Desert 2009
Desert 2009 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
12/27/16 8:56 p.m.

Maybe because we are the same age. Maybe because it is totally awesome in original Top Banana paint. Maybe because vans are cool.

It is an original Northern California 1 ton high top dodge tradesman and I just can't shake it.

They want 5k, I know they would take 4K, but it is probably way too much. Runs and drives great.

I was unable to find a built in bong, but I know it is there somewhere.

1972 Dodge Tradesman Camper

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Most Awesome Van

petegossett
petegossett GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
12/27/16 9:05 p.m.

My dad had a '76 Tradesman camper-van.

outasite
outasite Reader
12/27/16 9:08 p.m.

Pre emissions/1 ton/new tires/2k in recent service/no rust/go for it.

Robbie
Robbie UltraDork
12/27/16 9:11 p.m.

With the amount of money people spend on tiny houses... this is a steal. Most tiny houses are built on a trailer with NO ENGINE. Just a bonus in this case.

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
12/27/16 9:24 p.m.

Cause you're living too much in 1982?

Crackers
Crackers Reader
12/27/16 9:33 p.m.

LOL I used to have one of these with swivel seats in front. I drove it way more than I should have for a guy with 3 running vehicles. It's probably my most missed vehicle.

Rufledt
Rufledt UltraDork
12/27/16 9:35 p.m.

It's awesome. You want it that badly because it's awesome.

Jay
Jay UltraDork
12/27/16 9:38 p.m.

Because you were conceived in one and it permanently affected your thinking?

Knurled
Knurled GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/28/16 5:13 a.m.
Robbie wrote: Most tiny houses are built on a trailer with NO ENGINE. Just a bonus in this case.

On the next episode of the GRM Files: LS Swapping Your Kitchen

Wall-e
Wall-e GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/28/16 6:29 a.m.
Jay wrote: Because you were conceived in one and it permanently affected your thinking?

That would explain my love of old Chevy vans and roller derbys.

Fitzauto
Fitzauto Dork
12/28/16 7:40 a.m.

That van is legit. I want it now too.

Crackers
Crackers Reader
12/28/16 4:43 p.m.

I told my GF this is like my perfect idea of a tow vehicle. She still said no.

Wall-e
Wall-e GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/28/16 7:00 p.m.

In reply to Crackers:

You found one girlfriend you can find another.

Avalanche325
Avalanche325 New Reader
12/28/16 7:13 p.m.
Wall-e wrote: In reply to Crackers: You found one girlfriend you can find another.

There might already be one in the back. Serial killers love those things.

DuctTape&Bondo
DuctTape&Bondo Dork
12/28/16 7:51 p.m.

Most of those have been converted for ice cream man duties here.

TenToeTurbo
TenToeTurbo Dork
12/28/16 7:56 p.m.

I like that.

Woody
Woody GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
12/28/16 8:43 p.m.

My dad had a few vans back in the 70's. From the passenger's seat, the Dodges very pretty uncomfortable. The Chevy (1978 or so) had a little more leg room and was nicer inside. I don't think I've ever been in a full sized Ford van, but I always thought that they would be way more comfortable.

I drove two Aerostars for work in high school, but they were E36 M3.

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