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Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 | Hello everyone! My name is Tim and I live in Richmond VA. I'm not new to vans but I am new to this site. I've had my 1967 VW bus since I was 17, daily drove it for years. It's currently in my Dad's shop undergoing a complete restoration. I also have a 1973 Econoline 100 Supervan, which is my baby here in Richmond. It was a survivor from back in the day, I picked it up and got it back on the road not too long ago. I've been enjoying the hell out of it and trying to fix it up in my style. I also had a 77 Dodge Tradesman 200 for awhile, still kicking myself in the ass for letting that one go. I've spotted a couple cool vans around town, and I'm hoping to connect with their owners and other vanners in the area! As far as I know there aren't any clubs or groups locally so hoping that'll change soon. Here's some photos: Marceline the Vanpire Queen and Cindy the VW
1973 Ford Econoline 100 Supervan 1967 VW Kombi
| | | Re: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,091 old hand | old hand Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 1,091 | Welcome to the site...Tim | | | Re: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 568 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,308 Likes: 568 |
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: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 941 old hand | old hand Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 941 |
UK member of Nova Vans and California Street Vans | | | Re: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 Uncle Rust N Dents | Uncle Rust N Dents Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,805 Likes: 123 | Welcome! Those are some great names. Is Cindy getting front safari windows during her restoration? I always wanted those, but I had a '70 Westy. | | | Re: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1 stranger | stranger Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 1 | Hey, my name TimmyO. I live on Long Island and Naples Florida. My first machine was a used 67 Ford Econoline which I customized and ventured off to see the country at the tender age of 19. Back in those days we called it “Finding Yourself”. I sold it and have been without a van for 35 years. Guess What? I was the winning bid for a used surpluses van from the local Fire Departments. Sorry, I don’t have any pictures. I don’t even have the van. The Fire Department won’t let me pick it up until all the FD graphics are taken off the van. It’s a sweet ride. A 1995 Chevy Beauville G30 350ci extended 12 passenger van. I can’t find any rust on it. It was kept in the heated indoors for the last 20 years. It’s bright red (duh) and so polished it hurts my eyes. I guess they had the rookies waxing it every weekend. Anyway maybe I can pick it up next week. I don’t know what to do, leave it stock or customized it? I’m sure the light bulb will go on sooner or later. Oh I almost forgot the best part. It only has 50K miles on it and it only cost me three grand. I don’t know if that’s a good price for the van but I do know I have spent more than that on other ventures and had nothing to show for it at the end of the day. Anyway, see ya on the highway. | | | Re: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 | Hey man, I think I recognize you from the instagrams!
1973 Ford Econoline 100 Supervan 1967 VW Kombi
| | | Re: Obligatory newbie post.. any other vanners in RVA? | Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 7 | Rusty, I'm thinking about the safaris someday, but there's a lot of higher priority stuff I need to get first. I did drive it around the neighborhood with the windshields removed once, it kinda sucked. wayyy too much wind!
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1973 Ford Econoline 100 Supervan 1967 VW Kombi
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