1974 Econoline

[mk11]

There's no denying this Ford die cast has a certain coolness too it, though. (Cheesy graphics excluded, of course).

Despite it's faults, it's too bad they're not more available; having the rough pattern would save you some development time...

mike

[crazyrichard]

nice job ! curious on the rest

[Repstock]

Here's my progress so far on the master...

[disabled modeler]

If I were to do one, I would use a MPC 1/20 scale as a guide, shrink it to 1/25 scale, and work from there.

Yeah!!!!...1/25th scale!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Eshaver]

Tom, just remember these vans had exposed hinges all the way around . Cloth straps were used as Door Checks . I see you're using a 1972 up grille . The only other thing I need to mention is the side markers , tail lights and rear reflectors which by the way were "Flush mounted ". Look, I'm not trying to be some kind of Econoline expert here . I worked on them, owned them, partied in them , etc. etc, etc .................

[Repstock]

Tom, just remember these vans had exposed hinges all the way around . Cloth straps were used as Door Checks . I see you're using a 1972 up grille . The only other thing I need to mention is the side markers , tail lights and rear reflectors which by the way were "Flush mounted ". Look, I'm not trying to be some kind of Econoline expert here . I worked on them, owned them, partied in them , etc. etc, etc .................

This is the kind of info I'm looking for. Still a work in progress, but I will take note of everything you've said.

[crowe-t]

WOW, Tom, This is incredible! You are nailing it.

BTW, will you be making interior parts for this(seats, engine cover, dash, steering wheel and column...)?

Edited August 26, 2013 by crowe-t

[b_lever1]

Will you be getting this cast to offer up to others because I would love ome million of them LOL okay a few

[Ben]

It's crazy to see your work being just as good as any muliti million dollar model company could produce if not better!!!!! Looking really great so far, Tom!!!

[hjracing]

Amaizing work!

[Bill Edman]

if your going to cast this i will buy one

[Eshaver]

Tom, if you want , e-mail me off the forum and I'll dig out all the Ford Parts books , option sheets , colors , and photos of accessories I used to manufacture for "Snoot Ford vans ". I might have to get some very old negatives re printed as I'm going back to 1973. Over the years , I managed to buy a lot of "Rare " accessories for Ford Econolines and just store them . I'm still trying to buy a Sport Steering wheel for the 76-79 Ford Econolines .

[mikemodeler]

Another incredible piece of work Tom, very impressive scratchbuilding!

Interested to see this one done and possibly for sale!

[b_lever1]

Anything happening with this

[Repstock]

Here's what I'm giving to the caster.

[Repstock]

More:

[Repstock]

Finally...

Only two more.

[Repstock]

Donor kit is the AMT "Phantom".

[hjracing]

Great!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[b_lever1]

Let me know when if possible if this is for sale

[crowe-t]

Awesome!!!

[Eshaver]

Tom, PLEASE , an this is coming from someone who owned and worked on too many "Bull nose " Ford vans too. The tail lights need adjustment . they're too fat . if need be . Hell, I'll send you a 73 Ford tail lamp lens in the mail. better, I'll send it CERTIFIED MAIL AN INSURED .

[Rob Hall]

Looking good...I'm definitely interested in one. The taillights of that generation of van look very similar to the F-series pickups of the same era.

[Eshaver]

Tom, I'm posting two pictures of the 69-74 Ford Econoline van tail lights cause you of all people seem to want to do things RIGHT the first time . I'm also going to include the six cylinder motor box details

At this point, I hope to rest my case ..........................

Edited September 29, 2013 by Eshaver

[mikemodeler]

Outstanding work as usual Tom! Looking forward to this being available someday soon!