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@Tysmopars69 Жыл бұрын
😐 That’s not how you fill up the coolant that’s a Overflow jug your supposed to fill through radiator cap . But I knew y’all would make it I love the Van bro!
@rhondakennedy819 Жыл бұрын
Boys will be boys! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all
@calvinh.8882 Жыл бұрын
Back in 1980, my grandmother needed a van to haul like 10 to 12 cases/boxes of high-end clothing from Fort Lauderdale and sometimes Jacksonville back to a high-end clothing store my grandparents owned, My grandmother came home driving a 1978 Dodge Tradesman short wheelbase Van that had a 318 V-8 and been customized and looked like a street racer with the racing mag wheels, windshield visor, custom stripes that kinda looked like a big backward check mark. little round bubble windows on the sides near the back, and brown and orange shag carpeting covering the floors, walls, and roof. lol. She was a hotrod granny for sure. lol. She thought she was so cool that she even started doing burnouts at redlights. lol. She loved that van, may she RIP.
@davidcolesr.8628 Жыл бұрын
Amen, RIP Burnout Grandma, I’m certain you are Dearly Missed. I love the Story, very similar to an older Fella a Couple Doors down the Block from my Parents. Only this Green Dodge Had a Custom Fold Up Fiberglass Door Passengers Side. He Absolutely thought he Was the Shizzle my nizzle! Or whatever the kids are saying nowadays.
@calvinh.8882 Жыл бұрын
@@davidcolesr.8628 That's cool. I love it when people get out and live even if they are up in age.
@jeffm8985 Жыл бұрын
I have that exact same van and have had it for over 10 years. It has never failed me. Bought it with 50,000 miles and it now has 150,000 miles on it. Oil changes, brakes, battery normal stuff and it just keeps on going.Probably the best buy on a vehicle in my life. Let me know if you ever want to get rid of it.
@ShaneOrvik8 ай бұрын
Some of these employees just gotta grow on you a bit.i starting to see the humor in them all. Good job guies
@vickikramer6606 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting me "RideAlong", on this road trip. Fun watching the guys at the auction! Another awesome video!
@barblynn1979 Жыл бұрын
I loved that van. Glad you all made it back safe and sound, and no problems. It looked like it was taken good care of. So, I thought you would make it back just find. You should do more videos like this.
@matthewberg7395 Жыл бұрын
I had NO doubt that you were gonna make it fine. My dad had 1 of those when I was 10 and we drove the crap out of it. Solid Machine!
@MUSEMENT Жыл бұрын
I think that GMC van was a lot better choice than the Chrysler PT Cruiser, I seen quite a few PT Cruiser over the years broke down along the roadside. Also driving on hi way with the GMC with one owner and 44000 miles on it is very easy on it compared to stop and go traffic so I thought you guys would have had a 99 percent chance of making it with no problems.
@AlmeloNoordOost1994 Жыл бұрын
I think everyone over 25 has a "teachable" moment with one of those old carlighters🤣🤣
@kpopfan9830 Жыл бұрын
That shows how the good worrk that ya do. They picked Sparks Motor, the better brothers ❤ know they do good work and stand behind there work. Hats off
@InitialDsTak Жыл бұрын
Ben Bailey is awesome! His stand-up special, Road Rage and Accidental Ornithology, has to be one of my favorite stand-up sets. Looking forward to the new show!
@Rekuzan Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, watched Cash Cab like CONSTANTLY back in the day! I TRIIIIED watching the spin-off they made in like Chicago or Philly or somethin', but without Mr. Bailey, it just wasn't the same...
@Ocboy420 Жыл бұрын
11:08 definitely a 10/10 bud ! Reminds me of my nana’s van just like this back in 1995
@goodbyemr.anderson5065 Жыл бұрын
"I feel like I'm gonna sit on a needle" hahahahaha
@paulgerard5413 Жыл бұрын
Hammond made one of those vans into an ambulance. Just saying, and don’t go over speed humps or try to stop.
@helenkelley8788 Жыл бұрын
That van looks amazing... someone took special care of it!! Glad you had a good road trip ..you definitely caught all the BAD weather!! But you made it...that's what counts!
@ericgriffin397 Жыл бұрын
Dang I would love to be apart of that adventure!!! Lucky rascals!!!
@dawnreed7628 Жыл бұрын
Des Moines is my home town!! Love you guys💜!!
@wiliammerselis8618 Жыл бұрын
I think you guys really need to turn that into a custom van your style
@gregbearman Жыл бұрын
My parents a GMC 3/4 ton "semi conversion" van like this in early 90's. Rock solid, best road trip/vacation vehicle ever!
@mikelyons9971 Жыл бұрын
My parents had a 94 g20 and it was impossible to kill. Those old TBI 350 motors are not powerhouses but they're about as rock solid as you can get
@andreRC88 Жыл бұрын
That was no sense 😂😂 this was the most mad option 😂
@TymanBert Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 23:37 the face of OOOOH FUCK I DONE FUCK’D UP!
@jamesdecanteur4485 Жыл бұрын
That is one bad ass van. Cherry, like the dude said. Nice purchase.
@Fallyn2911 Жыл бұрын
Ben Bailey is a funny dude, his stand-up about cash cab road rage! my favorite go to when I need a way to quell my rage. Glad you guys did this with him! great guys working + great guy = great content!
@No1cares85 Жыл бұрын
I have a customer that has one of those. Such a Time Machine. I hate driving it, drivers leg room sucks, but all of the rest of the van is comfy.
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
It’s weird the front seats have the worst leg room
@kennethmello5353 Жыл бұрын
OK the van thousand bucks great purchase you may have just redeemed yourself!
@WiskeyTF1 Жыл бұрын
Wish I had known y’all was gonna be near my town I would have came and said hello. Y’all be safe
@biowerks Жыл бұрын
I really like the host of this show. Super funny and cool guy.
@TruckWick Жыл бұрын
Please turn that into a meteorite hunting rig!
@slumericanfeller7441 Жыл бұрын
You guys should pimp out the VanDura in a way that only sparks motors could!
@ZachZach139e Жыл бұрын
I'll buy that vandura!
@jackstanden935 Жыл бұрын
Whenever I buy old trucks I do this. I love rolling the dice like that. I've had to change u-joints in a gravel parking lot before. Great times.
@wdjones4735 Жыл бұрын
I never doubted for one minute that it was not going to be a flawless trip! Good job👏🏻Great van👍🏻😊
@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын
LOOOL!!! You are *NOT* at a Burger King in Iowa.... that's the location on Redwood Road in Woods Cross!! hahahaha
@harlandmcnall2579 Жыл бұрын
I have traveled from FL to Michigan in one of those they are awesome and drive in all conditions great
@franciscolarios4020 Жыл бұрын
you guys should custom that van and make some wild with and incredible look forward for future videos on this van.
@davidcolesr.8628 Жыл бұрын
The Drive Was Beautiful, I Would Love to see that Portion of our Great Country before the Lord Calls Me Home. I never Doubted the Chevy Van
@mikeyacullo Жыл бұрын
Love the van
@bradwolicki2669 Жыл бұрын
100% faith in the vandura unit! Bow tie for the win!!
@MrNaruto927 Жыл бұрын
Yes I want . I had a 89 Chevy same interior color and set up.
@scottbradshaw6767 Жыл бұрын
At least you'll be comfortable
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
We were so comfortable
@UncleManuel Жыл бұрын
With car auctions I always have to think of that episode with Larry Chen and Fluffy (Gabriel Iglesias). He told the story where he went to a Barret Jackson auction just to sell two of his cars and he came home with 6 new cars because of the auction rush... 😂😁🤟
@BethKramerReding-bd5ry Жыл бұрын
I knew you would make it back in that sweet van in the comfort of the luxurious dusty rose velour interior. Enjoyed the video, especially seeing 3/4 of my immediate family in it! 👊🏻
@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын
Ben is the most AWESOME guy... love him.
@TwilightSparkel16 Жыл бұрын
I love those convertion vans. I had one that needed work(tradewinds G20) I really wish I could have kept it but I have a suburban (4wd) and my grandpa cave me a camero and 2 is enough.
@ftbrip Жыл бұрын
Monster 4X4 van would be cool
@judyclayton4589 Жыл бұрын
That is a cool looking truck I mean awesome you guys done a good job on that
@robwilhite1688 Жыл бұрын
I love those vans!!
@stevenellis4005 Жыл бұрын
I think you guys should do more episodes like this, put some random small towns or cities with auto auctions all different distance from the shop and you have a budget and have to make it back.
@edwardwilliams9874 Жыл бұрын
Heck yea great choice love the van and no doubts about making it back without any problems
@shaneheck5190 Жыл бұрын
I need that front bumper from that pt haha. That’s the exact colour of mine haha. Yes I drive a pt cruiser 😂
@SuziPoozi Жыл бұрын
Sweet van! I wouldn't use the A/C booster, the van uses the old style R12 style freon unless it was converted over, which it most likely hasn't been.
@Airplanefish Жыл бұрын
Propane would work on that old R12 system
@stevenellis4005 Жыл бұрын
Propane and propane accessories!
@SuziPoozi Жыл бұрын
@@stevenellis4005 😆
@brandonwhite8181 Жыл бұрын
Favorite channel.. love the content
@mckellprovost4818 Жыл бұрын
Great video ideas! We need more of this!
@tomroberson5040 Жыл бұрын
pt cruser a fancy neon ? good luck
@mm7686 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣I loved these fools in this video👏🏽👏🏽
@michalgt7203 Жыл бұрын
Damnit we need one of those vans! Lol The vans around here in Western PA are falling apart or are rusting beyond repair.
@profhortsunlover1536 Жыл бұрын
i like the sponsor, it was nice to see bad boy, and i dig the new camera guy
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
Bad Boy in the house
@kentmikaelsson5257 Жыл бұрын
love the van😀
@jessealvarado6939 Жыл бұрын
Bro that money wrap was super dope y'all😁
@jeramywhite Жыл бұрын
The new vlog van is awesome.
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Jeramy
@aydenhanson6753 Жыл бұрын
Definitely should’ve gotten that sick gmc safari you showed in the beginning. Highly superior van too what you got
@timothyheinz5693 Жыл бұрын
It needs a lift kit and some big tires. GMC vans are kickass!
@EvilRSA Жыл бұрын
I looked at the time left on the video when you got on the road and thought for sure that there was going to be a part 2, I just knew that it wasn't going to be a smooth easy drive back...but I was proven wrong. lol
@bbwachter Жыл бұрын
The find of a lifetime! Back in the early 80’s we used the same vehicle for a party van. Loaded it up with 4 couples and went bar hopping. The bar was full of Vodka, Tequila and Beer. I remember starting out but never really remembered getting home. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. I’m the last one alive, the SOS (sun on Sunday) gang. Bryan (75)
@jasonblack8639 Жыл бұрын
You should do this more often. Cool auction find
@shirleyallen6072 Жыл бұрын
You made right decision with the van...PT Cruiser would have been a disaster!
@spsliger Жыл бұрын
Hey Doc I have owned 2 2003 a limited a Gt and now owen a 2010 Costrom they all have been great anyway.
@kevinwright1551 Жыл бұрын
Nice job on getting the van. Sweet. Keep up the great work. Okay.
@jasongrear8691 Жыл бұрын
I'm not surprised you made it.. I've done that same thing with a vehicle before. Nothing like a good road trip with a vehicle that's not tested.
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
Its a great Van. Took a better look when we got home and its solid
@andrewjackson8401 Жыл бұрын
You guys should do that more often… go find an auction on other side of usa and drive back what you win… this was fantastic!!!!
@lisawilson4551 Жыл бұрын
Miracles do happen, never thought you would make it back. 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
I didn't think we would make it back.... we didn't even stop
@jangrahame4891 Жыл бұрын
Sweet ride!
@danfuller7750 Жыл бұрын
10/10 dope road tripper 🤙
@charlielitz6395 Жыл бұрын
That was a fun video. Need to do more of those
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sac2376 Жыл бұрын
Awesome wrap job
@victoriacohen3319 Жыл бұрын
G’day sparks motors team & Co ;-) Congratulations nice van, exceptional road trip adventures! so did you beat your mate home? What are you doing with the van now? With many source blessings with truth clarity love light laughter happiness joy fun play creativity adventures abundance wisdom wealth and may peace be with you all! Victoria Australia 🇦🇺 xoxo 😘
@handiman5001 Жыл бұрын
The Chevy Van was one of the best buggies on the road in it's day. I had one for 10 years and sold it. Chevys and GMC are the ONLY brands to trust then FORD
@ghostemane85 Жыл бұрын
10 out of 10!!!
@smith42066 Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt
@mikeyacullo Жыл бұрын
Should have stretched it like an 8 door with no bed. Like a suburban ahaha
@robleppala5114 Жыл бұрын
Many blessed adventures 😊
@scottbradshaw6767 Жыл бұрын
I did I did it's a Chevy it only had 44000 miles
@SparksMotorsCo Жыл бұрын
So low!!
@Rekuzan Жыл бұрын
This time around the security guard was the Karen; that's a new one!
@lycanhd Жыл бұрын
I have a 1998 Dodge 1500 RAM Van (5.7L V8) with a 1999 positive track rear. (98' Dodge Trucks or Van had rear end issues after 45,000 miles). Now got over 170,000 miles
@catmanrescue1 Жыл бұрын
being 6ft 2 in i hated riding in pt cruisers, no leg room ,
@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm Жыл бұрын
You found someone's pride and joy, that had been stored in a garage and taking care of. I had my doubts but soon as that old guy told you it was Cherry I knew you were good. 👍
@feetusdeletus6903 Жыл бұрын
me and my grandfather recently got a 88 chevy Astro that was converted to a rv by some company with zero miles on it. it onl has 90 thousand on it now but needless to say all the wood like in this one was rotted went in tore it all out and re did headliner
@scottbradshaw6767 Жыл бұрын
Buicks are good cars run forever
@jeffomalley6015 Жыл бұрын
Dude the van would be way cooler for the cash grab vehicle lol. Imagine yas hooked that up and surprised him with it lmao.
@Papaskunks420 Жыл бұрын
I did not think you would make it but that's a damn good van
@danssmokintreasures Жыл бұрын
Not sure about 7 grand, but that VAN is sweet.
@riffraff9000 Жыл бұрын
Anything is better than that PT Cruiser.
@dustinmaymon7459 Жыл бұрын
Hey I recognize that van we sent that to the auction for a customer of ours pretty cool old van or as cool as a old van can be! 😂. Really cool you guys got it love watching your videos
@michaelcartagena4182 Жыл бұрын
Dave you need to buy a blinks truck lol . And turn it into something cool
@ryanmurphy7290 Жыл бұрын
Chevys are good on the mileage though engine wise so are fords during that era.. normally its the tranny that takes a crap at 200,000 or so miles for both.. enjoy it and do what yall do to it
@kentmikaelsson5257 Жыл бұрын
PT cruiser...worst looking car made after Prius....🤣
@Drobo1 Жыл бұрын
The best thing about those vans is that the backseat turns into a bed
@marcusnaudin8081 Жыл бұрын
Lift it!!
@brianellis7291 Жыл бұрын
I knew you would make it as long as it was maintained! My foster parents had one just like it(depending on year)in the 80s. We traveled all over Midwest and South. It was amazing experience! Although we had cold ac.! Lol great video brung back memories. Also i don't know why i keep getting unsubsidized from this channel. Haven't had problems with the other channel.!