Pics of your VAN! Post up!

[bbjimmyj]

New forum user here and I just wanted to show off my Chevy Express 1500 that's in the process of being build up and say Hello to everyone.

 

[RVflyfish]

On gonna wrap my white van and estimate is about $6-800

That sounds like a screaming deal on wrap. Do you have a link you can share?

 

[mothgils]

Thanks. Paint cost $3k. Most of the quotes were $8-10k. I decided to take a chance on the guy who I've used for many years to do auto body repairs. He does a good job, but I wouldn't use him to paint my Porsche (if I had one). The $10k quote was from a guy who does show cars and as much as I love my van, it's now a show van. I also couldn't justify paying more for paint than the van cost me. One guy wouldn't even touch it because it's so large. Overall, I was very happy with the results and it was worth $3k. If this guy didn't give me such a good deal, I would have treated the rust, used a rattle can and left her white. Wrapping sounds like a great option at that price.

What wheels and size tires are those? Good stance and great choice on the color!


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[Gooseberry]

Nothing to say


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[mezmochill]

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Mmmm, Chinook is tasty!

 

[Smoker]

What wheels and size tires are those? Good stance and great choice on the color!


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Thanks. They are 245/75 on 16's. The color is Toyota Cement Grey. It's grey or blue depending on lighting. I was tempted to go with a matte black, but decided to keep it a lighter color. I like the color combo with black wheels, grill and bumpers.

 

[bozwell13]

Ive had this "extra" 98 cargo van hanging around for over a year, sun rotted dark green paint but runs and drives like new, power everything, cold AC, has been a great parts runner etc. My wife hated it, said it looked like a ped van with the rotted paint and stuff. Factory green paint was $360 a gallon, military GCI semi gloss was $40 and super durable, mmm..... I used to build military jeeps and started thinking how vans are a lot like old jeeps, sort of a blank canvas that can be made into what ever floats your boat. I like tough, no nonsense, utilitarian, military type stuff. I powder coated the wheels, bumped up to a 235/85/16 tire and new tint. Next is a 2 inch lift, winch, bumper, shovel/ax, gas can cans, roof rack etc. I have a camo Tepui RTT, rifle racks, fly rod racks, bed platform, its time for an outdoor man van, lots of camo, awning etc, a van that belongs and blends into the woods, hunt, fish, camp! To be continued...

 

[Msand]

 

[Mat Mobile]

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Nice! Are those Hole Method Racing wheels? I think I have the same. They let ok awesome!



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[WVI]

SMOKER,
What's WSI paint?
I've thought the other day of doing mine in the opposite colors as yours! Tan with OD accents.
Where do you get your paint? I stumbled across a site last week that has old WWII paints.

 

[Smoker]

SMOKER,
What's WSI paint?
I've thought the other day of doing mine in the opposite colors as yours! Tan with OD accents.
Where do you get your paint? I stumbled across a site last week that has old WWII paints.

Bozwell13, I think this message was meant for you. By the way, the color combo of your van is awesome

 

[mezmochill]

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Perfection!

 

[Msand]

 

[Numbchux]

Lol, my van is a little bigger than my garage:
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I knew it wouldn't but wanted to get the front axle on the concrete to check out the front brakes.

 

[Msand]

Im debating on making a last second trip down to Overland Expo with Snow White