I grew up in the 80`s and still remember things being that way. My grampa had a 60`s elky we would ride in the back of all the time. My pops had a chevy van with two seats in the front, us kids sat on the floor, and if we were messing around to much he would tap the brakes real good, boy that will put an end to your fun real quick! They would hang you if you did that now.