RIP to my A100 :(

by arracado Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:33 pm

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RIP to my A100 :(

Post by arracado Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:33 pm

Sadly my funky ‘64 was at a shop having work done when our area of southern Oregon got hit with a disastrous fire a few weeks ago. Many people lost everything so I know it could be much worse, but my A100 was completely destroyed. I was excited to get it back with the steering box replaced , the transmission off cables, and a few other fixes, but it wasn’t meant to be.

by arracado Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:34 pm

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by arracado Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:34 pm

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by **vanny** Sat Oct 03, 2020 5:02 pm

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by vanny Sat Oct 03, 2020 5:02 pm

Were you covered insurance wise? So sad...if covered, maybe you could find a new project to take on? This year has been a real drag with all that's been happening...Hopefully, 2021 will get us back to an even keel...

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by Keith D Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:17 pm

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by Keith D Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:17 pm

That is terrible...It was a good looking van.

So sorry...

by arracado Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:36 pm

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by arracado Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:36 pm

vanny wrote:Were you covered insurance wise? So sad...if covered, maybe you could find a new project to take on? This year has been a real drag with all that's been happening...Hopefully, 2021 will get us back to an even keel...

Thankfully I did have insurance. I'm waiting to hear back on the valuation, but I think I found my next van. It's a '69 Econoline with a 302, super straight body, no rust. Gonna need some work but I think it's got a ton of potential.

Sadly though I just realized that this forum is only for the first-generation vans!

by **vanny** Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:45 am

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by vanny Sun Oct 04, 2020 3:45 am

We have a section for those vans called Early Enough For Friends and Guests...I love the 2nd Gen Econos and would love to see your updates and follow along with your build...

https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/f6-early-enough-friends-guests

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by **dix** Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:48 am

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by dix Sun Oct 04, 2020 4:48 am

sad to see the dodge up in smoke, just a heads up the 69 econo had a issue at the frame and the steering box,, if no work was done there you might want to visit that area to support the frame

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by **savage** Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:00 am

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by savage Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:00 am

Sorry to hear about loss of your van. Glad your Family's well .
Just wanted to post your van pics in full size

by Russell Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:10 am

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by Russell Sun Oct 04, 2020 8:10 am

That is so sad. I would be tempted to drop that body on a new frame with running gear and drive it again. It was a sweet Van.

by **dix** Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:05 am

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Re: RIP to my A100 :(

Post by dix Sun Oct 04, 2020 9:05 am

the problem with a fire that hot will warp the steel , and there is a problem with paint adhering the steel once it went thru a fire,
i am aware of todays acid etching primers
hope you can keep the side doors from the chrusher

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