by jackmac Sun Jul 26, 2015 2:23 pmNew to site, I have always wanted a Ford Econoline PU to use as a summer daily driver. Well I found a 65 (5 window) Heavy Duty PU w factory automatic sitting in a Midwest roadside building for sale. Body is in decent shape but currently not road safe. Current owner used as a summer driver (20 years) but parked it when multiple problems occurred. Question to group, is it both economically and mechanically possible to place 65 pickup on a modern rolling chassis for safety and reliability?
5 posters
65 Heavy Duty Pickup
jackmac- Number of posts : 2
Location : iowa
Registration date : 2015-07-22
stanyon- Number of posts : 147
Location : Spokane, WA.
Registration date : 2013-08-29
Yes you can place the body on a rolling frame, but it will not be very appealing with out a lot of work. These trucks are of Uni-Body construction with the frame boxes being welded to the body from the front to the back.
savage- Number of posts : 2632
Location : Where Rust Never Sleeps in Ft Wayne IN
Registration date : 2008-05-15
Welcome to the site. You can Upgrade any parts on your vanup,to make it as good ,or better than new.(and it Alot of fun)
DaGroats- Number of posts : 40
Location : Rosamond Ca
Registration date : 2015-06-24
I think the tricky part of your plan is it's a cabover. All the controls (brakes and steering) are forward of the radiator...
Ddavllc- Number of posts : 127
Location : Slidell Louisiana
Registration date : 2013-11-07
Welcome to Vintage Van. I also have a truck. I enjoy driving it very much.
