1979 Chevy Van vs Ford and Dodge Dealership Promotional Sales Training Film ( Restored )

This 1979 Chevrolet promotional film, titled " 1979 Chevy, Ford & Dodge Van Comparison ", was sent to the Chevrolet car dealerships to be used as an in-house Sales and customer training film. This film highlights technical aspects and features of the new model year: Such as power windows, a storage compartment, anti-skid strips in the door sills (grip tape), a roof vent, and the best one yet, a security system with a key. The emphasis is on how much better the Chevy is over the competition. A definite riot.
If you look up a different film I posted, titled "1974 Chevy Selling Monte Carlo ", you can see a rare glimpse of the film cartridge viewer that was used at the dealership where the customers and personnel were to view these films. The machine was made by Technicolor and called the " Chevrolet Mini Theater System "
This film came from my personal collection. This film was not downloaded from any website and is not reused content. This restoration is my work. The restoration process started with removing the super8 film from the Technicolor Cartridge. After removal the film was cleaned, repaired, and spooled onto a standard film reel. This film had many scratches and dust marks along with severe color fade. The scanning to digital process and basic color correction was performed on the Lasergraphics Scanstation motion picture film scanner system in 2k resolution. Excess film grain noise was removed and the images upscaled to 4K resolution utilizing Topaz AI software. Then in 4K, extensive color restoration was performed in Davinci Resolve. Scratches and dust marks along with advanced noise removal was performed using NeatVideo. Then a second and final color restoration and image stabilization was performed in DaVinci Resolve. Finally, the film was downscaled back to 2k for uploading to KZbin. As I work on these films, I try to improve the process as I go along. Thanks for watching.

[@Mister_Ess]

This video has led me to make an informed decision as to which vintage van I will buy when I go back in time to the mid 70s.

[@DetroitLove4U]

My parents had a 1979 Dodge Tradesman B200 Van. I enjoyed as a kid in the 80's. They bought it brand new from Glen E Thomas Dodge in Long Beach Ca. in 1979. I don't recall them having any issues of notable concerns in the last several years of having it. It had a sink and refrigerator inside. It was sold to my aunt in 1988. My parents wound up buying a 1988 Dodge Caravan LE ( non extended model ). Although I really liked that van I really missed the Tradesman. Unfortunately the Caravan had an issue. Within less than a year it was returned to Cerritos Dodge where they bought if and returned hassle free under lemon law statutes. As my parents are now in their 80's and I can attest to one thing - they've always believed in American name vehicles. Now I am hearing that GM may leave the country to avoid bankruptcy. Watching this clip was very pleasing. I will be 44 in November and I honestly cannot believe how much has been detracted from chrome to interior furnishings from vans in the past two decades.

[@joeguzman3558]

When the guy said- let's look at something big reminded me of my wife saying exactly that the only thing was I wasn't even at home when she said it lol

[@edwardpate6128]

Some great looking Sea Ray boats in the background!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

I had a short term job where I had to drive one of these cargo vans. It was nearly impossible for me to safely parallel park or reverse.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

the right-side mirror was almost useless

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

@@theemulsionalchemist5688 Tiny adjustable mirrors at the back of the van.

[@craigewen4187]

Rookie !

[@1983jblack]

E-150 was not a 3/4 ton. Make it a fair fight GM and provide the E-250 for comparison. Also, GM just couldn't stand they didn't have an extended length van until 1988 and couldn't compete as well not having a big block displacement engine during the '70s (Only the 400 while Chrysler and Ford had the 440 and 460). Ford has been the king of vans for a long time and will keep on being king

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

I've always felt like the Chevy Van 20 and Dodge Van B200 were never a 3/4 ton! (Maybe a heavy 1/2 ton like the Ford E150) Note the 5lug wheels and GM 8.5" 10bolt rear end or the Chrysler 8.25" or 9.25" rear axle. The Ford E150 is a heavy 1/2 ton, 5lug wheels and Ford 9" rear axle.

[@whatsthebigidea8157]

I was just looking for this very comment lol

[@Economan66]

The ford would have out performed the Chevy if it was a 3/4 ton

[@jell551]

Unfortunately Ford discontinued the Econoline, as of this writing the Express/Savannah still survives.

[@dcross6360]

Thanks for sharing.

[@100aceswid]

The Dodge van should have been a B350. Also with Dodge you can get the Maxivan.

[@JohnShinn1960]

Remove the passenger seat to haul a sailboat mast? Strap it to the roof dummy!

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

Stick it up out of the roof vent

[@junqueboi387]

passenger seat was an option. That van didn't have one to begin with. Just about all these vans were ordered with the seat though.

[@jamesr2888]

@@junqueboi387 Parents bought a used 1976 Econoline 100 strip model cargo van with no cargo windows at all. It didn't have a passenger seat until my dad found one & installed it.

[@2packs4sure]

I see where you are trying to avoid copyrighted music,,, so KZbin would give you a copyright strike on the crappy music from the original video?

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

not a strike but a copywrite claim. if I get a few it doesn't affect my channel but if I have too many than KZbin will hit my channel for reused content

[@jell551]

5:40 Andy Sipowic

[@davidnull5590]

The first comparison, sailboat mast "standard long wheelbase models" I wonder how many Chevy lawyers reviewed that copy? Plenty I'm guessing. With all of those vans: winter road salt rotted all of them out in the northeast, all were extremely unpleasant to ride in, especially in the back, all were horrible to do any engine work on, really difficult to impossible. Gas mileage? there was still a gas crisis on at the time, performance? Nope, especially trying to tow a trailer. Chevy was probably very happy most all company owners got rid of those vans within four years, they were awful.

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

The object was to be functional. No one cared if they didn't last forever

[@markj2838]

My folks had a 78,79 they were reliable and good looking vehicles, yes salt takes it's tolls on any car. One had the 350 the 79 a 305, powerful enough. The 79 was a camper, the 78 a worker that my dad kicked the shit out of for 7 yrs. Wish i had that 79 today. Still looking for one to convert like the 79!!

[@francoisnatchimie6937]

❤❤

[@rnb250]

Film resto is great but PLEASE lose they piano!!!

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

Was trying to find music to replace the copyrighted stuff. It is actually very close to the original in that section of the film. Sounds a little goofy.

[@jasonc2514]

Is that Denis Franz at 5:37

[@jell551]

LOL

[@davidallen5776]

I considered a van at one time or another.

[@jeromep3182]

Now they know you can get an E350 with the diesel and it have a longer and much higher capacity let’s be real

[@merc-ni7hy]

funny how chevy boasts about extra value chevy gives you...yet stop the video @.44 seconds in the video....and what do you see?...a spare rim..but no tire...

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

LOL i had to go back to see it myself your right a rim with no tire WTF was that all about

[@AliRnBPopAndReggae]

The Chevy van wins!🤗

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta la camioneta una Chevrolet Chevy Van; me pongo a imaginar a dos muchachas; solteras, libres, sin compromiso, sin tatuajes, ni piercings, ni implantes en sus cuerpos; la pelirroja viste un vestido azul oscuro, una blusa blanca manga larga, calcetines canilleros blancos, gomas blancas, la cara maquillada; los labios rojos y el cabello arreglado; ella es blanca, ojos verdosos y el cabello rojizo; la rubia viste una blusa blanca manga larga; una minifalda azul oscuro; calcetines canilleros blancos; la pelirroja va manejando la camioneta; la rubia va en el asiento del pasajero; yo voy en el asiento trasero de la camioneta; cuando todo se estabilize en Venezuela mi país; la camioneta es de la pelirroja; qué le dejó su abuelo materno; en su lecho de muerte; después del fallecimiento de su esposa; le hizo el testamento; para su nieta e hijos; la camioneta van es de la nieta; y la otra camioneta pickup es para su tío; la van es de la pelirroja; saludos y buenas tardes.

[@toddbob55]

Ford has always had better Chassis under there trucks and vans. Gm vehicles especially k10 trucks were prone to cracking frames behind gear boxes, shock mounts and other areas. Tracey from "TRUCKS" shows these issues on "stunt double" ..... i own a k10. The Fords were defintley brutally stronger in and around the Frames. The 9inch Ford rear Axle was also MUCH stronger than GM's weak junk 10 and 12 bolt rear axles.

[@JohnSmith-if4uy]

Anyone notice with the 55 gallon drums the Ford was an E150 or half ton?

[@theemulsionalchemist5688]

the ford was defiantly tougher but drive one on the freeway at 80mph and you will be praying you make it home

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@@JohnSmith-if4uy well I think the E100 is a 1/2 ton and the E150 is a heavy 1/2 ton. In my books a Chevy Van G20 is really a heavy 1/2 ton not a 3/4 ton, because of the 8.5" 10 bolt rear end!

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@@theemulsionalchemist5688 oh man I remember the time I drove a Ford E250 with 430 000kms. After I went around the corner it felt like the front twin I-beam axles were trying to guide itself making it feel like it has a mind of its own!

[@edwardpate6128]

@@ChillkootMarkowee The G20 had a 12 bolt rear end.

[@jacobfleming565]

This video is such bs lol. I'm a Chevy guy but the dodge for Ford are the better options lol. Dodge has the better small block engines and interior. Ford has better big block options and more interior space. Doesn't mean the chevy was a bad car just could've been better

[@edwardpate6128]

Sorry but the Chrysler small block nowhere near as good as a Chevy!

[@SteezeCartel]

First