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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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RodStRace
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    Going Prostreet with my 65' baby. . . Progress

    El pololo again
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    Post by El pololo again Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:05 pm






    Going Prostreet with my 65' baby. . . Progress Img_2030




    After a couple of years of work, the engine is done, the tubbed is done, tires and wheels are in, and the rear has to be narrow to 48 inches.Going Prostreet with my 65' baby. . . Progress Img_2027hes. Waiting for the body work to be done, so I could be ready for paint. If you have any ideas to help me with the graphics or stripes, post pictures. I want it to be unique, to represent all Chevy vans.

    Going Prostreet with my 65' baby. . . Progress Img_2025
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    Post by dix Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:20 pm

    Wow sounds like you have been having some fun.. welcome to vintage vans. are you doing the painting/ graphics?? sounds like you need some photo's from the van nat's. try clicking event coverage or photo's for some ideas. http://www.vannin.com/showvans/events/index.html


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    Post by Gothboy Wed Jan 02, 2013 4:56 am

    Thats totally rad man! Great to see so many different ideas here on this site! Pro street that thang man! Lookin killer already!
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    Post by 68G10 Wed Jan 02, 2013 5:23 am

    When only the most original paint job will do...

    http://www.thestudiotour.com/ush/attractions/images/street/scooby3mysterymachine.jpg

    I know everyone on here will agree...

    ON A SERIOUS NOTE, Looks great! I see the rear tire all wrapped up... so how exactly would you go about removing it, or a more appropriate question, how did you get it on there? Does it actually fit out past the fender???

    Peace,
    Brian
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    Post by RodStRace Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:34 am

    Looks great! Welcome to the site.
    What are your color choices? Are you trying to fit into an era - 70s Street Freak, 80s pastel Pro Street, more modern or a timeless style?
    I prefer to really use all that space and am not a big fan of cutting shapes up like the typical 80s paint did with the angle from the bottom front to the top back. Tell us what YOU like so any ideas will meet your desires.

    Also, get a line drawing of the van
    and go at it with some color, like this...
    Going Prostreet with my 65' baby. . . Progress Three_versions_detail
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    Post by Big W Thu Jan 03, 2013 8:38 pm

    Welcome to VV El Pololo. Likeing the Pro Street idea.
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    Post by wylee Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:32 am

    very cool................
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    Post by Digz Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:01 am

    WB, Looking great. What size tires are you squeezing in there? Wheels?
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    Post by El pololo again Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:48 pm

    Digz wrote:WB, Looking great. What size tires are you squeezing in there? Wheels?

    33x19.5 tires open up to 22.5 with the wheel , i will love to drop it(front) but no idea how.and wheel are 15x15
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    Post by El pololo again Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:50 pm

    wylee wrote:very cool................
    thanks
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    Post by Digz Fri Jan 04, 2013 5:56 pm

    The best I'm going to do for tires I think are 29 x 12s. That's with a mini tub to the frame. Not sure on the front lowering, What I'm working with is down to 2 main leafs and bags, but how that's going to be handling wise is going to be a mystery for a couple seasons yet I think.
    For everyone that wants to see where this started here:
    https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t18611-going-pro-street-with-my-65-baby?highlight=pro+street
    Love this stuff !
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    Post by Guest Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:56 pm

    seriously my kinda van
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    Post by MisterDavid Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:57 pm

    RodStRace wrote:Looks great! Welcome to the site.
    What are your color choices? Are you trying to fit into an era - 70s Street Freak, 80s pastel Pro Street, more modern or a timeless style?
    I prefer to really use all that space and am not a big fan of cutting shapes up like the typical 80s paint did with the angle from the bottom front to the top back. Tell us what YOU like so any ideas will meet your desires.

    Also, get a line drawing of the van
    and go at it with some color, like this...
    Going Prostreet with my 65' baby. . . Progress Three_versions_detail

    Hey! That's actually my van in the top rendering. I had Don do it for me from my photo. I have a'65. The project will start soon with the stance done first. The plan is to have a Hot Wheels flavor to it. Custom one-off Hot Wheels badges are in the works as well.

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