by 12speedfurd Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:36 amHey guys happy to be here. I live near Lincoln Nebraska and have been looking for an early Econoline for a while now. I just brought home a super nice 1962 pickup with 52k miles. I plan on swapping in a v8 and 9inch. Not sure what trans yet. I've already learned some great tips in the 1/2 hour I have lurked on this site.
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New guy Just bought a 1962 Econoline Pickup
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
scarlin- Number of posts : 258
Location : sturgis mi
Registration date : 2012-01-25
Welcome 12 speed, I have a stock 67 PU and a 66 Falcon econo w/a 289 3sp manual. I put the 289 in but kinda hard to remember. I like daily drivers now, Nothing like stock.
RodStRace- Number of posts : 3046
Location : Chino Valley
Registration date : 2010-01-21
Welcome!
I don't have any experience on the Fords, but have read that the 64-back ones require a bit more work for a V8 swap. I'm sure the guys here can steer you right to get 'er done!
I don't have any experience on the Fords, but have read that the 64-back ones require a bit more work for a V8 swap. I'm sure the guys here can steer you right to get 'er done!
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
I have a lot of experience with engine swaps and modifying vehicles, just never an econoline. It should be fun!
scarlin- Number of posts : 258
Location : sturgis mi
Registration date : 2012-01-25
Rod, I wanted to break him in slowly, pre 65 is alot of work and $ if done right. 65+ with a 240 is the best starting point. I can't wright as long as Vic.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
WELCOME TO V.V. A LOT CAN BE LEARNED HERE...
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Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
Welcome to VV. Can't waite to see what you do for that v-8 swap. Nice looking truck you have there.
G-Man- Mayor
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Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
Welcome!!!!
61econoline- Number of posts : 655
Location : florida
Registration date : 2009-04-16
welcome had a 61 pick-up with a 289 was a lotta fun. mine was converted back in 65 the guy that did it used the original mounts I never had a problem.not saying thats the way to go but mine worked well.
12speedfurd- Number of posts : 35
Location : Lincoln, Nebraska
Registration date : 2012-08-23
looking underneath I will probably build a subframe that stiffens up the chassis and mount the engine and trans to that with crossmembers. It will be a 302 based engine(347) and either an auto or a toploader 4 speed. If I go with a toploader, I am hoping to be able to reengineer the column shift and linkage to be stronger and have shorter throws. I would like to use the existing 3 speed column and then have a separate lever on the floor for reverse.(Reverse becomes first gear)
Most likely for the rearend I will narrow a 9 inch so I can fit a decent sized tire under the back without jacking it up. Ideally I would like to put a quick change rearend in it, but I may not have the $ to get one of them.
This will be a winter project, I will post everything I do on here. I am sure we will run into some problems, but that is what makes it fun!
Most likely for the rearend I will narrow a 9 inch so I can fit a decent sized tire under the back without jacking it up. Ideally I would like to put a quick change rearend in it, but I may not have the $ to get one of them.
This will be a winter project, I will post everything I do on here. I am sure we will run into some problems, but that is what makes it fun!
