I'm with Wookiee regarding his wisdom as well as getting insurance. I use Hagerty and can't believe how cheap it is. I think my Van is Insured to $15K for under $300/year because its an antique and not my primary vehicle. Plus, you will look so good driving that sweet van wth the new paint job you and it deserves! I hope it happens for you!
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1966 G10 No Door with 250, 3 on the tree
1964 Impala SS with 327 and Powerslide
1949 Dodge Deluxe Fluid Drive
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Even a cheapie paint job can look great if your van is straight underneath. I actually had Hella Sunshine painted at Maaco. I did all my own prep and sent it to the shop with everything removed off it, no bumpers, mirrors, emblems, etc. The bill was $1500 to paint the van inside and out, and that included an additional 10 hours of the shop's prep and sanding. I chose a single stage urethane yellow out of their catalog book, and they code matched the original fawn interior color. Just goes to show you that if you take the time to do all your own prep, a cheap paint job can look great.
64' wikivan 292 tripower/4 speed/2.56 posi
'64 Red Baron no engine/trans
'66 "Lucky" 230/3 onda tree/project.. soon to be 400SBC/200r/3.73 posi
Originally posted by Vanner68Comment
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That is my plan Kook. I have all 6 doors ready. Roof has been patched.
Next step is remove bumper, lights, etc. I still have to order the windshield. (missed out on the one you had)
but this thing is moving forward.MikeComment
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While they have tightened up regulations on the east coast on over spray and how it is taken car of.
It is still not as tight as the rules and regulations on the west coast ,California in general.
One way they did it was to raise the price of materials up so high,to try to deter the home guy who was good with a spray gun.from painting in his back yard shop.
This in turn also cost every one more money and drove older profession shop right out of business.
The water base paints also came from these regulations
A friend of mine takes all of his spray jobs to Macco.He was restoring Early dodge A 100 Vans.
They all ways turned out good..
Here is a picture of a extended,crew cab A100 he built.Two tone paint was shot by Macco.
He did all of the prep work in his home shop.
Thank you guys for the complement on my opinion....
Last edited by Wookee; 01-27-2020, 09:01 AM.Its a "van thing". A life style you have to live to understand!!!!Comment
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Not to go off topic by I tried Haggerty and they told me no way unless the van is in the garage full time - probably yet another "benefit" of being in Southern California...Originally posted by ShawnM View PostComment
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I applied with them. sent pictures and they rejected me because van was parked in grass! when I explained pics were at a truck in, they said no way they could insure a vehicle that was driven off road and left outside all weekend at a public event!Originally posted by VanSandy View Post'64 chevy, 292 40 over, 206/526 cam, 2004r trans. 9.75:1, dual webbers, Langdon cast headers, 1.94 valvesComment
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A few years back they where the new kids on the block in the insurance Biz.
A friend of mine had them when he wrecked his 1sr gen.
They paid the body shop to replace the complete front sheet metal and match the paint.
The garage storage has all ways been one of there "things"...
Its a "van thing". A life style you have to live to understand!!!!Comment
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No skid, no horn just bam!
Passing cars on the right, while on her phone.
A slight turn to her right and she would have missed me.MikeComment
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What happened did your van get hit? Are you OK... is the van hurt bad?Originally posted by van-itti View PostJacke
1964 GMC Handi-Van Custom 350
1971 Ford Mustang 302
1957 Karman Ghia ProjectComment
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Originally posted by LedZeppvan View Post
No Jacke!!
This happened 2 years ago but Im finally getting around to making the repairs permanent.
Couldnt make up my mind and the wisdom of Wookee made me realize a couple things.
Now after his passing its more true than ever.
You only get one time up to bat. You dont need to hit the home run but you had better enjoy your time at the plate.
RIP Wook. Im now more determined than ever to get this finished.MikeComment
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Oh glad to hear, I just misunderstood. Yes, Wookee was right. I am doing my best to enjoy every minute I get.Originally posted by van-itti View PostJacke
1964 GMC Handi-Van Custom 350
1971 Ford Mustang 302
1957 Karman Ghia ProjectComment
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