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Old 04-20-2012, 12:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
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The only way to redeem a minivan (This is hilarious).

My brother in law snapped a photo of this today on the road. I wish I thought of this!

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Old 04-20-2012, 02:41 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Its not too bad. Its like a roomy crew cab truck.
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Old 04-20-2012, 09:48 AM   #3 (permalink)
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My shack neighbour made something very similar out of a Ford Aerostar van. I never did get a picture of it though...
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Old 04-20-2012, 02:58 PM   #4 (permalink)
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With plywood on sides it would look more complete, but I do like !!.
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Old 04-20-2012, 05:56 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Old 04-22-2012, 09:44 AM   #6 (permalink)
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LOL, small world.. I just saw this in Vancouver yesterday.
That overhang has to be 4feet and illegal
Other than that its not a bad concept.
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Old 04-22-2012, 11:33 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Oh, but he has red tape across the back to make it "legal"!

I dunno...if it wasn't for the "deck extender", I actually think this idea gives a crappy van a great second chance.

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