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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Post by Magic Bus Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:04 pm

    Ok Guys I never did a build thread, bits and pieces along the way, a question here a comment there...its been 4 years to the month since I got this thing, it was from the Virginia Beach Virginia and had been around the block a few times.  Literally most systems had to be rebuilt or replaced. I paid $800  for it and the guy delivered it to me for free on his way to Kansas. He was gonna cut it up for parts, maybe he should have?

    Just for the basics, 1967 200ci six cylinder, 3 speed manual, 9 inch rear end

    The body had already been worked on some, but not nearly enough, and it was originally school bus yellow under all those coats of primer and white and red and black and blue paint..

    I got to drive it today, first time in almost 2 years cuz its been down for body work, which I decided to do myself but didn't have a clue how...its been a long strange trip..

    The name Magic Bus was born out of hearing the song by the Who... " I dont care how much I pay, I want it I want it" ,  Too much Magic Bus..

    Any way I just want to thank all the regulars, the posters, the lurkers, the old timers and the newbies, this is a great place and where I spend most of my internet browsing..This place has made this van what it is today...

    I picked the colors...Ford code PL medium calypso green,  Ford UX ingot silver metallic, and my wife created the striping/decal scheme, is she good or what?

    Here are some shots, the mirrors, the door locks, front windows, wipers, rear license plate bracket  and econoline emblems are not on yet but if I have to say so myself it turned out pretty nice.

    No interior shots yet, not quite ready.

    When I first bought it. Check out that brush guard, its a van but its not 4 wheel drive!

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    Im going econocrazy!
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    Nearly together, but on the road for the first time since January 2012

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    Post by Vanish Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:15 pm

    W O W !!!!! That Looks awesome !!!!!!!!!!

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    Post by Magic Bus Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:20 pm

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    econo crazy 4 years later, same shirt, same hat, same doofus, same van, new paint
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    Post by Magic Bus Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:24 pm

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    I look like a giant next to a toy van Laughing 

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    Post by vanny Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:27 pm

    I can't believe you've never done paint before! That is a Super Job Magic!!! Well worth all the teasing and waiting. I especially LOVE the Magic Bus in the striping. Your wife came up with an Awesome scheme. Hang on to this one man...It's definitely a Keeper!!! I have just one question for you...Can I ride your Magic Bus? Shotgun! (I called it First)

    That smile on your face says it all...YeeeeeHaaaa!


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    Post by Digz Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:36 pm

    That's freakin' beautiful man !! ^5s on an awsome job!
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    Post by EconoCarl Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:45 pm

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    Post by Magic Bus Sun Oct 13, 2013 7:45 pm

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    Am I stoked or what? Very Happy cheers 
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    Post by 61econoline Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:46 pm

    awesome nuff said
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    Post by millwright71 Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:53 pm

    Beautiful job man! Definitely a very good reason to be proud!!!!

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    Post by neondv8 Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:20 pm

    your van looks so sweet man!!!
    nice job.
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    Post by Seth G Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:50 pm

    Holy crap!!! Awesome job!
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    Post by Joe Van Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:23 am

    MAN that's one SHARP looking Econo the paint and body came out SUPER nice.!!!!.cheers. You should be proud of that one it does not look like the same Van you started with.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Post by G-Man Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:44 am

    All I can say is WQW!!!!
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    Post by Scotts_A100 Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:33 am

    Your van looks awesome and something to be proud of. I'm been doing my own body work (A100) and am still a year away from paint (due to Fall/Winter/Spring getting in the way) but can only hope that mine looks anywhere near as nice as yours turned out. Great job. Scott...
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    Post by A100 Wrench Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:43 am

    Beautiful!!!
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    Post by Vannin Ken Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:40 am

    WOW!! That looks sweet! I love the color combo and especially the Ansens. Great job. Ken
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    Post by G-Man Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:25 am

    this is for all guys with projects out there, keep plugging along and someday you'll have something as cool as the Magic Bus
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    Post by mnghost Mon Oct 14, 2013 5:30 pm

    Very nice job on paint selection those colors really work. Nice van
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    Post by econopoor Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:16 pm

    Sweet!!!!
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    Post by Big W Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:35 pm

    Awesome job. Paint looks great, and the magic bus on the side is the icing on the cake. Congrats on a job well done.
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    Post by Space Truckin Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:40 pm

    Excuse the drool on my keyboard, but your work is beautiful. GREAT JOB cheers cheers cheers 
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    Post by m1dadio Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:40 pm

    very nice

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    Post by jimthefred Tue Oct 15, 2013 4:14 am

    Very sharp! Its such a clean looking rig! Just PERFECT!!!!!cheers 
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    Post by dodge man Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:11 am

    BEAUTIFUL !! LOVE IT

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