70's Style Vans - Where did they go?

[jonathan david]

Many of us remember that iconic vehicle of the 70's. Often they were comfy, carpeted interiors, great music systems, and had creative paint jobs. To my observation, I don't see anything like them today?

Got pictures of your cool van? Why do you think they have all but gone away? I always thought they had a really practical aspect.

[Firebrand]

I had two but neither were ever a finished project....ended up junking one and trading off the other. You would see them all over the place if they weren't so "out of style". They seem to be at the bottom of the comeback loop right now but I'm predicting a "hipster" accelerated fad any year now.

[fuego]

I never had one, but the guitar player in our band had one. Classic '70s. Shag carpet in the back, etc.

[Firebrand]

I think Uncle Rico pretty much has killed any kind of comeback for the 70's van craze...

[Cheeky Calvin Fellow]

They were replaced by people movers.

[revkev]

I bought a brand new 1976 Chevy van and converted it. Diamond windows in the rear, paneling, carpeted, convertable rear seat/bed, etc.

[Firebrand]

I bought a brand new 1976 Chevy van and converted it. Diamond windows in the rear, paneling, carpeted, convertable rear seat/bed, etc.

And a Pioneer Supertuner cassette player and Jensen speakers??

[jonathan david]

And a Pioneer Supertuner cassette player and Jensen speakers??

8-track player?

[jonathan david]

I bought a brand new 1976 Chevy van and converted it. Diamond windows in the rear, paneling, carpeted, convertable rear seat/bed, etc.

That's it, the bed made it something you could practically live in if you wanted to. I remember back then that Fred Dryer of the LA Rams lived out of his van ;)

[Firebrand]

That's it, the bed made it something you could practically live in if you wanted to. I remember back then that Fred Dryer of the LA Rams lived out of his van ;)

Yes, down by the river.