Carl's Econo

Yes I know - hehe -im still toying with what color to paint my van next summer?? Ill be making a maiden vovage in it in 3-4 years when totally completer to austin & all the old haunts in texas then - around a 6000 mile trip for me & 3-4 weeks -likely thru there in march as it gets too hot after that.[i]

Heading to the Mid-South Econoline meet.

Looking forward to seeing you both. Got our Farkel dice out!!

Duane in Tennessee

Have a great trip Carl.

have a good time up there, and keep us updated on how the a/c performs on the long haul.

Tuesday we went to Jefferson, TX and toured the downtown area. Not any good photo opps, just this shot where we parked:



Headed north and stayed in Hope, AR for the night. Toured Clinton's first home this morning. Couldn't park in front, so here's a shot of the parking lot!



Next we headed to Historic Washington. The whole town is a state park! The visitor center is the old courthouse.



Behind the van is the town's Blacksmith Shop.



Arkansas's tallest magnolia tree (located within Historic Washington State Park):



We are spending the night in Conway AR tonight. Gonna' do a little sightseeing here in the morning then head the the Mid-South Econoline meet at Petit Jean Mountain State Park.

Have a great time Carl, I just got back yesterday from Denver or I would have tried to make it my self. Look forward to more pics.

Carl I was looking through your showcase & noticed you gutted your oil-bath air cleaner and converted it to a paper filter. I would like to do the same on my Super-8. How does the interior of the Cleaner come out? There was nothing in the shop manual and I couldn't see any thing obvious when I opened up the cleaner. ~ Tim

Tim, the air filter is all made together, it doesn't unbolt. I used a cut off wheel to gut it and take the center 'wall' out. I guess I should of written a 'how it's done' thread, now it looks like you can!

I guess I'll start dissecting. Fortunately I have an extra on the parts van, so if I completely botch it I can try again.

Opening the oil-bath filter is a stubborn experience. Somehow, I did it once (and had a lap full of dirty motor oil IIRC lol)

I'm almost finished retrofitting my oil bath air cleaner, need to pick up a filter & take a couple more pictures. I'll post it in between the seats when complete.

Drove the Econoline to Lake Charles, LA yesterday. On our way back we stopped in Sulphur for a late lunch/early supper. There were only a couple of customers inside. After a while one of the waitstaff came into the dining room and hollared, "Who's Volkswagen van is that outside? It sure is cute." We didn't say a word, but I did smile a little inside!

at least he didn't call it a scooby doo van

vanishingbreed wrote:at least he didn't call it a scooby doo van

I get that all the time too because of the color. Come to think of it, we got a lot of "Scooby" references with the old white van also!

Whew! My thread got a little dusty!

Meet Nikki:



Nikki bought the ol' Cassius Clay van today! Her and her husband came to look at it today. It hadn't been started in like six months. They brought a battery to jump it off and we didn't even need it! I pulled the choke, turned it over enough to get fuel in the carb and presto, she fired right up! I told them about the site, hopefully they'll chime in soon.

Hope he's a good body man. I'm sure that one can be saved with someone that knows their way around a bodyshop. Did you invite them to Petit Jean?? It would be great to see it again.

Duane in Tennessee

"She" knows her way around a body shop! She's the manager of a dealership's body shop down the road.

Good Deal!! Keep me posted on it's progress if you can.

Duane in Tennessee.

Hi Carl & everyone else, I'm the one that baught Carl's van. My name is Nikki, I'm 40, I manage a Body Shop and my Husband is a Mechanic. This is my first Econoline and I love it! I've already started spending $$$$$ on her, got lots of goodies on the way for her. I cant wait to make Carl proud! I felt like I hit the lottery when I got her....I'm like a 40 year old kid in a candy store! Thanks for selling her to me Carl she was just sitting there screaming my name!

Nikki from Groves Texas!

Welcome!!!! More pic's please

Thanks Guys! Happy to be here. G-man I will keep everyone updated with a progress report & photos of my girl as she goes through her transformation! I cant wait! Ordered some Cragar SS 5 star 15x10's & 15x6's today and some new rubber to wrap them in..Seats are comming out this weekend to take to my brothers (he specializes in old school upholstrey) Sounds like a Merry Christmas to Me!!!!!!

Nikki from Groves Texas

Welcome aboard Nikki and husband...can't waite to see some more pics. What are your plans for the old girl?

Really glad to see any early being saved and sounds like this van has found a good home