by oldschooleverything Fri Jun 18, 2010 5:28 pmIm 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
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oldschooleverything- Number of posts : 5
Location : Grand Haven, MI
Registration date : 2010-06-18
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
Registration date : 2008-05-17
Welcome to the site! I'm sure the Ford guys can help you out with anything and everything.
donivan65- Governor
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Location : San Diego, California
Registration date : 2008-05-12
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- Mayor
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Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
Welcome to the site, be sure to make a list of what you need and post it in the "E" parts wanted section
oldschooleverything- Number of posts : 5
Location : Grand Haven, MI
Registration date : 2010-06-18
Thanks for the advice. I cant wait to get started.
G-Man- Mayor
- Number of posts : 30743
Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
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
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- Number of posts : 8
Location : Abernathy TX
Registration date : 2010-10-07
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! 
