Building a Paint Hauler

[kevdupuis]

Just picked up a few pieces for my newest project, A 1989 Safari cargo van.
I had to pick up the racing buckets for the front,( the store knocked a hundred dollars off each seat.
I definitely needed a decent sound system and am starting with a Sony Xplod cd/mp3 deck, and Boston 6x9's for the front of the van. I'm still deciding on amp and rear speakers for it.
The engine is the stock 4.3, but will be switched out for a roller 5.0 from a Camaro after it expires.
Alas, I'm keeping the van under the Yellow cover until I finish the body work and get it painted. I will post pics of it when it's done, but here's a tease.
The buckets and the first part of the sound system.



I hope to have it done in time for SPPLAT II

Some fresh pics

carpet and front seats installed


stereo installed


and the old seats. They're going to be recovered . I still have to make and install brackets for securing the scuba tanks.


I still haven't decided what i'll use to cover the sides with.

Final wet sand before painting.


Freshly painted


reinstalling everything I took off


Now to finish the interior, find some rims and runningboards.
I'm not sure yet, but I may go for a visor and wing.

[SpongeBobSquarePants]

Silly American Jr. and your silly vans.


Nah really this gonna be one of those you take into battle or one you just drive to battle prak and turn the alarm on?

[kevdupuis]

It's ment for hauling people and gear to and from events.

[ZSigErik]

I HAVE A PIMPED VAN!

[RetroEclipseMan]

Wow, those are pretty nice lookn' seats. What kind are they anyways and how much were they per seat?couldn't quite make out the label but those would match the interior of my gti perfectly.

[ZSigErik]

They look to me like APC 124101 Sport Seats, retail probably go for about 150-160$

[kevdupuis]

The seats are APC's and go for $300 Can. each.

[Lopy-slopy]

Racing buckets in a van,... wow.

[land hurricane]

can we get a picture of the van?

edit: i just saw in your post where you said your not going to post pictures till your done. sorry

[Zumina]

vans are THE paintball vehicle. Is your Safari AWD?

[kevdupuis]

It's only rear drive which is fine for me, since AWD would mean one more thing for me to break.
My current allowance is being spent on body, paint, seats and stereo. Engine, tires, rims and molded running boards are in the future.

[FreshmanBob]

If your getting a more powerful engine, why not get a trailer hitch and slap a small trailer for gear on that bad boy?

[kevdupuis]

Just updated with some pics.

[TNS2k2]

Nice. you need to come up north and pick me up sometime.... heh that is going to kick some arse.

[kevdupuis]

Yay, I painted the van this morning.
Pics are up top.