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Posted By: Bluefish My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:20 am
It runs and drives I6 auto nothing special blank canvas.
In the process of fixing the rust and minor issues to get capable

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Posted By: jgarrett Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:22 am
its got a nice stance!
Posted By: oldskool73 Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:27 am
NICE ! I love the Ford shorties. My '75 sits in the garage , short on time and money.
Posted By: Reed Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:31 am
Nice! The 300 is an awesome van motor. You can do all sorts fo fun things with it and still pull down near 20 MPG.

You have a great van there.
Posted By: Bluefish Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:33 am
Thanks guys.
Got busy once I got it home and started hacking the cancer out and a floor back in still have all the finish work to do but atleast I won't be flinstoning it anymore.
I don't have a lot of pictures of the process but the major repair is done. I will try to take more.
About time to start wondering the scrap yards for seat belts and parts

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Posted By: newkirkinc1 Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:52 am
Nice stance and take your time amd do it right!
Posted By: CatFish Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 12:58 am
Great van! 3rd gen Fords are the best!
Nice river pic.
Posted By: Greenstreak Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 2:07 am
Always good to have another 3rd gen Ford guy in here.
Posted By: lukester Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 2:16 am
Congrats on you new van.
Posted By: Bluefish Re: My first van 83 econoline - April 10th 2018 2:19 am
Thanks I have not decided a plan for it yet.
4x4 or just a cruiser/camper.
I have axles and t cases that will go in it but can't decide if it's worth it. First thing is to get it mechanically sound and enjoy it this summer and go from there.
Posted By: Bluefish Re: My first van 83 econoline - May 19th 2018 2:15 pm
The floor is done but my picture is too big. But a close up of the nasty paint outside as nd before the floor was cleaned and coated.

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Posted By: oldskool73 Re: My first van 83 econoline - May 19th 2018 9:49 pm
Nice progress.
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