GMC Jacke's van

Great we always need a cold soda pop! That name brings ya back to watching black and white TV.
Yes, of coarse it is made with mustard. All good homemade potato salad will have real mayonnaise and yellow mustard. No Miracle Whip or Grey Poupon...
Glad you can be there it should be a fun time!

I had purchased one of the 64 Chevy models a while ago. I never did models as a young person, so I am having my friend assemble the guts.
I would not begin to know how to put a model engine ect. together. So, at least I could paint the model. I obviously am matching my van's paint scheme. At least as close as spray paint can do. Fun little project, I wish I would have learned about doing models as a child. But, that was a boy hobby. In those days girls were steered towards Easy Bake Ovens... Not The Little Red Wagon model! Better late than never I always say!!

That’s looking great so far! You should take some pictures of the two together when completed!

Thanks, I will snap a shot! I just received the 1/64th pin striping tape. Gotta put on the pin stripe!

Vans and Coffee this morning at Mission Bay... Beautiful day with beautiful classic vans!

Allow me to be the first to post a photo of today’s barbecue on Fiesta Island! Jacke is there early, saving our spot! And we’ve got a beautiful day with temps in the mid 80s!

https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t59053-fiesta-island-bbq-november-17th-12pm-til-3pm#266317

Had a beautiful day to enjoy a nice gathering of all types of vans!

Thanks for putting it together, next time I'll make it before the hot dogs are gone.

sandyvan wrote:Thanks for putting it together, next time I'll make it before the hot dogs are gone.

Sorry the cooked dogs had vanished! If the coals were still hot, I would have cooked some up for you on the spot.
But, when you arrived I was on to packing up at 3:30... I arrived at 10 AM so I was ready to hit the road. But, next time I will save a few cooked dogs for the late arrivals.
I was glad you made it anyway! Your van was being appreciated by the crowd as I drove off.

Well I hope all of you have a very full and Happy Thanksgiving celebration.
I will be up in Washington at my new place for the holidays... it was a balmy 32 degrees there today.
Hmmmm better bundle up my behind!! If I make it through the cold... I will see you next month!

Even though I didn't have my van I'm glad I was able to stop by. Glad to see you again Jacke and Rich. Your vans look great! I'm glad I was able to witness the transformation. You guys sure do inspire me to get going on my work here on the van. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Stay warm.

JackeFriend wrote:Well I hope all of you have a very full and Happy Thanksgiving celebration.
I will be up in Washington at my new place for the holidays... it was a balmy 32 degrees there today.
Hmmmm  better bundle up my behind!! If I make it through the cold... I will see you next month!

Jacke, Did you drive up there?

Nope. Just flew up and back! I will be up there permanently in the next couple years.
But, wow was it cold! I never thought I would be glad my engine will be warm next to me, down here!
But up in the PNE it will be appreciated. I was able to drive in the ice and little 2 " of snow . But it was slow and steady, not racing around for me. I am sure I showed I was not a local, by my timid speed in the ice. Oh well, I made it home safe. Afterwards they closed the I-90 because cars were crashing off the road.

Better safe than sorry Jacke! We just had our 1st winter storm of the season from Monday through Tuesday and got 29 inches of snow! Are you sure you want to move away from the nice warm weather???

I hope to get a bit used to cold weather over the next couple years in preparation for the real deal!

VaAgain (Rich) is going to help fix the locks on the side doors, I tried my handy work and got zilch to work. So I have to call in the knowledge to get it accomplished. Thank goodness I have help. I cannot figure this stuff out on my own. Not experienced enough.

So after 4 years of not having all my van doors be able to lock... Today, van Again, Rich was able to check them out, took him ten minutes to see and fix the problem!
I had added a rubber hose to the end of the pawl (following a thread I saw) it turned out to be about 1/8" too long and was stopping the action. He pulled it off the end of the pawl, lubed up the mechanism and DONE! The door on the side same thing and one bar was slightly off, he bent it back and same as the other door, DONE!
Simply knowledge and good eyesight! Both of which I am lacking...

Thanks AGAIN Rich!

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

That's the Spirit!!! All you need is some Snow!

vanny wrote:That's the Spirit!!! All you need is some Snow!

Yes! I am doing some lights around the flatshield for a Christmas Cruise this Friday! Gotta have fun sometimes... otherwise why be here??

Happy New Year! Go drive your van!!

So, I find that the wiper button? is not able to stay on without being held down? Great concept previous owner developed... I had to hold it down to make the wipers work, while driving a 3-speed? Hmmm
So my next project is to change out the button for a switch on my wipers. The dash change moved the wiper down by the Heater switch. Which is better than butchering the dash.
Should not be too hard for me to do. I can do basic stuff... when needed. LOL

Let us know how it works out for you...looks like you're taking advantage of your retirement!

Yes, but this New Year has put a little spark back in this retiree. I have a good attitude and will be getting the van back in my sights!
Little tweaks needed here and there... #1 is upgrades for the brake system in my plans, which is costly when you have it done by any company. I have to do it, no way around it, if I care about safety of myself, my van and others. I can afford some work done even though it is painful. LOL New this, new that... then see what I still need or want to do.

Glad to hear you're still sparking!!! Good brakes aren't an option...we all want you safe driving Goldie!