Van on the Run, updated photo links

[MGL]

Inspired by but not an exact copy of a van I found on the inter-webs. The original is a groovy little Econoline but I used the Jimmy Flintstone Dodge A-100 van with a LRW. The stuff I've ordered from Jimmy Flintstones web site has been ok but I got this from Model Round Up and I wonder if he is sending them the less than desirable castings. This one took hours of sanding and 4 coats of primer to get it half way smooth. I have also heard somebody is making an Econoline or Falcon van body that works with the LRW chassis. I sure would like a couple of those. Enough talk, Pictures;

The inspiration,

On the shelf with other A-100's

I might go back some day and make some nerf bars and replace the bumpers.

The CB antenna is guitar string.

Solder exhaust.

Playboy shop calendar from the 70's.

CB, tape deck, and EQ for the overhead console. I wish I had an 8 track.

Rita Hayworth poster. I like to think wherever Andy Dufresne and Red are, they are driving something cool.

Thanks for looking, I hope you have a great Christmas.

 

 

Edited July 12, 2017 by MGL
Replacing photos

[disabled modeler]

Very cool build...!  Many years ago I owned a early 70s Dodge factory custom van...hoping to find what I need to make a replica of it someday.  You captured the feel of the old custom vans well.

[crazyjim]

Very nice.  I love those old vans.

[mustang1989]

Dang Mark! I love the theme and the work that you put into this. Awesome stuff bud.

[espo]

Very real looking. I'll bet you could get some bikini wearers to join you in that.  

[62pyro]

Nice looking ride. You definitely captured the feel of a '70's van.

[cobraman]

 I agree with the others, very cool looking van.

[mikemodeler]

Very nice! Jimmy Flintstone is offering a Econoline van of that vintage if you want to give another shot at replicating that van.

[RAMBENNA]

awesome ,great job

[DRIPTROIT 71]

Nice work!! I like old vans, except when I had to work on them.

[bondo bill]

very groovy

[kilrathy10]

Super job....I like this one.....Or should I say I "DIG" this one...... 

Edited December 12, 2016 by kilrathy10

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Daddyfink]

This is a great build! Wow, really dig the small interior touches! 

[slusher]

Real sharp build Mark. I really like the interior...

 

[shoopdog]

Fantastic looking van that you have recreated.

[towman1271]

Looks amazing.. Great job

[NY Modeler]

I'm a '70's custom van guy at heart, so I'm definitely loving this!  Beautifully done.  Love all of the details.

[TarheelRick]

Excellent work.  You have definitely captured the 70's with this one.  Not a big money show van, but an everyday cruiser; interior is simple and functional. This is what is meant by "Keep on Truckin'" or "If this van's rockin', don't come knockin'".

[MGL]

Thank you all for the kind words, I am always humbled and amazed by the standards set by the members of this forum.

[gatorincebu]

A great looking van.  A time capsul for sure .Foer all of us old hippies .

 

 

Be Well

  Gator

[Intmd8r]

Cool build.  Not my style, but got to give credit where due - the details are great!

Your build reminds me of this article that popped up today:

http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/12/dodge-van-time-machine/

[DumpyDan]

Very groovy man

[D. Battista]

Groovy all the way around...!    Love the wheel and tire choice...  Cool paint work....!!!

[Chuck Most]

Very cool. Interior is kind of a bummer though- not because it looks bad (quite the opposite) but because so many of the details you added are hidden with the body in place. 

Edited December 19, 2016 by Chuck Most