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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #765517 September 13th 2020 7:00 am
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Commimg along nicely. Good work.


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #765675 September 19th 2020 10:57 pm
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I pulled both bumpers and all the door handles today in preparation for body work to begin. I found a shop in Nevada that will chrome a bumper for $400. I'd rather drive an hour and a half to chrome two bumpers and four door handles for the cost of one bumper in California.

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[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]

figure while they are off, I'll sand rust off the underside and clean the chassis up a bit. It isn't bad but where the bumpers mount is full of mud and some surface rust.

I'm really looking forward to getting this started. I will finally be able to bring a hauler to the swaps.


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #765690 September 20th 2020 1:47 pm
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Doing nice work. Great price on the chrome.


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #765757 September 23rd 2020 2:17 am
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Been awhile Charlie. The van is looking great; and as usual you come up with the deal for the chrome.

Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #766239 October 10th 2020 9:59 pm
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Well, that's it. I have it mostly stripped down with the exception of a door handle and lock to make sure it is secured over nights. It is ready to start the body and paint. Now I play the waiting game.

[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]

[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]

[Linked Image from i.ibb.co]

I have the problem areas marked for filling, rust repair, dents, and a part of the body that needs to be pulled out. A lot of filler, which is funny because the back side of a lot of these panels aren't bad from the inside.


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #766241 October 11th 2020 1:50 pm
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Looking great and can't wait to see it done!


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
SDMickey #766752 October 22nd 2020 5:11 pm
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Originally Posted by SDMickey
You have to do the shag Charlie. Maybe a burgundy to match the van. smile

Dang, Mickey. Why do you have to be right? I just found a really nice carpet for $1.19 a square foot. It is called Cabernet and would match the exterior perfectly. I am thinking black diamond doors and carpet the remainder of the interior. To order enough for the whole inside and to account for extra isn't bad. It is the wood costs that would kill me.

So, I was searching a bit online and doing research here. I've got a lot of cutting of furring strips ahead of me this weekend, but I should be able to get a new foundation assembled this weekend for the walls and ceilings. I can't wait for this project to be almost done because the wait to cruise is killing me.


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And it ain't me who's gonna leave
Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #766757 October 23rd 2020 1:42 am
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I hear you Charlie. That color would look sweet in your van. Paint is always expensive ; but more challenging is finding the right painter. Nice work Charlie.

Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #766782 October 23rd 2020 3:56 pm
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Charlie - check out this carpet.

https://shawfloors.com/flooring/carpet/details/mustang-sally-52500/tumbleweed

I saw this installed in a few vans now. It's not high pile carpet but it has the multicolor, textured carpet that feels very 70s. I could see one of these colors in your van. I ordered the red one in a sample to look at, I'll post a photo here when I get the few I ordered


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