In 1975 @ age 18 I started out converting a 63 VW bug into a live aboard by removing the pass. and back seat and putting in a platform and loved it. Since then I've had 2 VW buses, 2 mid 60s Ford vans a 97 Ford van, 2 mid 60s Dodge vans, a 46 Dodge school bus, 2 mid 70s International school ...