Styling Tips (Hot Rod magazine 1975)

 

 

"Originally published in the November 1975 issue of Hot Rod magazine"

 

Source: www.hotrod.com/features/styling-tips-november-1975-982-730-82-1/

Van Art: Still Life: "Custom Vans" by Steve Stanford

Source: @budcrayne

1972 Bedford CF Van from the 2002 movie Scooby-Doo

Source: www.flickr.com/photos/45703383@N05/54179953189

Bedford CF Mystery Machine at the Petersen Automotive Museum

"1972 Bedford CF “Mystery Machine” Driven In Scooby Doo (2002)"

Source: @gentlemanbuilt

Bedford CF Mystery Machine at the Petersen Automotive Museum

Sources: @vlhennessy @sueashard

"Wooden It Be Nice" by Steve Stanford

"A tribute to the '70s "Surfer Vans" featuring a nice custom Chevy.
I blended the custom van idea with the classic Woody wagon and even threw in a Beach Boys song title with a wry twist on the spelling in gold leaf.

A bright molding along the sides accents the wood trim below; and a vintage station wagon roof rack takes the place of the standard surfboard rack (or you could just carry the board inside). Take in the sun by opening the power moonroof; and roll your way to the shore on chrome Cragar wheels on fat tires.

The idea is to take a slightly different approach to customizing a van, and playing up the roots of the van movement of the '60s/'70s; as the van began to replace the Woodie as the vehicle of choice for So-Cal surfers (and their admirers)."

Source: @BudCrayne

Van Art: Headin' Out

Source: www.tillys.com/product/box-set-headin-out-tie-dye-mens-t-shirt/416526766.html

Van Art: "Love Van"

Source: www.facebook.com/groups/1939879696241132

Van Art: Van Fools

Source: www.facebook.com/groups/1939879696241132

Van Art by Steve Stanford

Source: @BudCrayne

Van Art by Rick the Dutch

Source: @rickthedutch

Free Wheelin' - 1976

1976 BFGoodrich Future Shock van

Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bfgoodrichtires/4861591282
Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1TJXLWE0MI

Honk if yer horny!

Gnarly Magazine Artwork by: @burritobreath

Van Art: Desert Storm Van

Source: @jenoaksillustration - jenoaks.etsy.com

Van Art: Let's Boogie/Doom Saloon

Source: @old_realm_clothing_co / artwork by @cityslickerpinstriping

Van Art: Old Realm

Source: @old_realm_clothing_co

Van Art: Love Machine

Source: @old_realm_clothing_co / artwork by Adam Potts @tattoosalvation

Van Art by Sara Ray

Source: @sararayart

DO IT IN A VAN

Source: @goodys.chatham.ont

Van Art by Steve Stanford

"One of my all-time favorite van concepts... Drawn originally for Truckin' magazine, this Chevy represents what I call a "Sport Van". Related to the 'sport trucks' of the pickup world, this is the van equivelant. More hot rod/custom car than RV, but of course being a van you could take it camping if you want. My thing is more street cruising, which explains the low stance (along with the airbag suspension). The Pickup grille swap is one I hadn't seen before I did this drawing, and I'm surprised it's not a more common swap. Some sheet metal messaging might be necessary to keep the proportions correct, but the work required is worth it. S-10 taillights bring up the rear and keeps things all Chevy, with custom side trim connecting both front and rear of the van. On the side is what I call a 'graphic mural', which combines an airbrushed mural with a simple graphic design layout. You could even lay out a scenic design without using an airbrush at all for a unique effect too. Vinyl masks would come in handy here. Your choice on wheels/tires, but I wanted a modern look on this van as the idea is to perform an update to the van concept so that explains what you see here. Or maybe some of Alloway's oversized and traditionally styled rollers would be cool, too. "Sport Vans"!"

Source: @steve_stanford_designs