Wife's Grandpa's Van added to collection....

[318willrun]

My wife's Grandpa (passed a few years ago) occasionally put together a model back in his time. He put this old van kit from the early 70's together to look like the Van he bought new in the early 70's. It was sitting on a top shelf in the garage covered with Dust. I cleaned it, and re-glued a couple pieces (shaved the paint where I glued so it would stick), and now it will be pulling a drag car in my case. I will leave his paint and assembly, and will be a sentimental piece in my collection.

 

[B'cuda]

Very nice. Things with actual sentimental /family history are among the most valuable things a man can own IMHO, and hopefully pass to the next generation.

 

[SpikeWills69]

Great piece with a great story. Someone once told me that when you get old, the only thing you have is memories. Not so sure I agree, but I wouldn't trade mine for anything, and you made a good choice. That van will be a constant reminder, a memorial of sorts.

 

[abdywgn]

COOL! It's only original once!

 

[Oldmanmopar]

My wife's Grandpa (passed a few years ago) occasionally put together a model back in his time. He put this old van kit from the early 70's together to look like the Van he bought new in the early 70's. It was sitting on a top shelf in the garage covered with Dust. I cleaned it, and re-glued a couple pieces (shaved the paint where I glued so it would stick), and now it will be pulling a drag car in my case. I will leave his paint and assembly, and will be a sentimental piece in my collection.

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Awesome.

 

[moparmandan]

Very cool! Would be neat to create a life size one!

 

[318willrun]

Very cool! Would be neat to create a life size one!

Wish I had the one he bought new around '72 or '73..... 360 4bbl is how he had it set up at the plant. But, I have the 1:25 scale model, which will forever be in my case