460 and overdrive in 65 E Van

Hi I have just bought a 1965 Econoline van that is missing the engine and tranny but it had a 240 in it and has the 9" rear end.
I also have a low mileage Fuel injected 460 and overdrive tranny out of a 1997 f450 that I plan to install in the Van

I Have not brought the van home yet since we have about 2 feet of snow right now and it is in a friends back yard

Still have to get it home so I can take some measurements but would like to move the engine back a little for ballance but am concerned about room for a reasonable driveshaft length with the long transmission

I will log the build as I go and if anyone has done simillar conversions I would love to hear from You

Some may feel I am ruining a classic van but it is a rust free straight van that would have gone to the crusher if I didnt buy it

Good luck with the build. That is a big engine to fit in there....!!!

compared to fitting a fuel injected 5.0 and 5 speed into a triunph spitfire without cutting the bonnet (hood) the econoline is huge with tons of room.

I build one off custom cars and am used to fitting large engines into small cars usually sports cars but I really like the unusual and The econoline wil be for me, its just going to be a fun toy that has allot of room to put my company logo on and be a little bit different than the typical cars I build

The 460 and E4OD were purchased for another project that fell through and the van almost given to me so figured it would be a fun side project that will stand out from the crowd when finished

My motto is, too much is almost enough

I had the floor out of my pick up when I got it. No floor made it much easier doing the conversion. There is a lot of room in the cab once the dog house, seats etc are removed. I did a small block and had a custom drive shaft built..It was only like $300. Pretty cheap considering all the other money you WILL spend doing an 8cyl. Well worth the time and money!!!

Flyinlow can't wait to see what you do with your van ,Love your running gear plan! Bill

I have a 460 in my 63 pickup. It is pro streeted with a built C4 narrowed 9" rear end. I have ordered the disc brake kit and changing tires and wheels soon. I will try to post some pics soon.

Would love to see pics and details on that

Welcome flyinlow and iambeninla! Can't wait to see progress picks from both of you.

Great!! I want to see this -

Post burnout video when complete!!!

Go get the independent rear suspension out of this and the driveshaft can be 1 inch long!
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/ptd/3468486637.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/Pro-Street/2759153/1963-FORD-ECONOLINE-PICKUP.html

This is my truck when I got it.

Thats a sweet ride iambeninla !!
I realy like it and very unique, I am sure it is allot faster than mine will be since I will just be using a stock fuel injected 460 and 4 speed automatic but it should be adequate for street use and some towing as the truck my engine and tranny came out of had a 26,000 lb GCWR
Looking forward to seeing more pics and details of yours specially engine compartment.