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


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Lazarusvan
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Bruce67Econoline
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    Sad day had an engine fire

    Oscarm
    Oscarm


    Number of posts : 91
    Location : Ontario Canada
    Registration date : 2014-05-06

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    Post by Oscarm Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:53 pm

    But: What really caused the fire in the first place ? Maybe things the rest of us can look out for and avoid.
    Bruce67Econoline
    Bruce67Econoline


    Number of posts : 809
    Location : Charleston SC
    Registration date : 2014-01-25

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    Post by Bruce67Econoline Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:04 pm

    Had some shoddy service done. They installed a new fly wheel and starter, and I think they left a hose or line loose. The van stalled, I put it in neutral and tried to start it. Starter kept going(guessing fire was already going), reached behind the seat, and hit the battery quick disconnect. What we can learn is make sure your shop understands old school car repair.
    Lazarusvan
    Lazarusvan


    Number of posts : 1293
    Location : Charleston, South Carolina
    Age : 51
    Registration date : 2011-02-22

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    Post by Lazarusvan Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:09 pm

    Bruce67Econoline wrote:Had some shoddy service done. They installed a new fly wheel and starter, and I think they left a hose or line loose. The van stalled, I put it in neutral and tried to start it. Starter kept going(guessing fire was already going), reached behind the seat, and hit the battery quick disconnect. What we can learn is  make sure  your shop understands old school car repair.

    Bruce, let me hook you up with my guy.  He has an old school mechanic working with him and he is 100% into old vehicles.  Nice that he rebuilds his own motors and does fabrication work as well.  He is affordable now....He has an Elco and Old Chevy Truck of his own that he is going to restore.  He is currently working on an XKE and has my old gal in the shop. Another customer with a Fiat collection has been using him and recently brought in a pretty rare Fiat Jolly for him to work on.

    Should have my 700r4 and freshened motor hooked up next week or so...
    gotdurt
    gotdurt


    Number of posts : 69
    Location : Austin-ish
    Registration date : 2013-12-31

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    Post by gotdurt Fri Jan 30, 2015 8:36 am

    Was the fire in the gold van in your photo? I almost bought that van around this time last year. That sucks, good luck with the new ride.
    Bruce67Econoline
    Bruce67Econoline


    Number of posts : 809
    Location : Charleston SC
    Registration date : 2014-01-25

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    Post by Bruce67Econoline Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:54 pm

    [quote="gotdurt"]Was the fire in the gold van in your photo? I almost bought that van around this time last year. That sucks, good luck with the new ride.[/quote
    Yes it was, it's for sale again. Picking up my new van tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing how she runs and looks up close.
    Bruce67Econoline
    Bruce67Econoline


    Number of posts : 809
    Location : Charleston SC
    Registration date : 2014-01-25

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    Post by Bruce67Econoline Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:45 am

    Finally some pictures of the fire
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    She is for sale Cheap. I'm pulling the complete drive train, and swapping the best parts to my new van. It's pretty rust free except for the rain gutters, which I have replacement sections thanks to Duanne cheers Let me know if you are interested.
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    Bruce67Econoline
    Bruce67Econoline


    Number of posts : 809
    Location : Charleston SC
    Registration date : 2014-01-25

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    Post by Bruce67Econoline Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:50 am

    And the replacement.............. bounce
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    Joe Van
    Joe Van
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    Number of posts : 4619
    Location : Ocala fl
    Registration date : 2012-10-11

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    Post by Joe Van Sun Feb 01, 2015 1:29 pm

    Good Luck on your new project looks Nice and Straight..!!!..But like HandiVanMan said I would keep the other one until the New one is on the road..!!!!..That Gold one is sharp also I would be looking for another engine wiring harness carb,,,dist,, for that one.. Very Happy ...JMO...


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    Bruce67Econoline
    Bruce67Econoline


    Number of posts : 809
    Location : Charleston SC
    Registration date : 2014-01-25

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    Post by Bruce67Econoline Sun Feb 01, 2015 2:11 pm

    Joe Van wrote:Good Luck on your new project looks Nice and Straight..!!!..But like HandiVanMan said I would keep the other one until the New one is on the road..!!!!..That Gold one is sharp also I would be looking for another engine wiring harness carb,,,dist,, for that one.. Very Happy ...JMO...

    Just to many vans, and not enough time right now. I have 2 67 falcon club wagons, a 66 display, And a 66 8 door waiting to be shipped from up north. I also have 2 64 F100 custom cabs. So a few of them have to go. My gold one will be a great project for somebody at $1500.00 as a roller.
    gotdurt
    gotdurt


    Number of posts : 69
    Location : Austin-ish
    Registration date : 2013-12-31

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    Post by gotdurt Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:55 pm

    Bruce67Econoline wrote:She is for sale Cheap. I'm pulling the complete drive train, and swapping the best parts to my new van. It's pretty rust free except for the rain gutters, which I have replacement sections thanks to Duanne cheers Let me know if you are interested.
    The rain gutters were what scared me away before, especially the rear corners, mainly because I couldn't see them in person (I'm in Texas) and I was new to these vans... What do you have for replacements?

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