted me!! Hope to figure some things out.
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | I thought Marty(Builder of Utopia) might have had a hand in doing the flares. More pieces of the puzzle fall into place....
.........Wookee
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Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Sure Mooney, It's your van! Cool you talked to Claude 13. How close was I in my details? Wookie, that isn't confirmed yet. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | he just said...
Hi Eric,
I'm Claud the previous owner of the 77 Ford Van. If you have any questions email me at XXXXXX. The pictures that "Wooky" sent you, are not that van you own.
Claud
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 Central Long Island Vans | Central Long Island Vans Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 | hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | ya lost me there... his screen name is metalstorm... is there some doubt kevin nh?
not too worried about it all. wouldn't mind maybe having a chance at the matching trailer some day. otherwise, we're just enjoying the van and can't wait to restore/modify stuff. and hopefully take it to a few shows in the spring. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | I'm Claud the previous owner of the 77 Ford Van. If you have any questions email me at XXXXXX. The pictures that "Wooky" sent you, are not that van you own.
I was not really sure if that was the same van.... Just another twist in this vans life story....... The one thing I DO know for sure the trailer Claude has is the one I built back in the 80's....... ........Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | well c1run1 stated Jay Hieser from maryland built the van orginally.
so who knows for sure. i know i did see the pic of this van with a matching trailer. so that's prolly your handywork wookee.
oh, i found a cool toy i forgot i bought earlier this year, out in my garage! one of those AVON Van's with the cologne inside. Still has the stickers on it, and in the box! what are they worth, if anything? i have quite a few of the VW Beetle ones of course.
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | well c1run1 stated Jay Hieser from maryland built the van orginally. The pictures I posted where of Jay's van.The trailer was still being built when those pictures where taken. Claude is saying its not the same van. I saw the trailer and the van at the "Nationals" in PA thats how I know it is the one I built for Jay Hieser..... .....Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | I will call Claude this weekend and get the full story. He doesn't come on here much. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | well, had to put a new starter and while at it a new solenoid on this past weekend. not sure what happened. probably just had a low battery from playing the stereo a while with the engine off... i don't know...should have checked that better before i went to the trouble. but it cranks better and it will last.
we had the van up in your neck of the woods Nautic! ate at the Tokyo hibachi place there on the strip. good stuff. and Saki Bombs really do hit you on an empty stomach! (drive safe!) | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 484 addict | addict Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 484 | any idea whats going on with this van
iv lost many things over the years and the thing i miss the most is my mind 75 dodge (alpha centauri) FOR SALE
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79 dodge (lions den )FOR SALE | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,542 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,542 | I'd like to know too. Thats one Mean lookin beast.
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1994 Ford E150 4.9L's of FUN
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,254 veteran | veteran Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,254 | ya lost me there... his screen name is metalstorm... is there some doubt kevin nh?
not too worried about it all. wouldn't mind maybe having a chance at the matching trailer some day. otherwise, we're just enjoying the van and can't wait to restore/modify stuff. and hopefully take it to a few shows in the spring. he's not going to sell the trailer, he wants to fix it up(fiberglass and stuff was busted up on the way to the most recent virginia nats) he totally stripped out the interior when he got it and did the plywood and stereo. The side gullwing was steel and had a problem with the air shocks that supported it(door almost fell off on the way back from a truckin) I am in Claud's club, so i know some about it.
Runnin Wild Truckers 1972 Ford E100 Shorty 1972 Ford E100 Supervan 1974 Ford E100 Shorty 1974 Ford E200 Supervan | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | sorry guys! i haven't been on here much. the van is pretty much as it was. i have had no time to really put into it yet. just some new brakes and exhaust... and a few minor things. i got a new power sunroof cut out of a '94 Cadillac to replace the unknown make one that is leaking in it now. my wifes one car i built for her last year got hit fresh out of winter storage... so i had to put time into fixing that. and i have a motor swap and supercharger going into my one truck... and i have to build a CJ7 ground up and a Harley chopper before i can really sink my teeth into the van... ;(
i did put a sub woofer/stereo in for now and got the rear bed/bench working. added some air horns and that's about it. we have driven it to VA Beach once from central PA. and we've taken it to a few parties and get togethers at friends. it always gets compliments! i just hope to get time to work on it soon.
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,571 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,571 | Man, I wanted that van a few years back when Adrian had it.Someday I hope to have the same style flares on my chop top as you have. If it were me I would do this van first & then the other stuff. being you are in PA are you going to the Nats,we won't be but it looks like you are a little closer. Good Luck with the van | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Hope you make it to the Natz this year
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Everyday above ground is a Good Day!!! Never Stop Vannin'
Member of Break Away Vanners Host of Spring Break At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground
Owner & Creator of Wizard's Van-In Videos Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996 2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey Host Club of Freeze Out Certified Nats Judge Member of Shenandoah Valley Vans | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | my wife and I are talking about going. i hate to go and not have much fixed on the van yet though! the previous owner had some damage occur to the front lip and it's slowly looking worse. i wish i had time to fix stuff. just not right now. prolly not till next year really...
but we might go to the Nats just to get some ideas. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 864 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 864 | Come on out would be great to meet you.
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. | Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 | Yeah--c'mon out! It is close to home and you will get a VANful of ideas for yours! Not to mention getting to meet everybody! Not everyone in attendance shows their VANs--some are there for the inspiration provided by being in such a creative and energetic environment! Well worth the time and trip!
Cherish your friends! HUGGS to all! Suzie
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Yeah, some of us just go for the HUGS! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. | Bad Girls from New York, Bad Western Inn in IN. Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 6,261 | That will get ya double Ken!!!
Cherish your friends! HUGGS to all! Suzie
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Awesome! It worked | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 veteran | veteran Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,841 |
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 864 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 864 | | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | No to hijack this thread, but when Clauds trailer was here in Md it had a J+J Gullwing on it and solid steel rear doors......
.......Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | No to hijack this thread, but when Clauds trailer was here in Md it had a J+J Gullwing on it and solid steel rear doors......
.......Wookee It does have the J&J gull, but I'm pretty sure the rear is molded shut. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 Central Long Island Vans | Central Long Island Vans Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,670 |
VANNIN- Life's best kept secret..........
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | Noted buddy! Deb will give you the hugs! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | what's the next big show? i forgot to check the NAT date and forgot about it! i thought it was in AUG,...! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | i guess Butler, and Keystone Madness... where's that one? | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,565 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,565 | Keystone is same place as the Nats was this year.... Summit Station PA. You can grab the flier/prereg on our website: www.performanceinc.orgHope you make it! Josh
Josh Souders Performance Inc The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | Super Somer in CT
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Check out the Current Evants section.
Nate Breece | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 | Natz always in July Check out current event thread for flyers
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Keystone is same place as the Nats was this year.... Summit Station PA. You can grab the flier/prereg on our website: www.performanceinc.orgHope you make it! Josh Keystone Rocks
Everyday above ground is a Good Day!!! Never Stop Vannin'
Member of Break Away Vanners Host of Spring Break At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground
Owner & Creator of Wizard's Van-In Videos Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996 2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey Host Club of Freeze Out Certified Nats Judge Member of Shenandoah Valley Vans | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,565 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,565 | Keystone is same place as the Nats was this year.... Summit Station PA. You can grab the flier/prereg on our website: www.performanceinc.orgHope you make it! Josh Keystone Rocks Thanks Wizard
Josh Souders Performance Inc The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | You will LOVE it.It's the next best thing to the Nats.I'm going to be there all week just like the Nats. It's the truth Josh
Everyday above ground is a Good Day!!! Never Stop Vannin'
Member of Break Away Vanners Host of Spring Break At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground
Owner & Creator of Wizard's Van-In Videos Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996 2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey Host Club of Freeze Out Certified Nats Judge Member of Shenandoah Valley Vans | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | well everyone, my wife and i are thinking of selling the van...! i know, i know. it's a lot of fun cruisin' around in it. but it's still on the back burner of my list of vehicles to work on. and we really don't use it as much as we should. personally, i really appreciate what it is and what it took to build it. but i think the veteran van crowd here may have a member more worthy and suited to own it. i rather not put it for sale in some general paper or site. so i am mentioning it here and now. any interest please email or PM me for details. thanks. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | Yep I know that van Lots of events to go to around Pa. Look forward to seeing you. Van Slam is the first full weekend in August in New Lexington Ohio Kind of east central Ohio. Flyer will be posted closer to the event.
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,001 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 3,001 | well everyone, my wife and i are thinking of selling the van...! i know, i know. it's a lot of fun cruisin' around in it. but it's still on the back burner of my list of vehicles to work on. and we really don't use it as much as we should. personally, i really appreciate what it is and what it took to build it. but i think the veteran van crowd here may have a member more worthy and suited to own it. i rather not put it for sale in some general paper or site. so i am mentioning it here and now. any interest please email or PM me for details. thanks. Sorry to hear that,More Frequent posting would generate NEW interest in Vanning.
I DID NOT Escape, I'm on a Weekend Pass Lifelong Disease, WhiteLine Fever 97 DODGE shorty, The ROCK & ROLL Train New 4 Seasons Criuser, 74 B100, The Night Train Member of the Toopa Sinner Tribe
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 | Spring Thaw is in April. Bring it to that event it might help you to find a buyer.....
......Wookee
Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club
| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | thanks wookee. got one private message on it. but ya, i would like to see one of the vanning.com members get her. the sooner it sells the better. because the longer i keep it, the more i'll change my mind! i have visions of how to restore it and make it better. but i'm too caught up in my other projects which are more my interest of specialty vehicles. (VW's, Harleys, and Jeeps). | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,003 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,003 | I found a picture of it in showvans ford tough Did you own it when this was taken? Is the trailer still with it? | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | no. i'm probably the 2nd or 3rd owner since that picture. you could be the next! | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | i'll be posting up all details soon. either here and/or in the classifieds. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Cool,Keep us informed
Everyday above ground is a Good Day!!! Never Stop Vannin'
Member of Break Away Vanners Host of Spring Break At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground
Owner & Creator of Wizard's Van-In Videos Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996 2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey Host Club of Freeze Out Certified Nats Judge Member of Shenandoah Valley Vans | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | ok. still have this thing. needs to go to a good home. i have no time to restore it to drop dead beautiful condition... it's fun as is too. but i need to reduce the fleet.
not on here much at all, so email me (check profile)please if seriouly interested. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 | I might buy it back .. i'll Pm you | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 veteran | veteran Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 | Oh, hopefully it's not too late.... The biggest thing that vanners frown upon with custom vans is
DO NOT CUT HOLES IN SOLID PANELS FOR UGLY CLEAR SPOTS!!!! i dont get it ...........lol | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,265 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,265 | alotta guys girls like their van all metal and no glass lol.. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 veteran | veteran Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 | Missed this!
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| | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 557 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 557 | Oh, hopefully it's not too late.... The biggest thing that vanners frown upon with custom vans is
DO NOT CUT HOLES IN SOLID PANELS FOR UGLY CLEAR SPOTS!!!! i dont get it ...........lol ROTFLMAO You guys are great.....I dont get it.....
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 557 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 557 | I guess its like people who wont be caught dead in a van......"I dont get it" ........LOL
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 veteran | veteran Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 | | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,535 Likes: 135 | alotta guys girls like their van all metal and no glass lol.. less glass to fog up Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 557 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 557 | Vanners with glass dont throw rocks....
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 398 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 398 | pm me with cash price thanks mark h | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 36 newbie | newbie Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 36 | how do i get touch with you thanks, cj | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,825 veteran | veteran Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,825 | Has it sold???? inquiring minds wana know 79 B-200
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Everyday above ground is a Good Day!!! Never Stop Vannin'
Member of Break Away Vanners Host of Spring Break At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground
Owner & Creator of Wizard's Van-In Videos Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996 2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey Host Club of Freeze Out Certified Nats Judge Member of Shenandoah Valley Vans | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 | Is this Van still for sale? Any more
Everyday above ground is a Good Day!!! Never Stop Vannin'
Member of Break Away Vanners Host of Spring Break At Shenandoah Acres Family Campground
Owner & Creator of Wizard's Van-In Videos Member of Riding High Truckers from 1982 to 1996 2nd Member of The Toopa Sinner Tribe Member of Free Bird Vanners 1996 to Present Member of Cape Atlantic Truckers South Jersey Host Club of Freeze Out Certified Nats Judge Member of Shenandoah Valley Vans | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 317 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 317 | i'm in Yeagertown, right near Lewistown. about an hour northwest of Harrisburg, or half our south of StateCollege. Hi and welcome, I'm kinda new as well and also in PA from the Williamsport area about 1.5 hrs north of harrisburg straight up Route 15. If you have time you may want to consider checking out Keystone Madness in Pottsville PA Sept15-18th. Customizing and one of a kinds is the Key to Van customizing. | | | Re: new member with a well known Ford | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 94 | sorry guys i missed the questions here. i get confused on the forums format when looking at "my stuff" and didn't see the new posts!
anyhow, yes the van is still for sale. still got it. you can follow the for sale thread too if you want in the classifieds. that's normally where I post and update. | | |
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