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vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
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RipVanArkie- Moderator
- Number of posts : 987
Location : Central Arkansas
Registration date : 2008-05-13
Made it to the Petit Jean Car Show and Swap Meet with a few Econoheads. There was a nice 61 Custom Econoline there and it was turning heads. I felt bad for the guy parked next to him in a 66 Mustang.
I scored a '68 Hollander interchange manual.
In the show there was a concours Cord L2.
Later,
Rip
I scored a '68 Hollander interchange manual.
In the show there was a concours Cord L2.
Later,
Rip
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Hey Rip, did you happen to get some pics???
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RipVanArkie- Moderator
- Number of posts : 987
Location : Central Arkansas
Registration date : 2008-05-13
I spent all my time at the swap meet. https://m6.photobucket.com/albums/fcinsrc/ these are from the last few months.
Later, Rip
Later, Rip
wylee- Number of posts : 922
Location : middletown,ny
Registration date : 2009-04-03
69 a 108 door handles. im woundering on what to do with them. for the front doors. should I rechrome them? finding a n o s set not easy. trying to find any other brand that will fit.
savage- Number of posts : 2632
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
Registration date : 2008-05-15
" />Hit a yard that been meaming to check out for years, Some stuff you can't even see,got so many vines gowing over them,& Posin Ivy everwhere. Also a 1st gen sinking in ground & covered ,couldn't get a good pic of it
ndjarrett- Number of posts : 357
Location : Memphis
Registration date : 2011-05-01
A 2nd gen...and with barn door handles! Someones gonna want those.
G-Man- Mayor
- Number of posts : 30743
Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
Tom it's always fun hitting the yards
millwright71- Number of posts : 531
Location : Northeastern Indiana
Registration date : 2012-05-28
It is best to hit that yard in the early spring, or late fall if you want to see anything! There is an Econo Super van in there somewhere if I remember correctly. Here is a pic of that first gen there
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
Registration date : 2008-05-17
Had a Fun Day with the grandson.
We went to the St Ignace carshow. There were only 2 earlys there, 3 if you counted mine way up in the visitors parking area LOL.
This is Mark from Ludington MI. Nice 67 A100 retro hippievan !
And Gene Winfields Pacifica Econo.
That's my grandson Dom. I could see the 3rd day of this show had Gene tired so I didn't pester him at all , just got a signed copy of his truck drawing. There were many vendors also and if I go again next year it will be planned on being there a couple days and camping nearby.
I don't know if you can call this a avan, but it sure would make a party more interesting.
We went to the St Ignace carshow. There were only 2 earlys there, 3 if you counted mine way up in the visitors parking area LOL.
This is Mark from Ludington MI. Nice 67 A100 retro hippievan !
And Gene Winfields Pacifica Econo.
That's my grandson Dom. I could see the 3rd day of this show had Gene tired so I didn't pester him at all , just got a signed copy of his truck drawing. There were many vendors also and if I go again next year it will be planned on being there a couple days and camping nearby.
I don't know if you can call this a avan, but it sure would make a party more interesting.
Twinpilot001- Number of posts : 6186
Location : spokane ,Wa.
Registration date : 2009-09-28
BUD LITE Has My Vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Bud Lite with some Attitude!
Thanks for the pics. Looks like your grandson had a good time!
Thanks for the pics. Looks like your grandson had a good time!_________________
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sandyvan- Number of posts : 526
Location : San Diego, CA
Registration date : 2011-03-13
Did Mark from Ludington do the artwork on his van poster? That's a pretty cool way to let people know what it is.
Digz- Number of posts : 3794
Location : United States Six Lakes MI
Registration date : 2008-05-17
I don't know SV, I got word to him about this site. He says he hadn't heard of it. Maybe he'll drop in sometime. Really these things are scarce enough here in northern MI that an isolated owner may not be aware of a lot of the van info available.
chester42- Number of posts : 1383
Location : Homosassa,FLA
Age : 82
Registration date : 2009-04-06
New GM 350 crate motor.
68, 24 gallon rusty gas tank cut open and sand blasted, welded back together , then sealed with POR15 US Standard tank sealed. Cut 3" out of tank to narrow up for room to mount electric fuel pump on x member. Tested at 5LBS psi for 24 hrs and no leaks
Getting 200 4 R transmission rebuilt now. All running gear will be good to go for a 3000 mile round trip. Will put on almost 3000 miles in all after a trip to NE PA to visit family and back to FL.
Still can't upload photos to this site.
68, 24 gallon rusty gas tank cut open and sand blasted, welded back together , then sealed with POR15 US Standard tank sealed. Cut 3" out of tank to narrow up for room to mount electric fuel pump on x member. Tested at 5LBS psi for 24 hrs and no leaks
Getting 200 4 R transmission rebuilt now. All running gear will be good to go for a 3000 mile round trip. Will put on almost 3000 miles in all after a trip to NE PA to visit family and back to FL.
Still can't upload photos to this site.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8769
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
Digz that's real cool that the grand child is cruzin with you.
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vanny- Moderator
- Number of posts : 14778
Location : Ashburnham, MA
Age : 65
Registration date : 2012-09-22
Chester, sounds like you're just about Ready-To-Go! If you need someone to load pictures, I'd be glad to help. I'll pm you my email address.
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G-Man- Mayor
- Number of posts : 30743
Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
Joe looks like it was a blast!!! Did you tell those guys about Baker's
RipVanArkie- Moderator
- Number of posts : 987
Location : Central Arkansas
Registration date : 2008-05-13
Guess who gets to build a 390 this winter?!!
My boy just turned 10 and this is his car.
It will be his 1st engine build.
I do need a hood, 63 Mercury Monterey, if anybody spots one!
My boy just turned 10 and this is his car.
It will be his 1st engine build.
I do need a hood, 63 Mercury Monterey, if anybody spots one!
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Later,
Rip
2013 MidSouth Econoline Meet
Host of the MidSouth Econoline Meet, Petit Jean State Park, AR
1967 Econoline Pickup
1966 Econoline Supervan
1967 Econoline 8-door regular van
1965 ChevyVan, Cargo, 250/3speed
1964 Econoline 8-door Window Van, 4spd
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ndjarrett- Number of posts : 357
Location : Memphis
Registration date : 2011-05-01
Up to my neck :-)
Old one out...
New one getting ready...
Kinda crowded in there...
Old one out...
New one getting ready...
Kinda crowded in there...
Scott- Number of posts : 1651
Location : Anoka, MN
Age : 54
Registration date : 2008-05-20
Just a little update..
House is still on the market, no bites yet.. :/
We are replacing some carpet with hardwood, hopefully that will renew some interest.
I have the new timing gears on the engine, oil pan back on, and hopefully today get the timing gear cover and side-plates back on.. Going a little slow on the van, but it's cooler then normal today so I hope to make good progress.
My second interview with Verizon was late last week and I am supposed to be told by this coming Friday if I got the position. It's for a location in Raleigh, NC.
Wish me luck..
I sure hate living with most of my garage packed in storage.
House is still on the market, no bites yet.. :/
We are replacing some carpet with hardwood, hopefully that will renew some interest.
I have the new timing gears on the engine, oil pan back on, and hopefully today get the timing gear cover and side-plates back on.. Going a little slow on the van, but it's cooler then normal today so I hope to make good progress.
My second interview with Verizon was late last week and I am supposed to be told by this coming Friday if I got the position. It's for a location in Raleigh, NC.
Wish me luck..
I sure hate living with most of my garage packed in storage.
Scott wrote:The 66 was always a future project, it's better that it finds a new home.
The wife and I are a few weeks from having the house on the market, and the kids are all moved out now.
We are selling the house and I'm looking for something anywhere in the States. At this point I don't know where we will end-up. Whatever happens I don't want to bring two vans with me. At the moment the one van keeps me busy.
Had the 68 out a few weeks ago, kinda racing the engine but backing off as I came into town and BAMB! I thought I hit something, glanced at the mirrors and nothing, looked at the dash and RED lights.
Coasted into a parking lot and couldn't start. Popped the oil cap and turned the key, rockers no longer move.
Tomorrow the timing cover comes off to check the gears.
That's what I mean about this one keeping me busy. There is way to much left I want to add to the 68, and my pockets aren't deep enough for two.
We are kinda looking at Atlanta, or the Carolinas, but anyplace that needs an IT guy is being considered. Well, anyplace but Texas. We want to try something new and we have way to much family here..
ndjarrett- Number of posts : 357
Location : Memphis
Registration date : 2011-05-01
What u gonna do for VZ? I worked for them in DC, once upon a time.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 8769
Location : pittsburgh pa
Age : 67
Registration date : 2008-05-29
Wish ya luck Scott I think you will enjoy N C . it's a nice state.
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Scott- Number of posts : 1651
Location : Anoka, MN
Age : 54
Registration date : 2008-05-20
ndjarrett wrote:What u gonna do for VZ? I worked for them in DC, once upon a time.
It would be working for Verizon Terremark in their Datacenter.
wideload- Moderator 1st Class
- Number of posts : 1389
Location : Kevil, Kentucky
Age : 71
Registration date : 2008-05-11
GOOD LUCK SCOTT!!!!!!! Thanks again for everything. I've seen the van two or three times on the NASCAR broadcasts.
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WIDELOAD
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