That's so crazy, the story on the history is spot on,. I went to SCC Milford back during my first stint in college from early '96-late '97. I was in computers but we used to smoke with the auto program guys as one of our labs was by theirs. At the time they had the GM certified program there so GM would send them all the vehicles like that van with - like you said - the catch that they couldn't be driven off campus. When I was there they had at least one late C5 Corvette and a Z28 Camaro as well as a ton of regular cars. They had some of the Chrysler program there too at the time and I also heard the story of the Viper, but nobody was allowed to drive it other than the instructors. It was inside a garage somewhere so I never saw it but the Chrysler techs swore it existed. It would be hilarious to watch the guys absolutely rip the cars between the lot on the far end of campus and the shop. I'm sure they don't get away with that anymore but nothing like seeing a grease-covered college kid absolutely blowing the tires off a brand new 'vette.
How fun it is to watch you make improvements and create! I definitely live vicariously through you and your adventures! Thank you for sharing your life with us. You're awesome.
If you do the magnet idea you might want to go for strip magnets and not individual ones... Mosquitos can be sneaky little jerks if there's any space hanging open.
Mike great find on those flip out windows!! They will greatly improve air flow on muggy nights. I had several vans I converted from utility or open to camper style in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and did same thing with windows that opened instead of fixed ones. We used to attend “Van Ins” on the weekends on the East Coast much like the one you attended in a previous video. Lots of “CRAZY” fun and memories. A small suggestion on the hinges on the bottom flip out would be to use some of the same tape that you used on top long hinges under the bottom one between hinge and door metal. It will keep water from seeping under the mounting and causing rust down the road which would loosen the screws. Also might add that a small amount of rubber adhesive on the gaskets will keep them from shrinking and maybe coming loose. I put a little adhesive at each of the 4 corners to keep those areas from shrinking and a little bit of butyl rubber gasket caulk where the seam of the rubber meat. Looking forward to more videos with this classic van👍🏻.
@@CrazyQuady Yeah, I can imagine anything hanging from from them would be banging on the window or the door while you’re driving. That would be pretty annoying.
Really enjoying watching your van become more and more Quady-fied with each new video! Plus, the story of the van that had all of those windows in such good condition is pretty cool too. Can't wait for each new chapter in the van's evolution.
Hey Mike 👋. It just keeps looking better and better ❤ Hope it helps you stay cooler now..:I’ll guess I’ll find out as your next one is out…off to watch it now 😊 Have a blessed week 🙏
That cluster is definitely worth grabbing it can only go up in value over time original equipment is highly sought-after for restore. If nothing else it would make a great garage wall hanger with that low of miles for chevy fans
Good deal that it was fairly simple to swap out the windows. I may be mistaken, but I believe those hook thingys on the back doors are to support a curtain rod that came as an option on those vans.
Looks great! Word of caution, my Dad had a 1975 Ford van with the pop out windows and on the side sliding door, he left the pop outs open and slid the door shut. The jarring from the bottom latch against the window cracked one of the windows. Might not be the same force with the style doors you have but just be cautious, wouldn’t want you to crack any of those. Be safe!
These are going to be a game changer, nice find. I went through auto tech school at the local community college back in 99-01. We had a lot of cool low mile cars. What about Velcro around the opening and stitch the other side to screen material? Would be better than magnets probably since it would double stick tape to the window opening.
You seem like a good ol boy/country good folk. I wish you all the success in the world man. P.S get the truck running also just for your channels sake.
for the screens, they make screens that fit the entire back of the van, and close in the middle via magnets. that way if you wanted to keep the back doors open you can and it keeps the bugs out. also, still able to access stuff from the back with them since they close in the middle.
Awesome Quady, so glad everything fit just right, and a great job you did. The van is looking great, screens are definitely needed and glad you will get better air flow. Can't wait to see more camping adventures. 🥰🌟👊
Your video not just about camping, but it mix of combination such as entertainment, history, education, build, food, install stuff, important information and tips too. I learned a lot through out your channel Mike 😉 . Thanks. Keep it up 😍💪. Road to 100K 😁💯😎
Dude GO BACK ASAP and get the cluster. It took me a month and 3 returns to get one for my G30. Get it Bro. Having one extra is ok. Or if you need the front screen easy yo replace also.
Awesome, as always, Mike. Thank you for sharing. This was pretty awesome even though I'm not one of the boys, lol. STAY AWESOME KEEP ADVENTURING GOD BLESS YOU 🤗HUGS🤗
I went to pick up at a restaurant and they had zipper screen doors. They attached to the frame with a strip of Velcro and you could zip them together or just use one. It’s made of soft screen and no bugs can get through. They wouldn’t let me or my husband take a picture. So maybe something you could get.
I hope kyle and the fellas get some air conditioning in the shop soon. The hot sauce and the lake of the ozarks harley davidson t-shirt are wicked. Bro you got me addicted to dunkin donuts coffee, good chit homie.
Awesome find and smooth installation. At least you made it look that way. You made the right decision not to purchase the doors, there would have been no pin striping. Nice progress and can’t wait to see what’s next.
OK, I'm definately a truck camping guy myself.... Impatiently waiting for the truck adventures in the future especially any road trips West or North where the camping gets really good!
On the pop out window screen deal... what I did on mine was easy, cheap and removable at any time. Take a section of screen to go the length of the 2 sides and bottom. Not top. Tuck screen under the seal on the (U) shape of the window. open window, then go on outside pull screen tight to the window. Install 1/2 inch split wire loom over screen and window edge. Go all the way around the 3 sides. Cut off extra. Done. Window still moves in and out.but is easy to remove for off season or off trips.
@@CrazyQuady pull the screen to edge of the window. Slide the split of the loom over the edge of the window and screen. Then cut off the extra on the outside if the glass.. The wire loom will act as a clamp for the entire way around the window in a pinching action of the screen. The split in the loom reaches all the way on and over the oem window trim, thus holding it all on. Your only screening the sides and bottom. Top is to tight to full with. Hope this helps. You can also upgrade to a plastic track sold everywhere instead of the wire loom. The wire loom makes the corners easy. But you can heat the track up to form fit to the curves also.
