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


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    oldschooleverything
    oldschooleverything


    Number of posts : 5
    Location : Grand Haven, MI
    Registration date : 2010-06-18

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    Post by oldschooleverything Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:28 pm

    Im new to ford vehicles and vans. I just bought a 1965 van with no windows but side doors. There is no rust and no interior and no drive train. Where do I start and where is the best place to get parts? Will post pics later
    Digz
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    Location : United States Six Lakes MI
    Registration date : 2008-05-17

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    Post by Digz Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:13 pm

    Welcome to the site! I'm sure the Ford guys can help you out with anything and everything.
    donivan65
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    Location : San Diego, California
    Registration date : 2008-05-12

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    Post by donivan65 Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:26 pm

    I would say you need a good radiator and should drop the gas tank and see what condition it is in,,,,,,,,clean it out,,,,,then you need to do the brakes,,,,,,get rid of all those old metal brake lines and hoses,,,,,,,get a new master cylinder,,,,,,,it probably has the single line type master cylinder still on it,,,,,,thats the suicide type,,,,,,1 leak, anywhere, you loose brakes,,,,,,they went to a 2 line one in 1967,,,,,,,that would be a good upgrade that people make. So,,,,,,,the way I see it,,,,,,,the best way to start off when you get a van is clean the gas tank,,,,,,make sure you got a good radiator and replace the brake lines and hoses,,,,,,start off with a good foundation,,,,,these things will cause you trouble,,,,,the rest of your problems are minor,,,,,,,,,
    G-Man
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    Location : Fowlerville, MI
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-05-06

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    Post by G-Man Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:23 pm

    Welcome to the site, be sure to make a list of what you need and post it in the "E" parts wanted section
    oldschooleverything
    oldschooleverything


    Number of posts : 5
    Location : Grand Haven, MI
    Registration date : 2010-06-18

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    Post by oldschooleverything Fri Jun 18, 2010 8:47 pm

    Thanks for the advice. I cant wait to get started.
    G-Man
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    Location : Fowlerville, MI
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    Post by G-Man Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:09 pm

    If you want to learn about Econoline come here on the 27th
    https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/do-you-know-of-a-van-event-f29/baker-s-of-milford-2010-t8361.htm

    Here the thread on the show in Milford , MI Alot of econolines will be there and you can talk with the guys on what you need to do or parts needed. You can save yourself a ton of time just going here and seeing them. Everyone there will be more than willing to help you
    1963_econoline
    1963_econoline


    Number of posts : 8
    Location : Abernathy TX
    Registration date : 2010-10-07

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    Post by 1963_econoline Thu Oct 07, 2010 2:09 pm

    get a good sized 6 engin!, i got a 63 with a 170 in it and i top out at 55 60, and it takes me about a min to get there! Laughing

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