New 63 Econoline owner in ca

I would drive that van anywhere, very cool!!!!

Dig the look you got Johnny! How's the ride with the lowering?

George

Cool van, Love the look!!!

Looks great! Your heater box looks brand new! Where did you get the new hoses?

Killer man, I love it! No rubbing or turning issues with the tires?

nice

No rubbing issues. It is a tiny bit bumpy on bumps but it rides very nice. Hey southernman, I was gonna go with a look like your old look but came up with this, I think your old look was sweet. The heater ducts are from my buddys truck he was parting out. the are perfect 47 year old hoses. what a gift huh. I put a later heater core and put the switch under the floor and put a cable pull on the right side switch instead of the stock twist model, I could not find the core of the switch anyware and wanted to keep the heater box.. So you gotta do what you gotta do. It works killer blows hot and hard. Thanks for all of the compliments from everyone. It has been fun and so far it does get some looks. I finished all of the rubber today and cut and installed all of the dood panel covers, just need to cover then and they will be done. also layed sound proof under carpet pad in cab area with a little help from my son who is really diggin the van now. I am ramblin now.

good night,
Johnny

Looks good Johnny.I like that pic of Mr.Cash.I used to fish on the lake his property backed up to years ago.

I glued that interlocking foam floor on the walls for sound deadiner, then added the h.depot foil air bubble ins. very tight very quiet. Covered the doors with the same as above and it is sweet as well. also tightened the doors up and made them very solid.I will post as I go!!! Have a look.







Got a little crazy with the pics. It is very easy once you got the hang. had to throw in some befors too. I gotta post in I seen a van, as i seen some vans lately.

Can someone tell me if there is an adjustment for the emerg brake as I have to pull mine all the way to the top and it still is just there. thanks in advance. Still so much to do. Gotta get some tunes. Tired of singin to my self.

Missed this side in the befores..

Great job man

dam nice ................

E brake adjustment, is there an adjustment for the e brake. I have to pull to the top and it still wants to roll??? Any help?
Thanks,Johnny

The adjustment is at the yoke where the cable splits to each brake drum. Loosen the set-nut and adust to slack tight with the brake handle at the bottom of its travel. I've had to adjust some twice inorder to get the "good feel" and stopping power. These cables have stretched over the years. Also the thicknes of the brake shoe plays a role. When new the holding power will be tighter than when worn.

Nick/CA

hit me up would love to see it in person at arun or 2 Summer Madness is commin up.

Thanks,
Adjusted, all is good. Got the back doors done Now I will be working on the wall panels and some wireing for tunes and alarm. Hot outside today 90-95 by 2:00.

Thats one sharp Van Johnnyman !

Thanks to all for the compliments!!!

Big thanks to Sparky for finding the van and getting me stated, Not to mention hooking me up with some very hard to find and very cool parts. Thanks Sparky. aka Dave

Looking to find the dounut that holds the tranny up does anyone know where to get these?
Thanks in advance.
Johnny

Hello Chicanoline,
The only source I know of was Northwest Classic Falcon. Unfortunately they went out of bussiness in 07. He was still selling old inventory from his house tho. I have a phone number and a e-mail buy don't know if either are any good. 503 241 9454 fordparts@nwfalcon.com Give them try and see.

I've also seen some for sale on ebay from time to time.

HTH
Duane in Tennessee

Thanks Econopoor
I am a little late looking for it. Did'nt notice it till now.

I got my new tires yesterday white letters out... What do you guys think?? Get my clutch in and I will be ready to do a burn out 170 6 cyl 105 hp. I think that is the claim!! Next time I drive it I will be able to punch it in third gear and not hear it slippppp. Put in a tach today that should be cool I don't knowif I really need one but looks cool.

Tires look great.I've been tryin to figure out the words on your baby moons,now I know.Like the look Johnny.

great job!