That mickey's clock shop is selling in box for around $100 on ebay..price will go up close to Christmas. Steve: *Smashes box with seat, dumps clocks in the floor*
The brochure Steve didn't show was the CG141 option, or creepy guy version. It came with pre bagged candy, a chloroform well, rope dispenser, and convenient storage for tarps and shovels.
Mickey’s clock shop is an uncommon item, discontinued in the 90’s. A complete set goes for 100-400 bucks. I can confirm that it is also the most irritating Christmas decoration ever made. I really enjoy your channel, Steve!
My 1st vehicle was a 1972 Dodge Tradesman 100 shorty van. It was a full sized van however it wasn't as long as a traditional van. From the factory it had manual steering, manual brakes and radio delete plate. I believe it had a 318 cu V8. It was VERY reliable.
Hello FireWork CarpetPeer, sorry to hear you're not working right now, hoping for a speedy return to work (assuming that's what is desired...otherwise ENJOY the rest period!) I do THANK you for watching the videos. There are a TON of them if you go to the Channel Playlist. The stuff from the Great Texas Mopar Hoard Auction Event are good if you like (mostly) rust-free Texas metal! Have a great day, Steve Magnante
Nice survivor, actually looks salvageable at a glance. Something Americans probably dont realise about Non US car guys is that we cherish and love the craftsmanship and skills that smaller boutique Auto manufacturers and custom shops apply to their goods. The metal and steelcraft alone in the aftermarket sector is incredible but seeing a custom conversion that isnt loaded down with plastiwood and cheap nastiness does a soul good. I just sourced a WG Grand Cherokee Limited (MY02) for my daughter, her first American vehicle and she is in love which is amusing to me considering she got out of a late noughties V8 fully loaded Euro luxury Softroader and what grabbed her hard? The Seats :-) Style, design and execution which again demonstrates the craftsmanship.
Purchased one of these from Portsmouth Dodge in NH in 2001.They always had an ad in the Boston Herald. Had the 318 w/OD slow about 16mpg. My first MOPAR, I figured that in 01 the 318 would have been sorted. However something was always going on. Factory wiring melting in dash, O2 sensor failing and the thing barely running,computer died, cruise control never worked right, air bag light would chime when it got above 80 degrees, it seemed always something was acting up. Had it for 16 years and rust started to take it's toll. That van with a shorter wheelbase was also available with a V6 and a non-overdrive transmission. The poor V6 was just screaming on the highway. Was great when the kids were little on long trips.
Great video. Thanks. When I worked for the Chevrolet dealership we had something similar. The rear seat that you were showing would fold down flat to use as a bed. The rocker switch you were showing is what would operate it. We actually had a customer who ordered a incomplete vehicle and take it to have it converted.
I have a 77 Dodge conversion van which was converted in Indiana. Bought it from a junkyard in 98 and used it for everything from an RV to a work truck, off road, on road, even lived in it while I built a house. I just keep fixing it. Seventh engine, ninth transmission, ninth rear end. Most of the body has been replaced, quite a bit of the floor. I once tried to figure how many other vehicles parts are on it… I quit counting at 53. Its been in 40 states and has more miles on it than you would believe. It was, for awhile, converted to a floor shift 4 speed.
Yeah somebody should save it was built well woods still nice worth saving that body works nothing apiece of sheet metal weld it in say gidday from the valley!!
I don't get this yard they paid good money for that thing, yet it looks like it's just been sitting out there for years. By the time they get around to doing anything with it, all they will get is whatever the scrap value is. They will have lost the opportunity to have sold the parts back when they would have been desirable.
This van is still in good shape & needs to be saved! I had this almost exact color scheme on my new 1987 Dodge "shaggin wagon" with almost the exact same interior but mine had the 360 so lots more get up & go! I partied {& got laid quite often} in that thing until it was stolen from a parking lot when I was at the 1995 Atlanta Braves World Series game! I also just sold my 1976 Dodge California Custom 360 4bbl, side pipes, CB with whip antennae, mini bar with fridge, heart shaped bed, shag carpet, 8 track player & tons of wood everywhere ✌❤☮
The 94- 97 nose looks very similar to the later ones, but none of the major parts swap over. 98 had quite a few changes- fuel tank location, axle differences, brake line layout, suspension, etc. I suspect the front end changes were an attempt to comply with federal crash standards (the much larger front bumper is indicative of this). Never liked the 98 up tall dash, the older ones were easier to see out of. The 98 changes were probably the largest one year change done to the van since 78, although 94 did change quite a bit too.
Couple corrections, built in Windsor, Ontario (see the 2 in the VIN, means Canada. Magnum 3.9's, 5.2's & 5.9's had multipoint fuel injection. The nose job was for crash regulations, dash was also changed for 1998 refresh. That's a bed in the back.
Love these old Dodge conversion vans. My grandad had a 79, 91, and an 01 all done up as much as humanely possible. He bought his 91 for around today's equivalent of $105k when new. People forget how expensive these things were back in the day and how over priced they were. But, they are cool.
Owned two Dodge vans (purchased them new): 1973 B300 tradesman extended van (side/rear door windows), 318, auto, and a 1976 B100 tradesman short version (rear door windows) 318, 4spd O/D manual. Both had only driver & front passenger seats. The 73 was a wonderful van, no problems. The 76 ran great for 30 days, then started acting up. It wasn't until all the emissions 'stuff' was stolen off it, that it returned to running good. Learned about those pesky ballast resistors, and always kept a spare in the glove box...
@My Pronoun is WTF Yeah I also ended up doing that too. I put in an edelbrock 600cfm. It just took some tinkering to get the throttle linkage to work properly since I was going from 2 barrel to 4. Surprisingly not only did I get more power, but better gas mileage too! My theory is that because the engine was breathing much more easily, I didn't have to apply as much throttle while driving.
They tell me in the salt belt these are known for the steering box mounting rotting out. I've noticed when they sit the alternators seem to lock up. I robbed seats out of a Chevy conversion for mine and found underneath they were drilled and even labeled for Chevy, Ford and Dodge seat bases.
Had a 1984 dodge conversion van twenty years ago. Handed down to me. That old 318 had 400000 miles when the front a arms rusted through. It traveled through all 48 lower states in its life. Good vehicles.
Hi Steve I had a 97 B2500 with the 318 and it was slow and pretty gutless but it rode good and was a very quiet ride. My son wanted it to travel around camping but went with something else. Sense he didn't want it I drove it for 3-4yrs. It came from Michigan after looking through the paper work and maintenance records. He started to vacuum out the thing and peeled the carpet back and the whole floor pan above the gas tank was paper thin and a couple holes you could throw a cat out of. It had ground effects with a chin spoiler but under all of that was a lot of cancer. Not sure of the coach builder but it was just as luxurious as the one in the video with those same wheels. My son learned a lesson that day when buying a vehicle there can be hidden rigor mortis under that shiny factory paint and conversion strip job. Mine had the Holley throttle body injection not new enough for multiple port. But working on them isn't all that bad I changed intake gasket water pump timing chain and 2 OIL PUMPS (should have went aftermarket instead of OEM) with minimal effort and the oil pan can be pulled without pulling the motor mounts. You do need to know what order to disassemble it or you will work yourself. Mine had a low oil pressure switch that wouldn't let it idle but you could keep it running above idle. Going down the interstate one day dreaming of rainbows and unicorns LOL and cruise set at 70mph without warning the engine seized up. Rolled to the shoulder. I made a decision I was too far from home and the cost of a tow would exceed the value of the rusty old Dodge. I left that pile on the side of the interstate. The state removed about 2 months later. I got a notice from the Highway Patrol in the mail where I could pick up the van. I mailed the signed title to the garage it was at with an explanation of what was wrong. I was trying to give it another life at a new home. Steve with all these van videos you got me thinking I might be able to pick one up fairly cheap with gasoline prices highest in history I believe. Namaste Steve 🙏🏼
@@lilmike2710Yeah sorry about that I run out of time Im always burning minutes by the hr...just think goodness it's not a live conversation or I'd still be at it...been called looonng winded quite a few times lol 😆 Namaste bro 🤙🏼
We had a Ford equivalent conversion van for 20+ years. It was a great family travel van. And with the 351, it was a surprisingly good tow vehicle. The short distance from the rear axle to the hitch made it very easy to control. The van and interior were blue, and my kids' friends called it the "blue couch" and always voted it the best vehicle for road trips. Thanks for the memories.
Almost all of them had a computer update lol my pop has one 30,000 miles the frame rails are gone ! But let’s talk about that 84 ish Bronco next to it ! I love all things 80 to 96 ford trucks/bronco
Back in 97, someone brought in all these Dodge brochures and I vividly remember these vans and seeing them outfitted with shelves and dividers from Dodge. I also remember in 03 when the Hemi returned.
The company I retired from used one of those to shuttle executives and VIP guests (VP's and above ) to and from the airport where we had our own small fleet of jets and turboprops. I never got to ride in it. Us middle management had to make do with Chrysler Town & Country minivans when we had to run around on day trips for the company.
I have a 99 b van windowless maxi van that the front frame rails disintegrated from rust , big problem for those vans. Best van i ever owned outside of the frame failure.
No, this one (as were most) was made at Pillette Road in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The first VIN digit of "2" denotes Canadian assembly. A "1" would be US assembly and "3" is Mexico, and for some makes a "4" is also USA, but sometimes a joint venture agreement. Some earlier ones were made the Missouri Truck facility. Warren typically made pick up trucks and still does. No, this would have had multiport fuel injection the 5.2L (318) V8 in this year. The Pillette Road plant opened in 1974 and closed with the end of the B Series van run in 2003. Midway Truck and Coach is possibly now Midway Specialty Vehicles, located at 2940 Dexter Drive in Elkhart, IN which is the RV and trailer capital of the country. Just about every trailer and RV manufacturer has some roots/offices/locations there. You can still get upfits like that today in GM vans. They are done through Adrian Steel, American Van, and other upfitters. The truck can be shipped from GM's Wentzville, MO plant direct to upfitters that will install shelving, racks and the like. That's why, we need the VIN to win: 2B6 for Canadian made incomplete Dodge truck, H for 6,001 to 7,000 pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, B1 for B150 van with 1/2 ton rating, 1 for van chassis, Y for 5.2L (318) V8 with multiport fuel injection, 0 is a check digit, Y for 2000 model year, K for Pillette Road, Ontario Canada assembly and the rest is the production sequence.
I had a used late 80s sort of conversion Ram van that had a wooden tv console on the floor between the front leather seats. You wood have to hop over it to get in the back because of the huge dog house! But the large size dog house made it easy to work on the engine. I traded it in on a small down payment for a used 2002 Dodge Ram van conversion hi-top with TV and VCR with only 12,000 miles on it but the dog house was sort of a challenge to pull out and a couple of the spark plugs were hard to get out for a tune up! If you ever had a leaking bypass hose you might have to almost remove the A/C unit because the bracket incapsulated the bypass hose!!!!🤦♂️ But we still enjoyed it for the most part traveling on holidays and such! Anyway I always enjoy watching your videos! 💯Thanks!!!!
I spend more time that I care to remember with one-tons of mid 80s thru 1992 vintage. All had 360s. The 92s were new and ran pretty decent. Even more important - the AC and AM/FMs still worked. The small front doors and dog house made getting in or out a bit of an impediment and cramped interior space. I waiting for your review of the Bronco parked next to it.
That antiquated front end has about a dozen ball joints and ball joint rod ends. What a mess. I know because had to replace most of them on my 2000 conversion.
most certainly a family van, contrary to his suggestion. Everyone had these when I was growing up, my parents had one when I was younger and had a conversion suburban when i was in high school. All that wood and leather and you knew you were cool when you had a VCR and TV LOL
I appreciate your channel even though I couldn't relate to the short wheelbase series. Never connected with that even though I know of the era in the 60's. You seem to really appreciate that and that is all that really matters. This van was a dime a dozen back in the day and vans of this size were the in thing just like the putrid SUV's and CUV's are today. At least these had a real purpose other than to get people out of minivans and station wagons who really should be buying minivans and station wagons! There was actually craftsmanship in many of these modified/converted vans. Thanks for sharing this with us!
My parents still own and drive occasionally (only 45k) a 97 E150 version of that. It's a rolling living room. I swear they have the same dash gauge clusters and seats as the dodge. Sitting in the driver's seat you couldn't tell them apart.
I've bought and then resold six (6) of these dodge vans, and every one of them had the same issue; Stalling. The resolve ? New fuel pumps. Yes, on all of them. And yes, profits were made on each and every one.
8:14 that pad is in the back because the rear bench electronically folds flat. With both the bench and that extra pad, it make a decent size bed for either camping or power nap.
Our old plastics warehouse was next door to the ladsen conversion office....I remember watching them convert and install into the modern vans....I think they use Mercedes and still new dodge? The company that used to have a secondary warehouse has a home terminal in Auburn Mass. The owner is the man who told me about the classic car dealership and scene up there, but he now lives in downtown Charleston SC.
That 2000 van would have been a sequential multi-FI 5.2 or 5.9. I had that engine in a '97 Grand Cherokee and the 5.9 in a '00 Durango. I can imagine tune-ups in these vans, RIP water pump/bypass hose
Steve great video I enjoy the oddball cars you pick out nobody ever looks at vans in these kind of cars that's for sure I used to have a 1969 Dodge van with a 318 in it it was a camper van it was called a turtle back and it had a stove and a sink and all that in there and somebody stole it about 15 years ago and never found it still to this day don't know where it is I wish I could find it it was a nice van with red and white it was different the only thing that made me so angry the previous owner took out the factory air condition out of it I almost died I'm like why did you do that I would have had it fixed but other than that it was a nice all original van.
I remember a guy from work had one just like that one! He used to love that thing! That was way back in 1998. By the way you should do a segment on that 80s Bronco next to it!
Ford used those crap wheels too on the 90s F 150s . Water would be trapped between the stainless cover and the outside of the rim mixing with the corrosive brake dust eventually eating away at the center section until the rim broke off
A friend of mine hauled over 4000 of these vans to Elkhart Indiana when Chrysler was about to discontinue them. That one looks like someone just drove it in and parked it there.
Great video looks in pretty good condition wish we knew the mileage but the odometer is digital . Like everyone else wonders why in the bone yard ?? Always liked the look of the dodge vans vs Ford or Chevy .
We found back in 2001 that a mini van was more expensive than the full conversion so we bought the conversion to haul around our new family. Ours is a Ford but the conversion looks just like that Dodge inside.
That mickey's clock shop is selling in box for around $100 on ebay..price will go up close to Christmas.
Steve: *Smashes box with seat, dumps clocks in the floor*
That van is worth getting running again and back on the road that thing is plush .
I had 4 B vans for work over the years 1987,89,94,98.
They were all good work trucks for the dollar! I have since been driving the Chevy Express 2500.
When you fully recline the seat in the rear of the van the bench in the back bench makes that a bed.
Love conversion vans.
They were really nice, we had a ford conversion van with the power lay down bed, luxurious way to travel, just loved unleaded fuel ⛽️
THE LOVE MACHINE
The brochure Steve didn't show was the CG141 option, or creepy guy version. It came with pre bagged candy, a chloroform well, rope dispenser, and convenient storage for tarps and shovels.
You forgot the bed stirrups
I see the creepy deer head too
😆😂🤣
Hello Reaper Ramone, does that version come complete with a cell phone hard-wired to the local bail bondsman? Thanks for the laugh, Steve Magnante
CG141 also deleted the side windows.
Wow! That van looks totally restorable!
My grandmother owned 2 of those conversion vans great memories growing up!
Mickey’s clock shop is an uncommon item, discontinued in the 90’s. A complete set goes for 100-400 bucks. I can confirm that it is also the most irritating Christmas decoration ever made. I really enjoy your channel, Steve!
Didn't he break it when he folded the seat?
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Man, those conversion vans used to be everywhere! Ford, Chevy and Dodge versions.
I love conversion vans.
Nice vid.
Greetings from Fall River Massachusetts!!
My 1st vehicle was a 1972 Dodge Tradesman 100 shorty van. It was a full sized van however it wasn't as long as a traditional van.
From the factory it had manual steering, manual brakes and radio delete plate.
I believe it had a 318 cu V8. It was VERY reliable.
I like how the deer head follows you in your videos!!! Great video as always Steve!
So much content! Im not working right now so watching all Steve's videos!
Hello FireWork CarpetPeer, sorry to hear you're not working right now, hoping for a speedy return to work (assuming that's what is desired...otherwise ENJOY the rest period!) I do THANK you for watching the videos. There are a TON of them if you go to the Channel Playlist. The stuff from the Great Texas Mopar Hoard Auction Event are good if you like (mostly) rust-free Texas metal! Have a great day, Steve Magnante
@@SteveMagnante my first truck i ever drove was a 1988 french Mack, after watching your video on it you know I'm subscribed!
Nice survivor, actually looks salvageable at a glance.
Something Americans probably dont realise about Non US car guys is that we cherish and love the craftsmanship and skills that smaller boutique Auto manufacturers and custom shops apply to their goods.
The metal and steelcraft alone in the aftermarket sector is incredible but seeing a custom conversion that isnt loaded down with plastiwood and cheap nastiness does a soul good.
I just sourced a WG Grand Cherokee Limited (MY02) for my daughter, her first American vehicle and she is in love which is amusing to me considering she got out of a late noughties V8 fully loaded Euro luxury Softroader and what grabbed her hard? The Seats :-) Style, design and execution which again demonstrates the craftsmanship.
I love this thing very cool. Don't see these any more.
I've been a car guy my whole life and I always learn so much from your videos !
Purchased one of these from Portsmouth Dodge in NH in 2001.They always had an ad in the Boston Herald. Had the 318 w/OD slow about 16mpg. My first MOPAR, I figured that in 01 the 318 would have been sorted. However something was always going on. Factory wiring melting in dash, O2 sensor failing and the thing barely running,computer died, cruise control never worked right, air bag light would chime when it got above 80 degrees, it seemed always something was acting up. Had it for 16 years and rust started to take it's toll. That van with a shorter wheelbase was also available with a V6 and a non-overdrive transmission. The poor V6 was just screaming on the highway. Was great when the kids were little on long trips.
Keep the van video coming awesome 👍🏻😎
It's funny no matter what color dash the access panel was gray. Regency here in Ft Worth built conversation vans as well
Great video. Thanks. When I worked for the Chevrolet dealership we had something similar. The rear seat that you were showing would fold down flat to use as a bed. The rocker switch you were showing is what would operate it. We actually had a customer who ordered a incomplete vehicle and take it to have it converted.
Damn thats a sweet fixer upper damnnnn.
I have a 1998 Ram Van with a Mark III conversion that I bought brand new, it still runs great and no rust down here in North Carolina.
I have a 77 Dodge conversion van which was converted in Indiana. Bought it from a junkyard in 98 and used it for everything from an RV to a work truck, off road, on road, even lived in it while I built a house. I just keep fixing it. Seventh engine, ninth transmission, ninth rear end. Most of the body has been replaced, quite a bit of the floor. I once tried to figure how many other vehicles parts are on it… I quit counting at 53. Its been in 40 states and has more miles on it than you would believe. It was, for awhile, converted to a floor shift 4 speed.
Wow its still in really good shape im surprised someone didn't save it I have a 1998 B3500 that was converted to a class B camper van and I love it
Yeah somebody should save it was built well woods still nice worth saving that body works nothing apiece of sheet metal weld it in say gidday from the valley!!
@@darrenbrisson4336 agreed the wood inside looks fantastic for its age
I don't get this yard they paid good money for that thing, yet it looks like it's just been sitting out there for years. By the time they get around to doing anything with it, all they will get is whatever the scrap value is. They will have lost the opportunity to have sold the parts back when they would have been desirable.
my uncle had a couple of 80's dodge conversion vans. they were nice.
This van is still in good shape & needs to be saved! I had this almost exact color scheme on my new 1987 Dodge "shaggin wagon" with almost the exact same interior but mine had the 360 so lots more get up & go! I partied {& got laid quite often} in that thing until it was stolen from a parking lot when I was at the 1995 Atlanta Braves World Series game! I also just sold my 1976 Dodge California Custom 360 4bbl, side pipes, CB with whip antennae, mini bar with fridge, heart shaped bed, shag carpet, 8 track player & tons of wood everywhere ✌❤☮
Technically 1994 was the first year for that nose, but 98 was a bit of a facelift that moved the engine forward and also the dash was updated.
The 94- 97 nose looks very similar to the later ones, but none of the major parts swap over. 98 had quite a few changes- fuel tank location, axle differences, brake line layout, suspension, etc. I suspect the front end changes were an attempt to comply with federal crash standards (the much larger front bumper is indicative of this). Never liked the 98 up tall dash, the older ones were easier to see out of. The 98 changes were probably the largest one year change done to the van since 78, although 94 did change quite a bit too.
When I worked at a Chevy store in 1987 the Good Times vans were the best and they were made in Texas.
Couple corrections, built in Windsor, Ontario (see the 2 in the VIN, means Canada. Magnum 3.9's, 5.2's & 5.9's had multipoint fuel injection. The nose job was for crash regulations, dash was also changed for 1998 refresh. That's a bed in the back.
Wow ,surprisingly it's not in a shed,great video
That RAM style grille was first used on the 1994 models. Previous to that Dodge used a flat style grille.
a friend of mine just sold me a 1999 like that one, she bought it new, has a 318 engine with 362,000 miles and runs great!
Rudy with the repeated cameos, I’m digging it lol.
That's Rudolph Dieselhead. THANKS for writing, Steve Magnante
Love these old Dodge conversion vans. My grandad had a 79, 91, and an 01 all done up as much as humanely possible. He bought his 91 for around today's equivalent of $105k when new. People forget how expensive these things were back in the day and how over priced they were. But, they are cool.
Owned two Dodge vans (purchased them new): 1973 B300 tradesman extended van (side/rear door windows), 318, auto, and a 1976 B100 tradesman short version (rear door windows) 318, 4spd O/D manual. Both had only driver & front passenger seats. The 73 was a wonderful van, no problems. The 76 ran great for 30 days, then started acting up. It wasn't until all the emissions 'stuff' was stolen off it, that it returned to running good. Learned about those pesky ballast resistors, and always kept a spare in the glove box...
My 79 new yorker with a 360 ran terribly until I removed the lean burn system and put in a proper distributor.
@My Pronoun is WTF Yeah I also ended up doing that too. I put in an edelbrock 600cfm. It just took some tinkering to get the throttle linkage to work properly since I was going from 2 barrel to 4. Surprisingly not only did I get more power, but better gas mileage too! My theory is that because the engine was breathing much more easily, I didn't have to apply as much throttle while driving.
They tell me in the salt belt these are known for the steering box mounting rotting out.
I've noticed when they sit the alternators seem to lock up.
I robbed seats out of a Chevy conversion for mine and found underneath they were drilled and even labeled for Chevy, Ford and Dodge seat bases.
The last of the kustomizable style vans.
Our dealership sold Roman Wheels Conversion Vans for a while in the late 80s.. they were very nicely done.
Dad had the 1996 SWB cargo van with the 360. Surprisingly fast when empty.
Very good content here. Excellent work Steve.
Always liked these conversation vans, but man are that some thristy beasts.
that back bench seat folds down into a queen size bed along with that piece in the back. my aunt had the same thing but done to a chevy
That van was made at the Pillette road Assembly plant in Windsor Ontario (just outside of Detroit MI.. BTW a 3.9L v6 was also available
Had a 1984 dodge conversion van twenty years ago. Handed down to me. That old 318 had 400000 miles when the front a arms rusted through. It traveled through all 48 lower states in its life. Good vehicles.
Then vans were so nice! And that ones not in bad shape yet be a good purchase…nice to see newer stuff to learn about also thanks Steve
Hi Steve I had a 97 B2500 with the 318 and it was slow and pretty gutless but it rode good and was a very quiet ride. My son wanted it to travel around camping but went with something else. Sense he didn't want it I drove it for 3-4yrs. It came from Michigan after looking through the paper work and maintenance records. He started to vacuum out the thing and peeled the carpet back and the whole floor pan above the gas tank was paper thin and a couple holes you could throw a cat out of. It had ground effects with a chin spoiler but under all of that was a lot of cancer. Not sure of the coach builder but it was just as luxurious as the one in the video with those same wheels. My son learned a lesson that day when buying a vehicle there can be hidden rigor mortis under that shiny factory paint and conversion strip job. Mine had the Holley throttle body injection not new enough for multiple port. But working on them isn't all that bad I changed intake gasket water pump timing chain and 2 OIL PUMPS (should have went aftermarket instead of OEM) with minimal effort and the oil pan can be pulled without pulling the motor mounts. You do need to know what order to disassemble it or you will work yourself. Mine had a low oil pressure switch that wouldn't let it idle but you could keep it running above idle. Going down the interstate one day dreaming of rainbows and unicorns LOL and cruise set at 70mph without warning the engine seized up. Rolled to the shoulder. I made a decision I was too far from home and the cost of a tow would exceed the value of the rusty old Dodge. I left that pile on the side of the interstate. The state removed about 2 months later. I got a notice from the Highway Patrol in the mail where I could pick up the van. I mailed the signed title to the garage it was at with an explanation of what was wrong. I was trying to give it another life at a new home. Steve with all these van videos you got me thinking I might be able to pick one up fairly cheap with gasoline prices highest in history I believe. Namaste Steve 🙏🏼
Why don't you tell us all your story Chris? 😉 😁 👋
@@lilmike2710Yeah sorry about that I run out of time Im always burning minutes by the hr...just think goodness it's not a live conversation or I'd still be at it...been called looonng winded quite a few times lol 😆 Namaste bro 🤙🏼
lol
I like that bullnose truck behind you
We had a Ford equivalent conversion van for 20+ years. It was a great family travel van. And with the 351, it was a surprisingly good tow vehicle. The short distance from the rear axle to the hitch made it very easy to control. The van and interior were blue, and my kids' friends called it the "blue couch" and always voted it the best vehicle for road trips. Thanks for the memories.
We had a ford high roof conversion, TV, vcr, we thought it was very luxurious
Almost all of them had a computer update lol my pop has one 30,000 miles the frame rails are gone ! But let’s talk about that 84 ish Bronco next to it ! I love all things 80 to 96 ford trucks/bronco
Full size Dodge vans were built at Pillette road assembly in Windsor, Ontario.
Back in 97, someone brought in all these Dodge brochures and I vividly remember these vans and seeing them outfitted with shelves and dividers from Dodge. I also remember in 03 when the Hemi returned.
The company I retired from used one of those to shuttle executives and VIP guests (VP's and above ) to and from the airport where we had our own small fleet of jets and turboprops. I never got to ride in it. Us middle management had to make do with Chrysler Town & Country minivans when we had to run around on day trips for the company.
I love a conversion van. Great video!
Cool van . Interior is awesome..
That is cool. Always wanted one. Wonder why its in the salvage yard. Still looks to be in decent shape.
I was thinking the same thing.
Probably rust. Maybe worth getting as a donor for a better shell.
I have a 99 b van windowless maxi van that the front frame rails disintegrated from rust , big problem for those vans. Best van i ever owned outside of the frame failure.
I know I said this the other day, but they're it's just an oddly high amount of random deer head at this particular scrap yard lol
I'm surprised it's still there, looks to be in good condition.. Would make a good "home" for someone. Thanks Steve!
Can someone please save this beautiful rig 🙏🙏🙏🙏
great video - the 5.7 Hemi actually came out in '03 in the 2500 series ram pickups
How don't you already have 100000 subscribers? So good!!
No, this one (as were most) was made at Pillette Road in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The first VIN digit of "2" denotes Canadian assembly. A "1" would be US assembly and "3" is Mexico, and for some makes a "4" is also USA, but sometimes a joint venture agreement. Some earlier ones were made the Missouri Truck facility. Warren typically made pick up trucks and still does. No, this would have had multiport fuel injection the 5.2L (318) V8 in this year. The Pillette Road plant opened in 1974 and closed with the end of the B Series van run in 2003.
Midway Truck and Coach is possibly now Midway Specialty Vehicles, located at 2940 Dexter Drive in Elkhart, IN which is the RV and trailer capital of the country. Just about every trailer and RV manufacturer has some roots/offices/locations there. You can still get upfits like that today in GM vans. They are done through Adrian Steel, American Van, and other upfitters. The truck can be shipped from GM's Wentzville, MO plant direct to upfitters that will install shelving, racks and the like.
That's why, we need the VIN to win: 2B6 for Canadian made incomplete Dodge truck, H for 6,001 to 7,000 pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, B1 for B150 van with 1/2 ton rating, 1 for van chassis, Y for 5.2L (318) V8 with multiport fuel injection, 0 is a check digit, Y for 2000 model year, K for Pillette Road, Ontario Canada assembly and the rest is the production sequence.
Google user, nice to see your input on this channel too!
@@chrishottle4376 Sure thing, no problem.
Google User GP, I was gonna say the same thing, as I worked at the Pillette Rd. plant in Windsor.
@@wildbill5126 Maybe you assembled this one. Lol. Hopefully you got to retire from there.
Wow. My 2500 Ram van is only six years newer. Still on the road and going strong.
I had a used late 80s sort of conversion Ram van that had a wooden tv console on the floor between the front leather seats. You wood have to hop over it to get in the back because of the huge dog house! But the large size dog house made it easy to work on the engine. I traded it in on a small down payment for a used 2002 Dodge Ram van conversion hi-top with TV and VCR with only 12,000 miles on it but the dog house was sort of a challenge to pull out and a couple of the spark plugs were hard to get out for a tune up! If you ever had a leaking bypass hose you might have to almost remove the A/C unit because the bracket incapsulated the bypass hose!!!!🤦♂️ But we still enjoyed it for the most part traveling on holidays and such! Anyway I always enjoy watching your videos! 💯Thanks!!!!
I want to get deer heads for my two P.T. Cruiser rag tops !
Pillette Road Truck Assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada built Dodge B-vans from 1976 to the end in 2003
What looks like an extra seat in the back of that executive van is actually the third piece to a full bed once you lay the couch down..
I would love one of these.
I spend more time that I care to remember with one-tons of mid 80s thru 1992 vintage. All had 360s. The 92s were new and ran pretty decent. Even more important - the AC and AM/FMs still worked. The small front doors and dog house made getting in or out a bit of an impediment and cramped interior space.
I waiting for your review of the Bronco parked next to it.
We had a place called Bud Industries in my old neighborhood in Rhode Island. They did mostly handicapped conversions.
That antiquated front end has about a dozen ball joints and ball joint rod ends. What a mess. I know because had to replace most of them on my 2000 conversion.
most certainly a family van, contrary to his suggestion. Everyone had these when I was growing up, my parents had one when I was younger and had a conversion suburban when i was in high school. All that wood and leather and you knew you were cool when you had a VCR and TV LOL
Steve I thought some of those roof,s lifted up a foot, or so, For standing room.
Naw they'll lift it only a little more so ya still have to krink ya neck lmaoooo
Vice grip garage...🙏
I work for a trucking company in Ladson South Carolina we delivered to Midway specialty vehicles quite often
I appreciate your channel even though I couldn't relate to the short wheelbase series. Never connected with that even though I know of the era in the 60's. You seem to really appreciate that and that is all that really matters.
This van was a dime a dozen back in the day and vans of this size were the in thing just like the putrid SUV's and CUV's are today. At least these had a real purpose other than to get people out of minivans and station wagons who really should be buying minivans and station wagons! There was actually craftsmanship in many of these modified/converted vans. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Vans , man. Be well.❤
i had 2 of those 99 b series. one a work/fleet van and a conversion. I loved them both but living in michigan the rust always wins... rip betsy
My parents still own and drive occasionally (only 45k) a 97 E150 version of that. It's a rolling living room. I swear they have the same dash gauge clusters and seats as the dodge. Sitting in the driver's seat you couldn't tell them apart.
I've bought and then resold six (6) of these dodge vans, and every one of them had the same issue; Stalling. The resolve ? New fuel pumps. Yes, on all of them. And yes, profits were made on each and every one.
someone save this thing!!!
8:14 that pad is in the back because the rear bench electronically folds flat. With both the bench and that extra pad, it make a decent size bed for either camping or power nap.
Our old plastics warehouse was next door to the ladsen conversion office....I remember watching them convert and install into the modern vans....I think they use Mercedes and still new dodge? The company that used to have a secondary warehouse has a home terminal in Auburn Mass. The owner is the man who told me about the classic car dealership and scene up there, but he now lives in downtown Charleston SC.
7:08 Ram still uses that style wheel for 2500 and 3500 trucks
I enjoy your videos keep em coming!
That 2000 van would have been a sequential multi-FI 5.2 or 5.9. I had that engine in a '97 Grand Cherokee and the 5.9 in a '00 Durango. I can imagine tune-ups in these vans, RIP water pump/bypass hose
Someone should buy it and put it back on the road.
Surprised it didn’t have the old iron 5.9 360
My in laws 02’ Ram has one of the last of them. Love that ancient iron
Steve great video I enjoy the oddball cars you pick out nobody ever looks at vans in these kind of cars that's for sure I used to have a 1969 Dodge van with a 318 in it it was a camper van it was called a turtle back and it had a stove and a sink and all that in there and somebody stole it about 15 years ago and never found it still to this day don't know where it is I wish I could find it it was a nice van with red and white it was different the only thing that made me so angry the previous owner took out the factory air condition out of it I almost died I'm like why did you do that I would have had it fixed but other than that it was a nice all original van.
Steve I think that deer head is following you. 🤣😂🤣
I remember a guy from work had one just like that one! He used to love that thing! That was way back in 1998. By the way you should do a segment on that 80s Bronco next to it!
The seat in the back along with the seat inside can be moved to make a small bed
Ford used those crap wheels too on the 90s F 150s . Water would be trapped between the stainless cover and the outside of the rim mixing with the corrosive brake dust eventually eating away at the center section until the rim broke off
i remember how the unibody "frame" structure would rot and the front suspension would poke up thru the floor.
This van looks like it hasn’t been in the yard for a long time. I wonder why it is there in the junk yard. Looks really nice in the interior.
A friend of mine hauled over 4000 of these vans to Elkhart Indiana when Chrysler was about to discontinue them. That one looks like someone just drove it in and parked it there.
Great video looks in pretty good condition wish we knew the mileage but the odometer is digital . Like everyone else wonders why in the bone yard ?? Always liked the look of the dodge vans vs Ford or Chevy .
The older I get the more I lean towards conversion vans vs SUVs the amount of space and comfort is just way better than the SUV
We found back in 2001 that a mini van was more expensive than the full conversion so we bought the conversion to haul around our new family. Ours is a Ford but the conversion looks just like that Dodge inside.
Had a lot of fun fixing intake leaks on these.