Custom Van Cruise at the 46th Van Nationals. The Cornfield Cruise 2018

Custom Van Cruise at the 46th Van Nationals in Rensselaer, IN.
Over 200 Vans in this cruise.
Filmed by John Koterba (OOP) JJLightning, 2018

[@stuartb9323]

So cool !! Back in 75, my older sister was a senior in HS. She was getting picked up for a date, my buddy and I were playing outside when he came pulling into the driveway with a custom van...Wow. We thought that was the wildest ride. He gets out of the van, long hair dude, and we were checking out the inside. My sister comes out front, all dolled up ready to go. "Ray" was showing us all over his badass van. Of course, my sister was getting pissed we were holding up her date. When we saw the inside, with a totally shagged out rear area with a bed, I said to my buddy...Rays getting lucky tonight. Lol My sister didn't hear, but Ray just smiled. Off they drove, with the side pipes singing.

[@elipav484]

im sure your sisters been in many different vans with beds in them

[@terryhogwood4521]

Been a Vanner for 40 years. God bless ya'll !

[@wayne8498]

Watching this from my 73 Dodge van. Home sweet home.

[@joselbazcom4221]

Awesome!! I couldn't help being reminded of the cartoon show Scooby Doo and the classic van.

[@petescarport]

Amazing. I love the old ones but my 95 Chevy conversion is like paradise on wheels. Plan to make many family memories in mine. Kids and dogs love it so memories coming. I grew up in a 70s Chevy so it’s all about the memories.

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

I have had 4. Miss them all!😩

[@michaelvenable2109]

VANTASTIC VIDEO!!!!!!!

[@ricusserfontein1086]

Wow, had goosebumps all the way. What a beautifull sight. Thankyou for sharing. I would never see anything like that if not for these vids.

[@thejerseyj1636]

"If this van is rockin, don't bother knockin" ! Remember that one ?

[@rogervedvig4478]

My dad had a 1965 Chevrolet Sportvan. I loved driving it when I got my drivers license

[@OCD450]

Reliving my youth!!! Thank you guys!!!!

[@tinalaplaca6638]

Took me back to my life in the late 70's California living

[@Strangernightg]

Wow the last time that I was in one of the 1967 Vans was when I was about 12 year's old and those Vans were fun ! It's beautiful to see people still holding on to the pass ! Thank you for the memories it was sure fun going down memory lane with that crowd of Vans ,thank you very much for sharing !!!

[@TheJamesLamb]

I Love Vans! That was a cool run... Let's do it again!

[@gitlittoo2161]

Dad got a new dodge van in 1969 the year i was born. Alot of good memories in that van. It never let us down. That thing was a tank and built lika rock. Hes been offered 3x what he paid for it. Now i have it and he made me promise never to sell it. So for alil over a year now i been making it new again. Only thing im changing about it is nothing.. Lol numbers matching factor brown and black on the inside. Oh i did put vintage air conditioning in it.. Dad would call me a P***y. But socal seems hotter than it did when i was a kid back in the 70s and 80s.. Nice vid that took me back.. Thank u.!

[@maynardreed4036]

Never seen so many sweet vans in one spot. I Especially like the 60's era vans.

[@kathybowen3725]

Reminds me of the mid sixties when I was about ten and my Uncle Joe George bought me a fortynine DIVCO milk truck that I promptly converted into a van camper. Was my first van and spent many happy hours camping and driving the country roads of Mass. You could stand up or sit down to drive. Have had many more vans over these many years, lots of fun and memories.This van run brought the memories and tears to me. Thank you, your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.

[@pbsamanthamarie]

Hey Kathy, Vinny used your account.

[@susanpidgeon9683]

Sooo cool. Thanks for organizing and videoing this🤩

[@bartjackson4447]

Great video...Thanks Nats team that organized this and shared for all...Well done!!!

[@jerrykitchen6801]

I used to go to the van Nats in Elkhart Indiana and Van Slam at National trails raceway in Zanesville Ohio in the 70's. 2500 was average attendance at Van Slam.

[@heytonight1]

I wend to my first nats this year in my 86 g20 sportvan outta Milwaukee, WI and welcome by a lone wolf chicago van club. I'm 36 years old. I come from a family of wrenchers but this whole thing is different and I feel that in my gut. The entire experience was incredible. Everyone was so welcoming. All the creativity was so astounding. I truly felt like I found a weird family I never know existed. Y'all honestly and truly I understand the saying "I dont know if I saved the van or if the van saved me". I'm young. Lets save as many as we can and respect the older folks who created this uniquely American art form. Can I get a HELL YEAH if you a younger/newer/puppy trucker and you WILL NOT LET THIS SHIT DIE OUT. #saveemall

[@vantasticpgh592]

Hell Yeah glad you had fun. MA Nats next year! Or Jasper County Fairgrounds again every Memorial Day Weekend for Midwest Vans party.

[@AnthonyT50]

Proud former owner of 2 pre 80's chevy vans. Started with a 69 panel, 3 on the tree, 307. It was white and my boys called it Amana because we froze in the winter.. Then I bought a 78 Beauville with a 400 automatic. It had 100 K when I bought it and put another 60K on it before having to replace the motor. Went with a new crate 350 this time. Used it for work all week and it took us on several long vacations. Great memories!!

[@bigbootybartholomew6680]

That guys hat with the tassels at the beginning is amazing not even gonna lie

[@chevyman6975]

Man that is freaking awesome I just got an 89 Chevy van got a great deal on it love it wished I would have done this years ago I am now joining the Van Wagon awesome

[@stanleybaker3400]

I love the older vans they had style

[@jojolobo6305]

True classics

[@gerlandkent6377]

Thank, you for sharing you're video / Random vanners of virginia

[@johnschober5240]

Love those old Dodge Tradesman vans!

[@robertharris6537]

The dodge tradesmans are sweet

[@mattmiller2761]

I've always had vans. My first was a 1970 Ford. Then a few Chevy's. Just bought a 2018 high roof Ford Transit. Love it!

[@siry0ggdstinguishdgent.680]

Matt Miller .... Likewize Brovanner...cant imagine driving anything else with 4 wheels!!!

[@clintkasinger2342]

Why watch these vans if your gonna give it a thumbs down???? I don’t get it. Love these things.

[@brianruff1133]

Awesome, thanks jj. Love looking at all the different vans, all the creativity, different ages. Got a soft spot for the 3rd gen Fords (maybe because that's my current van). Great turnout.

[@BillSmith-ku1tp]

I enjoy that I'm 57 years old we used to do that back in the 70s with the old vans vans shows thank you guys text me back away it took me back away and my youth

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

You are outstanding in your field! As much as I love the customization of some, I still appreciate how some look like they just rolled out of the junkyard….

[@nomadicbynature007]

That hat is everything

[@davecrouch44]

Great classic Van video 😀👍👍. Spike in the UK 💂

[@randygunn9499]

I wonder???? How many children were conceived in all those van,,, rolling beds!!.lol..great show!!

[@davidtribuna5083]

vanlife is still alive,,that settles it,,im getting another van

[@siry0ggdstinguishdgent.680]

david tribuna ...I support your decision Chief 👍

[@NicholasMaietta]

I just joined the club, sorta. 79 B300 conversation van with a 360 4bbl and the a727 tranny.

[@aileenefields337]

Me too!!

[@jasonbranson448]

Just got me one about to convert it to a house on wheels

[@daveryan9338]

Hope You Already Got Yur Van Man! Get Cruze'n!!!!!!!!! Peace

[@PhiddyPford]

Still remember the NSVA..... We were always rockin !

[@jredbeardcollins6867]

100 % - 2 % for life , for fun, for vanners , You'll Love it For Ever , It's in our blood !!

[@lisalewis8336]

PTL This is Big Mike's wife, Lisa Van Parade in 2018. that was real nice .Do any body want to buy the Cotton candy in COLS, OH

[@mariomegee6105]

Love Vans from the 60s and up😛

[@snoopu2601]

I have never seen a caravan of vans that many before I bet at the park was one heck of a party with all those people and music and beer.

[@alansmlth7989]

Love the Old vans and Panel trucks.

[@jameshayward5]

Wish I could have been there thanks for the video I saw so many friends cruizin with ya 😎

[@rolandblalock1245]

I would love to do this...And now that gas prices are coming down is definitely good. thanks for the video, awesome!

[@connguy146]

Awesome stuff dudes!

[@dodgevannerrentz6452]

so many vans, so many right turns

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Omg my head exploded from the trailer pic. If I win the lottery a 70s sin bin is on the list for purchasing. I’m just undecided on the mural I want. A fire breathing dragon with a half naked chick riding it while carrying a crossbow , or a wild striped graphics theme. Choices are tough.

[@ronsmith1364]

with mustangs

[@bluesharp59]

Nice video and gave a thumbs up.

[@uncleblack7946]

inspiration...must work on mine...Great Viewing...Thank You

[@russelllamb1788]

SWEEEET!!!! Don't come knocking when the van Is Rockin ;););)

[@martinwyatt6390]

These vans of yesterday are so much better than the Crap they churn out today

[@oso1339]

I want to see more of that white one the first minute in with the oainted wood grain side.nice

[@vivekbhalekar5798]

Museum on road it is very nice to see all modals it will becomes history thanks to all owners of vans

[@shawnkenny_main]

Im getting me a van now ! Thanks for the next addiction lol

[@suzannepatterson307]

Not one mystery machine!

[@murattaylan9602]

Dream USA vans.🇺🇸

[@OCD450]

dear God this is Beautiful!!!!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Just like the 70es awesomeall airbrushed up it was a cool time in my life musclecars and vanners

[@wesallen4228]

Nice. Love the I beam vans. Oldies but goodies.

[@honda200twinstar3]

I love the little Caravans ,,as thats what i would like if i could get back into costum van.

[@peteypon2974]

Rear Wheel drive rules,whewwwww didn't see mini vans here,nothing but solid good 'ol boxes ,,Those 60;s Ford E Series and Chevy G20,,MY FAVORITES

[@davecrouch44]

They look and sound amazing

[@tripaaa6390]

I’m so stoked for this van Nats!! Driving my early from California!

[@martyrobinson7294]

Lost my 1978 dodge van in a Divorce, and it was sweet, I wish I still it, it had all sage carpet, honey comb wheels from the 70"s, 318 a727 auto trans, AC and it was sweet everyone called it the scooby do van, I have forum another one it's a 77 318 but it going to take some work and I don't know if I'm up for it, I do miss vanning.

[@terrancecoleman2869]

Beautiful Van's love the video i had a 93 dodge conversion at one point But I will have another one very soon I truly miss it Keep up the great work ...

[@bluesharp59]

Thumbs up love the video. I have an 82 Dodge van myself wish I could join you guys. You all have a great weekend.

[@pablotorres5506]

Espectaculares vehiculos felicitaciones gringos desde mi hermoso chile

[@gustavovazquez5535]

Awesome!! 👍👍

[@charlescaccamise2825]

Beautiful Vans . Unfortunally for me I only watch most any video until the adds come on

[@genebarnes6108]

I have a 2000 Chevy Van.Bluebook value not so much.My Dad gave it to me.90,000 miles all original.My value priceless.

[@falloutforlifelegendary9992]

Excellent.... Thanks for the footage

[@HawkinsFamilyAdventure]

So cool!!

[@jamesmiddleton5304]

Ever get my dodge out of the shop I'd love to do some of these events. Looks fun.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

They need to be putting the murals in them like back then was awesome a rolling art gallery

[@veggiepowered]

Iam Your Newest Subscriber Great Videos

[@CoolVanVideos]

Thanks and welcome

[@erikbreaman9124]

I have a '63 econoline I tore down and built up. I have albums of pictures from the 70s when people customized vans and would go camp for days in big fields. No AC just a lot of booze

[@larrysaunders5247]

Oh one day I'll have one...grew up with Vans in the family

[@bradkennett7504]

Nice.. Had a 68 Chevy Van I miss her so much, I looking for another, I have a 64 Chevy pickup 283 3 on the tree.

[@immelvan6529]

Thanks for the great video.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

Thank you thank you thank you to one and ALL. For reenforcing the fact that I wasn’t crazy like everyone said for keeping my 87’ Chevy G20 Starcraft Custom Order. Time to throw some cash at her.

[@MrMuench]

Awesome!

[@kerrydavisguitars2523]

I had a 66 Chevy van and a75 dodge van ,had them customized back in the day miss those days

[@zhannamariya]

Thanks for the great video. Love these old vans.

[@davesnothereman7250]

It's the annual crap ton of Van's and 1 Taurus show! Very cool vans.

[@mainedrummer]

Great turn out of some great vans. I was surprised there weren't any Volkswagen's.

[@streetvan1997]

For me dodge made the nicest vans from 70’s into 90’s. Not enough nice 80’s dodge vans in this group. A ton of 70’s which are stunning looking but the 80’s also could look very good. I had a 85 with a 5.9 360, was a “Ram Wagon” which I loved, large sliding side door, and large rear door. Gives nice symmetry to how it looks. Had tons done to it. Sadly had to sell in like 2004, got a 97 high top dodge conversion but only kept for a few years. Too much gas

[@paulpeck6076]

I had a 69 GMC HandiVan in 1987. Had an inline 6 with a 3 on the tree and cracked block, but it ran great.

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Didn't know this many vans still existed. How or can you even customize a newer van, like a Savana or the full size Nissan?

[@leahcimthgirw3163]

A van has got to have side pipes on it

[@j35983]

And a roof vent .lol

[@williamschneider9928]

Restoring a 66 Ford supervan right now. Second owner and 50,000 miles.

[@davidpeterson2734]

You should film that and post it.

[@TATASPIDER]

Thanks for sharing!

[@binkdawg9436]

Mr t would be proud!

[@vantheman3857]

Well that was awesome and not one broke down ?😎✌thank for sharing.

[@maxvallacchi4105]

Wow that's a great turnout, I've got two vans myself, hopefully I can make one of these events.

[@HighCountryRambler]

My personal favorites are the 60's with fat drag tires raised to the sky. I built my 69 Ford with Skyjackers with every pound of air they would hold to keep the tires off the fenders, standard portholes and killer (quadrophonic) 8 track. Was a sweet ride, until the ex-wife made me get rid of it for a RV. Damn, should have got rid of the wife- sooner.

[@yardsausage]

when i was 10 years old, my sister dated..and eventually married her boyfriend that had a van..dont recall the make or year..but it had a desert mural on the side..with a group of three air horns on top, and carpeting and furniture inside..then another brother in law..in the early 80's had a custom van..still dont recall make or model..but it had a mural of the viking from molly hatchet on the side..and as a side note..when i was in my teens cruising stratford road here in winston salem n.c. there was a guy named keith who had an all blacked out van with a HUGH jack daniels logo on the side..just like the label from the bottle..

[@VwRosstorations]

Sweet cruise..nice one...

[@yeahright302]

damn that is a sexy view!!!

[@holmgrown]

Nice I've owned over 50 vans

[@michaelfalkenstein2544]

Corvair 95 were the best and 65 sub nosed ❤