Nirvana Chevy van

[Limeyglue]

Got this old Chevy van at a show last year. I started by putting the chassis together and searched my parts box for some Cragar five spokes and some tires. The fronts are from the Revell 68 Dodge Dart and the rears are from an AMT Impala 

I have cleaned up the body and removed the badges. I have laid down a silver flake base coat and put on some graphics using clear yellow, orange and red. Still lots to do.

Thanks for looking Lee 

Edited March 24, 2023 by Limeyglue

[Calb56]

Dead on with the Cragars and graphics...this'll be cool.

[espo]

The paint on the upper body is very tastefully done. What are you going to do on the lower portion? 

[Limeyglue]

2 hours ago, espo said:

The paint on the upper body is very tastefully done. What are you going to do on the lower portion? 

Use the same colours but a different pattern. I drew it out on paper and put on the side to give me an idea of how it would look 

[espo]

30 minutes ago, Limeyglue said:

Use the same colours but a different pattern. I drew it out on paper and put on the side to give me an idea of how it would look 

Nice design. I imagine you're extending the side patteren all the way around the back. 

[Limeyglue]

Yep it will wrap around 

[Leica007]

Hi Lee

Looking very good, like the color choices you're using. Are you using an airbrush to paint the graphics?  The paint job is excellent and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your build. Always enjoy seeing other vans.

Lei

[Limeyglue]

Yep I'm using an airbrush 

[Pierre_tec]

Loving the graphics! Recently wanted to try it, but my eyes hurts trying to follow the lines ?

[iamsuperdan]

I can already tell what the inside of this van will smell like!

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Lookin' good!

[Bills72sj]

I like what i see so far. Following for inspiration.

[Mopar2]

The Cragars are perfect...Graphics also...She will be sweet when finished..

[Dennis Lacy]

There’s just something cool about 70’s cruising vans. Love the graphics on the top half and can’t wait to see them added to the bottom!

[ncbuckeye67]

This is badass! I'm inspired to do something similar to my "Surf Van". I've always wanted to use lace (maybe on the roof?)

[Limeyglue]

On 3/31/2023 at 3:11 PM, ncbuckeye67 said:

This is badass! I'm inspired to do something similar to my "Surf Van". I've always wanted to use lace (maybe on the roof?)

That would be cool. I tried it on a 56 Chevy Nomad

[ncbuckeye67]

Very cool ! Any tips? I read that you must have it tight against the surface.

[Bainford]

Cool 70s van vibe. Love the graphics. 

[Limeyglue]

10 hours ago, ncbuckeye67 said:

Very cool ! Any tips? I read that you must have it tight against the surface.

Yes I mask all the way round the lace to keep it tight and also keep the airbrush at right angles to the surface and use light coats

[Limeyglue]

Got the second pattern on now along with a couple of coats of clear. Very happy 

[milo1303s]

70's van's way cool !!! Do I spy a hitch for matching tow rig ?

[Limeyglue]

Yep its going to dragging my Topolino when I finish it.

[Steamboat]

Very cool.  I'll be watching this one.

[iamsuperdan]

Looking good!

[Limeyglue]

Update 

Got the last patterns on the van. Just waiting a few days before final clear and then hopefully round 2 will reply to my email about replacement portholes and rear lights. 

Thanks for looking Lee 

[dragcarz]

Very cool project, great paint!