# How do you make a vehicle cool? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** van, e350, ford\ **Created:** [May 28, 2010, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500 "2010-05-28T14:51:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/21 "2010-05-29T03:35:25Z")
mrb3990 pretty much hit the nail on the head. Though, instead of hiring an artist, maybe have the kids get together and design a scheme and paint it themselves. ---
**Author:** ![GSN\_fan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@GSN\_fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GSN_fan)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/22 "2010-05-29T05:55:37Z")
Maybe lower it, modify its exhaust, and add blasting speakers? ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/23 "2010-05-29T11:35:47Z")
Hd72mm, That Would Be Front Air Dam, I Believe. šŸ˜‰ CSA ---
**Author:** ![fawadquazi](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fawadquazi/32/213_2.png) [@fawadquazi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fawadquazi)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 11:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/24 "2010-05-29T11:38:44Z")
I will have a really boring reply: Make sure that the engine, transmission and exhaust stay in good shape and are well maintained. The external items wont add any real beauty if your van is smoking, squeaking and spitting oil. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/25 "2010-05-29T11:47:45Z")
How About Astro Grassing It And Adding A Sun Deck ? Very Attractive, Yet Practical, Eh ? [http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/images/userimg/img64-2large.jpg](http://blog.asgoodasgrass.co.uk/images/userimg/img64-2large.jpg) It looks good in any situation or surroundings, whether formal or informal, understated and elegantly stylish ! Youā€™re welcome, CSA ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/26 "2010-05-29T12:19:03Z")
Let me commend you on your vehicle choice. Carting kids around and choosing a vehicle to do it is a sacrifice you have willingly made. I really donā€™t expect you have to leave much behind for the benefit of the kids on vacations. Your vehicle is already cool IMO. Though, instead of hiring an artist, maybe have the kids get together and design a scheme and paint it themselves. I like ā€œbscarā€ suggestion too. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/27 "2010-05-29T12:32:23Z")
[b][i]How Do You Make An Econoline Van Cool ? . . . Make It An Ice Cream Van ! This van and driver both are the COOLEST, literally and figuratively ![/i][/b] [http://images04.olx.com/ui/1/87/81/4548681\_1.jpg](http://images04.olx.com/ui/1/87/81/4548681_1.jpg) That sign on the side shows the Ice Cream Treats that are for sale ! (Notice the freezer cord hanging out the front.) What kids wouldnā€™t want to ride in an ice cream van ? What kids donā€™t want to see an ice cream van pull in and park ? You hinted at poor fuel economy. You could sell a few treats every run in the van and make enough money to pay for gas ! How cool is that ? ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/28 "2010-05-29T16:18:54Z")
The Camry is TRANSPORTATIONā€¦ the Ferrari is ART, almost useless for transportationā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/29 "2010-05-29T17:15:03Z")
If itā€™s industial white, get some magnetic signs for the side. Then AFTER the kids get in, slap on the signs "Apple Creek State Intsitution" or ā€œHead Start Special Needsā€ šŸ˜‰ Otherwise a nice truck color ( or two tone ), some rims ( not 20" spinners ) -you can stick with the 16s that are on it but I donā€™t think you need the LT235/85r16 but something like a 255/70r16 or similar- , and tint all the windows and it would look nice. And with lots more money to put into it, take it to Glaval, Eclipse, or other customizer for a tallish roof with video screens etc. and captains chair seating. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/30 "2010-05-29T17:43:39Z")
How about a vehicle wrap? [http://www.topwraps.com/](http://www.topwraps.com/) NOTE: there am many more companies selling these. ---
**Author:** ![oldwrench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@oldwrench](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldwrench)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/31 "2010-05-29T17:46:37Z")
Make it look like the ā€œDumb and Dumber vanā€ Anyone got pictures of that vehicle? ---
**Author:** ![soundcloset](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/edb3f5/32.png) [@soundcloset](https://community.cartalk.com/u/soundcloset)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2010, 1:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/32 "2010-05-30T01:26:10Z")
The magnetic sticker is great! But donā€™t tint the windows, so that folks can see the kids. Based on their behavior at the time, folks will draw their own conclusions! BTW thanks, everyone! This has been more fun than I expected! ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2010, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-you-make-a-vehicle-cool/49500/33 "2010-05-30T02:56:58Z")
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