So I pulled the trigger and bought a van

Here is the back story... I own the Billetproof and Concours d'LeMons cars shows. I've been wanting to do a 60's style hauler for both of my shows. I've owned a 57 Ford station wagon, but it wasnt large enough to haul all my gear. Major bummer as I LOVE wagons. After I sold it, I bought a 1964 Chevy Panel Truck. While prepping it for paint, I noticed some cracks in the bondo. So I stripped it down to start over. It was HURT underneath. Would cost a ton to fix it all. So I had a decision to make, spend the money to bring the panel back to life... or buy something else that is damn near ready for paint.

so I started looking at vans.

I found one. 1968 Dodge A108 that is GREAT shape. 318, auto, GREAT body, 10 year old paint, no rust, runs, rides, drives great. Well sorted. Bought from a trusted source. Cant wait to get it home.

Once I do it will get paint, interior, A/C, overdrive, some Radir wheels, zoomies with electric cut outs.

Cant wait.




here is what I have planned for it...

Looks Great. I'm looking forward to the Billetproof show in Washington.

I am surprised you didn't go '64 or older???

Congrats Choptop!

wacko wrote:Looks Great. I'm looking forward to the Billetproof show in Washington.

I am surprised you didn't go '64 or older???

same body style is ok

I hope to have at least the paint, wheels and A/C done by Washington.

Sweet, so my 66 will pass?
I know, I will ditch the billet wheels. Thats good to know.

Look forward to seeing pics of your progress.

I just read a great article about you and your show in Ol'Skool Rodz.

Congrats! Those wheels are what was used on Dodge Street Vans and the Dodge Lil' Red Express trucks of the late 70's.

welcome and nice looking van.

Nice lookin van Chop.Body looks in great shape.I like your ideas on finished project.

cool van! lookin forword about zoomies. like to put a set on mine. used to be all over the place, now nothing about zoomies

What do you want to know about zoomies? I have used them on at least 20 vans.

Traditional zoomies on my Vanishing Breed



A different version on my 65 Econo. They sound really good.


Another traditional set I had on my 67 A100 back in 1973

i love the ones on vanishing breed. is it a kit?, one unit? how did you get them to curl up.

Each pipe has to be bent (pipe bender) up and out at exactly the same degree and length. They are then welded to another piece of pipe with holes cut in it. The bent pipes are welded over the holes in the pipe. No kit available that I know of. Mine have always been custom made.

Any good muffler shop should be able to make these up for ya.

Sweet buy Choptop, We've all been drooling over that van for some time now. Glad to hear you got it. Congrats!!!!

thank you...

wacko wrote:Sweet, so my 66 will pass?
I know, I will ditch the billet wheels. Thats good to know.

Look forward to seeing pics of your progress.

I just read a great article about you and your show in Ol'Skool Rodz.

if the body style is similar to a previous year, and its traditionally styled... yep. Would love to have your van at the show. The Washington show is going to be a good one this year. We've got the OK from the city to have a cruise on Sat. night in downtown Centraila.

ditch the billet wheels... perhaps some Radirs and wide whites?

I have a house in Centralia. Where is the show going to be exactly and when??? I have family there that would go if I tell them when and where. Since Centralia has an ordinance against cruising you must have had to jump through some hoops to get their OK.

vanishingbreed wrote:I have a house in Centralia. Where is the show going to be exactly and when??? I have family there that would go if I tell them when and where. Since Centralia has an ordinance against cruising you must have had to jump through some hoops to get their OK.

hoops indeed. But its going to happen.

details here:

www.billetproof.com

Billetproof NorthWest: June 27-28, 2009
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds
2555 N National Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532