I got a cargo van

1997 GMC Safari with pipe racks and one of those walls behind the cab with the little door

What should I do to trick it out? I'm vaguely aware of some potential but I don't know of the limits of what I can do, you know? If I get some roadside assistance work then maybe I will mount amber lights instead of using the stick-on one, but I'm not sure about more technical things than that. For example, extra battery, heavy duty battery? I'm probably about to replace the alternator and when I do, what potential features/accessories should I have in mind when shopping for the power output? I wonder what's the best way to have a cargo ramp or something? I'm going to use it for some courier work, maybe heavy stuff sometimes.

Any suggestions are nice, anything useful or cool or funny. Upgrades, accessories, gear to keep inside, what gratuitous improvements would you put on the list?

Clay;1014878 wrote:

Any suggestions are nice, anything useful or cool or funny. Upgrades, accessories, gear to keep inside, what gratuitous improvements would you put on the list?

Ejector seats.

Please forgive my flippancy, but I've just come back from the usual Wednesday morning supermarket run and there were a couple of occasions* which caused me to consider them as an optional extra when my present car finally expires.

I've already got the necessary sticker.

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*Neither of which was my fault!

Personally I'm a small box truck sort of guy but a cargo van is a fine choice

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I like this a little too much.

I was checking out a company that armors vehicles. In addition to armor (pistol, rifle, armor piercing) I can get an oil slick, a caltrop dispenser, tear gas, smokescreen, and electrified door handles. As well as all the stuff you would expect.

Will probably just beef up some components and such though.

Undertoad;1014882 wrote:

Personally I'm a small box truck sort of guy but a cargo van is a fine choice

I'm thinking I'll get a box truck sometime, currently fantasizing of having a well-rounded fleet.

If it's windowless, all you need is a sign on the side that says "Free Candy and Puppies". :devil:

Sheldonrs;1014889 wrote:

If it's windowless, all you need is a sign on the side that says "Free Candy and Puppies". :devil:

This has been done before, of course. In Ottowa, you're good to go!

BigV;1014895 wrote:

This has been done before, of course. In Ottowa, you're good to go!

I remember that day! My first van. :D

Candy vans don't cause cavities, but can certainly make them bigger.

ew lol

xoxoxoBruce;1014913 wrote:

Candy vans don't cause cavities, but can certainly make them bigger.

That would require a "stretch" van.

Griff;1014883 wrote:

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I like this a little too much.

I hope he put LoJack in it.

Congrats!!!!!

I hope you like it :)

How you trick it out depends on what you plan to do with it. Roadside service means air supply(preferably compressor), jacks, tools, fuel cans, etc.
Courier work you'll need clear room for anything of size, and probably a hand truck, and ramp.

Clay;1014878 wrote:

1997 GMC Safari with pipe racks and one of those walls behind the cab with the little door

What should I do to trick it out? I'm vaguely aware of some potential but I don't know of the limits of what I can do, you know? If I get some roadside assistance work then maybe I will mount amber lights instead of using the stick-on one, but I'm not sure about more technical things than that. For example, extra battery, heavy duty battery? I'm probably about to replace the alternator and when I do, what potential features/accessories should I have in mind when shopping for the power output? I wonder what's the best way to have a cargo ramp or something? I'm going to use it for some courier work, maybe heavy stuff sometimes.

Any suggestions are nice, anything useful or cool or funny. Upgrades, accessories, gear to keep inside, what gratuitous improvements would you put on the list?

googly eye headlights ofc

Clay;1014878 wrote:

1997 GMC Safari with pipe racks and one of those walls behind the cab with the little door...

This van, is it air conditioned?:eyebrow:

Clay;1014878 wrote:

...what gratuitous improvements would you put on the list?

Lasers.

And an A-Team stripe.

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Gravdigr;1015011 wrote:

This van, is it air conditioned?

It's supposed to be. Not enough power is supplied to run the fans and compressor. You can see it taking power from the accessories. All symptoms considered, I may replace the alternator. They do a free check of the starting/charging system at Autozone so I'll find out.

lumberjim;1014918 wrote:

I hope he put LoJack in it.

Be smrt

This van, is it 4wd?

No but they all turn

This van, does it have the nice steering wheel, or the cheap, ugly one?

Clay;1014878 wrote:

...what gratuitous improvements would you put on the list?

Shag carpet on the walls, floors, and headliner.

Pink monkey fur on the dash.

Or a married and moved to the suburbs Batman...

You are stuck without one of these

Gravdigr;1015149 wrote:

This van, is it 4wd?

Clay;1015161 wrote:

No but they all turn

You'll fit in well here, Clay! :thumb:

shoot;1015254 wrote:

You are stuck without one of these

Not necessarily.

This van, does it have the deluxe interior?