1978 Chevy Van, The Shanna Marie. It's all about the Journey.

The Shanna Marie by Jim Kelley. Take a tour of the mural that Ed Beard Jr. painted on this magnificent Chevy Van. A real piece of artwork and a dedication to Jim's family.
Filmed at the 47th Van Nationals, Greenfield, Massachusetts. July 26th 2019 by John Koterba (OOP) & Jo, VansOnVideo.

[@Oldskul-iz4om]

I'm a hard core FORD MAN... But the VAN LIFE, and this Van, proves to me, that quality and creativity, surpass, Brand Loyalty!! GREAT VAN!!!! GREAT PAINT!!!!! GREAT FATHER, WHO LOVES HIS DAUGHTER!!!!

[@seanhennessey5945]

This is perfection inside & out ....

[@boothillcemetery1874]

that paint work is absolutely amazing. wow.

[@usabadone]

Buddy that is one beautiful van I’m very envious

[@aquaticamigo6439]

I love this one

[@SanJuanCreole]

Beautiful van

[@TheLolo919]

Gorgeous🤩💯

[@felixfischer312]

One of best painting art work I've ever seen .

[@ricusserfontein1086]

Amazing van. Real work of art . Thankyou for these vids

[@CoolVanVideos]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@prince151ful]

That is 1 sweet van.. the art work is amazing the theme and family oriented is awesome I just love everything about it.

[@dantop1280]

Wow ! What a beautiful journey !!!! Outstanding paint all around.... Love it! Great van of the days........

[@vantasticpgh592]

7:27 - "I don't know, we just got silly" -- Love the van and Jim's one of the best dudes in the van game! Ed's mural is over the top awesome.

[@joshs199]

What a awesome van. I like how he said "the build is finally done". That's when you know. You have gone way to far. 😁👍

[@daveryan9338]

Sweet Van.........Me And My Dad Are heading Too the End of the World RodRun Tomorrow Sep 7 2019..... Dad's had his 1977 Chevy Shorty For 35 Year's! Keep Cruze'n

[@Reynaga2012]

This is one Bad Ass Van ... My pops had a few of these Chevy Vans back in the early 80’s

[@rl.coininfo101]

What a great story. I think you said his name was Ed Beard Jr, I'll listen again anyway man he did you a solid! I may have to go to Pennsylvania for my next paint job or fly him down here. Thanks for the video!

[@ls6-ss413]

Probably the sweetest can I've seen on here.👍✌️🤙

[@Louis-qi1gz]

Awesome 😎👍

[@rustnevrsleeps]

this dream of getting a van and fixing it up, not a show pony, just a worthy sturdy stud of a van, I cant get it out of my head.thanks for your posts. all inspiration for my dream!

[@Louis-qi1gz]

Glad it's a Chevy

[@kevinismawayoflife4660]

The whole time you were describing the mural I was thinking to myself “ this is so BAD ASS” then you got to the back of the van and it says BAD ASS. Love it!

[@pamil1923]

The murals are incredible!👍🏼☮️

[@LyapaxG]

That’s one badass van ✌🏽

[@primoservices5636]

Nice van I really like all the thought that went into the theme your kids and grand kids . It really makes it special. Good Job !

[@nigelb5341]

Absolutely beautiful build and a real credit. 10/10 from UK ex NSVA member ;-)

[@markj2838]

Nice lil Chevy... love the interior with tile roof 👍👍

[@apiratetew8476]

Badass indeed

[@RockfrdDrm]

That is flat out awesome 👍

[@jamesmartin3533]

Badass morals!

[@Ash-cy7yw]

Stunning. Congratulations.

[@keithewing501]

That's a beautiful ride

[@bluesharp59]

Very nice and a thumbs up liked.

[@montgomeryvandenburg]

Love your videos im also addicted to these vans now hope to do this when im older

[@virtualvanner]

Great video of a great van, owned by one heck of a great guy!

[@juanpabloarena2724]

El dibujo me recuerda al arte de tapa de discos de RUNNING WILD... GENIAL!

[@leesantos9711]

Beautiful van !

[@wadeguidry6675]

I'm an airbrush artist here in Louisiana and I work in Destin. Florida. I gotta tell ya, that's some sweet airbrush art you have on that killer van dude!

[@kenbenthien664]

Nice wheels 👌

[@richardunicorn7879]

Awesome van!!

[@rongates7766]

Nice got 97 Dodge 2500 6cly survivor scratches on outside interior almost perfect running like new I once had 75 78 83 Dodge and 78 Ford love Vans

[@JesterHellsingborg]

Amazing paintwork....

[@katskratchkustumz]

Wish we could have learned about the drive train, would have liked to hear it run too!

[@MarkK01]

Wow that custom paint work would have costed a fortune.

[@cjjenson8212]

Oorah!

[@hthtomcat3]

Excellent

[@dotd7763]

Awesome!

[@Red-rl1xx]

Super nice!

[@JohnLee-ui5gd]

Very cool.

[@larrydunn7691]

Best of the best

[@ls7672]

Great van

[@Atmanmahatma]

Nice

[@markcolegrove2360]

Keep on Vannin"

[@Ghost_Os]

Beautiful build! I love the pirate theme and the lanterns above the bed are just perfect. I'm looking at one of these on an auction site; how does she run on the modern gas?

[@mcmxc3794]

Id like to see someone rebuild the wet Bandits / Oh Kay plumbing van from home alone!

[@jefftesting12345]

Hard to find a shorty

[@gribovod1]

Интересно....когда нибудь,кто нибудь догадается сделать сурдоперевод на Русский?Так охото , понять о чем речь идёт...Я обожаю Американские,Немецкие Ваны.60-80е года.С уважением к владельцам ретро-бусиков.

[@bobbob6552]

bonjour sa marche encord cest camion annee 1980

[@williamallie8892]

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[@chaoscultus]

im a 77 van owner and im sick of dudes talking about their vans that they paid to have customized. yawn.