65 Spring Special Econoline

After almost three years I have the 65 Spring Special  almost done. A little more interior work and a bed cover are all that are left to do. The former owner, Ron Blachut, did most of the work before he passed away. Ron had rebuilt every component of the truck using a lot of NOS Ford parts. I did the assembly, wiring, exhauast, 20 gallon Mustang fuel tank, a bit more chrome, wheels and the interior. Ron had also filled all the side trim holes which I nervously drilled out and installed the trim. The truck was originallly light blue. So far I have driven it 1500 miles including a 700 mile round trip from RI to Maine. It runs great but a little cold. The 3.50 axle is a bit annoying at 70 MPH but I still get around 20 MPG on the highway with it.
Fred

It's a beautiful truck Fred !

Fred, I'm sure Ron is smiling down on you as you put the finishing touches on his project! As usual, I just love your interior work, neat, clean and just beautiful!

Nice looking Econos in the background too and one cool looking Caboose at the RR Crossing!

Very nice Job Fred

Lookin' real good Fred, Ron would be proud!

Truck looks great Fred.

vanny wrote:Fred, I'm sure Ron is smiling down on you as you put the finishing touches on his project! As usual, I just love your interior work, neat, clean and just beautiful!

Nice looking Econos in the background too and one cool looking Caboose at the RR Crossing!

I built the mini caboose as a playhouse for my grandsons a few years ago, looking for a full size one to put on the tracks at the back of my yard.
Fred

That's really cool Fred! I always liked the Caboose on Wild, Wild West Show for those of us old enough to remember the one way before Will Smith came along!

I feel just like i was jim west's dad!! Nive work fred!!  

beautiful truck, love the interior,