Features Econoline Madness Who's got one?

Yes! Very cool indeed. Sure would like to have those flip out windows for mine though.

 

This is cool! Glad to see there are so many still out there... anyway I have (2) 61 econo p/u's... the "pickle" is lowered 3 inches and the "black beauty" is a beater / trash taker offer to the dumper / future parts runner / driver that has holes in the floor board so big you could sling a dead cat thru 'em from 20 feet...

 

How did you lower the "pickle" econoline and how does it drive? That's all the stance I'm looking for out of mine.

 

Scoob... I havent driven it yet (still a project/listed in classifieds) but I just flipped the axles over the springs. The rear will need a small c notch. For the front I just made patterns of the factory spring pads and cut some out of 1/4" plate, lined up the holes making sure everything was level with the factory ones and welded 'em on. The next step is to box the front spring pads in for strength. I Also had to make a new drag link with heim ends to clear the springs. I love how the rear wheel openings come down over the tire juuuussst enough.

 

I sure hope you have it at the Round up. I almost bought it but didnt want to pay shipping, trying to find one local. Love the truck.

 

Here is the matching trailer to go with my econoline supervan pop up camper. The trailer is made from a matching 67 econoline pickup years ago. I found an perfect tailgate in the same color.

 

another one i saw out by the road as a billboard on the way to get my trailer today...

 

^^^sweet look at the spokes

 

If you've got a trailer made out of a pick up bed, you must be a REDNECK!
Sounds like a new thread?

 

Actually, my falcon is what makes me a redneck. Well...that and the beer and guns.

http://f656.mail.yahoo.com/ya/downl...UBlS1UFRAZ6jVqcoIE&pid=1.2&fid=Inbox&inline=1

 

By the way. Your trailer is awesome too!

 

Here's a couple shots of my buddy's "Super Dave" van. There is more pics in my albums.

Body at rest


Rear suspension setup

 

Can't wait to see Super Dave's van done, looks like it will be one of the few severely dropped Econos to ever be able to actually drive. Seems to be another dropped Econo being built in Cali, they are rushing to get it done for GNRS.

Steve, see you in Detroit. Hopefully bringing 5 more vans there this year.

 

Could somebody that actually has an Econoline sitting in their drive/ garage go out and take a pic or 2 of the front axle for me? Trying to ID an axle I picked up.

 

Here are some pics I had sitting in Photobucket

 

Thank you sir! I have my confirmation what I have is an Econoline axle.

 

Been keeping this one fairly under wraps for quite a while.

Sadly, yesterday I learned it will not make the GNRS deadline. I just can't justify rushing a paint job after all the time and effort that was spent on everything else. Pretty bummed, but it's not the end of the world. The van will be better in the end.

 

Anyone have info on the Movieworld/Von Dutch Econoline that was up for auction last year? like what did it bring, who got it now ?
That sure was a nice relic/survivor and it supposedly was in running order
Lazy Leo

 

Heres a couple shots of a bar I found online at www.showvans.com

 

Love the van!! When do we get to see more pics of it?

 

NExt year, another car show so why rush it? My a100 PU is Almost done but it may not make it, if it does great! If not? Oh well. No biggie.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=288386

 

You're doing GREAT work, Church! That's the cleanest Econoline I've ever seen. Wanna come out and do my body work?

 

Just red your post. Sorry you couldnt make it. Your doing the right thing though.

 

Here's a few I have had from the 70's to the present. The blue one is my next project this spring, 200 6 with a 4 speed column shift, 9" rear. I've been driving the black one for 11 years and it needs some major body repair, 5.0 GT-40P, C-4, front disc brakes, 9" rear axle. The yellow 62 was sold in upstate NY in the late 70's, the red 62 4 wheel drive was scrapped in 1999 after 20 years of daily use and I sold the orange 62 a few years ago, it's in Florida now. I have a few more plus some vans, definite addiction.
Fred

 

Just bought her today. 63 Display Van.

 

How are you planning on painting it?
What's under the hood?

- Joe

 

fmc56, what drive components did you use on the 4x4?...........any suggestions for power steering?.......

 

Moon shine kills cripples... i think they prefer the term" disabled ''.
and how do you kill a window blind?

 

I used the stock engine mounts and bolted a 68 Bronco 200 six in with the transmission/transfer case. I used a 65-67 Econoline engine crossmember to mount the transmission/transfer case and had custom driveshafts made. Both front and rear axles were from the same Bronco. I cut off the front coil spring mounts and added leaf spring mounts and shock mounts, axle bolted in. I had a custom pitman arm made from the original Econoline one. In the back I replaced the rear sections of the unibody frame rails and mounted the leaf springs on them, lined up perfectly with the Bronco axle spring mounts. I widened the rear wheel wells by using another set of Econoline wheel wells. The truck was rough, I replaced the entire passenger side, both rear quarters, panel below the gate and the lower driver's side panel. I eventually made a few upgrades, automatic transmission, front disc brakes, Offenhauser tri-power set up and a few other engine up grades.
Fred

 

Hey Fred! Welcome aboard! I've learned a LOT from you over the years.