Econoline/Falcon club wagon question

I have a buddy thats looking at this Falcon club wagon and was wondering why ford changed the name?Are there alot of changes made to this from the previous Econoline years? Was a confusing conversation when he told me about it to say the least....

 

The way I understand it is that the Econoline and Falcon are basically the same. Ford badged some as Falcons so they could be registered as cars instead of trucks. "Club Wagon" and "Deluxe Club Wagon" were different levels of trim.

 

The 1961 Econoline was offered in three body styles, Pickup, Delivery Van, and Station Bus. For 1962, Ford recl***ified the Station Bus was as a p***enger car and offered it as part of the Falcon line. The Econoline Pickup and Delivery Van continued to be offered.

By 1963, the Econoline Pickup increased its rated payload capacity and offered an optional custom cab. The 1963 Econoline Van added standard dual outside rearview mirrors, heavier roof rails, as well as an optional 8-door version of the van. The Station Bus continued in the Falcon line.

For 1964, a new model, the Panel Van, joined the Econoline family. The new addition was basically a standard van without the side cargo doors. The 1964 Econoline Pickup offered an optional heavy-duty package, as well as an upgraded cab interior with color-keyed seat trim, cab headliner, and locking glove box door. The 1964 Van offered a heavy-duty package and left hand cargo doors as options.

In 1965, the Econoline series was again expanded to include the Supervan, which featured an 18-inch body extension. The 1965 Van sported stronger, more m***ive bumpers, a lower, more comfortable driver's seat, an integral package tray, and a more efficient heater. The rear of the 1965 Econoline Van, Station Bus, and Club Wagon were quickly distinguished from previous models by their rear cargo door-mounted license plate bracket and lamp.

In 1966, the Econoline-based family of Club Wagons was broadened, and the interior trim scheme was improved.
1967 would be the final year of production for the first generation Econoline. New features for the year included a dual brake master cylinder, padded sun visors, 2 speed wipers, and back-up lamps.

 

Thanks gentlemen.

 

I luv it another vanner ! scrubba

 

Econo with Windows = Falcon Bus

 

All three of my Econolines are window vans, and none of them have the mounts in the floor for rear seats.

 

WOW, HOTRODDON you know your econo's, Thanks!