New 63 Econoline owner in ca

Howdy..........and welcome to the site.

Got to shoot some satin clear and i will be done and ready to put back together. just missing the parade car show in Morgan Hill.

welcome aboard!

Very nice Econoline!!!

Lookin' good! How did you lower it? What size tires and wheels do you have on there?

welcome aboard if morgan hill is in so cal hit me up we could always use another early econo in our club(only have 4 now) pm me if ya want more info we have a few runs comming up real soon.

I lowered it by taking the second long spring out in the front, And in the back I flipped the smallest bottom spring and put it on the top of the stack, Pinched it together and it pushes the rest down and it dropped it about 1-1/2 inches all around. tires are 215 14'S. I will post some pics with my hardware back on. Parade is today.

Johnny

Been puttin it back together for a few nights now. New rubber all around, works sweet. What do you guys think... Please be honest

Did you guys notice my steering tube...I was gonna sand it for paint and said to hell with it and just kept sanding till I got to 1000 grit and it was polished. Added some metal polish and sealer and wa la !!!! looks like chrome and so far has not even as much as got a rust pit. just add sealer once in awhile. Again thanks to many helpful threads that I learned lots of useful info. Thanks again guysl

I dig it ! That satin finish over black looks good.Also the orangeish stripe breaks off colors well,nice accent.Oh,the fan shroud license plate brings good cha-ching if you have both.

NICE ECONO!!!! I love the colors and am very eager to try your spring drop on my Econo pick-up. keep us posted on your Van and enjoy all the looks I know you are going to get.... later...

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