by Big W Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:16 pm...And now we know how the first DRIVE-THRU was invented. 
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Big W- Number of posts : 3282
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Big W wrote:...And now we know how the first DRIVE-THRU was invented.
Probably started braking 1/4 mile away and still couldn't stop in time....
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You know it's time for a disc brake kit when....... 
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That pro tools chevy brings back good memories,I used to watch him race at sunshine speedway years ago.
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Out and About
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"lonely Joe rents tvs" in Santa Barbara.
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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Lonely and Pink...Poor Van lol
Couple old workers
Couple old workers
econopoor- Econoline Guru
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How about a Dodge push truck.
econopoor- Econoline Guru
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uante- Number of posts : 1466
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Can't forget those hard working Vonage Vans!
Anyone know any interesting trivia about these?
Anyone know any interesting trivia about these?
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No trivia but I bought a mini replica of one from GMan before his passing. A treasure I will hold on to.
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vanny- Moderator
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Casimier wrote:
Now that's a nice Work Truck!!!
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I'm seeing mostly Fords here, some Dodges, not many Chevys. I saw this large photo in the entrance of a Lowes hardware store:
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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That's pretty cool seeing that in a Lowe's.
I'd like to have that station wagon between the vans too…but the gf said we have enough vehicles already. lol
I'd like to have that station wagon between the vans too…but the gf said we have enough vehicles already. lol
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Few more pictures including yet another Sears Van Shot!
Still that that's a strange paint scheme Sears came up with there.
Still that that's a strange paint scheme Sears came up with there.
VANagain- Number of posts : 1048
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That Sears paint job is bizzarre. It doesn't go with the lines of the vans at all. Some graphic artist thought it was so clever to align the corner of the logo box with the two-tone break. Not working for me.
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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It seems there were a lot of those sears vans...be cool to see one that servived with that goofy graphic job.
Any here's some newer pics of some still signed for work.
Any here's some newer pics of some still signed for work.
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I had a 67 Sears Econoline that was solid light blue with white lettering
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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Was it similar to the Sears paint scheme on the van on page 5?
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uante wrote:It seems there were a lot of those sears vans...be cool to see one that servived with that goofy graphic job.
Any here's some newer pics of some still signed for work.
I like that Metrosign van! Ha ha ha
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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lol, Didn't recognize your van from the Avatar picture. It's a great red…Nice Van!
Also did you notice the Econoline badge on the Deli van is in the center of the door instead of forward. Looks strange.
Also did you notice the Econoline badge on the Deli van is in the center of the door instead of forward. Looks strange.
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Couple "Ups"
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uante wrote:
That Sears van's roof doesn't appear to have the outer grooves in it, just the wide ones in the center. Are some different that others or is it just the picture?
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It's my understanding that the first year these vans were made they didn't have the roof ribs.. 1961. After that the ribs were used from 62 to 67.
