Vans! - Page 8

spagthorpe · 02-19-2009, 11:16 AM

I've been looking for an Econoline 4x4 diesel for a long time, and they are rarer as shit around here. I wouldn't order a new one given the engine choices now, and I can't afford the insane money people seem to want for a used Sportsmobile... $90K? I guess I'll keep looking.

I am leaning towards a Sprinter, but while I love the inside height and space, just not as rugged. I guess it would be nicer for paved travel though, but I don't see it splashing through the water in Death Valley like above.

MojaveGS · 02-19-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coho911

WOW, just WOW. Ultimate ADVcamper !
May I also add : (The Dakar Ready ULTIMATE 'Van's')

If you are going to go that far, why not go all the way!

End of hi(van)jack.

vtwinmotors · 02-19-2009, 11:36 AM

The logo was on it when I bought it. Needs paint and some rainbow and puppies stickers. I was hoping to have the inside done for this years dirt bike camping fun...

Not a van sorry Duke...

AKDuc · 02-19-2009, 01:14 PM

Be on the lookout for me and Comet in the WA/OR area in July as we trip around in this.

Mine still hasn't gotten me no babes tho. Maybe cause it's a MINIvan and lacks the cachet of the older ones?!? Look, I got the light alloy wheels, cool stickers, etc... Come on, do I STILL really look like a "soccer mom?!?!"

At least I get to sleep with my hot blooded Italian mistress each night on the road. Mad Moto Marko

Ken · 02-19-2009, 01:17 PM

I love Vans... I wear them all the time at the beach

Hayduke · 02-19-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by German Trick

My dad had a '67 extended cargo van in beige. I got to sit on the dog house with no seat belt.

I have pictures somewhere.

That's where I rode, too. Unless I was "driving" .

My Mom snapped this of me "driving" the 73 Tradesman on I-70 somewhere in Kansas...

In the Tradesman, we had a big brown victorian style chair with wooden arms that they'd just sit between the front buckets. Seat Belts? Car seats?

petefromberkeley · 02-19-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SourKraut

I had one just like that. I lived in it in '88.

SScratch · 02-19-2009, 02:08 PM

My current and favorite vehicle so far:
2001 Econoline 150

These photos were taken at the Six Days of Michigan

It made the long slog across the plains states to and from Wyoming much more bearable also. Four guys and all their gear and bikes fit comfortably, captains chairs all around.

Three bikes on the trailer:

And my DRZ in the back:

I would love to have one in 4wd.

dirtypumpkin · 02-19-2009, 02:20 PM

Cool stuff everyone.

Heyduke, do you have those original "naked dodge" file links you can pass on?

Hayduke · 02-19-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kawidual

Cool stuff everyone.

Heyduke, do you have those original "naked dodge" file links you can pass on?

nsfw

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/476490523_BYxjx-L.jpg

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/476490528_3FUZU-M.jpg

Klay · 02-19-2009, 02:26 PM

Minivans are great, too.

dirtypumpkin · 02-19-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayduke

nsfw

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/476490523_BYxjx-L.jpg

http://hayduke.smugmug.com/photos/476490528_3FUZU-M.jpg

Thanks.

Klay, those bikes are clearly trying to escape:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klay

Minivans are great, too.

Klay · 02-19-2009, 02:50 PM

Hayduke · 02-19-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawidual

Thanks.

Klay, those bikes are clearly trying to escape:

Like kids. They don't want to be seen in a minivan, either.

CodyY · 02-19-2009, 03:04 PM

Best.
Van.
Evar.

hehehhehe
just saw these too.

02-19-2009, 11:36 AM	#108
vtwinmotors Pippi Bongstocking Joined: May 2008 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 822	The logo was on it when I bought it. Needs paint and some rainbow and puppies stickers. I was hoping to have the inside done for this years dirt bike camping fun... Not a van sorry Duke... __________________ "my Grammer's in the kitchen, making cookies! " Fixer 7-9-08 "Eat imbibo quod exsisto hilaris pro cras nos intereo!"

02-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#109
AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Oddometer: 6,041	Be on the lookout for me and Comet in the WA/OR area in July as we trip around in this. Mine still hasn't gotten me no babes tho. Maybe cause it's a MINIvan and lacks the cachet of the older ones?!? Look, I got the light alloy wheels, cool stickers, etc... Come on, do I STILL really look like a "soccer mom?!?!" At least I get to sleep with my hot blooded Italian mistress each night on the road. Mad Moto Marko __________________ My Ride Reports of Alaska & The Yukon

02-19-2009, 01:17 PM	#110
Ken Rowboat Captain Joined: Dec 2001 Location: A dark hole... Oddometer: 50,175	I love Vans... I wear them all the time at the beach __________________ "God made hobos to make other men yearn." -Steinbeck

02-19-2009, 02:08 PM	#113
SScratch Malcontent Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Oddometer: 1,510	My current and favorite vehicle so far: 2001 Econoline 150 These photos were taken at the Six Days of Michigan It made the long slog across the plains states to and from Wyoming much more bearable also. Four guys and all their gear and bikes fit comfortably, captains chairs all around. Three bikes on the trailer: And my DRZ in the back: I would love to have one in 4wd. __________________ 2002 DRZ400S, 2001 F650GS Dakar

02-19-2009, 02:20 PM	#114
dirtypumpkin "Monster Truck Bike" Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California Oddometer: 13,329	Cool stuff everyone. Heyduke, do you have those original "naked dodge" file links you can pass on? __________________ Give big space to the festive dog that makes sport in roadway. Avoid entanglement of dog with wheel spokes. - Old Honda Manual -- If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears. -- Glenn Clark

02-19-2009, 11:16 AM	#106
spagthorpe Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2002 Location: homeless Oddometer: 13,676	I've been looking for an Econoline 4x4 diesel for a long time, and they are rarer as shit around here. I wouldn't order a new one given the engine choices now, and I can't afford the insane money people seem to want for a used Sportsmobile... $90K? I guess I'll keep looking. I am leaning towards a Sprinter, but while I love the inside height and space, just not as rugged. I guess it would be nicer for paved travel though, but I don't see it splashing through the water in Death Valley like above.

02-19-2009, 02:26 PM	#116
Klay plainsman Joined: Nov 2005 Location: out in the great wide open Oddometer: 89,019	Minivans are great, too. __________________ _______

02-19-2009, 02:50 PM	#118
Klay plainsman Joined: Nov 2005 Location: out in the great wide open Oddometer: 89,019	__________________ _______

02-19-2009, 03:04 PM	#120
CodyY ADVenture Capitalist Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Oddometer: 9,333	Best. Van. Evar. hehehhehe just saw these too. __________________ Not an ACTUAL motorcyclist

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