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Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #668953 August 20th 2014 1:47 am
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To find a 1976 custom interior.

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Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
galaxie #669011 August 20th 2014 5:40 pm
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Well I figured out who made the van. It was customized by RVI (Recreational Vans Inc) out of Torrance, CA. Apparently they were a pretty big player back in the day.

It was just dumb luck that I figured it out. The back of the van had badge of some sort in the lower left of this picture:

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And then I was scrolling through a few old Vanner World magazines, that I found online, and there was actually an article about RVI and I recognized the badge. smile

Here is a pic of the interior:

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Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #669016 August 20th 2014 7:12 pm
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Yes, a California van, perfect! . The body looks solid.

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Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #669027 August 20th 2014 10:54 pm
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Ahhhh, a bottle of Windex and a roll of paper towels and you're all set! lol

I see some stuff on it that my 81 didn't get, and you can tell it was really sweet in it's day. Great project! I personally would love to see the original paint scheme recreated, but however you decide to go with it, please keep the pics and updates coming!


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Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #669037 August 21st 2014 1:16 am
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Love this look congrats

Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #669038 August 21st 2014 2:08 am
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Congratulations! Good score.


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VanEnvy #669043 August 21st 2014 6:15 am
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Looks good man,keep us posted!


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Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #669068 August 21st 2014 5:15 pm
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Originally Posted by VanEnvy


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I havent heard back yet from the owner about coordinating a meeting. So while waiting I've been trying to find out what I can about this particular model.

Does anyone know what the name of the missing piece is that sits behind the side door, and covers that channel? Just wondering how hard it might be to find.

Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input?
VanEnvy #669069 August 21st 2014 5:23 pm
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Sliding door filler panel. Will be a stock item on any short wheelbase Ford van from 75-91.


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