ChrisBcritter Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 As I've mentioned a few times, I'm building the Jimmy Flintstone Econoline. I'm doing it as a '65 with a 170 6-cylinder; from what I gather the only kit-sourced 170/200s are either the display engines offered in the '62 Styline Falcon and Comet, or the one from the Jo-Han Maverick. Which is more correct for the van, at least from underneath? I know it should have a center-sump oil pan: And I'll also have to scrounge that small 3-speed (?) transmission someplace. Any advice would be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Both Norm Veber (Replicas & MIniatures of Maryland) and Ken Kitchen (Kitchen Table Resins) make the Falcon inline 6 cylinder engine in resin.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Thanks Art! I found some photos of the Kitchen Table kit; looks good - anyone have a photo of the R&M engine built or unbuilt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Chris, how much of this engine will actually be visible? That can determine how much effort you put into itI went to some trouble to get a slant six into my Flintstone A100 van and all you can see it the chassis view. So as long as the bottom of engine and transmission look good, it's fine. I also have the stock V8 in a 1970s Dodge van and didn't even include the top end of the engine! Yes, the A100 kit has opening doors and a removable engine cover, but once you add the resin van body with fixed doors, you pretty much have to glue the engine cover in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 23, 2017 Author Share Posted June 23, 2017 Pretty much what you see in the photos - my main concern is the size and how it looks from underneath, and if it's a correct engine for a '62-'65 version (it's referred to as a '65 in the movie). I'm just happy the rear is closed off from view - I really didn't want to scratchbuild that chandelier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 I have Norm's (Replicas&Miniatures) Ford Inline 6 cylinder. I will take photos of them and post them here for you. I'm building a replica of the '64 Ford Econoline I owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Here is the Replicas & Miniatures Ford inline 6 cylinder engine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Thanks so much Curt - just what I needed to see. Looking forward to watching how yours turns out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Anderson Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Norm Veber's resin engine is a reproduction of the display engine that was included with the 1961 Falcon kit from AMT that year. it's actually still quite well done.Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Have you considered the 6cyl from the 69 Ford F 100 from Moebius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Have you considered the 6cyl from the 69 Ford F 100 from Moebius.That is a 240/300 series six, a totally different animal from the 144/170/200 series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 (edited) Norm Veber's resin engine is a reproduction of the display engine that was included with the 1961 Falcon kit from AMT that year. it's actually still quite well done. Art It is? I thought it was the Jo-Han engine; the instructions match the illustration from the Maverick kit, plus it looks a little more crisply molded. Here's the Kitchen Table kit, built: Looks like the photos of the '62 I've seen. Either way, which one of these has a correct early manual transmission? Thanks for all the help! Edit: After Googling Econoline transmissions (duh!), I think the above one would be closer after correcting/shortening the tailshaft. Edited June 28, 2017 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 Both engines look like they have the very light duty "paper" 3 speed that was used in Falcons and Mustangs with the 6 cylinder. First gear isn't synchronized. It looks like they used it in 170 powered Econolines as well. Heavier duty versions used the full synchro V8 3-speed which has a top cover. I think that the paper 3 speed was discontinued after 66, at least in passenger cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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