Custom Vanner Magazine

10/30/2023

There are some shirts back in the webstore, a new coffee cup, and beanies. We're set up with a print to order service. You order through my site, they print it, and it shows up at your house. I like the quality and the turn around time is pretty good.

The 100% cotton men's classic tee will let folks know you know. Designed by Richard from VNM this was our first t shirt design. Thanks Rich! • 100% cotton • Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester • Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz • Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem

08/01/2022

We shot a fun early van lineup Saturday after the rain cleared the show field. We’re excited to show these off big and in print. A few familiar faces here in and

07/28/2022

Hey it’s .cruiser jumping on the ol’ Custom Vanner CB to share a bit of my perspective as a Van Nationals first timer!
I’ll have start at the beginning. Seeing all those fine trucks roll in after the ribbon cutting really brought a tear to my eyes knowing I had actually made it to the truck in! Years of talking about going had all collimated in that very moment. Then taking Thursday just walking around and talking to the many fine vanners about their rigs was so awesome. I’ve had a few people ask what my favorite part of the event was and I have to say making so many new friends was the highlight. ’s did an amazing job with the Beach Brigade (pictured above), from my perspective it was flawless!! Also riding in the back of in the convoy was a real treat. Walking the show and shine on Saturday was also special, I got a chance to hang out with and learn what it takes to get your custom van to the next level. There’s so sooo much more I can and will talk about but to wrap this up the closing fireworks and burning of the van was the perfect cherry on top. If you missed it I feel sorry for ya! What a way to close out a truck in!! There was so many moving pieces to the event so a huge thank you to all involved!

06/26/2022

Good Po-morning!

06/21/2022

One short month til kicks off hosted by will be on Friday afternoon 7/22. Other van games will be Thurs & Friday. Email [email protected] to sign your van up for van games.

05/27/2022

Our 61-67 Econoline belly pans have moved in to the aluminum age thanks to our friends These cooling system essentials are now made from 5052 Al. We’ve made a lot of these for the Fords as people commonly think this piece is a gravel pan and leave it off. It actually serves as a part of your cooling system on early model vans creating a tunnel from the grill to the radiator which as most of you know is between the cab seats. We’ve made pans for all of the Big 3 models but the Ford has had the most demand and is the most friendly to the manufacturing process. Pictured are the notched pan for longer 240 equipped radiators and the smooth pan for the shorter 170 style radiator. #5052

05/20/2022

This month’s feature Van in the 2022 calendar. This A Van is wrapped in some amazing work from E dog. I shot these photos at Mooneyes years ago. It’s a shame to catch such beautiful color work in black and white only but I think it still makes quite a statement without color. I can’t recall The current owners page but if someone would fill me in I’d gladly get the tag on here. Happy Friday friends!

05/13/2022

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05/12/2022

Here’s a bit of a throwback post for you all. A few days ago posted this van and the grille blew our minds! Turns out that this van belonged to his parents, his uncle built the grille and the Dodge still in the family! How neat is that?! Thank you for again for letting us share these photos !

04/30/2022

Today in 1926 Route 66 absorbed a few other routes and became a 2448 mile roadway dream taking you from Chicago to Santa Montica. Although I hated school a teacher in high school showed us her summer travels along 66 and I was forever fascinated oblivious to the fact that one day I’d start picking out sections of that same road to explore. I even caught a little bit of old 66 in Los Angeles just yesterday because it’s my favorite road. Tucumcari has some excellent signage and murals. Pops soda shop in Oklahoma is a late night beacon, the U drop Inn is only a shell of its former glory but well maintained, the Cadillac ranch is the beginners course to the mother road, the rabbit ranch in Staunton, IL sure has cute buns. Uranus fudge factory is a fun stop that screams everything 66 to me, Snowcap drive-in is along a favorite sleepy bypass in Seligman, AZ. Goffs station is a great place to buy some souvenir expensive gas, Amboy is quite a crater, and the blue hole is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day in Santa Rosa. I highly recommend any portion of the Mother Road if you ever get the chance. Here’s some photos from various trips along the road over the years. Keep on Truckin’ friends. #66

04/23/2022

Frank Costa’s #9 in New York showing build progress on his chopped flat glass mated to a C4 corvette’s suspension and drive train a few Nationals before it took home best of show.

04/22/2022

What weekend essentials are you packing in your van today??