Forgotten 70s Boogie Van. Will It Run After 20 YEARS? 1977 Second Gen Dodge.

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“This 1977 Dodge van, once a rolling radio contest machine, had been buried in vines and weeds for nearly 20 years. Armed with clippers, a saw, and determination, I freed it from nature’s grip, cut away decades of overgrowth, and brought the old V8 back to life!”

This was a really cool find! I remember seeing this van once when I was younger.
What a treat to dig it out and see if it would run!

A “boogie van” is a slang term from the 1970s and early 1980s that refers to a custom van, usually based on full-size American vans (like Dodge, Ford, or Chevy). These vans were heavily personalized and became part of the vanning culture of the era.

Typical features of a boogie van include:
• Custom paint jobs – wild graphics, murals, flames, or airbrushed fantasy art.
• Shag carpeting & plush interiors – often with beds, couches, or lounge setups.
• Porthole windows or bubble windows on the sides.
• Side pipes & mag wheels to give it a hot-rod feel.
• Mood lighting and sound systems for parties or road trips.

They were called boogie vans because they were seen as party vehicles—part hangout spot, part love shack, part road trip machine. The culture around them mixed rock ’n’ roll, freedom, and rebellion, making them a symbol of the 1970s counterculture.







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