Vannin' Home Forums General Discussion Introduce Yourself..... Adventures of the Blue Turd.

Good Evening everyone.

I'm Mike. I live in the DC area. Once upon a time my dad owned a 1977 Econoline 150.
[img]http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/Lettercraftsigns/media/bWVkaWFJZDoxNjQ2MTI0NzA=/?ref=1[/img]

My dad, being a baptist preacher, loved his shaggin' Wagon. It was a beautiful machine with blue velvet interior and shag carpet. Mood lights and lots of mirrors. That's me on the far right. I also enjoyed the van on dates being the preachers son. A good time was had by all who entered the magic of a room on wheels. Those are stories for another post.

I just purchased a '78 Chevy shorty panel van from the original owner for $500. I've got a ton of questions about what works and what doesn't. It's currently in the shop to replace the 350 with a 400 small block.

I've enjoyed seeing the vans you all have created and hope to complete the "Blue Turd" (as my wife calls it) this winter.

Hello for now.
Project photos to follow.

Mike

Welcome to the site Mike ....

http://photobucket.com/gallery/user/Lettercraftsigns/media/bWVkaWFJZDoxNjQ2MTI0NzE=/?ref=1

Here she is. My Son & I have started removing the interior and have done some light sanding.

from Florida
Congrats on your new van. Looks cool.

Welcome. Nice to have reliable help.

Welcome aboard! I look forward to following your progress.

Mike to the site. Ask away

Hi Mike, Welcome to the site! Congratulations on the aquisition of the beloved Blue Turd.
Surely the name is a purely affectionate term bestowed out of Love. So much more to love with a potent SBC!

Happy Vanning!

Photobucket is making it awfully hard to see the "Blue Turd" haha