I had a 77 custom Dodge van with a pig picture window behind the drivers seat. It had bright orange shag carpet w a mini fridge and a bed. It even had a swamp cooler on top twords the back. You could put the ignition on accessorie and put that cooler on low in the New Mexico heat and it would run all night and start right up in the morning.
@mikeburke6828 Жыл бұрын
I love the van !❤❤❤
@eddievilla15842 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great van. I have own my 1986 B250 passenger window van for 29 years it's in very, very clean condition. it lives in a heated garage and I use it for traveling and camping. Your van is on the other end of the skale, it is a rolling work of art that time has helped to create. Very cool. 🕶
@juanpabloarena2724 Жыл бұрын
It would be sacrilege to repaint it or try to 'improve' it. The way you see it is perfection 👍
@jasonrackawack9369 Жыл бұрын
I got a trendy Macys fall clothing ad before this video.....glad they found their target advertising demographic here.😅🤣😂
@ramcharger1544 жыл бұрын
Does anyone even make patch panels for Van's this old?
@nitewatch2.0273 жыл бұрын
Looking for a dodge cargo van, or blank canvas
@1friplease2 жыл бұрын
Definitely would leave it alone it is awesome the way it is I collect tractors Oliver tractors and I love them original condition then the shiny new tractor I love the Dodge Vans I would live like that as bad they're my favorite vans I would just clear coat that thing
@gimmesomesugar2 жыл бұрын
Great job! Love it.
@richardnewton95863 жыл бұрын
dig the rig man!!!!...i need that t-shirt tho!! shoot site ya got it
@brendenfreeman35683 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a sticker that says “caution: don’t laugh your daughters probably in the back”
@PugzofSteel4 жыл бұрын
I think this van should be restored to it's original paint job.
@patriciadanko2084 жыл бұрын
Omg. I was in that van as a teenager. Yep it's from Akron, Ohio. Wow to many memories.
@jamessommer60775 жыл бұрын
Hey Garrette,nice van as I used to own a forest green 1977 Dodge tradesman 100 just like yours and it was a charm to watch what you had to say of your van as I miss mine and I bought it in 1990 for $175.00 and worked great for me for awhile but I do miss it,good luck with yours.
@michaeltolbert16033 жыл бұрын
Man I would love to find a van like this!
@kendallsmith14585 жыл бұрын
Love these guys that display their rust buckets
@danielmoore12325 жыл бұрын
I met him at Knightmare Vanners event this year. I live in Minerva and drive to Canton all the time. I've been driving past his place for years. It was pretty cool to get to talk to him. I just now subscribed to your channel.
@ronboyd59975 жыл бұрын
Ive seen this van in my home town... Canton ohio I gawk at his collection of vans when i drive by.. 2 locations with yards full of vans!
@lordgonk55025 жыл бұрын
R I JUST SAW IT TODAY AT WALMART HAHA, I live in canton as well I was surprised I saw it!
@ScottyToaster5 жыл бұрын
AWESOME old Dodge! Coolest one I've seen in a LONG time. Enjoy it!
@wayneb50544 жыл бұрын
Had the same van ...said the love dog ....
@siry0ggdstinguishdgent.6805 жыл бұрын
He need to clear coat the whole patina body of that gem of a van!
@buck9739 Жыл бұрын
That van conceived a bunch of kids
@toddbob554 жыл бұрын
So cool.....the rust kills me :(
@79tazman4 жыл бұрын
Damn that van is awesome I love it and that green paint is so cool
@winnabegobob15475 жыл бұрын
Wow Garrett
@fixit4u735 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Love it👍
@ratj47154 жыл бұрын
I hope you know a good body guy
@SuperbeastVan5 жыл бұрын
Glad nobody got offended! LOL!
@markchirillo50835 жыл бұрын
i like it,looks like something i would have partyed in ,back in the day,thanks for sharing.
@blubblubston14522 жыл бұрын
Legit
@metalwaves41545 жыл бұрын
NICE
@mikesims42865 жыл бұрын
Makes my vans look show quality..still a cool looking van
@rockettcustoms62665 жыл бұрын
That is a very cool survivor from the '70's!
@privateprivate18653 жыл бұрын
Anyone seen any van drawings
@stevieseymore755 жыл бұрын
Nice old van
@Mossywoods835 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't touch either of the murals. This whole van is a beautifully aged piece of art. I am however torn between fixing all that rocker rust to preserve it or to leave it be.
@dannork12405 жыл бұрын
mossywoods I agree, fix the actual holes, but leave the rest alone!
@givemeaforkingname5 жыл бұрын
Same here, but it had me scheming if you couldn't creatively fix them from behind, solid and all, but leave the holes and rust looking the same on the outside.
@christopherbartels58014 жыл бұрын
Leave It Be
@charleswright64285 жыл бұрын
love the green vinyl....
@stevenzw15 жыл бұрын
That shirt is priceless 🤣
@steveanderson39425 жыл бұрын
Love to own this 👍😎🏴
@6940694069405 жыл бұрын
this is one cool looking van love how he has left it like that i don't like shiny new things but this van is grate
@brianrussell15655 жыл бұрын
Going to need lot of repair panels
@koriahola71925 жыл бұрын
They don't make panels for most dodge vans. Sure, if it was a Ford or Chevy, it would be easy, but with a Dodge, it's a totally different thing.
@barryismygod5 жыл бұрын
That is the perfect name for this van Zomboogie genius
@user-cz3uh3dt4u5 жыл бұрын
Thankfully it's not covered up with bondo and fiberglass.
@lateefcarrere16495 жыл бұрын
I like 99% of this van - but I would cut the cancer out, so it wouldn't spread. I've seen too many vans of this vintage rusting out & generally becoming unsafe because the structure was compromised.
@jackrabbit93895 жыл бұрын
I like it
@DavidJohnson-ws1hl5 жыл бұрын
Do you know anybody that needs the front cap, doors and bucket seats for a 1975 dodge van? I know this year model will work on other models around this year!
@donnblood28575 жыл бұрын
i like this van ihave the same handtowel .
@austind65465 жыл бұрын
Wow I would love to find a van like this¡!
@christopherbartels58014 жыл бұрын
I'd Just Clear The Whole Van
@blackvan845 жыл бұрын
I love it.
@johnbeer52425 жыл бұрын
Don't kill the mural with that zombie bull💩 leave it like that😉
@charleschaleyhoodwilson43585 жыл бұрын
Love it
@0Nebula05 жыл бұрын
'77 Tradesman, the best...Things cool, rust sucks, but isnt too bad...
@100aceswid5 жыл бұрын
Mopar or no car.
@dalehess62655 жыл бұрын
Patch the holes and clear coat it as is.
@masonl81285 жыл бұрын
Perfect looking ride, tune up, fresh tires, and a tank of fuel and cruise away.
@johnschneider5995 жыл бұрын
Wheels make it most certainly best patina
@jamesnope86665 жыл бұрын
When the hell did we start calling rust "patina"?
@fordblue22575 жыл бұрын
Rust is rust...people aren't calling rust patina. Patina is basically the overall degradation of the entire vehicle such as sun faded paint, scratches, oxidation and rust etc. that comes with age
@givemeaforkingname5 жыл бұрын
In the 17th century. ;-)
@Desperado235 жыл бұрын
Nice ride bro... Be a shame to let her rust away.
@givemeaforkingname5 жыл бұрын
Crusty... I LOVE IT ! I remember back in the day, before urban "stealth" camping was a "thing" I had the idea that the way to blend and avoid theft in urban areas would be to go something like this. Totally roached out looking. Nobody would think twice about stealing those rims, or even bother to break into it, clearly nothing of value ;-)
@mtnpckr5 жыл бұрын
So, he added gas, customized!
@dsruddell5 жыл бұрын
did you watch the video? he changed alot
@TheHermitHacker5 жыл бұрын
Rusty but beautiful
@duaneyarbrough39865 жыл бұрын
She a lil rough but l REALLY dig it. I would leave the patina though.
@privateprivate18653 жыл бұрын
Help fellow vanners.. please help me locate an artist . I want to study his reflection styles.. so i can try to make a living drawing cars. Yes its cliche. But im a die hard classic motor vehicles guy . And i was raised on those pos tradesmans.. and i love the looks of all vans.. Also.. i still love those vans in stock shipwreck condition. Lol.. anyone who drove a tradesman new, or old, .. its basically the same ride lol.. and i want to design a retro tradesman ... Anyone want to take bets who will win a dodge tradesman custom sketch off one off?? All proceeds go to me?? Lolololololll.. jk.. signed fellow simulation robots.