WSJ reporter looking to get educated (email received)

All things Vannin'

Hi there, I’m a reporter with the Wall Street Journal. I’m digging in to learn more about custom vans and the folks who are keeping the dream alive, even in the age of the SUV and minivan. I’d love to talk to the right person at Vintage Vans to learn more as soon as practical.



All my contact info is below. Thanks so much,



Jon Kamp

Reporter, Wall Street Journal

53 State Street, Suite 1201

Boston, MA 02109

617-654-6728

cell: 773-294-7673

jon.kamp@wsj.com

Do we draw straws who is the right person? Had mine since 74?

Im sure there are a lot of qualified people to input on this..What about Matchstick of custom vanner magazine?

This reporter has also contacted the NATS Board

This will be a tough call we have Quite a few Vanners that are able to give the info he needs maby we can get a Few Vanners to talk to him...... This is another BIG opportunity for us.  ..

If you are throwing names in a hat BvrWally and I have been vannin since 1974, but with my recent situation I'd keep my name out,

Whats he =PAYING?????????????   That should narrow down the list!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

I have 33 years of Vanning under my Belt and still own my First Van..(Stow-A-Way) but I Would Over Talk Him and I am Not the Best for Words... But for the Exposer We Will Get we should be Paying Him..!!!..    (No offence Twin.)...                                                                                                                                                                    I am going to put chebbys 1st post on the FVC /SEVC Website after work and see what the Guys Here Down South have to say we have a Few Members on the Nats Board Here in Florida..Any Objections...  ..

dix wrote: If you are throwing names in a hat  BvrWally and I have been vannin since 1974, but with my recent  situation I'd keep my name out,  

Thanks Dix! I just got off of the phone with the guy and we are going to do an interview Monday!

Thats awesome guys!

I'm going to throw in Duane from Tennessee's name for us E guys.
Sorry Duane

Nope. Not me. Although I own a van I'm more of a pick up guy than a Vanner. Vic "Old Skool" is a vanner. He's been around Vanning since the beginning.

Duane in Tennessee

Bvrwally will do vannin it's justice !!!!!!

Tom Chronister from "Wheels of Confusion" in Huntington Beach, Ca Has been vannin since the seventies and has a collection of show-worthy vans. I've been told that his vans have been used in movies and commercials..... Maybe he's a member here (?)

BvrWally wrote:

dix wrote: If you are throwing names in a hat  BvrWally and I have been vannin since 1974, but with my recent  situation I'd keep my name out,  

Thanks Dix! I just got off of the phone with the guy and we are going to do an interview Monday!

Have fun with it Wally! Let us know how it went once it's done! Invite him to the EconoBar to celebrate if he does a Good Job with the Article!

vanny wrote:

BvrWally wrote:

dix wrote: If you are throwing names in a hat  BvrWally and I have been vannin since 1974, but with my recent  situation I'd keep my name out,  

Thanks Dix! I just got off of the phone with the guy and we are going to do an interview Monday!

Have fun with it Wally! Let us know how it went once it's done! Invite him to the EconoBar to celebrate if he does a Good Job with the Article!

Will do!

BvrWally will represent well.Good guy.
The reporter could always read the board and see how the comradedrary (i can't spell) is here.

That reporter called me this afternoon and we talked for well over a 1/2 hr.! I think it went very well and he will contact me when it is going to press? He has to finish his story, then off for the "Editor" and such. It should be cool?? LOL

Wally can I get your autograph,lol? I feel confident you represented us well with your vast vanning history.

Thanks for your efforts Wally! Here's a Big "AT-A-BOY!!!"  

 Thanks guys! That Journal has well over 2.4 million in distribution, so this is going to be cool to see how it turns out?

THANKS BvrWally For Representing VV and Vanning Also.!!!..    .....

Cool i'm glad everything went well, as we all expected,

That reporter sent me an e-mail this AM asking permission to use the photos I sent him? I gave him the go-ahead and he replied he'd let me know when it went to "Press"!  

Congrats Wally! That's great news for all Vanners!