Working out design and finish for malachite hz van

[Flamenco_not_Flamingo]

Never did I get disrespectful or state they couldn't name the their Van "The Gambler". Anyone who feels I did can take it up with me personally.
I didn't and don't think it the right thing to do as another already has the name and it is a Holden Panel Van and a member of the same Van club as Rod & Jenny.
This is being respectful to John the owner of the "Orange" Van with the number plate GAMBLR who has had that name in use for a long time.

I didn't feel you were being disrespectful Inni, I felt you were just explaining the etiquette involved which I felt that Rod and Jenn took exactly how you meant it, I think Rod and Jenns van is theirs to name and do with what they want, and I just look at it as another interpretation of the moniker.

Mate, I am an ex interstate truck driver and nick names and truck names are everything but quite a few truck drivers have my nick name but I haven't found any with my trucks handle, version I,II & III which doesn't surprise me, LMAO.

[davegmh]

So what were the nicknames ??

[wbute]

Im sure Rod & Jen will come up with something new settle down people

No it needed to be said.

[Innuendo]

I didn't feel you were being disrespectful Inni, I felt you were just explaining the etiquette involved which I felt that Rod and Jenn took exactly how you meant it, I think Rod and Jenns van is theirs to name and do with what they want, and I just look at it as another interpretation of the moniker.

Mate, I am an ex interstate truck driver and nick names and truck names are everything but quite a few truck drivers have my nick name but I haven't found any with my trucks handle, version I,II & III which doesn't surprise me, LMAO.

I know Rod & Jenny and I'm sure they took as intended. Others have gone on an attack of sorts.
Personally I like both Rod & Jenny along with their contributions and they have built a neat Van to their liking that I'm sure they will enjoy.

As for naming, that again is up to them. I just think it's best to be respectful to others and see if you can be original.

[davegmh]

How about 'CHAINSAW'

[Flamenco_not_Flamingo]

How about 'CHAINSAW'

It's not a Brahman Davo.

[panoz78]

It all sounds a bit "clicky" in the modified van world. Guess that's partly why it died. There only so many "original" ways to do a van.
Perhaps it might be a good idea to accept that the way it used to be is in the past. The way it is now is to appreciate what is left of the old scene and welcome the few new comers into the stable. I didn't see too many 18 year olds with vans at the Van Nats in Bathurst. Any new blood is vital to its survival beyond about ten years. Openly cutting down someone over a name choice is not the way forward. Perhaps a bit of diplomacy might have been better? PM for example.
It's even worse that there was no respect shown to possibly the biggest contributors of restored Sandmans and some of longest members to this site.
Think before you hit post on a reply. I know I am one of the biggest offenders of replying with emotionally fueled replies. But just stop and think if there is a better way.
Full House??

It's not about being "clicky" it's a form of identification if I mention a van called "The Last Stand "
What van do you think of ?
And no you won't see too many 18yr olds playing with vans .Think about it are you playing with cars that your dad played with.probably not, but you have an appreciation for them.
18 yr olds these days are playing with what's available , cheap commodores ,falcons hilux's .
Did you see the tunnel rammed candy red Ve ute on the Sunday show ? How old do you think the owner was ?

By the way I am not openly cutting people down .I am just passionate about vanning.Especially Rod & Jen which I have socialised with on a number of occasions .I was just pointing out the fact that there was another van already useing that name.
If I was upset at what they put on there van I would have complained about the "convo pro's" , The thrush side pipes , billet hinges & the KC rocker covers that so many other vans have.Then have told you all to pull your heads out of the sand and take a proper look around

I personally are glad that they have finally built a slightly modified van and have gotten away from the boring old theme that was massed produced in the hundred thousands and only I D by a no BHZ123456A

I also have never said that they couldn't use the name either
At the end of the day it's there van and can do what they like with it

[Flamenco_not_Flamingo]

So what were the nicknames ??

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[Innuendo]

Swamp Donkey ?

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