by Guest Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:39 pmGlad you got it! I almost bought that van too. Glad it is in good hands!!!!
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Vannin Ken
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NoBiggies 67' Econo
NoBiggie- Number of posts : 726
Location : Naples, FL
Registration date : 2012-09-26
Thanks everyone! It is awesome walking out in my garage and seeing the van. A few issues to fix and I will be driving it in no time!
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Got your VintAge-Vans sticker in the window yet?
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austinmodhouse- Number of posts : 575
Location : austin
Registration date : 2010-07-30
HEY! GOOD FOR YOU! I haven’t been here for a while, I see you finally got the one you really wanted. congrats!
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8770
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
N.B. Have you come up with a plan for the interrior yet.??
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Murdock- Number of posts : 314
Location : Seattle, WA
Registration date : 2010-12-29
Glad your patience paid off, congratulations it looks like a great van
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Good lookin Econo,Murdock.
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
groovy dady O, VERY NICE VAN,,
NoBiggie- Number of posts : 726
Location : Naples, FL
Registration date : 2012-09-26
It's a work in progress right now, the entire front end is out and it's up on jacks. I am sending the bent axle to Sid at droppedaxles.com. He is going to straighten it back to factory specs, remove and replace the kingpins for me.
I have new front and rear leaf springs being delivered this week.
In the process of putting in / replacing all these parts with new ones:
Kingpins & Bushings
Both Tie Rod Ends
Tie Rod Sleeve
Front and Rear Leaf Springs (5 leaf in front, 5 leaf in rear with a 1" raised arc)
Leaf spring shackles, bushings, bolts, ubolts
Steering Drag Link
Front & Rear Shocks
Front sway bar links & bushings
Should have all the parts here 100% by the end of the week, hope to get the axle back by the end of next week.
No plans on the interior yet. Once I get these parts in, I will do wheels and tires and then start to think about the inside. It has mat, foam and shag carpet installed on the floor for now, that helps with noise.
Really haven't even driven it yet over a mile from the transport truck to home on the bent axle and busted springs, so it's going to be awesome when it's all back together and I can drive it!
I have new front and rear leaf springs being delivered this week.
In the process of putting in / replacing all these parts with new ones:
Kingpins & Bushings
Both Tie Rod Ends
Tie Rod Sleeve
Front and Rear Leaf Springs (5 leaf in front, 5 leaf in rear with a 1" raised arc)
Leaf spring shackles, bushings, bolts, ubolts
Steering Drag Link
Front & Rear Shocks
Front sway bar links & bushings
Should have all the parts here 100% by the end of the week, hope to get the axle back by the end of next week.
No plans on the interior yet. Once I get these parts in, I will do wheels and tires and then start to think about the inside. It has mat, foam and shag carpet installed on the floor for now, that helps with noise.
Really haven't even driven it yet over a mile from the transport truck to home on the bent axle and busted springs, so it's going to be awesome when it's all back together and I can drive it!
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You bet,
the more of these earlys on the road,the better.
the more of these earlys on the road,the better.
Vannin Ken- Number of posts : 292
Location : Brighton,MI
Registration date : 2012-12-29
Perfect!!
NoBiggie- Number of posts : 726
Location : Naples, FL
Registration date : 2012-09-26
Been awhile....here's the latest progress. Got all the leaf springs done, shocks, axle, everything underneath. Added a paint job and graphics last weekend (a garage project), new wheels and tires today. 15 x 8's rear, 15 x 7 front. Next up, chrome side pipes.
List of need to do's:
Needs new radiator. Looks like the original and has an electric fan on the front of it, but man it runs hot. Gonna upgrade to a 4 core with a 3000 cfm minimum fan.
Transmission won't stay in park. It's an automatic. I have ordered the shift cable and column upgrade from Vic. Hopefully I will be able to adjust it better with the cable. Right now, it's loose. Slides in and out of gear too easy. The shift linkage off the steering wheel hits the front grill and even pokes through a bit.
A few new pics:
List of need to do's:
Needs new radiator. Looks like the original and has an electric fan on the front of it, but man it runs hot. Gonna upgrade to a 4 core with a 3000 cfm minimum fan.
Transmission won't stay in park. It's an automatic. I have ordered the shift cable and column upgrade from Vic. Hopefully I will be able to adjust it better with the cable. Right now, it's loose. Slides in and out of gear too easy. The shift linkage off the steering wheel hits the front grill and even pokes through a bit.
A few new pics:
dodge man- Number of posts : 2036
Location : ohio
Registration date : 2012-08-08
SUPER LOOKIN VAN !!
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
No Biggie, Man that looks awesome! Looks great with all your personal touches. I'm loving the stripe accents on top and all along the bottom! That's gotta be a great feeling to finally see some major progress and making it Yours! From what I've read on these threads, Vic's the guy to help make things right. Congrats!!!!!!!
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dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8770
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
no biggie she's looking very nice.
G-Man- Mayor
- Number of posts : 30743
Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
very very nice!!!!
Space Truckin- Number of posts : 1279
Location : Upland,Ca
Age : 69
Registration date : 2009-10-17
No Biggie, she is coming along nicely!!! Your stance is perfect, and I love the Cragars 
Magic Bus- Number of posts : 1422
Location : -Gateway to the West - St Louis Missouri
Registration date : 2009-12-02
Looking good no biggie, Im jealous Ive had the Magic Bus in paint prep for a year and a half, maybe get some primer on in the next week or two!
Vannin Ken- Number of posts : 292
Location : Brighton,MI
Registration date : 2012-12-29
Very nice job. I like the shag and Cragars. Ken
Big W- Number of posts : 3282
Location : Saskatoon,Sask,Canada
Age : 60
Registration date : 2011-01-13
That is one sharp dressed van. I'm diggin the stance as well.
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 4619
Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
CONGRATS Thats one of the cleanest sharpest looking Econos I have seen in a while I love the paint scheme and the rims. I had to spend the whole weekend in mine when I first got it.You have a Awesome VAN there. Keep Up The Good Work.......
Keep Up The Good Work.......
jersey joe- Number of posts : 13
Location : New Jersey
Registration date : 2014-12-03
That baby is SWEET!
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8770
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
he sold that van near a year ago
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weirdbeard- Vintage-Vans Listings Manager
- Number of posts : 2374
Location : Forked River, NJ USA
Registration date : 2014-04-15
Does anyone know what he sold it for? Id love to know what a nice Econ like that sells for. Thanks.
NoBiggie- Number of posts : 726
Location : Naples, FL
Registration date : 2012-09-26
I sold it for $9500...had a ton more in it. Then found out after I moved I would have had a garage for it. SH%#T!!
I sold it to a classic car dealer in Texas, they sold it for 11 or 12,500 to LowBrow Customs in Ohio. They immediately stripped the paint off and are in the process of repainting it I guess. It has been 6 months since I have seen it.
Now I'm looking for a nice Econo pickup. Custom, automatic, etc. Don't have time for a big project. There are a few for sale around, just nothing that catches my eye yet.
I sold it to a classic car dealer in Texas, they sold it for 11 or 12,500 to LowBrow Customs in Ohio. They immediately stripped the paint off and are in the process of repainting it I guess. It has been 6 months since I have seen it.
Now I'm looking for a nice Econo pickup. Custom, automatic, etc. Don't have time for a big project. There are a few for sale around, just nothing that catches my eye yet.
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