Progress on my ZZ van

brianpipa · #1 12-19-2002, 10:10 AM

Here is an update on the progress of my ZZ van. Here are the pics:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/zipzaps-van
For anyone that doesn't know already, these vans can be bought at BigLots for $1.00. (I have 4 of them now).

I had to Dremel the wheel wells to get it to fit. I also had to dremel a slot in the front grille. The rear of the van already had a slot but the length of the van was too long. I made a chassis extension (looks like a trailer hitch) out of a piece of a 3.5 inch floppy disk. I cut a small rectangle out and bent it into a Z shape. I put a small hole in one end then I removed the motor screw from the ZZ and put it through my extension. You can see it here:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pic...-van/van_naked
It works perfectly. The extension keeps its shape but is still flexible - it keeps the body on solidly but will bend enough for removal.

I put 2 holes in the back to add taillights. I got them to work - I made a set of 2 taillights from 2 Turbo Racers that I posted about previously:
http://www.thebrokenjoystick.com/pictures/turboracer
I'll be posting the details on the taillights soon.

Now I just have to figure out what I want to make the first van into: FedEx, UPS, SWAT, or a ZipZaps van (any other suggestions?). I may have to wait til after Christmas when I'll be getting a color printer so I can print graphics.

Brian

payaso · #2 12-19-2002, 12:59 PM

I suggest a Snap On Tools van... Those are really cool.

silla

brianpipa · #3 12-19-2002, 02:31 PM

That's a good idea. I found a decent picture of one here:
http://www.ldvusa.com/images/art/web...terior%201.JPG

Maybe once I get my color printer I'll try one of those too.

Brian

Moto freak · #4 12-19-2002, 04:42 PM

Did you get any more rome for mods?

Moto freak · #5 12-19-2002, 04:43 PM

Did you get any more room for mods? If so how much.

brianpipa · #6 12-19-2002, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Moto freak
Did you get any more room for mods? If so how much.

I'm not sure I understand your question. If you're asking if there is more room for mods with this body, then yes. I plan on putting (tail) lights into it and I can put all the wiring and batteries in the underside on the roof.

brian