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| | | Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 4 Likes: 3 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 4 Likes: 3 | Hey everybody- Just here to introduce myself and my van. My name is Tina and I picked up this ‘82 E-150 recently. I got it from a guy in Salem who did a decent amount of work (gullwing, flares, ports). I’m sitting here waiting for some new wheels and tires to get installed, so I figured it’d be a good time to start this thread. I hope to address some issues ASAP, so follow along if you’d like to see the build or offer any tips along the way!
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Charlie 99909, frscke1 | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Welcome to the site Tina .... nice catch !
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: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 4 Likes: 3 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 4 Likes: 3 | First issue I need to address is the amount of water leaking. The rain has started in Portland and now I get to see where its all coming into the van. I don’t think the dude installed the porthole windows very well, because water is leaking in there. The conversion window on the drivers side also leaks. I believe there are multiple areas of concern. This morning when I went into the van there was a ton of condensation on the roof. Since there is a vent, multiple windows, and old weatherstripping, I have a good amount of work ahead of me.
Does anybody know the best place to find door seals for these vans? Also, any recommendations for the window leaks? Any specific type of silicone?
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| | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | Welcome to the forum. Nice score. | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 old hand | old hand Joined: Aug 2017 Posts: 1,061 Likes: 47 | Nice van. I've had good luck with door weather stripping from these guys - https://metrommp.com/seals/ | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 210 Likes: 42 enthusiast | enthusiast Joined: Jun 2022 Posts: 210 Likes: 42 | | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 Master Yard Rat | Master Yard Rat Joined: Sep 2019 Posts: 1,510 Likes: 172 | Hi Tina, welcome!
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| | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2016 Posts: 764 Likes: 12 | NICE looking van. I would remove the aftermarket windows and re-seal them with a butyl tape. Same with roof vent. Silicone caulking doesn't hold up over time. After you address the issues, get it inside a garage with some heat, open it up and let it dry out or you'll start growing mold real quick in OR ( I lived in WA).
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| | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Welcome . Good hunting Tina; nice looking van. Definitely take care of your leaks 1st then start going the rabbit hole. It's a never ending addiction. | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | Welcome from Florida. Great looking van. I hope you get those leaks taken care of with out too much trouble. 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: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | to the site tina from Pittsburgh. Nice van!
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| | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 4 Likes: 3 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Sep 2022 Posts: 4 Likes: 3 | Thanks everybody! I’m going to start with replacing all of the door seals. Then I plan to pull the windows to re-seal them all. Gotta get it water tight before I start the interior. Luckily, I have a garage space I can store it in, until then. Here is a pic of my new set of wheels and tires. 15x7 in the front and 15x10 in the rear. Pretty happy with how they look 😊 | 1 member likes this:
frscke1 | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 18,286 Likes: 559 |
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: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 18,536 Likes: 136 | The new wheels and tires look wicked cool. 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: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | 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: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 veteran | veteran Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 2,290 Likes: 137 | Gorgeous ride! Love the slots, hard to go wrong with a clean set of staggered slot rims. | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 Post Junkie | Post Junkie Joined: Jul 2019 Posts: 11,241 Likes: 412 | Those new rims & tires look sweet. Nice stance. Your lucky to have a good storage place to keep it dry. Can't wait for the interior pics | | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,397 Likes: 64 veteran | veteran Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,397 Likes: 64 | That sits perfect, SO COOL!
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| | | Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | Looks great. Great stance | | |
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