{"id":25058,"date":"2013-11-07T23:09:05","date_gmt":"2013-11-08T06:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/?p=25058"},"modified":"2013-11-13T23:12:31","modified_gmt":"2013-11-14T06:12:31","slug":"metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Flake Gypsy Custom Van Shines at SEMA Show 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mr_social_sharing_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Social Sharing Toolkit v2.2 --><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fmetal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myrideisme.com%2FBlog%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F11%2F2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-5-150x99.jpg&amp;description=Metal+Flake+Gypsy+Custom+Van+Shines+at+SEMA+Show+2013\" class=\"pin-it-button\" count-layout=\"none\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/images\/PinExt.png\" title=\"Pin It\" \/><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><fb:share-button type=\"button_count\" href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013\/\"><\/fb:share-button><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-count=\"horizontal\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013\/\" data-via=\"myrideisme\" data-text=\"Metal Flake Gypsy Custom Van Shines at SEMA Show 2013\"><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><div class=\"g-plusone\" data-size=\"medium\" data-annotation=\"none\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013\/\"><\/div><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a class=\"mr_social_share_email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Metal Flake Gypsy Custom Van Shines at SEMA Show 2013&amp;body=https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-sharing-toolkit\/images\/icons_small\/email.png\" class=\"nopin\" alt=\"Email\" title=\"Email\"\/><span class=\"mr_small_icon\">Email<\/span><\/a><\/a><\/span><span class=\"mr_social_sharing\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"linksalpha_button linksalpha_link\" href=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/social\/mobile\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/metal-flake-paint-custom-van-sema-2013\/\" data-text=\"Metal Flake Gypsy Custom Van Shines at SEMA Show 2013\" data-desc=\"Custom Vans at 2013 SEMA Show \u00a0 Vans. They're not just for living down by the river anymore. (RIP Chris Farely aka Matt Foley) \u00a0 One of my EASY picks for \"Favorite at SEMA\" has to be this custom Ford Econoline Van. Not since Church's VanGO has a van made a statement like this. With metal\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-5-150x99.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><h2>Custom Vans at 2013 SEMA Show<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Vans. They&#8217;re not just for living down by the river anymore. (RIP Chris Farely aka Matt Foley)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>One of my EASY picks for &#8220;Favorite at SEMA&#8221; has to be this custom Ford Econoline Van. Not since <a title=\"Church's Custom Econoline Van pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/custom-ford-econoline-van\/\" target=\"_blank\">Church&#8217;s VanGO<\/a> has a van made a statement like this. With metal flake shining in the Las Vegas sun, I had to grab some pictures and share. If metal flake&#8217;s your thing, make sure to look at the <a title=\"Pictures and how to about metal flake paint\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/tag\/metal-flake\/\" target=\"_blank\">other metal flake paint stories and pictures<\/a> we&#8217;ve done including a &#8220;how-to&#8221; about spraying flake yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-1.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25062\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Outstanding Custom Econoline Van at 2013 SEMA Show\" alt=\"Custom ford Econoline Van, 2013 SEMA Show, metal flake paint,custom car pic\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-1.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-1-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-1-575x381.jpg 575w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Complimenting the cooper-gold flaked flames and stripes, the gold leaf lettering spelled &#8220;Chrome Gypsy Tattoo&#8221; a Las Vegas based tattoo and piercing shop. A perfect calling card for the shop, yea??<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Outstanding Custom Econoline Van at 2013 SEMA Show\" alt=\"Custom ford Econoline Van, 2013 SEMA Show, metal flake paint\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-2.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How do you paint metal flake on a roof with this detail? Standing on a latter for days!!?? Someone lets us know who did the paint&#8230; they deserve credit!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-3.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Outstanding Custom Econoline Van at 2013 SEMA Show\" alt=\"Custom ford Econoline Van, 2013 SEMA Show, metal flake paint\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-3.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Custom details and more metal flake covered the interior. I heard the engine&#8217;s detailed and flaked too. I&#8217;ll try to grab a picture tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-4.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Outstanding Custom Econoline Van at 2013 SEMA Show\" alt=\"Custom ford Econoline Van, 2013 SEMA Show, metal flake paint\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-4.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Before I left SEMA today, I had to try for a few night shot! With my camera carefully positioned on my backback, here&#8217;s what I got thanks to about a 6 second exposure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-5.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Outstanding Custom Econoline Van at 2013 SEMA Show\" alt=\"Custom ford Econoline Van, 2013 SEMA Show, custom car pic, hot rod car show pictures\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-5.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>See the light pointing straight up in the corner? That&#8217;s the Luxor Casino.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s one more. Even though it was almost completely dark, the sky added some fine details to an over-the-top, cool as hell van!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-6.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[25058]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 2px solid black; margin: 4px;\" title=\"Outstanding Custom Econoline Van at 2013 SEMA Show\" alt=\"Custom ford Econoline Van, custom car pic, hot rod car show pictures\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-6.jpg\" width=\"575\" height=\"382\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully I&#8217;ll catch the owner tomorrow. Until then, if you know anything about this van, leave a comment below. I&#8217;ll add details here as I get&#8217;m. 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They're not just for living down by the river anymore. (RIP Chris Farely aka Matt Foley) \u00a0 One of my EASY picks for \"Favorite at SEMA\" has to be this custom Ford Econoline Van. Not since Church's VanGO has a van made a statement like this. With metal\" data-image=\"https:\/\/www.myrideisme.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/2013-SEMA-custom-econoline-van-5-150x99.jpg\" data-button=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/images\/social_share_button.png\" alt=\"Share\" class=\"linksalpha_image\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/www.linksalpha.com\/scripts\/loader_iconbox.js?v=2.4\"><\/script><\/span><\/div><p>Email Custom Vans at 2013 SEMA Show &nbsp; Vans. They&#8217;re not just for living down by the river anymore. (RIP Chris Farely aka Matt Foley) &nbsp; One of my EASY picks for &#8220;Favorite at SEMA&#8221; has to be this custom Ford Econoline Van. Not since Church&#8217;s VanGO has a van made a statement like this. 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