1973 Volkswagen Bus with ECOTEC Engine.

JJLightning
37.3K subscribers


616 views Jan 16, 2026
Wes Mac Shows us his dream 1973 Volkswagen Bus. Great body, Beautiful interior and a Ecotec 2.2 engine. Wes shows how he made it all work and some great engineering mods to make it more efficient and stay cool out in the desert. Used daily, a real workhorse and great showpiece as you can imagine. Congratulations Wes on another cool ride. Filmed by John Koterba, JJLightning on the Rio Grande, NM. 7/2025. YOU CAN FIND INFO ON MANY UPCOMING VAN SHOWS AND EVENTS @ FVC ? Home - Florida Van Council, INC. www.Vanning.com http://www.vannationalsboard.orghttps://thundersgarage.weebly.com/eve... www.newenglandvancouncil.com And much info on Facebook: DropJaw Vans Van Vanner Van Runs 2026 or whatever year it is.

 

Route 66 Vanners is planning a Trip to California Slow Ride later this 2026
and all Vanners are encouraged to join us for an hour, a day, for a week or just convoy with us as far
as you feel like.

We will be stopping at attractions along the way. Other Van clubs will be joining us, and it will be a great time.

On the way back we will stop at Route 66 attractions.
Stop and look as long as you like, take some pictures, have lunch.

There is no pressure and no entry fee!

Contact Wes at Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214152740789449/
or call 575-800-9218

 

Route 66 Vanners is planning a Trip to California Slow Ride later this 2026
and all Vanners are encouraged to join us for an hour, a day, for a week or just convoy with us as far
as you feel like....or wave as we go by.....

We will be stopping at attractions along the way. Other Van clubs will be joining us, and it will be a great time.

On the way back we will stop at Route 66 attractions.
Stop and look as long as you like, take some pictures, have lunch.

There is no pressure and no entry fee!

Contact Wes at Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/214152740789449/
or call 575-800-9218

 

Mark on your calendars, October 29th 2026 we will be having a 100th Year Anniversary Cruise of Route 66.

Join us starting at Cadillac Ranch or anywhere along the way and finishing at the Santa Monica Pier ending the Route 66 trip.

We will then cruise over to the Dazed and Confused 3 day event​​.... Good Times ahead, stay tuned.

Contact Wes at Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/214152740789449/

or call 575-800-9218

 

Some car friends just made the trip from California to the Chicago Auto Show.

So we know the Route 66 way from Cali to Chicago.

Join us going out or coming back.......

https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/g...ml#post9463778

Contact Wes at Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/214152740789449/

or call 575-800-9218

The Drive Home: Route 66 Centennial – Amarillo By Morning and thank you George Strait!

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If you want a link to the pictures, email to Bobfixesitup@yahoo.com I will email them.-Bob

By William Hall
January 9, 2026

 

Mark on your calendars, October 29th 2026 we will be having a 100th Year Anniversary Cruise of Route 66. Starting at Cadillac Ranch and other places as we go...
and finishing at the Santa Monica Pier ending the Route 66 trip West. We will then cruise over to Slow Ride and the Dazed and Confused 3 day event​​.... Good Times ahead, stay tuned.

Click:
https://www.californiastreetvans.com/single-post/socal-slowride-2026

We are also having a tour of Route 66 on our way back East,
You can join us anywhere along the way.


Join us going out or coming back.......

https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/g...ml#post9463778

Contact Wes at Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/214152740789449/

or call 575-800-9218


Do you have a link to Dazed and Confused? You can’t imagine just how many of these events pop up when searching.

Getting excited Contact National Truck-in Board if you have interest in being the hosts of the next van nationals!!


Attention all Gearheads!!!
Okie National Tribute to 100 Years of Route 66 is a Certified Route 66 Centennial Event. Make sure you add this to your calendar.

 

Van Fools Arizona with Headfirst at the Vans "n" Band Event Phx. AZ. Jan 10th 2026

Chris Louthan
43 subscribers


53 views Jan 14, 2026
Van Fools Arizona and local band HEADFIRST got together for the Vans "n" Band event at the Time Capsule Bar in Phoenix Arizona.
Great friends, great band and an excellent Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. Thank You all for joining us for this event.

 

Yes we drive all kinds of Vans including classics....

 

National Boogie Van Day 2024 - Van Show At Whittier Narrows

Mike Frankovich
32.1K subscribers


70,892 views Feb 18, 2024
Another great National Boogie Van Day show at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. Tons of cool custom vans showed up for this annual show and gathering.

 

See also Jan 2026 and each month

Right here is a quick reminder, with a duplicate above at Jan 2026 and after Jan 31
check the appropriate month at Route 66 Vanner Car Events
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...ml#post9460321. Thanks, man.

January 2026

• Start: Day and time: Jan 31 2026 3PM rollout
• End Day and time
• Event name: Saturday Van Run
• Venue: JCPenny parking lot
• Address of event: 700 Telshore Las Cruces
• Description of Car Event: 3PM Rollout...Main topic focused on is the up and coming Route 66 100th year Anniversary Cruise
• Going to pin down the numbers and shoot the bull until we freeze at 6PM.
• You bet we are getting planning down to about 200 miles a day travel time and of course sleep overnight.
• Six different rendezvous spots so everybody can stay together, yet go at their own speed.

You can start from any state and join us as we go West and then as we go back East
Route 66 Vanner Car Events
https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/t...ml#post9460321. Thanks, man.

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VW van run in the morning 31 Jan 2026,
and at 3Pm all vans and spectators can hang out with Route 66 Vanners at Mesilla Mall JCPenny lot

• Recurring Day, Week or Month?:
• Annual Event Day, Week or Month?: Call or text Wes to get our texts for details about all our events
• and any last minute changes
• Contact person and phone: Wes 575-800-9218

• 1. Call us first, immediately to get on the texting list.
• 2. We will let you know where and when we are attending an event
• and where we will meet that day...usually Mesilla Mall 700 Telshor Las Cruces NM
• 3. Wes will give you all details and answer all questions. Call him at 575-800-9218
• 4. You can earn your Route 66 Vanners jacket patch ONLY by going with us to events.
• Contact person and phone: Wes 575-800-9218

• Registration Fee: Free
• Your Website: Call Wes
• Your email address: Call Wes
• Send missing info to Bobfixesitup@yahoo.com
• Your event picture or your Flyer: