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| | | 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE #781601 September 01st 2021 10:42 pm | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Out with the old, in with the older.
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| | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Sweet. Can't wait to see the progress. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Decided to redo the window channel/weatherstripping.....windows were loose and rattling and the old stuff was dried out an brittle. What a pain in the ass. The driver's side must have gotten more sun because the strip in the wing/vent window more or less melted and fused in there, which required yanking the whole thing out so I could chisel the junk out. Of course the passenger side took 1/2 the time after learning what not to do. Ended up scratching the tint in the process and decided to yank that off too. I am one tan mofo. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | I squirted a bit of WD-40 under the rock hard stuff when I removed it on my mid. It slid right out. It was a total pain. I am not looking forward to doing the same on the truck in the coming months.
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: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | squirted a bit of WD-40 under the rock hard stuff Hindsight 20/20! Learned my lesson. (Lesson: don't ever do this again if possible) | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,601 Likes: 10 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,601 Likes: 10 | I've done both my 73 and 89, I skipped messing with the vent, ain't broke don't fix it, buy the tool for removing the squeegee, makes life easier, I hate easy so I took the screwdriver, is great for breaking things you want to save. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Work continues. New intake/head gaskets, tensioner, belts........replacing the harmonic balancer is up next and probably a carb rebuild too because the idle is inconsistent. Somebody got new tires today, the ones on it were scary old and rotted. Like frscke1. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | the ones on it were scary old and rotted. Like frscke1. BOO ! Im 63 and have a bum leg ....lol
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Lookin good man. The van is, not the old scary white dude. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | It doesn’t look bad to me. How’s it smell? Any mildew?
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: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Slight whiff of funk, can't see any mildew right now..... Need to reassess whenever it is able to dry out. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | I'd replace it. Most likely done in 74'. Hope you keep the Retro Cool Look.
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| | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Do it right or do it twice .... if the ply starts to stink in 6-8 mo from now (time to grow under your new carpet or the smell of a chemical you treated it with) do you really want to rip it all out again to do it again ?
Dont destroy it getting it out and while you have a template cut new ply ...you can even transfer the mount holes
1 day of work for yrs of confidence you did the right thing
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SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Verdict is still kind of out on the subfloor situation. It's pretty much dried out and not smelling bad. Once I get some more time I think I'll take a peek underneath and see what kind of cool microbes are milling about down there. Also coming closer to a plan of action for the roached out vent cover - I think I might get a piece of tinted plexi cut to size and reseal it myself. I don't think the seals on the frame/etc. are compromised. The good news is that we got the engine work pretty much wrapped up - so far we redid the intake, head and timing cover gaskets, threw in a new coil, harm balancer pulley, idler pulley, belts, replaced some misc. parts made of unobtainium (thanks Charlie) and finally put on a new carb. The old reman carb was pretty busted, plus we lost a spring while trying to rebuild it. Decided to punt and throw the dice on a brand new clone from eBay for $68. Definitely made of the Chinesium, but it looked legit when we popped it open. And suprisingly it works great pretty much out of the box after a few tweaks. Lopey idle gone, runs smooth as butter and is quiet. My mechanic partner still can't believe we were able to buy a new Carter YF clone for $68, and it made a night & day difference. This thing should pass smog with flying colors now, right? The bad news is good ol' CA smog testing I had a pre-test done and passed the emissions, no problem-o But the station failed me on the timing - gimme a f'n break! They couldn't tell me how much I was off when I asked, I even asked the tech a few questions about how/where he looked, what timing mark he was using, maybe he could show me, just to make sure we were all on the same page, etc. and all I got was an ass-load of attitude in return, and then the guy tells me he would fail me if I decided to test with them again. What a bunch of f'n tools. I was referred to these guys too......I guess service is still dead and has now become a beligerent zombie. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | CA Smog Monster Strikes Again ! That's one of the reasons I searched for 1971-1975. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | SO you have 2 marks on the dizzy ... one for Smog check and the other is 10 minutes after lol
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | 1 member likes this:
CatFish | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 |
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: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | SO you have 2 marks on the dizzy ... one for Smog check and the other is 10 minutes after lol Ha! That's what my '94 has. It's over 25 years old now so no more smog test here in the land of common sense...... | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Went down the road to a car show.... | 1 member likes this:
Dyno_Dave | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,855 Likes: 234 | That van is nice! I think the '75 to '78 was the most handsome grille. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 | So, when are you going to sell me this van ?
1975 Ford E-150 shorty (sold) 2016 Ram Promaster shorty 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit 5.7l 1984 Ford E-150
| | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | The bad news is good ol' CA smog testing I had a pre-test done and passed the emissions, no problem-o But the station failed me on the timing - gimme a f'n break! They couldn't tell me how much I was off when I asked, I even asked the tech a few questions about how/where he looked, what timing mark he was using, maybe he could show me, just to make sure we were all on the same page, etc. and all I got was an ass-load of attitude in return, and then the guy tells me he would fail me if I decided to test with them again. What a bunch of f'n tools. I was referred to these guys too......I guess service is still dead and has now become a beligerent zombie. You know, the more I think about this the more mad I get. I would report them to the bureau of automotive repair. It is BS you passed a pre smog test and then they failed you, but can't tell you why other than the timing. That is BS.
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
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cornfarmer | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,286 Likes: 153 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,286 Likes: 153 | The bad news is good ol' CA smog testing I had a pre-test done and passed the emissions, no problem-o But the station failed me on the timing - gimme a f'n break! They couldn't tell me how much I was off when I asked, I even asked the tech a few questions about how/where he looked, what timing mark he was using, maybe he could show me, just to make sure we were all on the same page, etc. and all I got was an ass-load of attitude in return, and then the guy tells me he would fail me if I decided to test with them again. What a bunch of f'n tools. I was referred to these guys too......I guess service is still dead and has now become a beligerent zombie. You know, the more I think about this the more mad I get. I would report them to the bureau of automotive repair. It is BS you passed a pre smog test and then they failed you, but can't tell you why other than the timing. That is BS. Name Address Phone number
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Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | On the subfloor, I learned while doing our house renovation last year, all wood can have very small amounts of mold present. Yes, even the brand new stuff you buy at the home store.
To kill any mold or mildew that may be growing mix a small amount of bleach into some water in a spray bottle. Spray the wood down, no need to soak it, just a good light coat.
Let the wood dry thoroughly, I usually wait at least 48 hours to make sure it's nice and dry. Then you can use Killz stain blocking paint to "lock in the funk", sort of like encapsulating paint on steel that prevents rust. The Killz will provide a barrier to keep mold from forming.
We had a spot in the laundry room that we removed some moldy rotten drywall and baseboard trim. The subfloor had a bit of water damage too, but no major mold or rot. Had another spot in the smaller bathroom that was the same. We treated both spots the same way I described above.
They have now been in use for a little over 1 year and we have had zero problems. I even peeled back a tiny bit of the vinyl tile in the laundry room while I was in there cleaning out the dryer vent about a month ago, just for curiosity sake, and it still looks great.
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cornfarmer | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | ^^^ hey kursed, do you think it's worth taking out the floor to treat it top & bottom? | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 | ^^^ hey kursed, do you think it's worth taking out the floor to treat it top & bottom? YES. As kursed said, there is always some amount of spores present in plywood products, but once exposed to moisture, they can blossom and re-produce. This is the cause of the huge household mold problem. I would treat and seal both sides and all the edges. Your van isn't kept in a climate-controlled space , so full treatment is necessary. ( I was a GC for 35 years).
1975 Ford E-150 shorty (sold) 2016 Ram Promaster shorty 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit 5.7l 1984 Ford E-150
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Charlie 99909 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | I second on Killz. I manage an apartment complex and that stuff is great. They even make one for sealing concrete subfloors against animal urine and it works miracles.
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
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cornfarmer | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Do it right or do it twice .... if the ply starts to stink in 6-8 mo from now (time to grow under your new carpet or the smell of a chemical you treated it with) do you really want to rip it all out again to do it again ?
Dont destroy it getting it out and while you have a template cut new ply ...you can even transfer the mount holes
1 day of work for yrs of confidence you did the right thing
SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | ^^^ hey kursed, do you think it's worth taking out the floor to treat it top & bottom? I would personally. It might be a bit of a pain, but worth a little extra time just to be certain. | 1 member likes this:
cornfarmer | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | The original owner (who built it out in '78) got all the details right with the whole van, so the subfloor was not half-assed. I just need to find all the spots where he put filler in on top of the screws. The affected area is mostly on one side which is it's own separate sheet, so fingers crossed that it'll be easy greasy. In other news, I got a custom piece of tinted polycarbonate cut to replace the old one. I didn't really have to, but I used sealing washers and put waterproof expanding weather stripping between the frame and plastic to hedge my bets, in addition to the outer ring where the seal actually happens. It was a little fiddly getting the right hardware to replace the old busted stuff, I had to rip out the hinge brackets and re-installed them using bigger pop rivets than what they orignially used. Just in time for the rain coming in tonight.... | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | It looks like the new sunroof is a success, but I may redo the weatherstripping/foam at some point. It kind of looks sloppy from certain angles right now but it's doing the job. Today was KILZ day. After ThanksTurduckin I will probably start on putting in the fancy floor. I think Charlie will be in my hood soon and we're gonna hang out at the PnP for some hijinks. | 1 member likes this:
Charlie 99909 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | It looks like the new sunroof is a success, but I may redo the weatherstripping/foam at some point. It kind of looks sloppy from certain angles right now but it's doing the job. Today was KILZ day. After ThanksTurduckin I will probably start on putting in the fancy floor. I think Charlie will be in my hood soon and we're gonna hang out at the PnP for some hijinks. I’m counting the days, brotha
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: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Floor day - got most of the planks in but ran out of daylight. The van has some nice tie down brackets installed by somebody, they needed a little finesse, and I'll need to figure out some kind of threshold/cap for the front and rear. Probably just buy something off the shelf from the hardware store. Debating whether or not to even put the sink back in at all. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 |
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | All done on the main floor. There's a gap of bare metal between it and the vinyl stuff that is under the front seats/footwells. I may replace that stuff or maybe stick a strip of something to cover the bare metal. What to do.... | 1 member likes this:
frscke1 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Nice job Brother. Looking Good. Love "Mr Coffee" ; but also like " Special Blend " ! | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Finally got to fixing the newly installed, newly blown intake gasket. Turns out the manifold was warped (common). Went with a new manifold, new studs and a badass Remflex gasket. Best it's ever run since buying it, and definitely more grunt. So freakin' glad we got it done. | 1 member likes this:
frscke1 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Looking good. Glad to hear you got the manifold taken care of and it's running good. Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Always a nice feeling to solve a challenge | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 |
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
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Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 282 Likes: 18 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 282 Likes: 18 | Looks great and lovin the 300. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | aaaaaannnnnnnnnd seat | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Couple of yahoos shot at the CHP during a pursuit a couple of nights ago, and escaped on foot in my hood....they caught the last perp today and guess who coincidentally was driving past to take a lookie loooo....... | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | Couple of yahoos shot at the CHP during a pursuit a couple of nights ago, and escaped on foot in my hood....they caught the last perp today and guess who coincidentally was driving past to take a lookie loooo....... Looks like one of them sex pests drivin' their love shack on wheels...
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
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cornfarmer | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Haven't updated in a while. Been mostly driving the snot out of it, everything is still bueno. Finally found the seats I wanted and had them redone. It's funny how much lower I sat in the old buckets. | 1 member likes this:
frscke1 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 |
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: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | LOVE those seats! Lookin' good man. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 208 Likes: 35 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Mar 2021 Posts: 208 Likes: 35 | Love the color. Just caught up on your van. Love the tires, wheels, and seats too! | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Let's clean up for a car show, why not.... ....guess who ahhahahahah | 1 member likes this:
frscke1 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Sweet. Dude, I'm loving the brown, just can't get enough of this one. So clean. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Found some swivel bases, and this time I used my brain (and a tip from Charlie) to make sure they would fit. Sometimes being a snake-handler gets in the way. Anyway, I thought this van would have been totally stripped because stuff in the San Jose P n' P usually goes fast. It was probably all the rat turds inside that kept folks away, I hope I don't have the Hantavirus. Simple Green'd them and shot the rust on the bottoms with some Krylon, ran out of paint so I used some plasti-dip on the rest, which turned out fine. No need for the brackets anymore.... Also got the shocks replaced last week.....Napa Gas Grande's, ooooh they're so fancy. | 1 member likes this:
Charlie 99909 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Man what a difference the swivels make! Dig it! | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 210 Likes: 42 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 210 Likes: 42 | Nice, cant wait to put mine in... | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 |
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: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Been a while....I've been spending more time with family, music making and motorcycles....still take the van out every week or so to keep her motile. We had a lot of rain this winter and the paint has degraded muy rápido. Rust forming on the chrome. Need to slap some navy jelly on it, and talk to a paint guy, I think this summer might be the time to get it done. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | Been a while....I've been spending more time with family, music making and motorcycles....still take the van out every week or so to keep her motile. We had a lot of rain this winter and the paint has degraded muy rápido. Rust forming on the chrome. Need to slap some navy jelly on it, and talk to a paint guy, I think this summer might be the time to get it done. Scrap her
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
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Charlie 99909 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Wow Charlie. Are you selling yours and keeping the Transit? | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | Wow Charlie. Are you selling yours and keeping the Transit? Starting a junkyard! 🤣
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: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | OP old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Let's just get it done. | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | GITERDUN ... Motivation is the only thing stoppin you ...
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frscke1 | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Since June youve done alot of work KUDO'S LOOKS GREAT ! ! !
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SUNSHINE VANS-VAN DIEGO ADRENALIN BY THE GALLON & CHASIN RACIN ONE FOR THE DIRT & ONE FOR THE STREETS '93 CHEVY G30 454 4X4 SPORTVAN EXT 146" WB '92 CHEVY G30 454 BEAUVILLE EXT 146" WB | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 |
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Arianrhod:2003 Chevy Astro Black Magic: 1985 Dodge B-250 Serenity:1985 Chevy G-20 The Outcast:1983 Ford club wagon Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter Freedom:1990 Ford E-150(parts van) Outcast Vanners van club Support your local 2% | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | cornfarmer; your van looks new in these pics. Nice work | | | Re: 1977 Ford Econoline - MR. C⊛FFEE | Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 210 Likes: 42 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 210 Likes: 42 | Nice, good weather looks like as well | | |
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