Quote Originally Posted by wbute View Post
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