New Van Owner and New Member

Hey everyone!

I've been looking for a first generation Econoline van for about a decade now and the timing was right a few weeks ago.  I'm now the proud new owner of a '64!  The van's a little rough in places but the price was right and I drove it home.  Did the front brakes and bearing last weekend and I have plans to dig into the wiring a bit this next weekend and hopefully get both brake lights working.  I've already picked up a heater which it was missing and a battery box.  Those will need some sanding and painting before I get them installed.

I'm excited to be here, I've been researching like crazy and was happy to see there's a community around the old vans.

No pictures today as it's being stored at a family's shop but I'll have a bunch of pictures up soon!

welcome to vintage vans , you are in good company...

Welcome to VV Tony!

U live ina great place 2B a resource to many of us (parts, whole vehicles).

Welcome... Your last name isn't Lopez is it? If so I watched a couple of your fights.

I live just up the hill from you... I have a 67 Dodge so I can't help you too much with any Ford advice but there is a lot of information available on this forum.

Sounds like you have a great project.

Welcome aboard Tony! Can’t wait to see those pictures!

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! Unfortunately still no pictures. I took a look at the rear brakes and the cylinders are leaking. I planned to go for a drive this weekend and snap some glamor shots but no driving until I get that fixed.

Where would be the best subforum for me to start a thread on my somewhat meager and ongoing repairs?

You could start a build thread right here in the E Van General Discussions section or if you just want a place to post progress pictures, you could post them in the Members Gallery in the E Vans Section.

If you've got questions, please just ask...lots of people willing to help any way they can.

Welcome to VV Tony. You have come to the right place.

Welcome! I'm at the same stage as you, looking and wanting for a long time. Just got my '62 yesterday.

Gregg, don't forget...If we don't see pics, it never happened...LOL!

1969 Ford E-300 PopTop Camper Van with Hard top, has a table that converts into a bed, refrigerator, stove and sink. All in original condition. A true barn find, all new brakes and brake lines, new radiator, new battery, new value cover gasket, and a time to. Has a 302 V8, runs and drives perfectly

Congrats Shannon!!! Sounds like a major Score!!!