We have been steadily collecting parts for "Vantastic", our 1971 Chevrolet G-10 (1/2-ton) "Shorty" commercial van that will be used in numerous scenes in Cruise Night.
Prior to it's use in the film, Vantastic will be used for a series of tech articles in Truckin' Magazine. The first article scheduled will show how to properly lower a Chevrolet van. Yep, Vantastic is going down.
by Tim Gavern
"The Van" has finally arrived in Los Angeles! This gorgeous 1971 Chevrolet 1/2 ton (G-10) "Shorty" van was won on eBay in June of 2007(!). Its owner, Henry Tecza, has been kind enough to stash it in Las Vegas until we were able to begin its buildup (or, more honestly, until it was given "the boot").
Having won it sight-unseen, I, literally, danced a jig after looking under it. Not only is it dry-as-a-bone (I mean, NO RUST EVER), more importantly, its floor isn't littered with a million screw holes so prevalent on customized vans from the ’70s.
Expect a massive rake, new Cragar S/Ss on B.F.G.s, multi-tones of blue paint, shag and paneling and a set of bitchin' sidepipes for that ’70s rumble we all miss.
Received Maraiah McGehee 's final batch of photos from the Cruise Night trailer shoot a few days ago. This shot of the Camaro really stood out and could become the basis for the movie's poster. Wow!
Cory Bradley just scored this gnarly Gordon & Smith natural maple Warptail from SK8supply of San Diego, California. As some of you may know, this board was originally developed by skateboarding legend Stacy Peralta and G&S and it went on to become one of the best selling skateboards of all time. Anyone who knows more about the Peralta / G&S relationship and Warptail development is welcome to clue us in with a comment.
Cory's ’77-era replica board features custom griptape surrounding
the G&S Warptail sticker & polished Tracker Full (7"-axle) Trucks mounting Sims Juice-replica Tunnel Rocks wheels. 1970s SkateBoarder Magazine and Tracker Trucks stickers complete the vintage vibe. Ride on, Cory!
Brad Almquist's ’67 Camaro RS street racer is coming along nicely. Check the aftermath of a typical day's thrashing. It usually takes an hour or two just to clean up the morning after one of these benders, but, we are determined to get the Camaro running under its own power again as quickly as possible.
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Roger Eastwood, the tall, skinny wise-cracking 17-year old Glendora High School senior and car freak, drives this 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad, dubbed, “The Love Wagon”. Being a “ladies man”, Roger snagged this clapped-out ’72 Nomad for, “takin' the ladies to dinner in style.” Roger's Nomad is powered by a hopped-up 350 small block and sits on big and little ’Vette Rally Wheels. Roger intends to bring his wagon of love to college for, “...those times when my dorm-mate won't go away”.
Brad Almquist, the rugged and handsome 17-year old body shop-owning Glendora high school senior drives this bitchin' 1971 Chevy 1/2-ton shorty custom van aptly named “Vantastic.” Future plans include a front spoiler, custom competition orange and flamed paint job and an orange shag-carpeted interior. “I also gotta cut a coil off the front springs to get the nose down.”, says Brad.
