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1961 Ford Econoline window van

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by RMR&C, Jan 16, 2024.

  1. How will you fill that gap on the wheel opening?
     
  2. RMR&C
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    Keep watching...
     
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  3. RMR&C
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    First outer piece fitted
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  4. RMR&C
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  5. Well done!
     
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  6. RMR&C
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    I finished the body work on the wheel arch. Also straightened out the grille and the chin panel below it. Rust repair is finished, not sure where to stop on the rest of the body.
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  7. Nylint used to make vans like it
     
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    Not much happening on this lately , but I did manage to do some work on the engine cover.
    Insulation on the inside and bed liner on the outside.

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  9. iwanaflattie
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    That is some nice work!!
    Are you keeping the faded green paint?
     
  10. RMR&C
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    Yes, for now. Wish I could match/blend it, I'd fix some of the bad bodywork
     
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  11. iwanaflattie
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    I think you can do it..
    Im gonna have to donit in my bus..I plan to bring the green OD under the house paint.
     
  12. RMR&C
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    At some point in the past, someone butchered the ashtray hole.... for a radio maybe? Luckily the metal was still there, just folded in.
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  13. RMR&C
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    Welded back up.
    Need to find an ashtray. Supposedly there are a couple of these vans in a junkyard an hour away. I need a few other things too, maybe check it out when it warms up a bit
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