1970s BOOGIE VAN! Will It Run & Drive After 16 Years?

[@PoleBarnGarage]

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[@ovlov245]

i ordered !

[@terrypickette118]

- 👍 👍 🔧 qoᒋ ǝɔᴉN 👀❤🤍💙

[@kevinAuman1]

She's a sweet ol free candy distributor machine just too bad she ain't got the bubble windows in the rear now that'd set it off for sure! Hell why not go full A-TEAM theme on it if you're going to paint it lol I say just get some good wax and get to work on it you can make just about anything shine with enough wax 😂 take that anyway you want!

[@kennethjennings9292]

Hey Dalton, those air horns. If you open up the large round part at the back, you will find the reeds, polish those up with some metal polish, and they should work. All the reeds are, are flat metal disks

[@Robrt32]

Quarter of the price on Temu. Same thing

[@madengineer9072]

If the vans a rockin' it's probably a rod knockin'

[@PoleBarnGarage]

If the vans a rockin, I'm trying to get the fucking doghouse off

[@Brock_Landers]

​@@PoleBarnGarageLMFAO!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@PoleBarnGarage save that van!!!....LS swap it and keep the 8 track

[@Gellersgarage]

That’s what I just did with my last purchase was buying it in the dark lol

[@davemelton3874]

If the vans rockin’ Daulton is breaking in the van with his new lady friend 😂

[@Tater_Lord]

The lady friend is great, she has an awesome sense of humour i hope she sticks around and is in more videos

[@tomperry1048]

Yup

[@brandonfairbanks5764]

Agreed. Wasn't a prude, not afraid to get dirty and good sense of humor. Keep her around man

[@mromatic17]

@@brandonfairbanks5764 thats only till they get commitment out of you then they flip the crazy switch and you end up their personal benefactor and handyman. hopefully dalton remembers what marrage was like and only keeps her around as a side piece.

[@kbullwinkle]

Yep..your an up an coming tv star..be cautious brother

[@CliffEckstorm-xo3jr]

@mromatic17 we can see that you ain’t bitter...😏😂 I think they are old enough to figure it out for themselves...😎 I like the fact that Jessie has a good sense of humor and will throw in and get dirty turnin’ wrenches. So...I like her.👍🏻 What happens beyond that...really ain’t any of our business dude.😎

[@RichTexas82513]

This is one of the few times I'd keep the ancient paint, its not horrible and is just too groovy!

[@traights]

Shagin wagon

[@harveyhandbanana]

Too good to mess with. Preserve it as is and keep on vannin'

[@31847448]

The paint is looking original and in good condition as shown.

[@31847448]

Need a good 4500 mile road trip. , new filters, new synthetic oil, new Bottle of Techron, new full tank at Chevron gas station and new spark plugs.

[@kevinAuman1]

@@traights stabbin-cabin, baby-maker, da-lubb macheeen! 🤣🤣🤣

[@djshnibz]

This channel has become one of my top 5 watched now, for the combination of comedy and rusted reality.

[@Mark-sg4bq]

See, ya get a van and the ladies just show up! Side pipes for the win, that's coming from a guy who's owned '7' vans. 😍

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

So glad to see vans making a comback!!! Keep the paint the way it is, add side pipes, clean up the interior, and have a blast with it!! PERFECT Hot Rod Power Tour vehichle!!

[@robburdack4361]

we def need more of her on the channel ....

[@Mechjoc]

Well, goes to show that Disco never dies. Boogie shall live on forever.

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

I listen to it, and I was born 20 years after it's death 😂

[@carlbernard4197]

Was born right smack dab in the middle of the boogie Era 😅😅😅

[@archstanton9206]

I was there in the van craze of the 70's in California. This brought back memories. If ya want the cool custom look of those days you are on the right track ditching the running boards and the mud flaps. Sidepipes are a must, the ones we liked were the ones with the fake header collectors up front but any will do...I am sure that someone someplace is selling fiberglass fender flares to cover those big slots, which are exactly the right move. Flares were the deal back then. That roof vent I saw JD looking at was called a "super scoop", that took me back, LOL. hunt around and find a piece of paneling and getcha some new door panels. This is going to be fun to watch.

[@chrisdirienzo4235]

You and your friend work well together, and I would love to see more of it in the future.

[@IamJoeTV]

What a beauty!!! The Van and young lady are pretty as well but Dalton makes a man take off his hat in awe.

[@greghansard357]

A mural on each side of an old pole barn. That would be cool! BTW - the young lady assistant seems cool also👍

[@WebVette80]

Dude- clearcoat it as is. Shiny clearcoat. She still looks good enough, and the 1978 paint is so cool. Preserve it until you are ready to do something else with it.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Good idea but I think it would wrinkle over the lacquer

[@That70sChannel]

@@PoleBarnGarage I think since 1970ish it was acrylic enamel

[@WebVette80]

@@PoleBarnGarage maybe waterborne clear?

[@Napalmnate]

What about the VGG Shine Juice? That should work great.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@PoleBarnGarage duplicolor has ready to spray lacquer pints, including clear

[@RodHinman-zr6ps]

Thank you Dalton all us old guys enjoyed this video very much party on dude

[@captainslam]

Man, I love seeing you share this with your son so much. Although he is only three years old, I am enjoying sharing my kid

[@COOPERS_COACH_WORKS]

I love it when a "van" comes together!

[@stevenmartin3848]

Side pipes are a must!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Agreed, although they'll be fake lol

[@ShawnR718]

Just finished the vid and I can’t wait to see more of the “shaggin wagon” looking forward to the PBG approved 70s era van build

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Period correct all the way, even trying to find an old TV for it

[@hatchethut]

Ranchero shop truck!!!! you are hands down my favorite youtuber. This mans really out here saving these classics!

[@douglasshupe2771]

Definitely a throwback to my days. I'd clean her up and cruise. btw. Jessie is a lovely addition to your channel. A funny gal that's not afraid of twisting wrenches. Hope to see more of her in the future. 👍

[@alan6832]

This is a time capsule to one of the best times in history. Please keep it that way including original wheels, similar tires, and put back the mud flaps. All it needs is a bit of tuning and cleaning, some polish and a lot of wax. Please keep it original. Even repair the rear tires if possible.

[@alan6832]

And it's a time capsule to a time that is not properly understood today because it has been censored, so nobody can recreate or copy it adequately. Only originals count.

[@philosophicalfloridaman]

Always good to have a friend to do van stuff with

[@chasebh89]

The shaaaaag, mobile revival unit. Hide away tool boxes in the floor. Bed, tv, and mini fridge on top. Kidnap buff, Cody, or Kevin for the weekend and go for long distance revivals

[@cseavy]

i love this channel i have been binge watching your videos for weeks

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Right on man thanks

[@mjc8248]

I love these old conversion vans. Nothing like driving a whole living room down the road.

[@brandonallan6807]

This is now my favorite channel, hands down. Those solder stick connectors are amazing and DAMN good idea, why didn't I think of that!! That is the coolest shaggin' wagon I think Ive ever seen and fits Dalton perfectly with his Hawaiian shirts. 👏

[@alan6832]

Good to know that Jesus boogied in his boogie van, with Mary Magdelene?

[@alan6832]

Good to see him mature away from acceleration drag rods, though this still has a v8. I actually did the same, my first car being a 390 Mustang and my second being a slant 6 van, in which I added camping stuff and wood paneling, but no shag. I remember both got the same gas mileage.

[@BradLowrance]

Them whips though! A team van vibes!

[@JMassengill]

That was the first time I’ve seen you remove a self tapping screw

[@baileytillman7144]

hell yes, love me some van content

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

That Van is freaking awesome!

[@HastyRhombus760]

Pole Barn Garage version of the movie Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry. Gr8 Stuff!

[@afleticwork]

Chevys never fail to impress on how broken stuff can be and still run somehow

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Essentially indestructible

[@Obsidian762]

Chevys tend to be the best crappy running vehicles out there. They just keep going...mostly

[@BigWheel.]

"Chevys run like shit but they'll run like shit longer than anything else will run at all" -A wise ford fan

[@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL]

I second that I own a 68 f250 and a 78 square body.

[@afleticwork]

@@FORDCAMPERSPECIAL i have an 82 square body that i daily drive

[@NcrebelRS]

Side pipes for sure, and fresh paint would be nice.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I would love to paint it, probably a couple months of work though

[@Dutchie_on_Tour]

@@PoleBarnGarage you could always paint it mat black..... and hey...., why not a cheezy red stripe while you're at it 🤣🤣

[@libertysgarage8411]

The Shaaaaaag!

[@charlessanders1342]

I miss the old school conversion vans..My first vehicle was a '77 Dodge tradesman 200 conversion it had a ice box (cooler) bed in back shag multi color carpet. Great to camp in.

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

If you find an extra set of slotted Al mags, gimme a shout.... Looking for some 6 bolt versions for the K5.... Fun video! LOVE Jessie!!! A+++++

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I've found a few sets locally! I'll see what I can find and send it your way

[@s60six]

Love the side pipes and air shock idea!!

[@SammyFender]

I remember these vans! A friend had one. Strange thing… when the doors opened up after being parked for an hour or, smoke, along with 5 or 6 folk people would come rolling out!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

How odd? Hopefully they got the fire out

[@GeminiWoods]

My uncle had a 90s version of one of these, fully loaded. Thing was a 5 star hotel on wheels. Heated seats, TV with vcr, fridge, CD player, and whatever else you could think of.

[@daveparnell4044]

Leave it as it is man, it's 70s tastic

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Groovalicious

[@brandonrohrer7914]

I love it the way it is. Reminds me of my childhood. Custom painted she hulk on the side of my grandpa van. Cammed out side piped glass window in the dog house to see all the chrome on the motor. His daily

[@bryansutherland5764]

Awesome love the van you got to have Jessy’s and more of your videos. It is great to have her on here. Love your videos keep up the good work from Nova Scotia Canada.

[@acoupleofdroids]

Awesome van totally love it.. glad to be a new member of the pole team

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Welcome aboard brother, happy to have ya

[@TurninWrenchNate]

Ive always wanted a GMC van with a werewolf and dracula painted on the side hey! This car hits me right in the heart brother!

[@kurtwyatt]

Definitely could see it with a mural or a album cover from a Rock band painted on the side of the van.

[@BigWheel.]

​@kurtwyatt or a romantic depiction, with tounges entwined in fangs. A lovely family friendly image.

[@Vile-Flesh]

This is a really nice find. Also, I've heard from older gents of how the HEI distributor will just keep working even with half of it crumbled away or broken, the spark just finds the right way to the wires. As for the van, lose the running boards and keep the dark blue stripes and leave it in it's 2WD configuration. That would be a nice daily driver if the air conditioning worked. I would totally drive it. Thanks for taking us along in this nice video.

[@richardbates2367]

I have had a hei distributor cap coil button disintegrate the distributor cap and the same vehicle has also had a physically cracked distributor cap down the side when I got the truck and you could stick a 4 inch long flat blade screwdriver in the crack but the truck did run with it on the sbc 350 Napa crate motor, but it popped and backfired it didn't run well lol it was the 86 chevy k20 custom deluxe long bed well used and beat to hell 4x4 midnight blue and frost gloss white farm truck I had.

[@georgevan3102]

Jessie is hilarious. You 2 are funny together. Keep up the gr8 work

[@timothywilliams2544]

That's an atypical shortie conversion van. Restore it as much as reasonably priced as possible. I forgot to mention, I loved the fact that you saved the black Sport truck. What a sweet vehicle it turned out to be.

[@canuckfobroader9553]

That will be awesome with a 4x4 conversion!!

[@kellykonoske91]

LOVE that 70's van! Wish there were more of them left in my area.

[@joelvjy94]

Man i love vintage vehicles

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

I was a van guy back in the day! I started out in 1972 with a 66 VW bus, then a 74 Plymouth 1/2 ton, them got a 73 GMC VanDura! 350 4 bbl. 3 on the tree, standard steering, posi rear end. I added 15x8 ET 5 slots, H60 tires, front air dam with fog lights, overhead console holding the CB and cassette radio. Then 80” Thrush side pipes!!! Gold foil on the windows! She was dark blue and had no chrome! I painted the grill and bumpers gloss black! Mr.T would gave been envious! I now have a 2001 Astro beater!

[@Jesselovespinball]

I had a 81 Vandura in high school . It was a death trap and I decided to paint it like the mystery machine from scooby Doo . Used latex house paint . It was pretty much the coolest thing I’ve ever done . Drive it around until I wouldn’t go anymore. Best year and half of my life . The Jesus van brought back all those memories for me . Thanks for the video !

[@ni_wink84]

That thing came from Windsor CA, it makes total sense why it looks like that now 😂😂😂😂 Cough **hippies** cough.. I can guarantee that thing has been frequenting Humboldt CA a lot lol. Excellent video as always dalton, keep it the way it is, that thing is epic

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Jesus hippies at that! Interesting combination

[@jesswhomakesstuff]

Well, Jesus made all the plants...so I guess, uh, praise be? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lawrenceedwards6327]

Boiling brake fluid pours out of the ruptured line. JD: “is it holy water?” AH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!! Nice to know the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Great episode as always!!

[@chefbobbysponge3833]

Congrats on the eye candy addition to your show 😉

[@PoleBarnGarage]

😂

[@Merc306.]

I 2nd this

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Pole barn Mook Barbie!

[@chefbobbysponge3833]

@@StarlightWorkshop0z I love it 😆

[@ryanmacewen511]

Last Supper mural on the site featuring Yourself, and maybe a few other noteworthy KZbinrs, would be outstanding. Table spread of wrenches, vice grips and brake cleaner. Hellz Yeah! Jesus Rocks. This is the way.

[@sccarguy8242]

What a gem.. and your absolutely the right owner for it.

[@Memry-dq7ug]

I like the idea 4wd converting this one with some side pipes and a spiffy paint job. You should hit up Hornblasters maybe they’d fix you up in the air horn department. 🎺

[@fetus2280]

Love it mate! I absolutely love these old Vans. Cant wait to see what gets done later. Cheers.

[@davidwolfe4928]

Would not complain seeing more Jessie!

[@oif3vetk9]

Slots, raised white letter tires, ankle roaster exhaust, fender flares, chin spoiler, Ditch the running boards and instead of replacing just the manifold gasket, replace the manifolds with headers! I know, it adds up on the wallet but stretch it out here and there, worth it. lol Love the van man. Don't see many of the classics around anymore.

[@stapler314]

Your content is awesome! Keep em comin!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

You bet boss

[@outlaw6611]

I’m digging the van bro. I think some clear coat side pipes and your wheel selection it will make this baby look sweet. Can’t wait to see what you do to the interior. Keep up the good work I really enjoy watching your videos. 👍

[@Deer-Run-Farms]

Definitely slots and side pipes and header’s she is well worth it! As far as paint im kinda torn the original paint is cool but it’s definitely worthy of a fresh period correct paint job. Can wait to see more of this van content! Oh and please no 4X4 swap!

[@billmanning3018]

New Rock song Dalton got himself a Jessie Girl😮!

[@jdubs78]

That van is groovy! I love it. 1978 is the year I was born and that van was originally purchased about a month after I was born. I absolutely dig it man!

[@TheUkeloser]

Can't wait to see more of this. 4x4 conversion would be really cool, but building out the existing 4x4 could be a good project too if it's in good enough shape

[@PoleBarnGarage]

It's terrible, and no title

[@TheUkeloser]

Ahh, that sucks, especially now that Vermont has shut down their out of state dmv service.

[@Merc306.]

I 2nd this, make this beast a 4x4

[@mattc7751]

4x4 swap would be a fun series to watch. 4x4 and A/T tires and turn it into a fall/winter camping machine.

[@kcjojo1129]

Make it a tricked out Scooby Doo van

[@jaredfarney675]

Maybe tackle the interior next. I think the paint is fine, just needs to be cleaner then sauce it up. I mean, it's numbers matching period correct right now. Basically I'm saying its ready for SEMA now. i actually like how the glass packs sound, it just fits. I'm torn on the running boards Vs side pipes deal, I'd need to see it on thr slots.a bunch of little things would make it gooder. I hope to see more. Your friend is good with the camera 👌🏻🤘🏻

[@PoleBarnGarage]

Yeah she is!

[@jesswhomakesstuff]

Thanks fellas :) I'm a total rookie, but I'll gladly get as much practice as I can in! That was way too much fun....

[@MATMANPRO]

Hi I`m in the land down under, I always enjoy your videos, but even more so with this one as I have a `79 G10 that I am currently refreshing.. It was lovely when I imported it, But in a mad moment I decided to strip it, repaint it, fit new Cragars and tyres, central locking, pwr front windows, new front carpet, o-haul the brake system etc. Now I am in the process of pulling the eng just for a good wash and scrub up, repaint, new gaskets , seals etc. Thanks for keeping my interest up and running.

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

Definitely more videos on the Boogie Van please!

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

I dig this van but I’ll be honest I’ve really been excited to see a 4x4 van build. So imo you should go that route. It would make for some super interesting and unique content to see you convert the pathfinder stuff over to this one since the other one has title and rust issues. The van stuff is hot right now especially 4x4’s. They actually bring a lot of money. Personally speaking that be my choice and I hope you don’t abandon that idea.

[@billrobertson9370]

To fix the air horns you need to remove the top caps and take the copper disks out and sand the corrosion off of them with fine sandpaper 😂

[@JestersGarage]

I'm with ya on this one Dalton. Side pipes, slots, white letter tires, air shocks.... get rid of the running boards BUT add period fender flares! I wonder if headers would fit better than replacement manifolds?

[@dave.harmon]

That thing is awesome. Hope we see more of Jessie, she's cool as heck

[@JDLR956]

It’s a time capsule! Clearcoat the og paint, derust the chrome and button up the interior, 10” Slots for sure, whips back on, scrap the running boards. Rad series! 🤘😎

[@Panzergraf]

Externally it looks pretty presentable as is, but I think you could do a lot of fun stuff with the interior, so I'd like to see that.

[@tildenharper]

I agree with leaving this one close to what it is and just adding some more 70s goodness to it. Need a ridiculous mural or something on the side. Still would love to see the Ludwig van get done but there is only so much time.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

No title and as rusty as it is..I think I still need to find another body

[@dsc420247]

I say a picture of a unicorn in Rambo fatigues shooting a AR-15 at Bud Light cans!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@danm2422]

The “holy goats” son the “holy roller” lol

[@hughmc5419]

Take a road trip to Key West , with the young lady friend. Repair as needed. 🎉

[@jesswhomakesstuff]

Young lady friend seconds this idea...after the hurricane is gone 😂

[@stephenschmidt8075]

Love your videos bud, definitely helps a lot of us through our tough times 👍🏽

[@AnthonyCrawford87]

It would be awesome to see a retro van build it’s the perfect starting point. Side pipes with a nice choppy cam would sound great and give this thing attitude. Great content as always excited to see where this van goes.

[@suzuki230]

Man this was hilarious. Had me rolling! This was a great episode for sure! Need to bring your friend along more

[@Stuloud]

I had a 1982 G20 when I worked in the film biz as a production sound mixer back in the late 90's. This video brought many memories back to me! Yes, I did all my own work on it. Thanks for this video Dalton.

[@PaganWizard]

Back in the mid to late 80's, I had a 1976 Dodge van, and when I had to do some work on the engine, I would pull off the bumper, grill and core support. Was it a lot of extra work? YES, but it did make the work I had to do suck A LOT less. I like this van a lot more than I expected to. One of the really cool things about it, is that it has a two tire fryer on the butt end of it. I think a 4X4 conversion would make it much much better. Leave the running boards on, and give it a fresh paint job. I'd really like to see your painting skills get pushed to a whole new 1970's psychedelic level, of course keeping it with the blue theme it already has going on. BTW, it was really nice to meet your friend Jessie, I hope I spelled her name right. It was nice to see a fresh new smile on your channel.

[@is0p0d]

Halfway through the video and Dalton still hasn’t said “shag” like he does “the jag” beginning to lose hope

[@PoleBarnGarage]

I did later, and will from now on

[@jesswhomakesstuff]

My phone autocorrects it to vaaan now, if that tells you how much hope you should be filled with. It's not just a van...she's The Vaaan 🤌

[@EazymoneyBicch]

Now u got a Vaaan and a Jaaag.

[@PoleBarnGarage]

That's right, ultimate combo

[@prevost8686]

My best friend in high school had a van like that one and we used to carouse about in it doing typical 80s stuff. It had a straight 6 in it and for some strange reason we thought it was cool to cruise around without the dog box off. Again, it was the 80s 😂 Appreciate the content 👍

[@BigWheel.]

I'd cruise with the motor hanging out. Get a clear valve cover and you've got yourself a show right there.

[@mr.behaving]

My dad had one of these all done to the limits in the late 70s-early 80s and he called his "the boogie wagon". man you got me all excited by your title, unlocking a core memory from when i was little.

[@Whisper_Pickle]

24:20 😮 well hello new cast member

[@justingould7348]

My vote would be to convert this one to 4x4. I’m really interested in seeing a conversion like that done using a donor 4x4 vans because I have a bunch of 2nd vans sitting around and have been considering it.

[@dookiemane]

clean it up and make it a tow rig/travel all. maybe put a lift kit on it lol. repair the leaky roof etc. its just too clean to not use.

[@jurriaandejongh8677]

Love this van! Guess the paint is fine, it's not crusty, but still decent enough to keep it for classic points. Also, more Jesse? on the channel, she was awesome. Great tattoos too.

[@madcowmark7129]

I only watched you because of Junkyard digs, now I'm so happy I subscribed. Thank you for your great content. Cheers from Australia Mate!

[@alanmoore78]

15:04 those glasspacks are GLORIOUS!!! some things just shouldn't be messed with, and you can try to sell me on the benefits or Borla this or Flowmaster that, X pipes, H pipes, crossovers, resonators, trick tips, motorized cutouts, whatever. Small block V8, true duals, glasspacks, and chrome tips are *IT*. I don't care if what's *IT* has changed over the years, this is the *IT* I'm here for. Headers optional if your starter can handle the heat.

[@blownspokesgarage]

Its that 70s show in a nutshell

[@kennyspry5189]

Surprisedly that Van is in really good shape the undercarriage and the body is in amazing shape. You can turn that Van into a really nice Van you have a everything working on your side so far. Would make a lot of good content bringing it back to what it was when new hope you bring it back to life.

[@kennyspry5189]

That Van is worth painting l HATE that Patina look thing makes it look like the owner was too cheap and Lazy to take it all the way. PLEASE PAINT THE VAN,!!!

[@tdrake7777]

Need more Jessie!!!

[@PoleBarnGarage]

You'll get it!

[@lukethompson5885]

The 70s transition sounds are cinema gold

[@JimmyGAR1]

When I was a kid, there was a young guy in our neighborhood who started a van conversion company out of his garage in the mid 1970s here in Pennsylvania. He called it classic vans with a K. Just like that clock in the van. This would’ve been about the right time. About five years later his business expanded to a multi bay facility and he called it celebrity coach in the 80s. he was doing major van customization and enlarging them for Wealthy folks including Middle East oil barons and other folks but by the late 80s, the custom van craze with individual folks was long gone and only the business left was the limos, then he sold the business.

[@-_NAN_-]

Good to hear this is likely to be a major project, I want to see this van again :)