Custom Van Socks
Description: The mid-'70s was a great time to be a vanner as van customizing shops were literally everywhere, offering everything from complete conversions to aftermarket parts and installations. NirVANa Customs of Chula Vista was no exception, and was probably best known for having the largest selection of custom porthole windows in America. Manufactured on site, NirVANa's portholes were first class and were available in nearly 100 different shapes. In addition to their SoCal shop, they did extensive mail order through vanner and hot rod mags.
Description: A 19-year-old named Nick bought this cherry red 1975 G-10 from its original owner right off Van Nuys Boulevard in 1977. It was already mildly customized with gold pinstripe work and a set of mags, but Nick wanted to make it his own. Since naming vans was what people did back then, he dubbed it Wild Cherry, and added a set of flares, but didn't have the dough to get them painted. Somewhat ironically, the bright white flares are what really made Wild Cherry pop, and caught the attention of the film crew from the 1979 B-movie, Van Nuys Blvd. They asked if he wanted his van to make an appearance in the movie, and of course, he said yes, so Wild Cherry can be seen in all its glory for about 3 seconds in the movie and in the trailer.
Description: A loud little tribute to the golden age of custom vans, highway stereos, desert sunsets, and unapologetic late-70s style. Van Boogie ’78 rolls in with fat tires, warm sunset stripes, chrome attitude, and enough road-trip energy to keep the highway humming. Built for vintage van culture fans, custom car obsessives, and anyone who thinks the best decade came with shag interiors and a killer soundtrack.
Description: The "Caution Can Talk About Vans Forever" design is the perfect way to show your love for van life culture. With its bold typography and clever wordplay, this print is sure to turn heads and start conversations wherever you go. Order yours today and join the van life community!
Van Life Caution Can Talk About Vans Forever Socks
by Van Life Travel Adventure
$14 $20
Description: Custom vans were all the rage in the '70s, and there were shops catering to boogie van lovers from coast-to-coast helping vanners build their dream ride. By the mid '80s, many of those shops had either gone under, or shifted their focus as vans fell out of favor, but for those who kept on trucking, a few standouts kept the flame alive. Miami's Contreras Customs is one such shop that kept building show quality rolling rooms well into the '90s. Sure, they did lots of other custom work too, like traditional lowriders and restomod muscle cars, but continued to support vanners, even going so far as to manufacture many custom parts that could no longer be found.
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Description: First-generation Chevy Van refers to the first G-10 half-ton production years 1964 through 1966. There was a market for a compact van based on a modified passenger car platform to compete with the already successful Econoline and A100 vans. The 1964 Chevy van had a cab-forward design with the engine placed in a “doghouse” between and behind the front seats. Engines and brakes were sourced from the Chevy II, a more conventional compact car than the Corvair which was used as the basis for the Chevy Greenbrier vans. The 1st Gen vans were available in only the short 90-inch wheelbase and with the standard 90 hp 153-cubic-inch straight-4 or straight-6 engine. A first-gen is quickly identified by its single-piece flat windshield glass.
Description: 🧊🚗 Toyota bB – The Box That Broke the Mold The Toyota bB is a compact MPV with a bold, boxy silhouette that redefined urban cool. Launched in 2000, it became a cult favorite for its spacious interior, quirky styling, and mod-friendly platform. Known globally as the Scion xB, Daihatsu Materia, and Subaru Dex, the bB is a true shape-shifter of the streets. Perfect for JDM fans, box car lovers, and anyone who rolls with personality and edge. 🇯🇵🔧
Description: Kolor Me Kustom was a Los Angeles based customing shop that made big waves in the industry throughout the '70s with their wild paint jobs and crazy bod modifications that were seen on everything from muscle cars and street vans to limousines and semi-trucks. While tame compared to other projects, this design features their '71 Ranchero which had one of the craziest paint jobs of all time that combined countless interlocking pinstripes, airbrushed murals, and of course, metal flake - TONS of metal flake.
Description: The boogie van movement of the 1970s transformed ordinary cargo vans into rolling expressions of freedom, creativity, and individuality. Fueled by the custom van craze, enthusiasts outfitted their full-size vans with wild metalflake paint, airbrushed murals, porthole windows, side pipes, plush shag carpeting, captain's chairs, wood paneling, mood lighting, and CB radios. Weekend van-ins and campouts drew thousands of owners who proudly displayed their personalized creations, swapped customization ideas, and celebrated a lifestyle centered on the open road. And what better way to enjoy life on the road behind the wheel of your boogie van than cranking the stereo and rocking out with a little van boogie?
Description: Classic 1970s nostalgia custom van artwork featuring a cool wolf in headband and sunglasses cruising a painted orange custom van through a desert canyon, framed by iconic 70s typography reading "If This Van's A Rockin' - Don't Bother Knockin'." Ultimate design for van life fans, 1970s nostalgia collectors, and retro road trippers.
If This Van's A Rockin Don't Bother Knockin - 1970s Wolf Custom Van Socks
by Fisheyed Graphics
$14 $20
Description: Black Cats Lover Starry Night Vincent van Gogh: Express your adoration for feline friends with this unique starry night themed item. This artistic piece blends a love for black cats with a famous post-impressionist painting, adding a touch of whimsy to any cat enthusiast's collection.
Black Cats Lover Starry Night Vincent van Gogh Socks
by Sketchbuccaneer
$14 $20
Description: In 1976 a line of trucks and vans dubbed ‘Adult Toys’ came out. Don't be gross, these 'Adult Toys' were a series of factory vehicles that included the Street Van, which rolled off the assembly line outlandishly customized in what would become a staple of late 70’s automotive culture - custom mag wheels, wild paint schemes, and plenty of shag carpeting among others. Despite the rich host of custom options the Street Van rolled off the line with the true intention of it to serve as an enticing platform for even more customization. To get buyers headed in the right direction, every Street Van came with a customization kit that included detailed instructions and plans to further style their van to their individual tastes.
Description: Humorous take on art. A familiar image gets a political twist with a changed headwear. For fans of wry jokes.
Same Different Hat Van Gogh Humor Jokes Socks
by Postcard Monstrous
$14 $20
Description: A boogie van is 50% muscle car, 50% rolling room, and 100% party. Whether it's cruising the local strip, or hitting the highway for an extended road trip to nowhere, the classic boogie van aims to please. So be sure to batten down the hatches and secure your load, and let's boogie!
Van, Pickup, and Off-Road World Magazine 1979 Socks
by The happy side
$14 $20
