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Old 09-25-2011, 10:56 PM
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I know that the Mini Van creates scowls and frowns. Vans for a short time didn't always have that reaction. Prior to the mid sixties vans were tools for delivery of goods and services. Then came the van craze and vans became cool and some became bedrooms on wheels. If you own or owned one of these and have stories and pics to share, please post these. Even Detroit got into creating some of these works of art on wheels.
I happen to like the Dodge Street Van.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:08 PM
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I always liked those old vw vans, wouldnt mind having one lol
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:22 PM
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I would love to have me a van, it could be my party pad and I could sleep in the parking lot where I work, just pull the drapes closed and set my alarm.....
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 01:34 AM
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Why yes, I'd love some Vans





Seriously though, no vans for me.

Other than a 70's model with **** carpet ftw.
 
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I Love BeachBum Type Vans
My Grandfather & the BeachBum's still
have our old GMC Van...Everyone uses
it & it's been a good one for all types of
fun & work...Lots of dings & dents/faded paint,
but good mechanically : )

p.s. LOL NightHawk...I like your vans...I have a similar pair I got
at Walmart.(size 13) BIG FOOT `>LOL, but great flipper's 4 swim'in...but ~>They blew out after about 50 miles ~> LOL 2 many burnouts = = = = = = = = = = =%$#
 

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Old 09-26-2011, 08:48 AM
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I wouldn't mind the old Chevy Van for a road trip. Although with gas prices, that would just be silly.

 
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Old 09-26-2011, 09:03 AM
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I love vans and am right with you on the old Dodge Streetvan. My dad has a '97 GMC Safari (Chevy Astro) conversion van with all wheel drive. I drove it to Florida and back. I'd probably drive one more often if they got better fuel mileage.
 
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My family used to have an old chevy astro van(the older boxxy ones) for a long time it was nice for a while then vans became out of style. My uncle has an old vw bus id concider it van-ish and that thing is awesome
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 11:52 AM
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Here are some of my fav's even tho I have only owned mini vans.

 

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anyone ready for this??
New VW Bus Concept



apparently its suppose to be a hybrid! which makes it funny cause all the hippies will love it!
 

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