by vanner68 Mon Jan 27, 2014 7:12 pmAt 10,000 miles per year, it could be 522,000.
After 20 years, condition trumps mileage in my book.
After 20 years, condition trumps mileage in my book.
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vanny
Scotts_A100
Magic Bus
Vantasia
vanner68
JD
wideload
Vannin Ken
Space Truckin
Joe Van
dix
G-Man
mark-t
Barnabas
Donn
uante
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Greetings Vintage Van Folks....
vanner68- Number of posts : 655
Location : Eastpointe MI
Registration date : 2008-09-22
Vantasia- Number of posts : 1412
Location : New Jersey
Age : 70
Registration date : 2013-08-18
9.3K seems a little high especially without a finished interior...offer 6-6500 and haggle with them. most sellers overprice vintage cars on eBay or CL by at least $1500-2000 over what they'd really be happy with, I know I do and then when it doesn't sell in this great economy in a few weeks or months they take a lower offer! plus are you going to drive it back? Shipping ain't cheap either, could add another $750-1500 to the price tag...I've seen nice custom painted Fords with a $1000 set of Cragars on them several times on CL and eBay in the $6-7000 range in the past year alone, keep looking....
Space Truckin- Number of posts : 1279
Location : Upland,Ca
Age : 69
Registration date : 2009-10-17
Barnabas wrote:The odometer may say 22,000, but the mileage might really be 122,000.
The mileage does not even MATTER, before "no biggie" got the van the po dropped a 302 in it along w an aod with all the receipts. Also "no biggie" went thru the entire suspension (transport problem) and had a disc brake conversion kit (a ton of work had been done to the van prior to Craig buying it and then he went the extra mile and did even more work) waiting for the newest owner. Guaranfreekinty if the money tree was bearing fruit that Ford would be in my hands (did I just say that?). JM2C
uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
Great info guys, thanks.
I'm curious to see what this No Biggie van looked like, could someone post a pic here on this thread?
I'm curious to see what this No Biggie van looked like, could someone post a pic here on this thread?
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
Registration date : 2013-09-16
there is a link to it by JD about 7 posts upuante wrote:Great info guys, thanks.
I'm curious to see what this No Biggie van looked like, could someone post a pic here on this thread?
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
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uante wrote:Great info guys, thanks.
I'm curious to see what this No Biggie van looked like, could someone post a pic here on this thread?
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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Age : 62
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Ah, missed the link, thanks.
Pretty nice for sure...paint scheme is cool too.
Pretty nice for sure...paint scheme is cool too.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
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Location : Ocala fl
Registration date : 2012-10-11
MAN.!!!. Thats One SHARP looking Econo.. 
mark-t- Number of posts : 185
Location : scituate rhode island
Registration date : 2013-09-16
really nice!
Vannin Ken- Number of posts : 292
Location : Brighton,MI
Registration date : 2012-12-29
There are sure some nice panels out there, Im envious, mine will get there.
Magic Bus- Number of posts : 1422
Location : -Gateway to the West - St Louis Missouri
Registration date : 2009-12-02
Texas John had a pretty nice white all original one and He is closer to you, not sure if he still has it for sale?
uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
Closer would be nice! lol
Saw the 8 door and thought Wow! That's what I want/need!
I saw some on the daily listing, but they were both more than
I want to tackle ATM.
Saw the 8 door and thought Wow! That's what I want/need!
I saw some on the daily listing, but they were both more than
I want to tackle ATM.
G-Man- Mayor
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Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
thats Ken Hopcrafts Econo. You won't fine a finer 8 door than this one
uante- Number of posts : 1466
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Interesting, the imagine popped up on a For Sale search...but I assume he isn't selling it
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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He's from canada, buy i can ask ????
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G-Man- Mayor
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Location : Fowlerville, MI
Age : 63
Registration date : 2008-05-06
This one won't be cheap, he did such a nice job that the 302 in there looks factory
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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all of his work is very nice,
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uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
I was wondering if anyone knew of a van around Abilene I could inspect. I haven't ever really checked them out closely as far as how they are made and metal thickness etc. It'd be a good weekend thing as I search for one to buy.
dix- Moderator 1st Class
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I did talk to ken yesterday and no his white econo van is not for sale...
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uante- Number of posts : 1466
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Thanks Dix
Would have been a trick from Canada anyway eh?
Would have been a trick from Canada anyway eh?
Joe Van- Moderator 1st Class
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I actually had a guy offer to buy mine Early this weekend for his 17 year old son cash money can you believe for about 5k more that I have into it. 
!!!. My Car Show friends said I should sell it of course I sad NO my Father said I was crazy my wife agreed with me but I have no intention on ever selling my Early at anyprice I want a Sport's Van Also I guess its a VANNER thing some people just don't understand just like the VANNERS CREED .!!!.. SUPER CLEAN 8 Door Econo I don't blame him for not wanting selling it..!!!.............uante hang in there you will find the right one you are in good hands with VV................ VANNERS CREED........For those who don't know it........I DON'T TRY TO EXPLAIN WHY I AM A VANNER FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND NO EXPLANATION IS NECESSARY FOR THOSE WHO DON'T NO EXPLANATION IS POSSIBLE...2%...Ain't that the truth...
!!!. My Car Show friends said I should sell it of course I sad NO my Father said I was crazy my wife agreed with me but I have no intention on ever selling my Early at anyprice I want a Sport's Van Also I guess its a VANNER thing some people just don't understand just like the VANNERS CREED .!!!.. SUPER CLEAN 8 Door Econo I don't blame him for not wanting selling it..!!!.............uante hang in there you will find the right one you are in good hands with VV................ VANNERS CREED........For those who don't know it........I DON'T TRY TO EXPLAIN WHY I AM A VANNER FOR THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND NO EXPLANATION IS NECESSARY FOR THOSE WHO DON'T NO EXPLANATION IS POSSIBLE...2%...Ain't that the truth...
uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
Joe,
You have the most important person on your side...Your Wife!
I've always been interested in vans. The only one I ever had was a 1967 Morris Mini-Van in England when I was in the Air Force stationed there in the early 1980's. It was awesome and I've always wanted a full size first gen van.
Meanwhile I have another Ford to keep me busy while I hunt for the right one...a '73 Gran Torino
You have the most important person on your side...Your Wife!
I've always been interested in vans. The only one I ever had was a 1967 Morris Mini-Van in England when I was in the Air Force stationed there in the early 1980's. It was awesome and I've always wanted a full size first gen van.
Meanwhile I have another Ford to keep me busy while I hunt for the right one...a '73 Gran Torino
uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
Is there any members that live near Oregon City OR. that can check out a van for me?
uante- Number of posts : 1466
Location : Tempe, Arizona
Age : 62
Registration date : 2014-01-26
How much do you think the rear of this van would cost to have repaired? Both doors are pretty dented, would it require re-skinning the doors?
