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My first van 83 econoline
#734895 April 09th 2018 8:20 pm
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It runs and drives I6 auto nothing special blank canvas.
In the process of fixing the rust and minor issues to get capable

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Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734896 April 09th 2018 8:22 pm
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its got a nice stance!

Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734898 April 09th 2018 8:27 pm
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NICE ! I love the Ford shorties. My '75 sits in the garage , short on time and money.


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Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734899 April 09th 2018 8:31 pm
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Nice! The 300 is an awesome van motor. You can do all sorts fo fun things with it and still pull down near 20 MPG.

You have a great van there.


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Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734900 April 09th 2018 8:33 pm
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Thanks guys.
Got busy once I got it home and started hacking the cancer out and a floor back in still have all the finish work to do but atleast I won't be flinstoning it anymore.
I don't have a lot of pictures of the process but the major repair is done. I will try to take more.
About time to start wondering the scrap yards for seat belts and parts

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Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734907 April 09th 2018 8:52 pm
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Nice stance and take your time amd do it right!


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Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734914 April 09th 2018 8:58 pm
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Great van! 3rd gen Fords are the best!
Nice river pic.

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Bluefish #734924 April 09th 2018 10:07 pm
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Always good to have another 3rd gen Ford guy in here.


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Re: My first van 83 econoline
Bluefish #734926 April 09th 2018 10:16 pm
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Congrats on you new van.


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