Hotel California A Custom 1976 Chevy Van.

[@Saddletramp1200]

We used to have vans like that. Todays youth don't know what they are missing.

[@wittowat9131]

People dont see the custom van scene. I have a 88 gmc rally stx and all my friends say its a pedo van. They dont see the vision

[@RickW-HGWT]

This is an art piece and a time machine, takes me back to my misspent youth, thanks for sharing.

[@Tonyal2012]

My favorite van so far since I started looking at them on KZbin. I lived in Nashville Tenn in 1975-1976 and every guy wanted a van something like yours.

[@derealized797]

Makes me think of conversation pits, listening to afternoon delight, and sipping a bottle of Boone's farm strawberry hill wine.

[@SeeThrow]

The Wine The Wine I For Got LOL.

[@NetWit20]

I graduated high school in 1978 and these vans were really a part of our culture then. I'm glad to see you with it. I wish you many happy years with your cool van.

[@georgewilson1184]

There is another Chevy Van same era one of a kind custom 1976 Hotel California it was featured in my favorite magazine when i was growing up in the 70s my Mom would get me VanWorld magazine and it had A Hotel California Van with a photo shoot done out near Malibu probably on or near James Garners beach a.k.a. Jim Rockfords Sand Castle well any way I was hooked on vans I am sure you recall Van World Magazine and a couple of others but I like your Van the carpet & paneling the port holes the Paint that bed in the rear the 70s Van thing was where I wanted to be at 12 years old my Dad had different ideas

[@brianrott921]

Everything was done JUST RIGHT! Perfect

[@larryfisher5796]

I had a 83 GMC Custom van .I sold it sometime back .Man I miss it some great times in it

[@richardcampbell5762]

Sweet van!!! 269 haha. I remember when I was a kid my cousins and i riding in my uncle's van. We thought we were so cool... It was all Tricked out. The couch that turned into a bed. Had a little table, little wet bar and fridge. The crazy thing is I remember listening to the eagles and Steve miller back then In that Van with Jensen speakers. Those were good times to be a kid.👍🇺🇲🇺🇲✌

[@michaeljenkins4895]

I dad a chevy nomad 78 van.Great ride .Sure do miss it.

[@hemisuperzee1287]

Wish vans would replace SUV's !!!!!

[@mac11380]

They have 4wd vans, go for it.

[@stevoleo2079]

Checkout the New Chevy Gmc explorers there as tricked out an bigger than any fullsize suv,i love my '18 SaVanna ordered it loaded an with a Duromax diesel for pullin an gets fantastic mpg

[@NoName-t7e]

Vans are big atm, they are just done up differently, they are not hotted up, they are not flashy, they are just stealth instead.

[@jaybeauvais4311]

Man I had one of those from 1979 to 1989, I sold it to a friend and he drove it for many more years.

[@trentcunningham5627]

Perfect..... It reminds me of the Good Time Van my Dad had back in the 70's..... My parents used to take us to the drive-in movies in it..... My Dad would back it in and open the rear doors, turn the radio to the local station that would play the movie and us kids would lay on the bed watch the movie..... Kids today don't truly know what a good time is nor do they know how to truly have fun..... I MISS THOSE DAYS.....

[@joeleyendecker5346]

I had 3 Chevy Vans in my Lifetime. A '69, a '76 and a '79. All Shortys. I wish I still had 'em. All 3, I customized myself. I was VP of Wheels of Confusion Vans in HB for a couple years. I guess I was Van Crazy for my entire youth. I even lived in them at one time or another over a few years. They had everything I needed. Beds, fridges, stoves and all my tools. And I could put all my belongings, like clothes and stuff in them too.. Home was where I parked. Being homeless was never so good!!! Good times. Lol.

[@scottherel8369]

Beautiful van, even better story. Love it !

[@macaulayculkin5022]

Your van is absolutely righteous! I've honestly never seen such a cool sick conversion van before. The wall & door way to the bed is awesome. So jealous.

[@mikec6892]

This makes me miss my 1977 dodge van. Wasn't this nice but I liked it. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@mrclay50]

Yeah, I'm crying over my 78 Dodge every time I look at these videos...

[@waynepower766]

I so want your van...loveit...take care from manchester uk

[@irish4817]

Thats one of the best restos !

[@earlmarsh2285]

I had the same pipes and wheels on my 67 mustang back in the day. Great van very nice job

[@edwardpate6128]

Loved those old Chevy and GMC vans. I had a 1975 Chevy Beauville and went to hell and back in that thing during my time in the US Navy in the early to mid 80's and then into my first post military job. Not nearly as cool as a shorty van but could pack in a lot of folks and head out for partying! That van never let me down mechanically.

[@outlawbadge1]

Beautiful van. We use a 1995 GMC conversion van for traveling and camping. Thanks for sharing

[@harveymushman2219]

From the Calif Coast I can hear and see the waves right now..In my Van 2003 Chevy Venture right now with a futon in back watching this ...wonderful job everyone did real nice..I did a 1972 Dodge Tradesman way back in 72..shag...icebox with counter top sink..closet..capt chairs...paneling with all the rest of it...was a great feeling in 1972 waving when we saw another Van on the road..

[@idessaoutlaw]

🌴I HAD ONE EXACTLY LIKE THIS IN 1976.😎👌 DROVE IT FOR YEARS🌴

[@A-Z__124]

I love the "Lope" in the exhaust at idle.... Sweet!!

[@luissantiago9564]

Gorgeous van may God let you enjoy every bit if it.

[@ronaldfrancis6745]

My Dad had a 1976 chevy van exactly like this from when I was a baby and born in 1985, but his van was grey, and it also had the same exact rim wheels like from this van. And I still to this day remember the times when my Dad used to drive and come pick me up and I rode in it, and he would also have me spend time with him. But then it got to a point where the transmission got messed up and the van ended up in the shop, and my Dad then had was to sell the van. And it's assumed that he couldn't afford a new transmission for the van and to keep it. But it's still good for me to remember my Dad having a 1976 chevy van exactly like this from when I was a baby in the 80's, and the times when he used to drive and come pick me up and I spend time with him.

[@timfortune1884]

In 1978 I had a frampton comes alive mural van. in ft lauderdale fla. I once saw a van with the jefferson starship spitfire, mural it was beautiful.

[@Bricks56]

They need to bring this style of van back

[@howardlangford8087]

Cool can , I remember when Coca-cola and Levi's put out the bicentennial van. Man that was a great idea they had , that's what got me to thinking about your 76.

[@nobodyreallyknows]

Love it!! Livin it up in the hotel California! My van actually has a hotel California window sticker on it from the 70's!

[@FINfinFINfinFINfin]

I always wanted a van, but I went the muscle car route. I remember that Sears had all the van customization stuff in their catalog in the 70's.

[@markbeckett4932]

My favourite Chevy Van

[@jimsmoot2985]

I think Carter's Wild Cherry project really inspired a lot of us to get back into vanning or to drag out our vans and give them some love again.

[@Muchoyo]

Reminds me of my first visit to the US back in 1976. Vans like this one could be seen all over the place. And I went virtually all over the place, riding Greyhound Philadelphia-Miami-New Orleans-St. Louis-Denver-SF-Seattle-Vancouver-Calgary-Billings-Albuquerque, ending up in LA to catch my flight on an SAS Lockheed Tristar back home. To be exact, I drove a rental car one way from NYC to Philadelphia.

[@chriswebb8385]

Hey .. Another Van collector here. Love these shorties.. I have a few Chevy vans I have collected over the years. Born in So Cal.. and had the blessing to be apart of the Berdoo E street cruise scene..Van clubs as well as many hot rod clubs.. Save the vans from the scrap yards!!

[@jhnfrrguto]

Man that thing is Totally Cool. I remember seeing a Hotel California Chevy van pulling a ski boat heading up to the Kings river to do some water skiing back in the 70's.

[@JohnSmithoriginal1]

Greatest Van I have ever seen.!

[@GTX1123]

I absolutely love this van. WELL DONE. The stance and wheels are perfect. My dream is to resto-mod a shorty 70's Chevy like this one. Slap an LS motor in it with headers, dual exhaust and an oversized radiator. Rewire the entire thing for both DC and AC, equip it w HVAC A/C and heat in the rear, install a fridge and micro wave and finish it off with a cool interior and trick paint.

[@gibbyrock6648]

Custom vans are a dying art. Years ago in Ohio they would have van ins at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds. They all was a work of art i miss those days. Great job on your van and a nice story to go with it. 👍👍👍

[@mr.mckinnon5680]

Yeah I was conceived in a van just like that too. I totally remember going to the movies with my dad. And coming home with my mom.

[@perfectfan2006]

oh thank goodness if you said it was parked out back at a kiss concert i would have thought i found my long lost son lol soon as i had the baby i knew it wasn't gene simmons did not look a thing like him,,,,,,, soooooooooo i was bummmmmmmmmed lol

[@leenderdhoutzager9389]

Beautiful van, enjoy her

[@scrappyhustler7467]

As a lover of chevys/Gmcs I have to say this is one of the coolest Van's I've seen since wild cherry!

[@calvincooley1074]

Yes! Simple but Stunning.

[@rickattard2339]

Love this van we played truth dare and spin the bottle in my girlfriend's brother's 76 chevy van in the back bed with me and 4 chicks..great memories in 1978

[@d.vincent6190]

Love you're.van, i had a 75.high top with built in sink/ stove/ fridge, 350ci, my problem was my foot was real heavy and went through 2- 350 turbo tranys, lol, brings back memories seeing yours Thanks enjoy that beauty.

[@darnellrucker6700]

Wow, this makes me want a van!!

[@RichardNaslund]

That is one gorgeous van I like it looks great awesome job 😊😊😊

[@robertcoleman7556]

Love it a real GENUINE CHEVROLET sounds and looks great !!!!!

[@patrickwilson5889]

My dad used to have a 1 ton 1979 GMC Van that we painted it dark brown metallic and put in a sunroof and teardrop bubble windows and original cragars with the rear tires were 275/50/15 with the front 205/60/15 and shag carpet and fridge with a sound system.... He had that when I was 14..... It also had a 400 small block with glass pack cherry bomb mufflers straight out the back with 3.5 inch echo tips

[@kingemerald1]

Man, I'm old school and I have to say you nailed it. That color is killing it. I can remember the OG's at Metro Beach with those sweeties. Sammy John is saying " groovy " from above. Awesome rig !!!

[@southhillfarm2795]

nice job. Love the old colours. rose coloured carpet,

[@jameslegg796]

Nice van I am from ohio I was around when the 70s vanaramma at the columbus fair ground

[@leoclement3801]

Such a beautiful machine my friend. So much pride emanating from you brother. Do NOT ever sell this incredibly beautiful van!

[@the.porter.productions]

My dad had several vans back in the day. Nice mood lighting. Side pipes, pop out windows, sunroof! 🤩 Loved those old vans. Drove a Chevy with a 6cyl, a V8 and a few Fords and Dodges. Nice spinners. I owned a 63 Ford Econoline with baby moons and beauty rings. Sharp old vans. Nice setup. Make the trip and enjoy the ride! 🤩 Porter dude of Ohio. 😎

[@tommymcdonnelljr1582]

Man I love that man I'm a child of the 70s

[@jamestorregrossa3041]

God bless you brother, I have a similar story. Thanks for the great content

[@outlawbadge1]

That van is beautiful. Good job and it does sound good running as well. Thanks for sharing

[@nancysmith9487]

Bicentennial man, far out... Really nice work

[@fvgc454ss]

The thing rocks the Blue and Magenta shag works so good!

[@keithmcneil8004]

One kick ass man brother enjoy be safe and be well again one kick ass van you've made me super jealous!!!!!

[@davidgonzales2288]

Super clean van the good times

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Man this takes me back to the day. This is a time capsule, very well done. 👍👍

[@duane3719]

Beautiful van. Yup you were brought up right. Great presentation 👍

[@arturoramirez7296]

I COULD LIVE IN THIS VAN GOT A LIVING ROOM AND A BEDROOM AND THIS VAN IS...💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍... I LOVE IT ....

[@haedyncavanagh]

Wow man that thing is perfect. Love every detail on this thing. Great van.

[@kendallsmith1458]

A true OG classic! Nice presentation guys. "Enough tools to replace an engine at a Holiday Inn" LMAO!!!

[@CO-kh5bg]

We always had a van. ❤

[@frankbalazs8816]

I've got a mint Silver n Black hightop 1991 Dodge conversion van!!❤ absolutely love it!!❤ Beautiful Van you have sir!!

[@liriogalvan9131]

BROTHER I LOVE THE BLUE COLOR AND I LOVE ❤️ THE VAN GOOD JOB 👍 AND I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU FOR HONORING YOU FATHER ON THAT WAY AND YOU BELOVED AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS AMEN AND YOU WHOLE FAMILY AMEN 🙏🇺🇸🇮🇪🇮🇹🇩🇴🇲🇽🇵🇷🌻🌞🇺🇸🙏

[@originalosanchez5549]

Nice rare chevy van now days i love those shorty Van's, i like the # 269 hotel california.

[@vanillagator]

Good on you bud!! great work looks pro done! I don't know a wrench from a screwdriver so I can appreciate all the love and labor. Have a 'rush' driving her and memories made!

[@Yesfann77]

Beautiful van!!! I am a vanner also. I have a 1979 Chevy shorty. Enjoy!!!

[@darrellterry1278]

Absolutely beautiful ,my dad told me if I could pull the motor and put a new one in I could have it .I ran it for six years then it was stolen .

[@ricusserfontein1086]

Beautifull. I love that van. My ultimate dream.

[@nicoladanzi8185]

It look really well done. Nice shape, good proportions, love it

[@tommyboy3261]

It’s a beautiful van good luck with it

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for you're video. Random vanners. east coast of virginia. 2%

[@kimosabbe50]

Love it ... brought back a lot of pleasant memories.

[@michaeldelvecchio8360]

Really cool, thanks for sharing this video, I'm a 1979 graduate so I'm loving it

[@percys9427]

Awesome Van ! From Southern Ontario Canada !

[@bobvasquez1846]

Somebody had the right idea a long time ago that a van could look real "Cool" all dress up with customize wheels and interior and modified motor. Groovy, far out, so hip and Boss, talk from the 70, s.

[@felixfischer312]

nice job ! My dad had van too i learn how to drive in a ford Econl. 1984 long panel van no side windows. later i found van like yours one day maybe i can fix it i was told in 70s it was detail out. fell on old age now.

[@davecardoza4762]

Man, that van is super awesome!! Nice paint on it, nice customization on the doors and the decor on the inside. All around beauty!! If I get a van customized like that, I will call it "California dreaming". 🤟✌

[@jaykay2242]

Man. Incredible, just incredible

[@rapidtransit8373]

Hey man. I love the vans and old stationwagons. Your dads van looks cool with the sidepipes. They look like Doug Thorleys. My friend for life bought a van just like yours. His was orange with a nice painted. scene on the side. Took it to N.C. in 75 or 76. Everyone loved it. They didn't have shop done vans. All were done at home vans.

[@MCodger]

Fog lights.... Back in '82, I mounted up a set of fogs and a set of driving lights on a makeshift light bar across the top of my '72 Chevy pickup. Quartz halogens, from k-mart, total spent on the lights -- $9. Got pulled over once because they were too bright.

[@angelgenocide76]

THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL VAN

[@vangilanteryan713]

Love it. The wheels looks great after all that testing. Id buy it in a heartbeat if i could. lol.

[@nigelb5341]

Hey fella, that's a super neat van, very cool ;-)

[@barbusie5217]

I do like the color both in and out.. Good choice, man ... I had a 72 Dodge van for awhile till somebody made me an offer I couldn't refuse.. He had the money to put into it, and I didn't ....

[@nobleroman5601]

Real nice job cousin , great van !

[@davehope9144]

Thanks for the memories

[@dsmith6924]

if this van's a rockin, don't bother knockin!!

[@markbeckett4932]

Love the blue and Chrome

[@anickelandanailfarmheim6407]

Very nice! Love that blue color!

[@ec3489]

I love it. Perfect stance.

[@billydrybread7876]

Very cool ride my man.

[@jasonfrodoman1316]

I love it too. Man, that interior is rad. Like Italian or Greek design ? Not sure what, but it looks great with the wall arches and the wild colors. What a great reminder of the good old days. That cam sounds great too.

[@paulajay473]

In 1976 my husband and I had a van like that except it was a beautiful red with a teardrop window .we carpeted it and put in a bed for the kids as we were going to travel to Texas from California. I dont think we kept it very long after we came home from Texas i wanted a car not a van so I made my husband sell it .We were divorced not to long after,I wonder if there is a connection 😂

[@hernancespedes1497]

Chris your Van its amazing i like it I liked the tires, the color, it's great, greetings from Argentina