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Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
#798262 November 09th 2022 2:09 pm
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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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Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
Long Nose 82 #798263 November 09th 2022 3:03 pm
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Welcome to the site Tina .... nice catch !


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Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
Long Nose 82 #798264 November 09th 2022 3:05 pm
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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
Long Nose 82 #798265 November 09th 2022 3:08 pm
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Welcome to the forum. Nice score.

Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
Long Nose 82 #798266 November 09th 2022 3:12 pm
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Nice van. I've had good luck with door weather stripping from these guys - https://metrommp.com/seals/

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Long Nose 82 #798270 November 09th 2022 3:51 pm
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Ohh, nice.

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Long Nose 82 #798274 November 09th 2022 7:04 pm
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Hi Tina, welcome!

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Long Nose 82 #798277 November 09th 2022 7:28 pm
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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
Long Nose 82 #798286 November 09th 2022 9:09 pm
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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.

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Long Nose 82 #798287 November 09th 2022 10:35 pm
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Welcome from Florida.
Great looking van. I hope you get those leaks taken care of with out too much trouble.


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Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
Long Nose 82 #798300 November 10th 2022 7:26 am
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welcome to the site tina from Pittsburgh. Nice van!


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Long Nose 82 #798310 November 10th 2022 11:55 am
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Hi Tina Welcome to the Site! Nice van! I think there may be some Members in the area, even Ford E van fans! I like your existing Mag wheels. But I'm old.
Good Wrenching! welcome


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Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
Long Nose 82 #798355 November 11th 2022 8:39 am
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Hi Tina, that is a very nice score, pace yourself and have fun.


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Long Nose 82 #798412 November 11th 2022 8:45 pm
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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 😊

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Long Nose 82 #798413 November 11th 2022 9:14 pm
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SWEET RIDE !


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
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Long Nose 82 #798426 November 11th 2022 11:31 pm
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The new wheels and tires look wicked cool.


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Luna 1974 VW bay window transporter
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Re: Tina’s 1982 Ford Econoline
Long Nose 82 #798441 November 12th 2022 9:50 am
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Looks great!


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Long Nose 82 #798447 November 12th 2022 10:38 am
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Gorgeous ride! Love the slots, hard to go wrong with a clean set of staggered slot rims.


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Long Nose 82 #798457 November 12th 2022 3:36 pm
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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

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Long Nose 82 #798503 November 14th 2022 8:52 am
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That sits perfect, SO COOL!


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Long Nose 82 #798508 November 14th 2022 11:52 am
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Looks great. Great stance

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