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


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    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show!

    Vantasia
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    Post by Vantasia Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:14 am

    Took my '64 Chevy to its 1st car show yesterday here in NJ!  Felt like taking my kid to school on the first day of classes.  Got lots of kudos from the huge muscle car crowd!  Met fellow forum member Casimier and his '63 Econo Pickup!  There was also a neat, and rare, Corvain ramp side PU, but no other vintage vans...
    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0810
    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0811
    Here's a little window display sign I made up that drew a lot of interest and sparked up some good conversation....
    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0812
    That's an unknown rear bumper off a '69 van but its not GM, any one know what its from?  If you look closely, I had to notch the bottom lip with a grinder for the tail pipes.  Also notice, I added side rear LED marker lights, running lights from a trailer supply, look great at night, and an LED roof top 3rd brake light and the blue dot lens, a few mild custom/modern touches for safety, its not supposed to be a restoration!  
    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Van_at10

    Casimier's PU
    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0813

    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0814

    My 194 Engine with new Daytona (Holley 1904) Carb! That's a 5/16" steel fuel line with Jegs fuel line insulator from the carb to the filter and filter to pump...
    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0815

    Took my Van to its 1st Car Show! Gedc0816

    It was a great day, my van proved to be more than roadworthy on the 50 mile round trip and just to get it out and running good after spending the entire winter working on it was a great first step I'm sure many of you can relate to!


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    weirdbeard
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    Post by weirdbeard Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:32 am

    Where in NJ was this?
    Vantasia
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    Post by Vantasia Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:45 am

    Huge 19th annual Cops and Rodders show in North Brunswick at Devry College on Rt.1 by Rutgers, was advertised under several NJ car show listing sights....There's a huge car, truck and tractor show in Chester next Sunday, May 4th, too bad for  me...I'm busy
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    Post by Joe Van Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:09 am

    CONGRATTS..!!!. cheers . On your first Voyege looks like it was a Great Turn Out and you got to spend some time with some Vintage Vans and there Owner's..COOL Window Display Also......The Van Looks Great.!!!..
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    Post by vanny Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:51 pm

    Congrats JBass! The van looks Fantastic. I love the peace signs. Simple but classy!!! cheers 


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    Post by tinman355 Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:58 pm

    Great van .... wanted to get to that show.... have family in NJ near there but had to do some things ...may be I will see you at another soon .... I am going to try to make Dead Mans Curve show on May 10 at the Hot Rod Farm...
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    Post by Big W Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:19 pm

    Congrats jbass on your first outing. Sounds like it was a great time.
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    Post by diamond dave Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:35 pm

    the van looks great. it feels so good to just get out and drive em.
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    Post by Vantasia Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:53 pm

    Yeah, I got waves and thumbs ups all day plus two "where's Scooby's" when I arrived.....
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    Post by Magic Bus Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:44 pm

    I may experience the same thing Friday night...fingers crossed.
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    Post by BoneMan Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:35 pm

    Very nice machine, Jbass. Crisp and clean.
    That rampside has nothing on you! (just ribbin' the rampside is cool too)  alien 
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    Post by Nightmoves Tue Apr 29, 2014 3:33 am

    Good to see earlies representing in shows.They always tend to draw lookers.Y'alls vans look great.
    Your hard efforts have paid off,J.
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    Post by Guest Mon May 05, 2014 3:15 pm

    Nice van, great photos....
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    Post by RF Man Tue May 06, 2014 2:16 pm

    That van is SWEET!!!!!
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