I grew up in Montesano and lived there my whole life until a few years ago. My best friend had a band that was excellent and in 9th grade opened for the Melvins at the RCKNDY in Seattle. Anyway, my buddy eventually ended up with the Melvan, the same on that Kurt drew the Kiss picture on with magic markers. Just thought Id share some pics I took a few weeks ago of it. Little worse for the wear, though hes been trying to get it running again.
Later
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K:\Melvan\Picture 002.jpg
Hope these pics go through
well, that didnt work, how the hell do I post pics? Appreciate the help.
http://www.photobucket.com
ok, try again
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hope that worked
what a sweet ride, probably contains some Lori, Dale and Buzz DNA.
So that took them thru ozma, bullhead and lysol tours?
Actually not sure what era it was used. Ill ask my buddy when he got it and that might shed some light.
I STILL live in Montesano :x What's the name of your buddy's band that opened at the RCKCNDY? Is the Melvan still parked in Montesano? There's a bunch of people still living here that are of the Buzzo high school years vintage. :shock: One of them is even Mike Dillard the first Melvins drummer! :D
I know Mike pretty well. Very cool guy. Have seen his band a number of times. Saw em in Oly a few months ago at the 4th Ave Tav. The Melvan is still in Montesano. My buddies band was called No Talent. They broke up years ago.
I was at the 4th Ave. Tavern at that show too. Sat with Dillard at his table, I probably saw you or met you that night. They played "queen", Dillard's a good drummer. You must live in Oly now eh, 'cause I know you were just at the Oly show. Didn't you video tape it?
Great post! That van should be restored and sold at auction.
I live in Vancouver now. Just came up to Oly to watch Mikes band and the first band. The guy who sang and played guitar in the band that opened that night is my buddy that owns the van. I was one of the people who filmed that night. The shorter fatter one.
What's Mike's band called?
I believe they are calling themselves King Fu. They have been on and off for a few years I believe.
Yeah they go by King Fu. They have also gone by Hot Carl and Jupiter Jackson among others. My buddy from work said he used to do a fair amount of drinking with Buzz in that Melvan back in the day. Mostly Potter's whiskey, and Rheinlander and Schmidt beer because it was cheap! He enjoyed the pics and said they brought back memories.
what does it say on the hood?
warmachine?
was this added later?
great pics:)
Kiss and Black flag :D
Heres a couple more that I wasnt planning on posting.
No I graduated with Crover in Aberdeen. I later moved to Montesano, long after Buzz moved to SanFrancisco. I didn't hang out with the Montesano crowd back in high school, and only saw Buzz when he was in Aberdeen. I didn't know him really well at the time, but I remember watching him play back in '86 and thinking that it was the loudest, hardest, wierdest shit I had ever heard. They were not trying to sound like any other band, they were doing they own original stuff when everyone else was busy trying to learn Maiden and Priest riffs. Even back then Buzz was doing the tantric chanting kind of thing, and I had never seen a guy crush a set like Dale. It shocked the hell out of me the first time I ever saw Dale play because he was really mello at school and not agressive or anything. The guy just completely changed behind his kit like he was possessed. That Melvan to me is priceless, I hope your buddy hangs on to it because it's a treasure trove of memories for a lot of people. Buzz drove it across country several times. Sure it's just an old vehicle, but it's cool. How many people would like to own the Melvan? That's sweet.
damn smellis, your OLD SCHOOL. you went to school with crover? that's about the coolest fucking thing I have ever heard. dude, your my hero. no bullshit.
wow. the melvan. that "old car" is really really cool. thanks for the pics and the story.
It gives me a nice warm feeling inside to know that
even though it doesnt run anymore, at least your buddy
had the good sense to hang onto it and let it rest in a
nice covered carport instead of being sold for scrap.
I know that it will never be sold for scrap. He has put a lot of effort into getting it running again, but that takes a lot of money too and thats the problem. I think someday it will run again, but who knows when.
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youre a clingon??? :shock:
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maybe he is, but NO, he is NOT fron URANUS so don't even ask.
Buzz was selective about who he would let in the door for practice at Dale's. My brother used to have to stand in the alley and couldn't come in because he was too young and a pest. The "cling-ons" as Buzz called them, could have a pass and come in. It was the infant stages of the opinionated Buzzo that we have all come to know and love in his present form. :shock:
Quote from: Smellis on December 09, 2005, 08:21:22 AM
Buzz was selective about who he would let in the door for practice at Dale's. My brother used to have to stand in the alley and couldn't come in because he was too young and a pest. The "cling-ons" as Buzz called them, could have a pass and come in. It was the infant stages of the opinionated Buzzo that we have all come to know and love in his present form.
You could ebay that drawing for a fortune... :evil:
yeah, fuck the Kurt drawing, sell it and fix the MELVAN!
Smellis! Tell us more stories about the Melvins in their early days! :P
Uh-oh, I wondered if that was going to happen. Well, it was a wonderful time of days of yore; filled with chirping birds, wildflowers, marijuana smoke and 40's of Olde English 800 malt liquor. I know that Buzz and Dale and Cobain and others have said that growing up in Aberdeen in the 80's sucked, but I really had a great time. Sure there wasn't much to do, but what we did find to do kicked ass, I thought. I lived 3 blocks down from Crover on the same street. When they would practice I would tell my dad that I was going to the library downtown to do research for something at school (before the internet). He must have wondered if they served malt liquor at the library when I returned home on a few occasions. Anyway, Dale and Buzz were just friendly, funny and just great guys. They have not changed a bit after all these years. Buzz has a twisted hilararious sense of humor, and what some people perceive as arrogance is really just his way of having fun. I am sure there must be others lurking on this board who were around back in the really old days. There are others who were a part of the Melvins early jam sessions in Montesano when Mike Dillard was the drummer. I did not not go to any of those but have a few friends who did. Remember, these were just guys fucking around and having fun like so many of us did or are still doing. I just think it's cool as hell that they are still around and creating new music after so long, and have so many classics behind them.
smell, like I said: your my hero. I bet your one of the few cling-ons from the EARLY days who still has any interest or connection today.
I swear to GOD (donny baker anyone?) your fuckin COOL as SHIT.
(fucking grew up down the street from dale crover, ........ how cool is that?)
Glen, I know. Back in the day he was just a regular guy I went to school with, and he is still just a regular guy now. He just has a job that beats the shit out of mine. He has worked his ass off to get where he is, and I have to give him credit. I don't take for granted a moment of the high school days. But, it just wasn't the Melvins, it was the whole thing back then in Aberdeen. I probably should have carried their gear around and just went touring like a motherfucker in the Melvan. On the other hand, I wouldn't have my two kids and I can't live without them now. life's good, it all works out. The Melvins are still making new music and touring, and I never miss them when they come to town. Buzz and Dale haven't changed a bit after all their success. Big Biz is coming to town here on 12/18 and I'll be there. I'm looking forward to the next chapter, What the hell kind of circus will a tandem drum set be? Jebus Christo the next tour is going to kick major Melvin ass. :D
Tomight I was drinking with Dillard's cousin and he said that he played bass before Lukin. He said that Buzz only played 4 chords and that was it. He was talking about how Buzzo was barely even plinking on the guitar and he was just fucking around on the bass and Buzz was just learning. My friend thinks it's funny and I told him that he is a legend because he is the first Melvins bassist!!! :x 8)
Smellis,
You must get a picture of this dude and get him in the morgue!!
This is the best thread since a long time. Keep it coming, Smellis!
hey smell, do dale and buzz still remember you? do you ever track them down for a "hello" and "remember when" when they come around town?
UMMM, yeah, everytime they come around here I make it a point to speak with them for old times' sake. They are cool as hell. 8)
Been gone for a while, but anyway, I learned that the Melvan probably took them around the country thru 86' or so. I'll try to get some more info on it soon. My buddy got it from Lukins parents after he left. He still has the registration with Lukins name on it.
This thread is so cool. I just read it again and all those stories about the early days are just plain awesome. More anecdotes please!
Quote from: GrimReaper on December 11, 2005, 05:38:46 AM
Smellis,
You must get a picture of this dude and get him in the morgue!!
Oh yeah, I forgot that I have a homework assignment. I'll see if he wants his picture posted in there.
Smellis, we need this picture!
Well that was a nice thread.
this thread is so cool...and it's so cool that in this message board there are many great guys like smellis...don't worry,i'm not gay,i'm only excited by this thread!!! :D
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Took these a few weekends ago
man, thats in bad shape.
yea, it's seen better days. Like 1972
Quote from: black stallion on April 05, 2008, 11:55:24 AM
this thread is so cool...and it's so cool that in this message board there are many great guys like smellis...don't worry,i'm not gay,i'm only excited by this thread!!! :D
Dude...... :oops:
Jeez I hate reading old posts I know I posted after swilling several brews. Nice pics Idle! The van is still very cool.
I'll see about that pic. The guy wasn't really a band member, he was only messing around with Buzz before the band was even conceived I believe.
Doesn't walsby mention in one of his comics abou the first time he met the melvins, and htey pulled up to his friends house" in a van with a kiss mural on the side" i read that snippet in my neither here nor there book i bleieve.....
I got a 76 Dodge Street van off a guy at work. Payed $200 for it. Towed it home. The engine had three burnt exhaust valves and one intake that was feathered pretty bad. It was missing so many parts I lived in the junk yards of Kent, Washington for months. The first day I took it on the road I realized all the brakes were fucked up and had to replace just about everything.
I can have the Melvan running in a month.
Sweet ass ride i really like the Black Flag logo on the door...i might just try and find me a van to do that to.
Quote from: Dale_Nixon on April 07, 2008, 09:11:29 PM
Sweet ass ride i really like the Black Flag logo on the door...i might just try and find me a van to do that to.
That logo was added by Kurt.
Idle how come you haven't written an article about the van,
with details like the kiss graphics etc??? and the photos you took,
people will see that on the wiki, you could even sell it to MXMR or Thrasher
or one of those mags/websites!!
Quote from: anaconda on April 07, 2008, 10:37:53 PM
Idle how come you haven't written an article about the van,
with details like the kiss graphics etc??? and the photos you took,
people will see that on the wiki, you could even sell it to MXMR or Thrasher
or one of those mags/websites!!
Funny you say that. I'll give details as they come.
i'm surprised mitrowski hasn't offered a billion dollars for it. oops!
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 07, 2008, 10:47:03 PM
Quote from: anaconda on April 07, 2008, 10:37:53 PM
Idle how come you haven't written an article about the van,
with details like the kiss graphics etc??? and the photos you took,
people will see that on the wiki, you could even sell it to MXMR or Thrasher
or one of those mags/websites!!
Funny you say that. I'll give details as they come.
Sell the Melvan?? or the Images/story??....If Ben is gonna sell the melvan...Pleas let me know, ill be there in an hour!!!
Quote from: grays harbor mafia on April 09, 2008, 01:12:32 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 07, 2008, 10:47:03 PM
Quote from: anaconda on April 07, 2008, 10:37:53 PM
Idle how come you haven't written an article about the van,
with details like the kiss graphics etc??? and the photos you took,
people will see that on the wiki, you could even sell it to MXMR or Thrasher
or one of those mags/websites!!
Funny you say that. I'll give details as they come.
Sell the Melvan?? or the Images/story??....If Ben is gonna sell the melvan...Pleas let me know, ill be there in an hour!!!
No, it's not being sold. He'll never sell it.
The only way he should let it go is if the melvins get inducted into the rocknroll hall of fame
next year on their 25th anniversary, and the melvan goes to cleveland to become a part
of their permanent exhibit!!
sorry, but I pray to the lords above that the melvins never get inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.
Some day I will make a pilgrimmage to the melvan.. Or touch Handz' hand, that I assume has touched the melvan, which might be good enough. :shock:
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 09, 2008, 01:27:04 PM
Some day I will make a pilgrimmage to the melvan.. Or touch Handz' hand, that I assume has touched the melvan, which might be good enough. :shock:
:shock:
Yea, lets hold hands during a melvins show.Or not.
Quote from: glen on April 09, 2008, 01:23:03 PM
sorry, but I pray to the lords above that the melvins never get inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.
I already feel bad they have to come to Cleveland every tour. If the Melvan came here it would probably get stolen.
The van isn't going anywhere. It's sealed in a mayonnaise jar in someones backyard.
Not for sale, not for trade, not for nothin.
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 06:58:41 PM
The van isn't going anywhere. It's sealed in a mayonnaise jar in someones backyard.
Not for sale, not for trade, not for nothin.
I imagine, I wouldn't part with it either. Someone just mentioned it coming here.
Quote from: TGH on April 09, 2008, 07:01:23 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 06:58:41 PM
The van isn't going anywhere. It's sealed in a mayonnaise jar in someones backyard.
Not for sale, not for trade, not for nothin.
I imagine, I wouldn't part with it either. Someone just mentioned it coming here.
I know, I just keep seeing people say it should this and that. It won't.
It will probably run again one day, but that's a ways down the road.
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 07:04:26 PM
Quote from: TGH on April 09, 2008, 07:01:23 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 06:58:41 PM
The van isn't going anywhere. It's sealed in a mayonnaise jar in someones backyard.
Not for sale, not for trade, not for nothin.
I imagine, I wouldn't part with it either. Someone just mentioned it coming here.
I know, I just keep seeing people say it should this and that. It won't.
It will probably run again one day, but that's a ways down the road.
If it runs well enough, take it on the road so true melvins geeks can see it (myself included).
Quote from: TGH on April 09, 2008, 07:31:40 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 07:04:26 PM
Quote from: TGH on April 09, 2008, 07:01:23 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 06:58:41 PM
The van isn't going anywhere. It's sealed in a mayonnaise jar in someones backyard.
Not for sale, not for trade, not for nothin.
I imagine, I wouldn't part with it either. Someone just mentioned it coming here.
I know, I just keep seeing people say it should this and that. It won't.
It will probably run again one day, but that's a ways down the road.
If it runs well enough, take it on the road so true melvins geeks can see it (myself included).
It's a good idea, but it will take a lot of work to make the inside tolerable.
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 06:58:41 PM
The van isn't going anywhere. It's sealed in a mayonnaise jar in someones backyard.
Not for sale, not for trade, not for nothin.
good, had me scared for a minute... I didnt think he would get rid of it, its been broken down and taking up space for YEARS already.. How long has Ben had that thing idle?
not exactly sure. Over 10, less than 20.
I'd have to ask him.
Write that article!! Wiki it!! People want to know all about it.
Quote from: anaconda on April 09, 2008, 08:04:20 PM
Write that article!! Wiki it!! People want to know all about it.
There is an article I believe in the wiki that Brian posted for me. I just don't know where he posted it because I can't find it! but I know it's there. If not, I'll write another one after I get some more info on it this weekend.
if/when you find that article would you be so kind as to post a link to it for me and others?
Quote from: grays harbor mafia on April 09, 2008, 08:10:41 PM
if/when you find that article would you be so kind as to post a link to it for me and others?
I would if I could find it! Swear, I've looked through it many times. I will if I see it, but it isn't to great. Just a letter I wrote to Brian and the pics we've all seen posted here. I'll try again though.
thanks to Brian for the link
http://www.themelvins.net/wiki/index.php?title=The_Melvan
That shit so cool. It really is.
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 10, 2008, 04:41:46 PM
thanks to Brian for the link
http://www.themelvins.net/wiki/index.php?title=The_Melvan
Thanks for sharing.
I've been wanting to know the history of this van..now it's known.
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 04:35:22 PM
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 09, 2008, 01:27:04 PM
Some day I will make a pilgrimmage to the melvan.. Or touch Handz' hand, that I assume has touched the melvan, which might be good enough. :shock:
:shock:
Yea, lets hold hands during a melvins show.
Or not.
:lol:
Not even during 'I want to hold your handz'???!? :(
:P
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 10, 2008, 10:12:47 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 04:35:22 PM
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 09, 2008, 01:27:04 PM
Some day I will make a pilgrimmage to the melvan.. Or touch Handz' hand, that I assume has touched the melvan, which might be good enough. :shock:
:shock:
Yea, lets hold hands during a melvins show.
Or not.
:lol:
Not even during 'I want to hold your handz'???!? :(
:P
im sick of you being so funny and witty :x
too good.
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 10, 2008, 10:12:47 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on April 09, 2008, 04:35:22 PM
Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 09, 2008, 01:27:04 PM
Some day I will make a pilgrimmage to the melvan.. Or touch Handz' hand, that I assume has touched the melvan, which might be good enough. :shock:
:shock:
Yea, lets hold hands during a melvins show.
Or not.
:lol:
Not even during 'I want to hold your handz'???!? :(
:P
I'll think about it.
This is some great history behind the melvins. They've been around since I was born. 1983 and I've only been a fan since 2002 when HAT first came out. I wish I had gotten into them earlier but oh well, they're still around and kickn' hard. The first show I seen was with Tomahawk, the geek tour.
Hey Idlehanz, what's wrong with the inside of the van buddy? You sure enjoyed being in
there last weekend!! I just found all the registration papers and proofs of insurance! We actually
took the Melvan to the RKNDY show back in '93 or '94 and the night before that the Melvins
played the "Backstage" at the Capitol Theater in Olympia. We gave Buzz and Dale a ride from
Buzz's parents place to the venue that evening! I think they got a kick out of that! As far as the last
time I actually operated the Melvan would have been probably back in '97. I made a 4-track
recording of it running the last time I had it fired up! I should figure out a way to post that sound byte
on this website! I recorded it running because I knew that it would be a very long time before I would
hear that sweet sound of those 8 valves. Plus, the exhaust was shot so it sounded really mean! Let me
know if you could help me out with getting the sounds of the Melvan to this site, OK?
Quote from: Seven of Spades on April 17, 2008, 02:02:00 PM
Hey Idlehanz, what's wrong with the inside of the van buddy? You sure enjoyed being in
there last weekend!! I just found all the registration papers and proofs of insurance! We actually
took the Melvan to the RKNDY show back in '93 or '94 and the night before that the Melvins
played the "Backstage" at the Capitol Theater in Olympia. We gave Buzz and Dale a ride from
Buzz's parents place to the venue that evening! I think they got a kick out of that! As far as the last
time I actually operated the Melvan would have been probably back in '97. I made a 4-track
recording of it running the last time I had it fired up! I should figure out a way to post that sound byte
on this website! I recorded it running because I knew that it would be a very long time before I would
hear that sweet sound of those 8 valves. Plus, the exhaust was shot so it sounded really mean! Let me
know if you could help me out with getting the sounds of the Melvan to this site, OK?
Will do kangaroo. I see you got yourself on here. Neat.
The inside of the van is a pet cemetary :)
i would agree on the pet cemetery part...but not quite entirely....it seems more like a killing floor for the nightgoat...stay tuned ol' buddy...Neat.
Hey King of Diamonds, I dug out the recording of the Melvan yesterday and
I am going to mix it from the master this afternoon. When you come back to
mix "Nightgoat", maybe we could transfer the sweet sounds of the Melvan to
this site. Let me know what you think of them apples! OK?
If you make an .mp3 of the melvan engine growling, I'll personally see
that it gets uploaded to the wiki and has a permanent site for hosting
and a link to download.
Thank you Anaconda. How do I create an Mp3 from a cassette tape as
my source? I am pretty much retarded when it comes to computer
-techy stuff. Remember, I went to Montesano High. Maybe ol' King of
Diamonds can help me out this week! Oh wait, he went to Monte High too!
If you two don't figure it out, get me the cassette when I get the four track back and I'll transfer it.
Hey seven of spades...I can proably figure it out....I'll get a hold of you and we'll kill two demons with one song....
Thanks King of Diamonds! Maybe we could eat ice cream cones
with the dead animals while we are killing these demons with
one stone... Sound good?
ahh, the melvan, i would love to have another knifer session in the melvan......ahhh the good ol' days...................
Yes.. Those were the good old days weren't they GH Mafia Miester?
How have you been? Heard you were dating Prestons old girlfriend.
Is that true?
Quote from: grays harbor mafia on April 18, 2008, 09:38:52 PM
ahh, the melvan, i would love to have another knifer session in the melvan......ahhh the good ol' days...................
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Quote from: bUTTHOLEmAN on April 18, 2008, 10:08:53 PM
Quote from: grays harbor mafia on April 18, 2008, 09:38:52 PM
ahh, the melvan, i would love to have another knifer session in the melvan......ahhh the good ol' days...................
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FIRE!!! hahaha... FIRE FIRE!!!!!!!!hahaha
Quote from: Seven of Spades on April 18, 2008, 09:51:33 PM
Yes.. Those were the good old days weren't they GH Mafia Miester?
How have you been? Heard you were dating Prestons old girlfriend.
Is that true?
I've been good... :? and just who is the seven of spades???? :-k
Quote from: grays harbor mafia on April 18, 2008, 10:38:31 PM
Quote from: Seven of Spades on April 18, 2008, 09:51:33 PM
Yes.. Those were the good old days weren't they GH Mafia Miester?
How have you been? Heard you were dating Prestons old girlfriend.
Is that true?
I've been good... :? and just who is the seven of spades???? :-k
Buckwheat?
Maybe.......
oswald finger shot? feeeeling like a melting pot?......... paperweights, plastic prophecies..........Doe rae upon my soul!!!!!!
Slug fiend is Saturns snail.
I walk my way to thee
i found that CD the other day, its scratched to hell unfortunatly, ya got any copies laying around???
Actually, I don't. That pretty much sucks cause it's my music, but
that's what you get when you sign recording contracts. I do, however,
have a few copies of our 7" that I could mail you! I have A COPY of Violets
that I could dub off for you if you send me your address.
that SUCKS!!!! damn record companies!!!!!!!! U still living in Monte Ben?? if so, ill just hook up with ya in person if thats cool....Idle said he might be able to burn me a copie...we were supoosed to hook up sometime soon, i have a 7" i was goin to sell him..
:shock:Yo Mafia, please don't use my real name. Here, I am the
7 of Spades! You remember that! OK? Yes, I am still here in Monte.
Giving guided tours of the holy Melvan! Goat Meena Super Freeze!!!
sorry about using your real name, wasn't thinkin..
Well, maybe next time you will. OK? send me a personal message
Mafia and maybe we could set up a little good time in the Melvan
for old times sake...If you know what I mean.
I think I am going to clean the Melvan this weekend. Anyone out
there want to help? Saturday, 3 o'clock sharp!
Im in as long as you get your homework done first.... what do you think you get dessert first?
Yes, I want dessert first and last!
Melvan engine
http://www.sendspace.com/file/webfnc
ahhh.the sweet sound of gasoline and pollution...man those were good days!
Hey King, I thought there was more Melvan to that recording we
put onto your hard-drive? :shock:
ya my bad maybe i neeed to suck on an egg....ill get it to paused digitzzzzzzz right now....
Hey Hanzzz Franzzz Pulverizer....
Do you think you could entertain my skull by applying the
the full version of the Melvan to this thread? I tend to enjoy
re-living my past with those ohh so sweet sounds.....OK? :lol:
Hey Skullbraineggs...... I know who you are...
Mayday...Mayday...
MP3Lover...Are you retarded or are you just a little slow?
I was feeling nostalgic and took a look for my first .net thread. I couldn't find it. It was under another name, but I thought it would still be here.
So here it is again, for those that never got to see it.
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I have some more pics somewhere, I'll look for em later. I wanted to repost for some of the newer members.
No, it doesn't run.
No, I don't own it.
No, it's not for sale.
Yes, Kurt Kobain drew the KISS image :toke:
Quote from: jules on May 18, 2011, 04:41:38 AM
Quote from: black stallion on May 18, 2011, 04:17:05 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 18, 2011, 01:19:42 AM
No, I don't own it.
who owns it if i can ask?
Daphne, Velma, Fred and Shaggy, I think.
thanks for clearing things up jules :?
It's sitting on the driveway at Dale's mother's house. So that means Dale owns it.
Quote from: black stallion on May 18, 2011, 04:17:05 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 18, 2011, 01:19:42 AM
No, I don't own it.
who owns it if i can ask?
A friend of mine. It resides in Montesano still, at his mom's house.
Quote from: Sweet Willy Deutrom on May 18, 2011, 04:46:32 AM
It's sitting on the driveway at Dale's mother's house. So that means Dale owns it.
Not quite.
i remember the thread, i think about it often for some reason.
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC06075.jpg)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC06071.jpg)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC06001.jpg)
Quote from: Idlehanz on May 18, 2011, 11:22:36 AM
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC06075.jpg)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC06071.jpg)
(http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/idlehanz/DSC06001.jpg)
How much and where do I pick it up? 8)
SO AWESOME!!
I miss the Mel-van.
Why isn't it done up and used for boardies to stalk Melvins on tour?
How long did it stay on the road?
By the looks of it, about five minutes.
Only a few years I think.
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
You're the authority. That last sentence pretty much sums it up: cool as all get out! 8)
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
You're the authority. That last sentence pretty much sums it up: cool as all get out! 8)
I should clarify. When I say "we", I mean myself, the guy who owned it, and another friend. Nothing to do with the band. This was many years after they had left Grays Harbor.
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:53:09 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
You're the authority. That last sentence pretty much sums it up: cool as all get out! 8)
I should clarify. When I say "we", I mean myself, the guy who owned it, and another friend. Nothing to do with the band. This was many years after they had left Grays Harbor.
still cool.
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 18, 2014, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
Wayne Newton. Well he went to my high school, way before me.....oh, you mean Hanz?!
8-[ :later:
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 18, 2014, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
A lot of people? Not anyone in the band, if that's what you're asking :)
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 19, 2014, 12:17:59 AM
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 18, 2014, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
A lot of people? Not anyone in the band, if that's what you're asking :)
for a moment there I was about to get completely geeked out. You got to get in it though? :o. Hmm wayne newton ehh?
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 19, 2014, 03:46:53 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 19, 2014, 12:17:59 AM
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 18, 2014, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
A lot of people? Not anyone in the band, if that's what you're asking :)
for a moment there I was about to get completely geeked out. You got to get in it though? :o. Hmm wayne newton ehh?
Yes. Ok, it was almost 3 decades before me.
Hanzy, tell us a story! Didn't you work with "Melvin"???
Quote from: JUDY on August 20, 2014, 09:33:09 AM
Hanzy, tell us a story! Didn't you work with "Melvin"???
Not much to tell really. I did work with him, for a few years. He wasn't a manager when I worked for him, so he really wasn't my boss . He did a lot of glares when I'd wear my Melvins shirts in the store. There were at least 4-5 guys still working at that store that had worked with Buzz when he was there. I honestly don't remember any stories that might have been told to me.
here's an mp3 of the melvan's engine idling:
http://thesickos.free.fr/melvan_idling.mp3 (http://thesickos.free.fr/melvan_idling.mp3)
exclusive!! I got this from Mark in Seattle - it needs some oil and some ring gasket repairs!
Quote from: anaconda on August 20, 2014, 10:19:40 PM
here's an mp3 of the melvan's engine idling:
http://thesickos.free.fr/melvan_idling.mp3 (http://thesickos.free.fr/melvan_idling.mp3)
exclusive!! I got this from Mark in Seattle - it needs some oil and some ring gasket repairs!
Nice. Back in the day when we did the cover songs thread, I think we put one at the end of ours and it sounded MUCH worse. I just don't know where the damn song is anymore.
Quote from: anaconda on August 20, 2014, 10:19:40 PM
here's an mp3 of the melvan's engine idling:
http://thesickos.free.fr/melvan_idling.mp3 (http://thesickos.free.fr/melvan_idling.mp3)
exclusive!! I got this from Mark in Seattle - it needs some oil and some ring gasket repairs!
Sweet! That's some good ole Merican muscle, right there boy, I tell ya...... :D
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 18, 2014, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
He went to school with Ben Dover and Anita Mandelay.
Quote from: Buckwh3at on August 21, 2014, 01:41:42 PM
Quote from: Buzzinthebox on August 18, 2014, 08:01:25 PM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 11:32:32 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:58:45 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Quote from: Idlehanz on August 17, 2014, 10:17:11 AM
Quote from: meezer on August 17, 2014, 08:07:47 AM
Can you please put up a YouTube link to hear the Melvan?
The download, she eez no bueno, senior...... :(
I don't have it anymore. The clip is lost somewhere on a hard drive. Maybe someone saved it?
:cry:
You aren't missing a lot. It's a barely running engine sound.
I was trying to put up Steel Pole Bath Tub-Four Barrels,
but YouTube only has the whole album.
The Melvan was on the MELVINS Facebook group, this week.
Deserves better comments than "kiss blows!" #-o
The Melvan thing has kind of run it's course. It was a hot topic for a while, then the whole ebay thing kind of killed interest in it, as it was sold, then it wasn't, then it was, then it wasn't....Now it has sold, but for far less than anyone ever thought it would. It's still an interesting piece of history. In, and after high school, we'd smoke out in that thing, tye dye shirts, and once recorded vocals in it.
Who'd you go to high school with?
He went to school with Ben Dover and Anita mandelay.
Dick Furry too.
They cut out the kiss drawing on the melvan (24 x 40 inches), you can bid on it now. Current price, $6000.
Quote from: PepsiMike on May 16, 2025, 09:28:44 PMThey cut out the kiss drawing on the melvan (24 x 40 inches), you can bid on it now. Current price, $6000.
Who is the official owner?
It belongs in a museum.
Quote from: JUDY on May 20, 2025, 10:48:34 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on May 16, 2025, 09:28:44 PMThey cut out the kiss drawing on the melvan (24 x 40 inches), you can bid on it now. Current price, $6000.
Who is the official owner?
It belongs in a museum.
Whoever bought it from Ben (?) a few years ago. They're expecting the kiss panel to go for 20-40k. Someone is bidding on the spray painted 'no talent' panel, which is real weird, since it was added after Ben got the van. Curious to know how much Ben sold it for, I'm guessing 20k.
Quote from: PepsiMike on May 20, 2025, 10:55:59 AMQuote from: JUDY on May 20, 2025, 10:48:34 AMQuote from: PepsiMike on May 16, 2025, 09:28:44 PMThey cut out the kiss drawing on the melvan (24 x 40 inches), you can bid on it now. Current price, $6000.
Who is the official owner?
It belongs in a museum.
Whoever bought it from Ben (?) a few years ago. They're expecting the kiss panel to go for 20-40k. Someone is bidding on the spray painted 'no talent' panel, which is real weird, since it was added after Ben got the van. Curious to know how much Ben sold it for, I'm guessing 20k.
Hahaha. But is his name seriously Ben Dover?!?! No wayyyyy.
:lol:
What are the headlights going for?
Quote from: moth on May 20, 2025, 10:30:27 PMWhat are the headlights going for?
:lol: :lol: :lol:
What's the bid up to right now for the KISS artwork?
Quote from: Dumpster D on May 21, 2025, 06:22:42 PMWhat's the bid up to right now for the KISS artwork?
10k! https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/search?query=Melvins
Quote from: PepsiMike on May 21, 2025, 07:05:12 PMQuote from: Dumpster D on May 21, 2025, 06:22:42 PMWhat's the bid up to right now for the KISS artwork?
10k! https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/search?query=Melvins
Ah give yeh FORTY FIVE!!!
Buzz needs this :buzz:
Wizard Robes (https://www.juliensauctions.com/en/items/62081/little-richard-1970s-stage-worn-cape-with-color-snapshots)