My oldest brother bought a new white Dodge Tradesman 318 in '74. I was 12 years old & worked with him customizing it, parkway windows, Craig 8 track quad stereo, CB with a whip antenna, slotted aluminum mags, green shag, icebox, fake polar bear fur headliner, paneling on the walls. So much more.. Great hobby & fun I had working with big brother as a kid..Love them Dodge vans. Great video nice van you got there..✅
It is beautiful. But I hope you install headrests when you drive. Everybody these days is texting when driving or playing with multimedia screens. You will get a whiplash when someone rear-ends you.
hello i have a 1987 dodge van b250 301 5.2 lt high top black and sivler how do i find van shows coming up? i could never find the show near me at least. i love my van wife always telling me to get ride of it
Out of curiosity when ur 318 I'd at normal operating Temps with engine idling in gear how many pds oil pressure does your van engine hold and what is it cold start at idle in gear before it reached normal operating temperature
If i had a 79 and later short nose b series van, id go all the way and swap the nose with a 71-78 nose. I know it woukd require a lot of fabrication, but i dont care. Its not impossible.
He never mentions the fact that his van has "8 doors". Maybe he does not know how rare this is on a Mid Dodge van. I have only ever seen pics of one other.
Love ur van I lubked up in demascus Virginia an found a 1983 dodge Zimmer tradesman the 250 series unmolested with documented 83 thousand factory miles 318 VA 3 speed auto trans I did A THING LOL YES IM GOING TO CATCH ALOT OF FUSS BUT I GUTTED ALL THE INTERIOR AN NIW ITS FUKLY OFF GRID solar on roof 6000 watt pure sinewsve inverter full size memory foam bed 32 in smart TV diesel parking heater for heat mini fridge with freezer hand built cabinets an hand built hardwood counter tops drop in 15in by 15 in stainless steel sink 2 burner drop in counter top stove microwave hardwood floors wall built behind front seats to create a feel of a room in back instead of a cool van 4 inferred night vision cameras on top one on each side see everything even if it pitch black out 30 gallon fresh water tank under bed 12 volt marina preasure senseless pumps propane operated on demand hot water shower system I'm now working on building a in van shower instead of a pop up shower tent it not safe using a shower tent in slot of places I go a,trap door will be cut in hardwood floor an metal factory floor in van trimmed out edged in rubber stripping do u don't cut ur legs it will have a box like collapsible insert u will stick thru floor that will go fron even with floor to ground so people can't see ur feet an legs unde van lol plus it will serve as a cold winter wind barrier in winter showering stend in hole on ground in grip flops shower inside a halo type shower ring an curtain I'm building its roughly 2 ft in diameter itcwill hang from 3 hooks in ceiling when done step out get halo ring an shower curtain store under bed pull out the collapsible box like metal insert it will be all corners on hinged so it will collapse flat and also store under bed I've got USB outlets all through the van I'm using 6 105 Amp hour lead acid deep cycle marina batteries to power inverter like I said I have solar on top and I've got the house batteries wired with heavyc4 Guage wire to battery up front and on a trip switch so when using house batteries I can disconnect from engine starting batterie I'll never need a jump start lol I'm going yo pull glass out an save it to put bk in during winter months buy in right rear door install a 5000 btu ac in window 500 watts of solar an my Inverter will carry the load for approximately 6 to 8 hrs I wish I had done way of sharing pics sn videos of my van build with you do you have a face book account if do would you mind telling me what it's listed under I'll send you a friend request an we can share pics there's no real true van clubs here in Tazewell Virginia thats home bade but I live in van most of my time just traveling I'm originally from Pasadena Texas
That is one SWEET VAN! Wes is the coolest guy in Vanning and quite possibly the whole world! His positive energy is infectious!!
I love this dude's enthusiasm ❤. He seems like such a great person. He's the embodiment of vanning
I love how excited he is! He should be! It's an awesome van! Never seen the doors on both sides before! Coooooooool!!!
You’re a really cool dude Wes! Keep on trucking.
My oldest brother bought a new white Dodge Tradesman 318 in '74. I was 12 years old & worked with him customizing it, parkway windows, Craig 8 track quad stereo, CB with a whip antenna, slotted aluminum mags, green shag, icebox, fake polar bear fur headliner, paneling on the walls. So much more.. Great hobby & fun I had working with big brother as a kid..Love them Dodge vans. Great video nice van you got there..✅
Great looking rare Dodge van. The only 8 door Dodge van I have ever seen.
Great one Oop! Wes definitely has a great, authentic vanner attitude! Love the 8 door Dude! ❤ Mook
Well done. It was great talking with you at the Nats about B model 8 doors. Great video and a very nice van.
Love this. I'm laying the groundwork to be a Van Lifer in about a year!!! Tell your daughter her art work is way cool!!
whats even more badass I see the lucky video as a suggestion to watch next!
Great van, great video. Thanks Wes, always nice to be reminded that the struggle to rebuild one of these old machines is not unique.
such a lovely van,have an 88 b250, greetings frae Hungary :)
the van is cool and Wes is cool...I have never heard of an 8 door 1988 Dodge van, learn something new everyday...
Cool paint job ! I might copy it on my 88
Nice, never seen an 8 door van before.
That's a nice cb I got a galaxy 949 for my back station at my house
Great job explaining everything and also your van is awesome hopefully see you at the next Trucking
Love your Mopar Van ❤ nice Edition😊 and a nice Guy too😊
dude your Awesome! love the van, don't mess with the classics man.
Makes me want to get out and work on mine or my daughters van...
Love Wes' attitude. Always makes me want to work on my van!🤘😁👍
Nice catch! Keep on Truckin'
This guy is awesome.
Great guy 😎 Fantastic van !
Great van! 😃
Super nice 👍🏻
Love it
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I was thinking about building one for fun. I just have to find a van and parts to do it.
I think he’s got a fan 😂
It is beautiful. But I hope you install headrests when you drive. Everybody these days is texting when driving or playing with multimedia screens. You will get a whiplash when someone rear-ends you.
hello i have a 1987 dodge van b250 301 5.2 lt high top black and sivler how do i find van shows coming up? i could never find the show near me at least. i love my van wife always telling me to get ride of it
Florida Van Council keeps a list on their website
Gotta have Mopar!
Hola saludos
Out of curiosity when ur 318 I'd at normal operating Temps with engine idling in gear how many pds oil pressure does your van engine hold and what is it cold start at idle in gear before it reached normal operating temperature
Usually the Gage reads high when cold and drops as it warms up.
How many of these family wagons were produced?
If i had a 79 and later short nose b series van, id go all the way and swap the nose with a 71-78 nose. I know it woukd require a lot of fabrication, but i dont care. Its not impossible.
He never mentions the fact that his van has "8 doors". Maybe he does not know how rare this is on a Mid Dodge van. I have only ever seen pics of one other.
Love ur van I lubked up in demascus Virginia an found a 1983 dodge Zimmer tradesman the 250 series unmolested with documented 83 thousand factory miles 318 VA 3 speed auto trans I did A THING LOL YES IM GOING TO CATCH ALOT OF FUSS BUT I GUTTED ALL THE INTERIOR AN NIW ITS FUKLY OFF GRID solar on roof 6000 watt pure sinewsve inverter full size memory foam bed 32 in smart TV diesel parking heater for heat mini fridge with freezer hand built cabinets an hand built hardwood counter tops drop in 15in by 15 in stainless steel sink 2 burner drop in counter top stove microwave hardwood floors wall built behind front seats to create a feel of a room in back instead of a cool van 4 inferred night vision cameras on top one on each side see everything even if it pitch black out 30 gallon fresh water tank under bed 12 volt marina preasure senseless pumps propane operated on demand hot water shower system I'm now working on building a in van shower instead of a pop up shower tent it not safe using a shower tent in slot of places I go a,trap door will be cut in hardwood floor an metal factory floor in van trimmed out edged in rubber stripping do u don't cut ur legs it will have a box like collapsible insert u will stick thru floor that will go fron even with floor to ground so people can't see ur feet an legs unde van lol plus it will serve as a cold winter wind barrier in winter showering stend in hole on ground in grip flops shower inside a halo type shower ring an curtain I'm building its roughly 2 ft in diameter itcwill hang from 3 hooks in ceiling when done step out get halo ring an shower curtain store under bed pull out the collapsible box like metal insert it will be all corners on hinged so it will collapse flat and also store under bed I've got USB outlets all through the van I'm using 6 105 Amp hour lead acid deep cycle marina batteries to power inverter like I said I have solar on top and I've got the house batteries wired with heavyc4 Guage wire to battery up front and on a trip switch so when using house batteries I can disconnect from engine starting batterie I'll never need a jump start lol I'm going yo pull glass out an save it to put bk in during winter months buy in right rear door install a 5000 btu ac in window 500 watts of solar an my Inverter will carry the load for approximately 6 to 8 hrs I wish I had done way of sharing pics sn videos of my van build with you do you have a face book account if do would you mind telling me what it's listed under I'll send you a friend request an we can share pics there's no real true van clubs here in Tazewell Virginia thats home bade but I live in van most of my time just traveling I'm originally from Pasadena Texas