Working out design and finish for malachite hz van

[Big Rob]

Other than the respect issue, there's a matter of confusion. Back in the original van days there would often be vans that had the same name. Then you would get people talking about a van and have to clarify "No, not the yellow HJ, the blue XB" or something similar.

Many famous vans had people copying the name, and that only annoyed the original owner and their fans. My HK van in 1978 was named "Heartbreaker" until I found out about another van with the same name. I don't know who was first, but I wanted my own identity and changed the name (and the theme) to "Time Machine" which is what it was widely known as.

I'm pretty sure if anyone called their van "Alley Cat", or "Misty Blues", half the van community would be quick to advise them that was inappropriate, so famous or not the original should be respected.

I love Rod and Jennies new van (and their others) and think it should have a name with a clear heritage. Casino theme - "Wild West".

[Innuendo]

Other than the respect issue, there's a matter of confusion. Back in the original van days there would often be vans that had the same name. Then you would get people talking about a van and have to clarify "No, not the yellow HJ, the blue XB" or something similar.

That is true, but that was back in the days of no Internet and typically shared names were in different States.
I know of many "Shady Lady and "Blue Angel" etc. People just need to be a little more original, respectful and a little less cookie cutter.