just got the van a few weeks back.....here she is...1965
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Big W
vanny
dix
BILLS66
dodge man
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2345.coupe
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my falcon econoline van
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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my falcon econoline van
I'm new here so HELLO.......
just got the van a few weeks back.....here she is...1965
just got the van a few weeks back.....here she is...1965
austinmodhouse- Number of posts : 575
Location : austin
Registration date : 2010-07-30
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Re: my falcon econoline van
that is some crazy aux heater! with a blower motor that is powered via cig lighter outlet?
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
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Re: my falcon econoline van
welcome to VV, body looks good shoot some primer on it,
BILLS66- Number of posts : 1383
Location : Salem Or.
Age : 64
Registration date : 2008-05-17
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Welcome. Bill
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8768
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
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welcome to the site . I can tell you the ford guys will keep you in the right direction.
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vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
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Re: my falcon econoline van
Welcome Bill. I can see that you're up for a challenge. But you can see the big picture hidden beneath that flakey paint. The body looks to be pretty straight and solid. This site has so many helpful and encouraging people on it that it helps to keep you motivated when you see so much support.
Keep the pics coming as you progress.
Keep the pics coming as you progress.
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Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
- Post n°7
Re: my falcon econoline van
Welcome to VV. That van is sitting nice already. Keep the progress fun and "when" you get overwhelmed, grab a beer and surf the forums for info. There's a lot of excellent help here to get you through anything and everything.
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
- Post n°8
Re: my falcon econoline van
thanks for the nice welcome and encourgement.....
the doors on the van were stuffed with fiberglass insulation. It appears the insulation served as a sponge and held all the condensation. When I removed the paneling and insulation, the insulation was soaking wet. Thus rotting the bottoms of the doors. I'll just cut the rot out and weld on new metal.
the frame appears to be real solid
the doors on the van were stuffed with fiberglass insulation. It appears the insulation served as a sponge and held all the condensation. When I removed the paneling and insulation, the insulation was soaking wet. Thus rotting the bottoms of the doors. I'll just cut the rot out and weld on new metal.
the frame appears to be real solid
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°9
Re: my falcon econoline van
great start on it, keep sending us pictures of the progress
millwright71- Number of posts : 531
Location : Northeastern Indiana
Registration date : 2012-05-28
- Post n°10
Re: my falcon econoline van
That looks really solid! I have the same issue with the bottoms of my Chevy doors.
Tom
Tom
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
- Post n°11
Re: my falcon econoline van
A little patching, a little cleaning, it has lots of potential and you seem to be the right guy for the job!! Keep it up.
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2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
- Post n°12
Re: my falcon econoline van
got a little more done on the door bottom......I think this door bottom is pretty solid and ready for the next step........
also dropped the gas tank, man it was full of black crap, cleaned her out with fresh gas replaced the soggy leaking hose with a ethanol friendly one........
also dropped the gas tank, man it was full of black crap, cleaned her out with fresh gas replaced the soggy leaking hose with a ethanol friendly one........
Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
- Post n°13
Re: my falcon econoline van
If you have never owned one of these before...just a side note for you. As you are going along fixing stuff, you may find that gauges may or may not work. These gauges are 6 volt. Under the dash there is a 12v/6v box for the gauges. I thot of that when I saw that you had repaired hose on tank. sending unit may be gummed up as well. Not sure what all works on yours, but I thot I should just throw that out there just incase your gauges are not working and then decide to fix them. Putting 12v to them will require replacing them after ward...lol.
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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Re: my falcon econoline van
that's good to know that the gauges are 6v. I didn't mess the sending unit because of the cost of a new one. I didn't want to ruin the gasket.
Just to be sure I'm on the right page...the van is a 12v system and the gauges are reduced down to 6v......correct?
Just to be sure I'm on the right page...the van is a 12v system and the gauges are reduced down to 6v......correct?
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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Re: my falcon econoline van
would anybody have a pic of this 12v/6v box they could post mentioned by Big W
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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Re: my falcon econoline van
drivers side rear door almost complete.......
started repairs on side cargo door, cutting out 8"...
patch panel materials....
lastly here's some of the black crud I talked about that was in the bottom of my gas tank.......
started repairs on side cargo door, cutting out 8"...
patch panel materials....
lastly here's some of the black crud I talked about that was in the bottom of my gas tank.......
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
- Post n°17
Re: my falcon econoline van
GREAT WORK, KEEP IT UP BEFORE LONG YOU'LL NEED SOME PAINT,
vanny- Moderator
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Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
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Re: my falcon econoline van
If the van could talk, she'd be saying "Finally, someone to give me the attention I need." Nice piece of work, Coupe!
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2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
- Post n°19
Re: my falcon econoline van
thanks guys for the encouragement.....
maybe you guys can help me with this issue....I bought this heater from a guy who said it came out of a falcon van. It was damaged in the mail, go figure, so I marine gooped it up.
Where can I find a switch, and the 3 cables I need to complete this. I found a wiring diagram on your ford van section,so I think I can hook her up.......
maybe you guys can help me with this issue....I bought this heater from a guy who said it came out of a falcon van. It was damaged in the mail, go figure, so I marine gooped it up.
Where can I find a switch, and the 3 cables I need to complete this. I found a wiring diagram on your ford van section,so I think I can hook her up.......
wylee- Number of posts : 922
Location : middletown,ny
Registration date : 2009-04-03
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ah, progress is good..
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
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Heres my suggestion 4 ya =Cables- universal =cut to lenght =NaPa=or?? even try Fred -here =maybe he has all> & switch?? hes the econo guy!! or can direct u on all. For the broken housing - Id get some JB Weld and add some metal with some holes in it (strapping -universal) type & get that fixed = the stuff ur using can be applied over all that if needed?? when dry as by itself =likely ; wont hold & you will be doing it all over aging in time? Maybe someone will have a spare unit here ??
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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Re: my falcon econoline van
thanks for the info...I'll have to find Fred.....or he'll find me....
little bit more work and I'll have the bottom skin off the cargo door....
she looks as bad in person as it does in the picture....the good news is I've dealt with worse and it turned out ok......
little bit more work and I'll have the bottom skin off the cargo door....
she looks as bad in person as it does in the picture....the good news is I've dealt with worse and it turned out ok......
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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Re: my falcon econoline van
she's skinned....now the fun begins....she's coated with zinc phosphate that's why it's wet looking....
Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
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Re: my falcon econoline van
Both the rear and side doors on my 67 that I had started on were completely rotten because someone used the doors as screw and nail buckets (Dad)...lol. Replaced bottom 5 inches inside and skins as well. Compared to my doors yours look mint...lol. you should have no problem bringing them back into shape. Keep the pics a coming
2345.coupe- Number of posts : 92
Location : Upstate New York
Registration date : 2012-12-11
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Re: my falcon econoline van
Hey Big W if you think my doors are mint compared to yours, I'm grateful I've got what I've got..........
got some more done on the doors. Thought I would be better to do the structural work first ,then put the skin on.....
got some more done on the doors. Thought I would be better to do the structural work first ,then put the skin on.....
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