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Chopped 77 dodge van #593522 November 24th 2012 3:18 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Bob and I made a deal today the 77 chopped dodge thats buried in his Garage is now part of my collection . There's alot that needs to be done with this one as it's very much apart and some what unfinished . How ever i fell in love with this van a few years ago and i'm still excited over it every time i see it . It's going to be a few weeks before we can get it out I took a few pics and i'll post some of the older photos as i get them . It's hard to take a photo of as it's surrounded by stuff . I'm so looking forward to putting this next to the Street Van

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593524 November 24th 2012 3:23 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Incredible!!!! This van is frickin AWESOME!!!! Congrats!!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #593535 November 24th 2012 6:27 pm Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 289 KY D Detour enthusiast Detour enthusiast D Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 289 KY Very kool score! Does it get much kooler? Man that thing is neat, what gage is the extra metal work? Any idea? Congrats!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593539 November 24th 2012 8:16 pm Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 On Route 66 in Bethany Oklahom... U Uncle_Fester Festerus Vannimus Uncle_Fester Festerus Vannimus U Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 On Route 66 in Bethany Oklahom... SWEET VAN ! Congrats on the purchase. . . . My van : 1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, currently named “WOLF-DEN II” Founder & President of Sooner or Later United Truckers and PROUD TO BE A S.L.U.T. ! !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593542 November 24th 2012 9:18 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Joe, congratulations. You have a very unique corral of vans now. Did you ever build that new garage? Looks like your gonna need a bunch of space and more importantly time. Good luck with completing the challenge.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593550 November 24th 2012 10:09 pm Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 Hartville OH vanfun veteran vanfun veteran Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,038 Hartville OH Very nice Joe! Can't wait to see it completed. Looks like it will be bad ass!! Member Shenandoah Valley Vans Van = Party. Party + cool people = Vannin'. Lets go Vannin'!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593552 November 24th 2012 10:20 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Congrats Joe,its a nice one for sure! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593586 November 25th 2012 8:48 am Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. W wookee carpal tunnel wookee carpal tunnel W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. Man, that has some very good looking metal work done to it. Real custom metal work.NO Bondo sculpting here I hope he uses the funds from this one to put the black one on the road. ........Wookee Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #593588 November 25th 2012 9:14 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Lee7673 Incredible!!!! This van is frickin AWESOME!!!! Congrats!!!!! Thanks i'm excited to Lee !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Detour #593589 November 25th 2012 9:15 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Detour Very kool score! Does it get much kooler? Man that thing is neat, what gage is the extra metal work? Any idea? Congrats!! Thank you , off the top of my head i don't know the gauge but it's very strong to the touch . Most likely the same as the van .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Uncle_Fester #593591 November 25th 2012 9:16 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Uncle_Fester SWEET VAN ! Congrats on the purchase. . . . Thanks Fester

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #593592 November 25th 2012 9:18 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by radicalran Joe, congratulations. You have a very unique corral of vans now. Did you ever build that new garage? Looks like your gonna need a bunch of space and more importantly time. Good luck with completing the challenge. Thanks Randy , The shop is still in the works going next week to try to get the permits . If i have to this van will go in the living room Haha

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van vanfun #593593 November 25th 2012 9:18 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by vanfun Very nice Joe! Can't wait to see it completed. Looks like it will be bad ass!! Thanks Paul

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #593594 November 25th 2012 9:19 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Congrats Joe,its a nice one for sure! thank you Jim

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van wookee #593595 November 25th 2012 9:22 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by wookee Man, that has some very good looking metal work done to it. Real custom metal work.NO Bondo sculpting here I hope he uses the funds from this one to put the black one on the road. ........Wookee Wookee , I know the black Dodge is going in the garage once this one leaves so he can work on it more . It's a step in the right direction they both need to be seen in public .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593596 November 25th 2012 9:38 am Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. W wookee carpal tunnel wookee carpal tunnel W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. I really could not believe how nice the black one was considering how long it sat out side under cover. Both vans need to be on the road again. If they where Chevys I would have been looking for extra Benjamen's. Sorry I just can't do Dodges.Even ones with great metal work done to them.... .......Wookee Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van wookee #593598 November 25th 2012 9:41 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by wookee I really could not believe how nice the black one was considering how long it sat out side under cover. Both vans need to be on the road again. If they where Chevys I would have been looking for extra Benjamen's. Sorry I just can't do Dodges.Even ones with great metal work done to them.... .......Wookee Funny you mentioned that , he took my Orange Chevy as part of the deal .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #593600 November 25th 2012 10:06 am Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. W wookee carpal tunnel wookee carpal tunnel W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. It was great to see Bob at past events this summer. It will also be nice to see his new Chevy at events as well. ........Wookee Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van wookee #639415 October 20th 2013 2:30 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well after all this time its finally at my house I can start to tinker with it and see where it goes . There's still a lot of metal work to do and a lot of cleaning and rust removal Not to mention I need a good motor . But here is some first looks ..

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639417 October 20th 2013 2:51 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland This van is BAD ASS!!! Great score.....can't wait to follow this build!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639418 October 20th 2013 2:51 pm Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Toronto, Canada Virtual Vanthropologist Virtual Vanthropologist Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Toronto, Canada Great looking chop ! Some different stuff going on with this one. They do look very good together. Last edited by Virtual; October 20th 2013 2:52 pm. Showvans.com Vanfest 25! June 09-12. 2022 Virtual's Youtube Van Videos

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639421 October 20th 2013 3:22 pm Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 717 clyde new york F Ford77 North Star Truckers Ford77 North Star Truckers F Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 717 clyde new york Love everything about it keep on truckin

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639422 October 20th 2013 3:48 pm Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh 67Econo Guy veteran 67Econo Guy veteran Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh Joe, another cool lookin dodge,you have enough work to keep pretty busy for a while, better give Ted a call !!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van 67Econo Guy #639424 October 20th 2013 5:10 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by 67Econo Guy Joe, another cool lookin dodge,you have enough work to keep pretty busy for a while, better give Ted a call !!!!! Teds Going to NC on Tuesday for the weekend comming , he's going to be at the Nascar race . Mean while thanks everyone its been a long summer waiting for it but now that i have it i can make a plan for it . I was going to send it out for media blasting but im going to see how much i can do my self with what i have , so a bottle of Navel Jelly and some 320 DA paper rags and water and you get great results with just a little time and patients .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639442 October 20th 2013 6:41 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Very nice Joe , you got a handful of projects. Looks great. 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639447 October 20th 2013 6:58 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Wow.....cleaned up real nice!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #639450 October 20th 2013 7:16 pm Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 748 charlotte n.c tide old hand tide old hand Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 748 charlotte n.c Tell not to come N.C the race was last week he will be the only one there .Goodguys Southeastern Nationals this coming weekend love your new van Last edited by tide; October 20th 2013 7:21 pm.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van tide #639453 October 20th 2013 7:34 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by tide Tell not to come N.C the race was last week he will be the only one there .Goodguys Southeastern Nationals this coming weekend love your new van Ahh he's picking up his Camper to I thought there was another race I really don't follow Nascar he had mentioned going to a race to me three weeks ago I got it confused .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #639454 October 20th 2013 7:36 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Lee7673 Wow.....cleaned up real nice! thanks Lee , hey guess what I have to do now .. lol

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639458 October 20th 2013 8:30 pm Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 Ohio, USA HomeBrew veteran HomeBrew veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 Ohio, USA Its looking sick already! .-=[NGV]=-.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639463 October 20th 2013 8:47 pm Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia kawrider old hand kawrider old hand Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia Man, that is sweet! Shenandoah Valley Vans / South East Van Council

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639480 October 20th 2013 11:13 pm Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,552 Likes: 137 Lake City Florida, United Stat... lukester Supreme Master lukester Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,552 Likes: 137 Lake City Florida, United Stat... Very nice.Cant wait to see what your gonna do to it. 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639489 October 21st 2013 8:18 am Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,427 NR, Ohio, USA apo234 veteran apo234 veteran Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,427 NR, Ohio, USA I hope someday I will have many awesome vans like yourself! I will be following this build... 96 Dodge B3500 Maxi 5.9 97 Dodge B3500 Maxi 5.9 My train of thought was derailed -- there were no survivors

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639495 October 21st 2013 12:17 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Wow, the metal did clean up well. The media blasting would be good too as areas that are ready could be filled immediately but this method gives you time to think and that's important. Good luck!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639515 October 21st 2013 2:46 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB lookin' Dodge I'm lookin' forward to seein' this build.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639525 October 21st 2013 4:09 pm Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,719 Hell Town, Va Mutt veteran Mutt veteran Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,719 Hell Town, Va That is very cool Joe! Chuck 1988 Dodge B250 "Bloody Mary" Shenandoah Valley Vans

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639531 October 21st 2013 4:41 pm Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Virginia Wizard78 Supreme Master Wizard78 Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 18,213 Likes: 2 Virginia Bad A$$ 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: Chopped 77 dodge van kawrider #639584 October 21st 2013 10:25 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Originally Posted by kawrider Man, that is sweet! .............. Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van HighwayStar #639586 October 21st 2013 10:34 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks everyone I'm very excited to be the owner of this baby . I was very busy today but I managed to put a few ours in cleaning the passenger side up ,I'm 90% done The cooler weather is allowing the Naval Jelly to stay on longer and not dry up and its just eating the rust away . I'm using a small wire brush to get in to the welds and edges with the naval jelly and its working out good .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639589 October 22nd 2013 12:04 am Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 Land Of Entrapment, New Mexico GhostRyder veteran GhostRyder veteran Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 Land Of Entrapment, New Mexico finish the yellow on the same way and youll have twins lol David GhostRyder Do you believe in things that go bump in the night? 1981 Chevy G20 "Sanitarium" http://s520.photobucket.com/albums/w321/mudslinger2006/

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639764 October 23rd 2013 7:17 pm Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh 67Econo Guy veteran 67Econo Guy veteran Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh Joe, I need to call Ted, havnt talked or been to Jersey for awhile, He works with Norm Benning with the truck series ,I believe ???? Good luck with the twins !!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639800 October 23rd 2013 10:24 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Dude to be the owner of not one, but two Bad Ass machines must feel great!!!!!!! These two out when done will snap necks just taking second looks!!!!! Man they couldn't have landed into better hands!!! Can't wait to see them done!!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #639922 October 25th 2013 1:36 pm Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,866 Calgary Alberta. Canada relaxedvanner veteran relaxedvanner veteran Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,866 Calgary Alberta. Canada Sweet vans. You have a handful of projects, all very cool. Shanning P. Alberta, Canada 1991 Dodge Ram 250 Member of Vandits VC. Calgary Stay Weird!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van relaxedvanner #639995 October 26th 2013 8:23 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks Guys , i'm working on it this weekend . I spent a lot of this week helping a buddy install Cameras in School busses . Yes so now your kids are being watched . LOL I hope to put her in Epoxy prime by or on Monday . I'll post some pics for ya later .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640078 October 27th 2013 9:21 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey She's cleaning up Nicely only door Jams and inside the grill area left to do then i start to DA her down . A buddy of mine gave me some 80 grit so i'll use that prior to the epoxy prime . I also have to start thinking about a color and or theme for this one . I'm leaning towards black or a metallic blue .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640080 October 27th 2013 9:39 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Awesome Joe ! Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640081 October 27th 2013 9:42 am Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Wow Joe....cleaning up really good. Looks awesome!!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640090 October 27th 2013 11:27 am Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Its looking real nice Joe! Black would be sweet 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640099 October 27th 2013 2:13 pm Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 243 Marion, Virginia H hotrod enthusiast hotrod enthusiast H Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 243 Marion, Virginia Looking great Joe. 1989 Dodge B150 1988 Dodge B150 1979 Dodge B200 1977 Dodge B100 318 4spd 1976 Dodge B100 1971 Dodge Sportsman 1970 Dodge A100 8 door 1968 Dodge A108 Pop top camper 1965 Dodge A100 no door

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640112 October 27th 2013 6:02 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China What a difference. What are the holes in the bottom of the doors? Looking good!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640132 October 27th 2013 8:06 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB Man oh man that van is sharp lookin'

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #640134 October 27th 2013 8:07 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thank you guys its been a long day ! My shitty craftsman compressor bites the big one for real ! I remember when I bought it I asked the sales man if it runs air tools he looks at it and said Yes yes it does see the tool icons ? yeah they run ok for 2 minutes then they crap out . It took me all day to DA her down waiting for the compressor to fill up . I still have to get the back end done and the door jambs im so far behind my goal for priming I hope I can finish by tomorrow before it gets cold again .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #640135 October 27th 2013 8:08 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by radicalran What a difference. What are the holes in the bottom of the doors? Looking good! Z28 scoops Randy I had them sitting in there for one of the photos before .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640255 October 28th 2013 6:09 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well here she is I Da'ed her down with 80 grit and did the best I can do with what I have . I wiped her down as well with thinners before I primed her . I can only hope for the best now . The worst case scenario is when im done I have to have it media blasted . Other wise I wont know how good the primer took till I do some body work . I have to get back on the street van chop so this will be an in-between project .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640266 October 28th 2013 7:46 pm Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 Land Of Entrapment, New Mexico GhostRyder veteran GhostRyder veteran Joined: May 2010 Posts: 2,820 Land Of Entrapment, New Mexico David GhostRyder Do you believe in things that go bump in the night? 1981 Chevy G20 "Sanitarium" http://s520.photobucket.com/albums/w321/mudslinger2006/

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van GhostRyder #640276 October 28th 2013 8:48 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Originally Posted by GhostRyder .............. Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640321 October 29th 2013 12:50 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB Gotta love those Dodges

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van al55 #640567 October 31st 2013 7:56 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey thanks Guys i'm on the hunt for a new motor now i'm not in a rush I'll see what I come up with .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #640631 October 31st 2013 6:51 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA looks great man! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #641092 November 05th 2013 4:23 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Originally Posted by c1run1 thanks Guys i'm on the hunt for a new motor now i'm not in a rush I'll see what I come up with . Now a nice Hemi crate motor would fit nicely under that dog house!!!!! A mean engine in a mean Ass looking van!!!!! If only you could clone yourself, then working on both vans at the sametime would be of no problem!!!!!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van FinallyaVanner #641168 November 05th 2013 6:18 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner Originally Posted by c1run1 thanks Guys i'm on the hunt for a new motor now i'm not in a rush I'll see what I come up with . Now a nice Hemi crate motor would fit nicely under that dog house!!!!! A mean engine in a mean Ass looking van!!!!! If only you could clone yourself, then working on both vans at the sametime would be of no problem!!!!!! It was built to run a chevy but you never know it may change lol as far as cloning the best I could do is a stud service ?? lol

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #641186 November 05th 2013 9:19 pm Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia kawrider old hand kawrider old hand Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia Lumber delivery? Shenandoah Valley Vans / South East Van Council

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van kawrider #641215 November 06th 2013 12:50 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by kawrider Lumber delivery? LOL funny it took me a second to get that one .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643267 November 24th 2013 9:25 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Ohh Man lookie what i got today ..... I had to sit it in there to get an idea Thats right an Original Phantom Dodge grill . And it looks pretty killer int here . Love it !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643269 November 24th 2013 9:38 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Looks great in there. 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643274 November 24th 2013 9:58 pm Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia kawrider old hand kawrider old hand Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia Gorgeous! I can't wait to see this van painted after all of your amazing work on top of what was done when you got it. It is going to be one of the baddest rides on the road! Last edited by kawrider; November 24th 2013 9:59 pm. Shenandoah Valley Vans / South East Van Council

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643279 November 24th 2013 10:28 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Joe.......that looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #643281 November 24th 2013 10:36 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Real nice Joe.......... Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643298 November 25th 2013 6:19 am Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China I love it Joe! Good choice!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #643301 November 25th 2013 9:01 am Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8 MN D Dirtyb stranger Dirtyb stranger D Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 8 MN WOW! That van is going to be awesome!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643302 November 25th 2013 9:01 am Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Toronto, Canada Virtual Vanthropologist Virtual Vanthropologist Joined: Dec 2000 Posts: 6,014 Likes: 1 Toronto, Canada That grille will set it off very nicely ! Showvans.com Vanfest 25! June 09-12. 2022 Virtual's Youtube Van Videos

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643343 November 25th 2013 1:20 pm Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,552 Likes: 137 Lake City Florida, United Stat... lukester Supreme Master lukester Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,552 Likes: 137 Lake City Florida, United Stat... Nice grille 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: Chopped 77 dodge van lukester #643409 November 25th 2013 8:57 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks everyone !! I'm just as excited ,I have not seen one in a very long time either . I still have another surprise I have not reveled yet either .. Haha Guess ?

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643426 November 25th 2013 11:16 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Zoomies????

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643452 November 26th 2013 10:08 am Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 91 Fort Wayne, IN, USA tomvanner journeyman tomvanner journeyman Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 91 Fort Wayne, IN, USA As for the phantom grille, I don't know if that looks like the best piece for a phantom grille you can get, I would recommend trying to get one done by Natural State. Those were some really nice phantom grilles! -Tom (Son of Natural State)

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van tomvanner #643516 November 26th 2013 5:24 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by tomvanner As for the phantom grille, I don't know if that looks like the best piece for a phantom grille you can get, I would recommend trying to get one done by Natural State. Those were some really nice phantom grilles! they didn't make them for dodge vans plus even if they did they wouldn't have the solid surround bar like this one does . I Love the look of the billet grill im thinking on having one made for the street van . And Lee I have a set of Zoomies in the garage but that's not the surprise sorry .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643535 November 26th 2013 6:44 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland I remembered that you had a set of zoomies from a while back so I thought that was going to be it. So....my next guess will be a new high performance engine!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #643536 November 26th 2013 7:00 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Lee7673 I remembered that you had a set of zoomies from a while back so I thought that was going to be it. So....my next guess will be a new high performance engine!!! No I wish I still need one just not sure what direction to go .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643593 November 27th 2013 3:58 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Now that grill looks right at home there!! Man what ever you have next must be pretty big to upstage that grill. As usual very impressed with your work. So not one, but two killer show vans to hit the circuit in the near future!!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643603 November 27th 2013 9:03 am Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 488 Tuscaloosa, AL E EagleDave addict EagleDave addict E Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 488 Tuscaloosa, AL These radical vans are the coolest. Can't wait to see how this one turns out. Eagle Dave Eagles Nest (1977 Chevy Van) Member Bama Vans

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643613 November 27th 2013 10:24 am Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1 NJ Q quiet1 veteran quiet1 veteran Q Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1 NJ aw-oooooooooooooogle yeah that the best non-word to describe it... I am in awe and I am ogling that grill custom combo. You hit the nail on the head... great work! I do like the thickness of the grill. 2014 and no more Econolines made... market blunder. The last new 2014 econoline to go to a vanner - DEADLAST How many mid ford vans can 1 man own? Don't ask stupid questions... My chopped mid ford will be painted black till they make a darker color. Grind to Grind... Hot metal will abound the land... IceAge II 'The MeltDown' My 3D printer will produce a life size 1969 mid ford in 2031... Wait and see...

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van quiet1 #643817 November 28th 2013 6:29 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well I guess no one wants to guess what it was but here's a little video . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkhXmIeoUGU&feature=youtu.be

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643839 November 28th 2013 10:00 pm Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 On Route 66 in Bethany Oklahom... U Uncle_Fester Festerus Vannimus Uncle_Fester Festerus Vannimus U Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 On Route 66 in Bethany Oklahom... Great video, and GREAT VAN ! My van : 1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, currently named “WOLF-DEN II” Founder & President of Sooner or Later United Truckers and PROUD TO BE A S.L.U.T. ! !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643846 November 28th 2013 10:40 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Great video. I was going to guess new wheels but they look the same so I am not sure what I am missing. Man......I LOVE this van!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #643872 November 29th 2013 7:08 am Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Joe, thanks for the video. The van has an awesome stance and I do like the wheel/tire combo as they fill out the opening well. What taillights are the openings made for? What's your plan? Complete this one or the street van?

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Uncle_Fester #643878 November 29th 2013 9:04 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Uncle_Fester Great video, and GREAT VAN ! thanks Buddy

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Lee7673 #643879 November 29th 2013 9:07 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey no Lee sorry the wheels are staying they just need to be cleaned up . There was a clue in the video ..

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #643880 November 29th 2013 9:13 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by radicalran Joe, thanks for the video. The van has an awesome stance and I do like the wheel/tire combo as they fill out the opening well. What taillights are the openings made for? What's your plan? Complete this one or the street van? Randy the tail lights are Corvette just a 70's round style . As for what one im working on im working on Both but I hope to have the street van road worthy this spring . So There's work I can do to this that that only requires time and welding supplies . The other ones needs a few hard parts , and some more time as well in fact Im getting together with My buddy Ted next week he's going to help me Engineer the clam shell door Show worthy and heavy duty then bend a few parts for me that I cant do here because I don't have a sheet metal break .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #644223 December 03rd 2013 3:45 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Cool vid!! I looked at it over and over and the only thing I see is a Bad ass van in the makin'. I see blue tape so I am going to make a couple of guesses Vinyl Top? Chop it more? Close? Well if anything what ever you do will only enhance it!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van FinallyaVanner #644296 December 03rd 2013 4:16 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well no the blue tape is covering areas I have to weld up im trying to keep the moisture out with it . But good guess ! And thanks guys for the comments . But here is the added feature for those who stopped in to check her out . I was doing some welding today and pushed it out and let her down . http://youtu.be/in8Pu983Jkw

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #644299 December 03rd 2013 5:48 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China That's cool Joe! I'm still out to lunch on adding bags to my project. I may just do the back. Looks very nice!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #644301 December 03rd 2013 6:13 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Man....I didn't think that van could get any nicer but it looks sweet when it is lowered down. Great stance!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #644408 December 04th 2013 6:02 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB Man that is a sharp lookin' van it is gonna be a fine ride thanks for posting the video

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van al55 #644573 December 06th 2013 8:52 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks Randy , lee and Al I been doing some welding on it while its inthe garage finished the Passeners side back wheel flare now im on the Drivers side .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #644681 December 07th 2013 3:47 pm Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,825 Was NJ but escaped to Fl heavy389 veteran heavy389 veteran Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,825 Was NJ but escaped to Fl Lookin good joe ! Keep up the great work 79 B-200

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #645081 December 12th 2013 7:12 pm Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1 NJ Q quiet1 veteran quiet1 veteran Q Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,184 Likes: 1 NJ Looks twICE as nICE!!! 2014 and no more Econolines made... market blunder. The last new 2014 econoline to go to a vanner - DEADLAST How many mid ford vans can 1 man own? Don't ask stupid questions... My chopped mid ford will be painted black till they make a darker color. Grind to Grind... Hot metal will abound the land... IceAge II 'The MeltDown' My 3D printer will produce a life size 1969 mid ford in 2031... Wait and see...

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #645177 December 14th 2013 4:47 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Man you never cease to amaze !!! Definitely can't wait to see these two done!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van FinallyaVanner #646088 December 21st 2013 7:01 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner Man you never cease to amaze !!! Definitely can't wait to see these two done!! Thanks Buddy ! , Thanks quite 1 , well its nice out and I was spent the afternoon taping away at the mig welder and a bit of grinding . We all so pulled the front end off so I can work on it as well as well as the motor bay . It doesn't look like much but its a good 7 or 8 hours of work .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #646208 December 22nd 2013 2:01 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB Excellent work!!!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #646234 December 22nd 2013 4:16 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Looks great Joe.Bet the tilt is heavy! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #646244 December 22nd 2013 5:18 pm Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh 67Econo Guy veteran 67Econo Guy veteran Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh lookin good Joe,looks like this van is the front runner to be done first. Did you see the video posted from Teds shop ??

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #646273 December 22nd 2013 8:33 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Looks great Joe.Bet the tilt is heavy! yeah a two man Job thanks Jim

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van 67Econo Guy #646274 December 22nd 2013 8:33 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by 67Econo Guy lookin good Joe,looks like this van is the front runner to be done first. Did you see the video posted from Teds shop ?? Thanks Econo , I was there when they filmed it I didn't watch it yet .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #646281 December 22nd 2013 9:46 pm Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 657 Likes: 1 Honey Brook,Pa. Greywolf addict Greywolf addict Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 657 Likes: 1 Honey Brook,Pa. Nice work there the mig is slow and steady,the grinding is what I hate the most,it's nice to see the real metal that you are using good luck,Thanks for the pictures.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Greywolf #662927 June 04th 2014 6:08 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well guys i had some idea and im making some changes . Insted to the chevy drive line im putting it back to dodge . It needs everything so i have a donor with pretty much new everything . It just seams to make sence to use it and not spend a ton of money on locating and rebuilding crap . I have also picked out a color called Neptunes Jewel . I did a spray out on this model so i can see how it acts on van body lines . I'll be pulling the chevy out very soon and preping it for the new drive line .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #662931 June 04th 2014 6:54 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Like the color! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #662941 June 04th 2014 7:42 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Like the color! ............. Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #662943 June 04th 2014 7:55 pm Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,091 harrison ohio P pirate old hand pirate old hand P Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,091 harrison ohio I see why you two would.....LoL...

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #662946 June 04th 2014 8:08 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Ya think so! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #662975 June 05th 2014 3:30 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Ya think so! LOL how close i it to yours Jim? Some one mentioned you on face book saying its pretty close to yours ? Its not a stock color its a custom Mix it has alot of pearl in it .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #663022 June 05th 2014 4:06 pm Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 108 Long Beach, California, USA 383DodgeSacrilege member 383DodgeSacrilege member Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 108 Long Beach, California, USA That's a rad van! Some nice metal work done on it awesome job!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #663028 June 05th 2014 5:32 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Good to hear about the drive train decision Joe. The color is also a good choice. You must be living right... lol

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #663031 June 05th 2014 7:03 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Its close Joe and I like it! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van 383DodgeSacrilege #663046 June 05th 2014 8:39 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by 383DodgeSacrilege That's a rad van! Some nice metal work done on it awesome job! Thanks 383 , But she was built by Bob Morgan , im just finishing her , welding up the unfisnished stuff and making what dosent work work .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #663047 June 05th 2014 8:40 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Its close Joe and I like it! sorry i coppied off of you and Highway

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #663050 June 05th 2014 9:24 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Originally Posted by c1run1 Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Its close Joe and I like it! sorry i coppied off of you and Highway More like Jim's blue than mine Joe , and none of us own the trademark to blue.. .....looking good and can't wait to see it done !!! Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #663052 June 05th 2014 9:45 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by radicalran Good to hear about the drive train decision Joe. The color is also a good choice. You must be living right... lol thanks Randy

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #663225 June 08th 2014 3:35 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Well Joe, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Killer job as always. Cool color choice too!!!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van FinallyaVanner #663233 June 08th 2014 7:04 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by FinallyaVanner Well Joe, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Killer job as always. Cool color choice too!!!! I hear ya thanks Buddy !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #663234 June 08th 2014 7:17 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well what i thought would be easy peasy turned out to be a nightmare . The angle of my lift was to high ( when i tried to lift the motor the host would hit the fire wall ) and putting a jack under the van with the engine host was not going to work either . So i had to use the Jack under the trany and pull the motor out a half inch at a time to get through the high motor mounts made to accomidate the chevy engine and trans . Pulling it out but the water punmp fitting is not my idea of safe but it held up and worked I kept alot of the wieght on the oil pan and just heaved the motor out .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #664936 June 29th 2014 4:06 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Ok well no one gave a hoot about the motor pull that's ok it was a pain in the ass and unless you where hear you wouldn't know . But anyway onward ... The front end pressure washed and broke down for prep for paint . now that's its all cleaned up I brake it down to the bare frame . Cross member out >>>>>

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #664937 June 29th 2014 4:11 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Now some Finish welding and hole filling , Bob never finished all the welding under Neath the van , SO onward to a long day of welding . And filler panels made to smooth out the fire wall . the frame cleaned up removing the factory splatter welds , since its a tilt front end your going to see everything so I want to clean it up the best I can . It wont be ISCA quality but close to it .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #664953 June 29th 2014 6:20 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. FinallyaVanner old hand FinallyaVanner old hand Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,105 Likes: 1 Westchester Calif. Dude you should have known the motor pull was going to be a bitch. I mean the Chevy motor finally found a good body a Dodge and it wasn't going to give that up easily!!! I am glad you decided to put a Dodge motor back in, just seems right. I see you are welding up the opening for the heater/A/C. You know how these Dodges get cold inside and you always want that heater on As always you are doing one hell of a job!! Keep the pics comin'!!! It is better to have Van'd once in your life, then to never had Van'd at all!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #664976 June 29th 2014 8:50 pm Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,113 Likes: 2 puyallup,wa 86ed pooh-bah 86ed pooh-bah Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,113 Likes: 2 puyallup,wa Very nice job on it all! I like it when time is taken to paint the frame as well as filling in everything else. Do you have a time table as to when this will be done or is it just get as much done as time dictates? There are a couple of you guys got some wild things goin on with your vans and just getting anxious to see them completed. Good luck.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van 86ed #665018 June 30th 2014 8:44 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by 86ed Very nice job on it all! I like it when time is taken to paint the frame as well as filling in everything else. Do you have a time table as to when this will be done or is it just get as much done as time dictates? There are a couple of you guys got some wild things goin on with your vans and just getting anxious to see them completed. Good luck. No real time table I work on it when im able between everything else . Plus when I'm not feeling cheap and spring for parts or supplies when that allows . I Do have a goal of having it running again by Fall this year . That's why im prepping the front end and chassis so the new drive line can be added and I don't have to pull it out again . So im focused on the inside frame rail and fire wall as of right now . I still have to mount shocks up front and with the air bags it is a challenge . Im considering a cantilever system for the shocks and have the shock run parallel to the out side part of the frame . thanks for checking in !!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #665028 June 30th 2014 9:34 am Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. W wookee carpal tunnel wookee carpal tunnel W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. I think another NJ Chopped Van tour is in order....... .......Wookee Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #665087 June 30th 2014 7:06 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB Man I don't envy you having to pull the motor done that a couple of times eons ago when I was younger.I do like the fact a Dodge motor going back in and what can I say about your choice of colour I LIKE IT!!!!!! Gotta love those Dodges

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van al55 #665392 July 04th 2014 6:25 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Wookie id love to have you guys over for a vist but Let me get it running first so i can pull it out . Anyway worked on her on and off for three days and this where im at ... Before : After :

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #665459 July 06th 2014 5:20 am Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Looking good Joe. 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #666890 July 24th 2014 3:32 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 277 Y yogreasygramma enthusiast yogreasygramma enthusiast Y Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 277 Joe, long time no see. Outstanding work on this van, as usual. take care, Mike

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #666927 July 25th 2014 6:49 am Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. W wookee carpal tunnel wookee carpal tunnel W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. I know this isa radical van,will not be driven in bad weather.how ever is int a defroster heater a pessary evil in NJ?????? ......Wookee Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van yogreasygramma #667055 July 26th 2014 10:00 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by yogreasygramma Joe, long time no see. Outstanding work on this van, as usual. take care, Mike i was wondering what happened to you lol how ya doing bud?

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van wookee #667056 July 26th 2014 10:01 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by wookee I know this isa radical van,will not be driven in bad weather.how ever is int a defroster heater a pessary evil in NJ?????? ......Wookee Vintage air Joe its all self contained and will fit under the dash . Only a few hoses will be seen .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #667099 July 27th 2014 11:57 am Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,593 Buffalo,NY K Keep_On_Truckin_WNY veteran Keep_On_Truckin_WNY veteran K Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,593 Buffalo,NY Nice work...! I see the wiper motor is out, figured that's for welding and stuff, but it looks cleaner without it... Keeping it that way, or putting it back in...? What are you going to paint the frame with...? POR, Rust Bullet, or body color...? when things go bad, you just gotta keep on keepin' on... progress on my van: http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z269/95-1Ton/My%20Van%20s/

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Keep_On_Truckin_WNY #667217 July 28th 2014 8:52 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Keep_On_Truckin_WNY Nice work...! I see the wiper motor is out, figured that's for welding and stuff, but it looks cleaner without it... Keeping it that way, or putting it back in...? What are you going to paint the frame with...? POR, Rust Bullet, or body color...? Body Color

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #668169 August 10th 2014 5:21 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well this is a good tec tip that i should do in the body work thread . Surface rust removal .. The front end was exposed to the front of the garage leaving it more exposed to moisture . There fore was a bit more rusty . Anyway today i grabed a bottle or Naval Jelly and Rust Mort to tackle this Job . Funny thing was i ran all over the jersey shore looking for the Naval Jelly in boating shops when Home depot had it all along . I DA the heavy rust off .. then i apply the Naval jelly and let it do its job for 10 to 15 minuts . t I take a scrubby and a fine wire brush to agitate the more stubborn areas . after a rince you have this .. you apply more Naval jelly and work the unclean areas Then you rince it well and let it dry then coat it with rust mort . this is what you end up with you let it dry and it will make a coating that you clean off brfore paint work with water it make a film that portects the metal when dries .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #668177 August 10th 2014 6:17 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA It looks a lot better! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #668249 August 11th 2014 5:52 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China That's incredible. I had no idea that navel jelly worked like that. Cool!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #668850 August 18th 2014 6:31 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks Guys for stopping in .. Next im reaching out of my technical skills ability and Designing a cantilever shock system for this Van . Since the air bag takes the place of the original shock placement i have to relocate it . And as with Dodoge they have a torsion bar that bolts to the bottom control arm that pretty much gets in the way of everything when you try to relocate the shock . FOr get using the front the steering is in the way . So i order up specail shocks and hardware today so i can start mocking everything up . You can see in the photo i made a wooden cantilever a bit over sized for fitment .( it will be made of steal once im done fitting ) The shock will run parallel with the frame and i'll use one inch tubbing with heim joints from the control arm to the cantilever . I hope this will give me the clearence i need to get shocks back on this van . Note * round bars in pics are to help guage clearences

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #669022 August 20th 2014 8:59 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey here are the custom shocks i ordered . They Have a 5.25 stroke and are the HQ series from RideTech

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #669073 August 21st 2014 5:45 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Those are cool! Engineering ways to make stuff work. That's where the fun is...!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #670019 September 01st 2014 3:58 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Ok Moving forward .. I went out to the garage and started to try to figure things out and really didn't paln on doing much due to the high humidity . How ever i was a bit worried if any of it might work so i pressed on making a steel version of the cantilever . I didn't have the right thickness of plate steel laying around but i had to start some where . The tire hit the wood Buck and i had installed the bump stop to make sure i had the right clearence. 1) In order to make this work i would have to build out the bottom control arm (BOXED) for the 5/8s bolt as i need 3.5 inches of clearence for the torsion bar. 2) I need to make the cantilever a 1/4 inch thinner Just to be on the safe side of the tire clearence . If im successful this Idea just may work , if not i have a plan "B". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rclImq5Uew&list=UUn38FfS2zHePBE9TlsiXHhQ&index=1

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #670035 September 01st 2014 8:39 pm Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 142 Six Lakes,MI Digz member Digz member Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 142 Six Lakes,MI You see the cantilevered shocks in some IRS setups. Should work great. Running them back underneath the body?

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #670077 September 02nd 2014 5:46 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China I need to think about this. My first thought is that you lose the purpose for the shock using this concept.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Digz #670178 September 04th 2014 8:15 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Digz You see the cantilevered shocks in some IRS setups. Should work great. Running them back underneath the body? yes I had mentioned this in a prior post .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #670179 September 04th 2014 8:19 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by radicalran I need to think about this. My first thought is that you lose the purpose for the shock using this concept. Feel free to look it up it's a proven methoud your just relocating the shock and using articulation as a means of travel.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #670191 September 04th 2014 10:44 am Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. W wookee carpal tunnel wookee carpal tunnel W Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 7,662 Likes: 2 Joppa Md. U.S.A. I would find a way to bolt along with weld that shock bracket on the end one that cantilever. .......Wookee Its a "Van Thing" A life style you have to LIVE to understand! Vintage Chevy Van Club

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #670202 September 04th 2014 1:13 pm Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 Ohio, USA HomeBrew veteran HomeBrew veteran Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,207 Likes: 1 Ohio, USA This is going to be one wicked looking truck! .-=[NGV]=-.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671377 September 25th 2014 2:17 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB It's looking good keep up the good work brother!!!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671379 September 25th 2014 2:19 pm Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 941 Cornwall,England J jules73 old hand jules73 old hand J Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 941 Cornwall,England Looking real sweet! UK member of Nova Vans and California Street Vans

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van jules73 #671390 September 25th 2014 3:39 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks everyone , Well i have been supper busy this month ! I took my model of the Cantilever to machine shop . And had them Lazer cut the brackets and asemble them with tig welds and a Bushing . I have a ver busy weekend coming up so im not sure i'll get to installing them till next week but i was excited to show you guys how they came out .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671706 September 30th 2014 8:07 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well All other garage projects aside now so its time o get back to work on the chop projects . Im waiting on a few parts for the shock project so now i'll keep up the restoration part of it . Cleaning off the rust and grime out of the inside of the tilt Nose So i can primer seal it and do some finsh welding . When bob built this van he never did anything to protect the bare sheet metal as he though it be painted some time soon , witch never happened . So i'm still removing rust in hard to get places , i almost took it to the medeia blaster today but i thought id give it a try to do it my self and see what happeneds . Anyway i have a huge sence of accomplishment as its coming along nicely .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671710 September 30th 2014 9:17 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Looking great joe.So many projects 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671711 September 30th 2014 9:18 pm Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia kawrider old hand kawrider old hand Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia Nice work! Shenandoah Valley Vans / South East Van Council

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #671719 October 01st 2014 9:02 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Looking great joe.So many projects Thanks Jim , Yeah there may be a few projects but i do more work then most body shops in a week then they do in a month .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van kawrider #671720 October 01st 2014 9:03 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks Kawrider

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671754 October 01st 2014 8:22 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Wish I could help ya on these projects as I would love it. I applaud ya Joe for taken these on! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #671756 October 01st 2014 8:29 pm Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB A al55 pooh-bah al55 pooh-bah A Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 3,811 Grand Bay NB Good lookin' work!!!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van al55 #671935 October 03rd 2014 6:19 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks Jim , Thanks Al , well work continues all day welding and grinding and still not finshed .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #671942 October 03rd 2014 6:43 pm Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Looking great joe.So many projects ....... K00L Joe !!! Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van HighwayStar #672037 October 04th 2014 9:23 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by HighwayStar Originally Posted by newkirkinc1 Looking great joe.So many projects ....... K00L Joe !!! Thanks Highway it keeps me busy and off the questionable web sights .. HAha

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #672039 October 04th 2014 10:01 pm Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,108 Green Bay, Wisconsin lostinthe70eees veteran lostinthe70eees veteran Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,108 Green Bay, Wisconsin Keep up the great work!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van lostinthe70eees #672339 October 07th 2014 11:39 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by lostinthe70eees Keep up the great work!!! Thanks Lost !! will do .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #672344 October 08th 2014 12:23 am Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,578 Likes: 2 Morris Plains, NJ USA Munz veteran Munz veteran Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,578 Likes: 2 Morris Plains, NJ USA Lookin great Joe!! I stopped by the other day to check out Joe's new piece the Gangsta Van and looked at this project too and its coming along nicely. Munzvan@aol.com / Runnin Wild Truckers / I never met a van I didn't like.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Munz #672449 October 08th 2014 9:13 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Munz Lookin great Joe!! I stopped by the other day to check out Joe's new piece the Gangsta Van and looked at this project too and its coming along nicely. Thanks Munz ! Nice to see you to ! Thanks for taking the time to stop by for a visit .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #672456 October 08th 2014 10:48 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Joe, I would love to come by some weekend and see all of your awesome vans. A very fine collection!!!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #672464 October 09th 2014 5:26 am Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Me too but I do not think I can arrange that before I head back to China. Joe has the ultimate collection for my taste since they are all radical projects. So cool! Enjoy Lee!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #672745 October 12th 2014 9:00 am Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Lee7673 Joe, I would love to come by some weekend and see all of your awesome vans. A very fine collection!!! Originally Posted by radicalran Me too but I do not think I can arrange that before I head back to China. Joe has the ultimate collection for my taste since they are all radical projects. So cool! Enjoy Lee! Well come on down or over or up what ever direction it may be , I welcome you guys !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #672747 October 12th 2014 9:54 am Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia kawrider old hand kawrider old hand Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 Fairmont, West Virginia I can't wait to see them all done and lined-up. The magazine layout is going to be awesome! What a wicked collection! Shenandoah Valley Vans / South East Van Council

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #672809 October 13th 2014 12:49 am Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 57 Minneapolis, Mn Chadsci journeyman Chadsci journeyman Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 57 Minneapolis, Mn Whoa!!! This is going to look great!!! Dajiban3

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van Chadsci #674196 November 04th 2014 6:12 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by Chadsci Whoa!!! This is going to look great!!! thank you very Much !

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674197 November 04th 2014 6:21 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey well dont think i have been not doing anything , I removed all the rust and dirt from inside the tilt Nose And made some modifications . Prepped and urathane sealed it . That took a week straight to comeplete . I finaly got the pivot pins in for the cantilevers . I drilled out the frame and tached them in place . They will have to be tig welded witch i do not have so the entire front end had to go back together for transport to the fella who's going to do the welding . A few pics for your enjoyent , Just think it all comes apart again when it comes home to properly paint the frame and what ever else i do to the components .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674199 November 04th 2014 7:12 pm Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,108 Green Bay, Wisconsin lostinthe70eees veteran lostinthe70eees veteran Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,108 Green Bay, Wisconsin Originally Posted by c1run1 well I guess no one wants to guess what it was but here's a little video . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkhXmIeoUGU&feature=youtu.be Looking good man.....

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674202 November 04th 2014 8:11 pm Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh 67Econo Guy veteran 67Econo Guy veteran Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,080 Likes: 2 Pittsburgh Hi Joe,your fab. skills are the best,everything looks great. It was a pleasure to meet you at the nats Thought I would have seen you after Thursday night.I called Ted after I was back and he told me was ready to move to Carolina. I guess he is getting set up now and I will call again.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674214 November 04th 2014 9:52 pm Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA newkirkinc1 Old Timer newkirkinc1 Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,759 Likes: 175 Pittsburgh,Pa USA Looks great Joe , nice work! 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: Chopped 77 dodge van newkirkinc1 #674234 November 05th 2014 10:03 am Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... HighwayStar Maniac HighwayStar Maniac Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 12,847 Burton, Ohio "Cleveland suburb... Damn....how do u say master craftsman....... Proud member: Shenandoah Valley Vans ............" REALITY IS JUST AN ELABORATE ILLUSION"..................

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van HighwayStar #674238 November 05th 2014 12:21 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Thanks Lost , Econo , and Highway How ever im far from a Master Craftsman Guys i just try to put my ideas to work . If i was a Real Master Craftsman I would have a really good job LOL . My brain isnt that smart . But thank you anyway . I drew to many cartoons while everone else paid attention in school . Some how i never was an artist LOL .

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674241 November 05th 2014 3:49 pm Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,846 Likes: 2 Pacific Northwest cjhardcore veteran cjhardcore veteran Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,846 Likes: 2 Pacific Northwest I just watched that video c!run1-man, that looks so nice. Are you keeping track of man hours on each of your vehicles by chance.

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674249 November 05th 2014 5:45 pm Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China R radicalran old hand radicalran old hand R Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,398 Shanghai China Good progress Joe!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van cjhardcore #674316 November 06th 2014 8:58 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by cjhardcore I just watched that video c!run1-man, that looks so nice. Are you keeping track of man hours on each of your vehicles by chance. No sorry i didnt But i dont think i want to know either ..

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van radicalran #674317 November 06th 2014 8:59 pm Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey c1run1 OP pooh-bah OP c1run1 pooh-bah Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,586 Likes: 1 new Jersey Originally Posted by radicalran Good progress Joe! Thanks Randy

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674321 November 06th 2014 9:49 pm Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Lee7673 Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,258 Likes: 164 Maryland This is one of my favorite vans! A great build to watch......love the attention to detail that is going into this build!

Re: Chopped 77 dodge van c1run1 #674323 November 06th 2014 10:29 pm Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,552 Likes: 137 Lake City Florida, United Stat... lukester Supreme Master lukester Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,552 Likes: 137 Lake City Florida, United Stat... Awesome work. 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%