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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779588 July 27th 2021 7:48 pm
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Yeah, I nixed the idea of the sunroof. It would fit but it is something I think would be better off with someone else. I am waiting to hear back from a friend of mine otherwise I think I will put it up for sale.

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Especially because I need to thin my parts out a bit.


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This town ain't big enough for the both of us
And it ain't me who's gonna leave
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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779596 July 28th 2021 7:53 am
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Its nice , it should go quick.


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779601 July 28th 2021 9:35 am
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That looks to be in great condition.

Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
SDMickey #779604 July 28th 2021 9:56 am
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Originally Posted by SDMickey
That looks to be in great condition.


It should be, I restored it. It was a junkyard Sunroof. She’s not perfect by any means but a decent 5 footer.


You hear the thunder of stampeding rhinos, elephants and tacky tigers
This town ain't big enough for the both of us
And it ain't me who's gonna leave
Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779611 July 28th 2021 1:10 pm
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Man this thing has come a long way. Looking good.


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Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779614 July 28th 2021 1:30 pm
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sweet corvette devil

Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
cornfarmer #779617 July 28th 2021 2:27 pm
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Originally Posted by kursed
Man this thing has come a long way. Looking good.

I look back to the beginning and see how far I've come. It has been a long journey.

Originally Posted by cornfarmer
sweet corvette devil

Dude, this thing is cool. One of my dad's customers had to sell it. I has a melted fender from the fires a few years ago. Fires up and runs real well. It just needs to be gone through and smogged.


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This town ain't big enough for the both of us
And it ain't me who's gonna leave
Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779940 August 02nd 2021 1:12 pm
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I skipped work on Saturday to attend a memorial service but then I jumped feet first into getting the truck on Sunday

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When I called AAA for the tow, their automated system asked for the make of the vehicle needing tow and then said "For example, you can say: Ford...".

I see what you did there, AAA.

The original owner was too sick to come out and see the truck off but I spent an hour sitting with his wife and talking about it. Her husband started working at the Ford plant in San Jose in the early 70's. He special ordered the truck before the plant closed and then continued to work for Ford until he retired around 2010. His wife was very sad because they got the truck about 6 months before their first daughter was born. I am very honored that I can be the next owner and keep it on the road.

The interior of the truck is so original. It even has the factory AM/FM radio. I plan to keep it and just get newer speakers in the door and under the dash. I'll get one of those radio receivers to get my phone's blue tooth to connect it or something. The BF Goodrich tires need a replacement. two are bald and two are on their way. I found a good deal on some Mickey Thompson Deegan tires but I have to make sure the size is right.

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The interior of the camper shell isn't the best. You can definitely see water damage and rotting wood. The carpet will need a heavy vacuuming. But, I don't plan to sleep in it. It is all for parts hauling so I am good with it. I gotta repair the camper shell door latch and one of the window operators.

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The old Elixir vent on top is busted and I imagine a lot of water is coming in through there. I have that junkyard Venturi Vent I'll throw on and call it good. Now I get to work a three front battle. Finish the van body work, get the truck running and smogged, and get my daily driver cleaned up and sold.


You hear the thunder of stampeding rhinos, elephants and tacky tigers
This town ain't big enough for the both of us
And it ain't me who's gonna leave
Re: 1969 Econoline Shorty
Charlie 99909 #779946 August 02nd 2021 3:20 pm
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Originally Posted by Charlie99909
Now I get to work a three front battle. Finish the van body work, get the truck running and smogged, and get my daily driver cleaned up and sold.

I'm right there with you.....paint & body, while thinking about getting a different nicer van, and then retiring my daily driver. worms

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