New Race Hauler

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:11 PM

1996 GM Aluminum body step-van. Former Purolator unit... only 210000Kms.

4.3 V6
Overdrive
Cup holder
AM/FM radio
Folding shelves
Overhead door

Just some e-track and chocks away from being a perfect beast of burden.

Cost: Less than my Akropovic full system.

Any ideas for paint schemes or decals? I was thinking maybe "FBI" or "SWAT" or maybe ice cream or milk. Or skull and crossbones... help me out.

Baketech · 01-11-2008, 02:16 PM

Niiice...

We can get them cheap here (old bread trucks with the Cummins) so I've thought about it. They seem perfect for the task...

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Any ideas for paint schemes or decals? I was thinking maybe "FBI" or "SWAT" or maybe ice cream or milk. Or skull and crossbones... help me out.

I always thought I'd put something like "Ed's Septic Tank Service" on the side...no one would ever rob you...

*Edit... yours should probably say "Toilet Repair"...

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:21 PM

I was at the local scumbag convention (auto auction) the other day and they ran 8 or 9 of these through... for what they were letting them go for I couldn't not buy one. It's a bit burnt out but I have to think they maintain these things pretty well to get 10+ years out of them.

Baketech · 01-11-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

It's a bit burnt out but I have to think they maintain these things pretty well to get 10+ years out of them.

If it's anything like here, they get really good maintenance (seriously) well scheduled and pretty comprehensive...I'm always shocked at how many miles they stack up...

Just realized you got the folding shelves...that is the berries...

Baketech · 01-11-2008, 02:26 PM

Does it have a built-in ramp, or do you have to sort that?

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Niiice...

We can get them cheap here (old bread trucks with the Cummins) so I've thought about it. They seem perfect for the task...

I always thought I'd put something like "Ed's Septic Tank Service" on the side...no one would ever rob you...

*Edit... yours should probably say "Toilet Repair"...

Maybe I'll do "Toilet Recycling" on one side and "FBI" on the other.

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Does it have a built-in ramp, or do you have to sort that?

No ramp, but a pretty low deck height to use my truck ramps.

Baketech · 01-11-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

No ramp, but a pretty low deck height to use my truck ramps.

Looks nice and low...can you do a false floor between the tubs, so the ramps stow underneath?

Shenders1 · 01-11-2008, 02:30 PM

Very nice - With that frontal area and the stonkin' 4.3L you won't need to worry much about speeding.

Colorschemes? It would be cool to do a large-scale Honda-wing theme in either red or white, but that sounds pretty hard. Could always go with black (preferably flat) with flames and chrome 'baby-moon' hubcaps.

abtech · 01-11-2008, 02:32 PM

I always thought the phony window treatment with schoolkids against the glass screaming like they were trying to get out was a good choice.

One of the Grattan local hotshoes during the mid 90s used to arrive in a Dodge 1 ton window van with "Grand Rapids Gospel Church Bus" painted on the side. Worked for him . . .

DonB · 01-11-2008, 02:34 PM

Very cool.

Maybe also add a fridge and folding bunk for track camping.

Purpdust · 01-11-2008, 02:35 PM

"Mobile Methadon Clinic" but then you could never take it to Edmonton

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Baketech

Looks nice and low...can you do a false floor between the tubs, so the ramps stow underneath?

Thought about that, but that will bring it up pretty high and make loading a hell of a chore. I can just throw the ramps on the shelf.

gt702 · 01-11-2008, 02:37 PM

Very cool. I'd like to hear how it works out and "total cost" estimate. One of those has intriqued me a little.

As for themes, I like the "Rothschild's Sewage and Septic Sucking Services" idea. Then get you some of those sigh boots.

I defintely wouldn't put anything that would hint a cool bike is in there.

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Shenders1

Very nice - With that frontal area and the stonkin' 4.3L you won't need to worry much about speeding.

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She gets up to 50mph in decent time but anything beyond that is a bit of a struggle.

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I always thought the phony window treatment with schoolkids against the glass screaming like they were trying to get out was a good choice.

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I could do a "short bus" motif

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Originally Posted by DonB

Very cool.

Maybe also add a fridge and folding bunk for track camping.

And an awning.

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

"Mobile Methadon Clinic" but then you could never take it to Edmonton

REp.

phobe · 01-11-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gt702

Very cool. I'd like to hear how it works out and "total cost" estimate. One of those has intriqued me a little.

As for themes, I like the "Rothschild's Sewage and Septic Sucking Services" idea. Then get you some of those sigh boots.

I defintely wouldn't put anything that would hint a cool bike is in there.

I've got it booked in for a safety so I'll know the "real" cost soon.

Definitely don't want to make it a target for thieves.

Maybe "Chester's Erotic Cakes" edit: with Purpdust's phone number underneath it.

Baketech · 01-11-2008, 02:56 PM

JC Whitney will be your friend...cruise control...

ONEvcs · 01-11-2008, 02:59 PM

Something like this...

SheepOfBlue · 01-11-2008, 03:07 PM

Taylor's Nuclear Disposable Service

and where are the pictures of the cup holder?

Heavy-Dee · 01-11-2008, 03:11 PM

That's awesome!!! Sucky on long drivers though...

phobe · 01-11-2008, 03:28 PM

Degreased and hosed most of the swass out.

phobe · 01-11-2008, 03:44 PM

Rug Munchers Carpet Cleaning

Acne Grease Company

Bob's Meat Rental

Dick's Halfway Inn

Master Baiters Bait and Tackle Shop

Or the Ultimate: Mutt Cuts (from Dumb and Dumber) turn the van into a dog

phobe · 01-11-2008, 03:58 PM

Ned's Catering and Septic Services

SheepOfBlue · 01-11-2008, 03:59 PM

Paint it with black and yellow checkers and a big sign on the side saying "Caution Speed Test In Progress"

abtech · 01-11-2008, 04:12 PM

Stabbin Cabin

nuff said . . .

bwhip · 01-11-2008, 04:17 PM

Here you go. Truth in advertising is important.

ND4SPD · 01-11-2008, 04:22 PM

I like the Dumb & Dumber idea. You could also write "Free Candy" on the side in crayon colors.

01-11-2008, 02:11 PM	#1
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	New Race Hauler 1996 GM Aluminum body step-van. Former Purolator unit... only 210000Kms. 4.3 V6 Overdrive Cup holder AM/FM radio Folding shelves Overhead door Just some e-track and chocks away from being a perfect beast of burden. Cost: Less than my Akropovic full system. Any ideas for paint schemes or decals? I was thinking maybe "FBI" or "SWAT" or maybe ice cream or milk. Or skull and crossbones... help me out. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

01-11-2008, 02:21 PM	#3
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	I was at the local scumbag convention (auto auction) the other day and they ran 8 or 9 of these through... for what they were letting them go for I couldn't not buy one. It's a bit burnt out but I have to think they maintain these things pretty well to get 10+ years out of them. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

01-11-2008, 02:26 PM	#5
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,727	Does it have a built-in ramp, or do you have to sort that? __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

01-11-2008, 02:32 PM	#10
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,264	I always thought the phony window treatment with schoolkids against the glass screaming like they were trying to get out was a good choice. One of the Grattan local hotshoes during the mid 90s used to arrive in a Dodge 1 ton window van with "Grand Rapids Gospel Church Bus" painted on the side. Worked for him . . . __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

01-11-2008, 02:35 PM	#12
Purpdust Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: AB-Canada/Rome Italy Age: 33 Bike(s): gsxr 750 Posts: 1,445	"Mobile Methadon Clinic" but then you could never take it to Edmonton __________________ GSXR 750 - Track CRF450X - Dirt CRF100F - Soon to be a Mini Motard

01-11-2008, 02:30 PM	#9
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 968	Very nice - With that frontal area and the stonkin' 4.3L you won't need to worry much about speeding. Colorschemes? It would be cool to do a large-scale Honda-wing theme in either red or white, but that sounds pretty hard. Could always go with black (preferably flat) with flames and chrome 'baby-moon' hubcaps.

01-11-2008, 02:34 PM	#11
DonB Join Date: 02-15-2007 Age: 44 Bike(s): CBR929Re Posts: 122	Very cool. Maybe also add a fridge and folding bunk for track camping.

01-11-2008, 02:37 PM	#14
gt702 Gear Driven Cams Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): Some Hondas and a Kwacker Posts: 1,159	Very cool. I'd like to hear how it works out and "total cost" estimate. One of those has intriqued me a little. As for themes, I like the "Rothschild's Sewage and Septic Sucking Services" idea. Then get you some of those sigh boots. I defintely wouldn't put anything that would hint a cool bike is in there. __________________ Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. Albert Einstein

01-11-2008, 02:56 PM	#17
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,727	JC Whitney will be your friend...cruise control... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

01-11-2008, 02:59 PM	#18
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,455 Images: 99	Something like this... Attached Thumbnails

01-11-2008, 03:07 PM	#19
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Taylor's Nuclear Disposable Service and where are the pictures of the cup holder? __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

01-11-2008, 03:11 PM	#20
Heavy-Dee The Murph Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 31 Bike(s): 2004 GSXR 600 Posts: 2,687	That's awesome!!! Sucky on long drivers though... __________________ Epic Fail

01-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#21
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Degreased and hosed most of the swass out. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

01-11-2008, 03:44 PM	#22
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Rug Munchers Carpet Cleaning Acne Grease Company Bob's Meat Rental Dick's Halfway Inn Master Baiters Bait and Tackle Shop Or the Ultimate: Mutt Cuts (from Dumb and Dumber) turn the van into a dog __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

01-11-2008, 03:58 PM	#23
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	Ned's Catering and Septic Services __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

01-11-2008, 03:59 PM	#24
SheepOfBlue SRA President Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Age: 46 Bike(s): CBR1000RR, RC51, VT500FT Posts: 6,363	Paint it with black and yellow checkers and a big sign on the side saying "Caution Speed Test In Progress" __________________ A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way

01-11-2008, 04:12 PM	#25
abtech Believe Join Date: 12-14-2006 Age: 58 Bike(s): 66 Puch Scrambler Posts: 3,264	Stabbin Cabin nuff said . . . __________________ Now in stereo AAA doesn't only refer to the Auto Club . . .

01-11-2008, 04:17 PM	#26
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,896	Here you go. Truth in advertising is important. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My Gallery

01-11-2008, 04:22 PM	#27
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,009 Images: 25	I like the Dumb & Dumber idea. You could also write "Free Candy" on the side in crayon colors. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X