Not much is known about this Chicago based Custom Furniture Manufacturers van, but we suspect where it may have originated from. A look back at The Olson Rug Co. van reveals that it may have been built by the General Body Co. in Chicago. General body was a very creative firm that also built the original Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. Alden Jewell photo via Dan Strohl of the Hemmings Blog.
I wonder if they invented the clear plastic sofa covers? Looks like the windsheild and hood have a plastic cover. Bob
Bob, I think what makes it look that way are scratches on the photo. Isn’t that a cool looking van?
Look at the door – looks like it’s from a standard pickup, maybe Chevy, mounted backward.
Stewart, Good thought as it appears you are right, it makes sense to use an off the shelf door as it would probably be less expensive that manufacturing them
Doors are probably the most difficult part of a car to make, especially with windows that are supposed to move, etc. A clever solution here.
Love tha thing, though. No doubt it was a big attention-getter in its day.