Mikevango Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 Here's what I'm working on right now. I'm not going to make this one into a 70s custom van. I have a different vision. Kind of a mix of lowrider and 50s custom. Hope it turns out. It's the cheapest one I could find on eBay. Rear lowered. Front lowered I'm not using these wheels but this will be close to the final ride height. The tires stick out like crazy and I'm not using the flares. So I have to move them inboard. You can see one side is closer to the spring now.
angelo7 Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 This one is on my "to buy" list. I did one back in the 70s or early 80s when they first came out. Keep us updated.
Mikevango Posted March 2, 2015 Author Posted March 2, 2015 Roof vent installed. I should really pay more attention. Dog house removed. The paint job is from earl schieb. Masked off and ready for the metal flaked roof. I went to spray the roof and the paint came streaming out of the can like a super soaker. Dammit. Luckily no paint hit the van.
checkmate Posted March 2, 2015 Posted March 2, 2015 Love the vans!!I've just started one of these too but not going my usual custom route, trying something a bit out side the box.Keen to watch this one come together.
Mikevango Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Did a little work on it today. Got one coat of clear on the roof. Got the grill detailed as best as I can. Also got the spark plug boots in.
Mikevango Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 The grill is ok. I might mess with it a bit more. Drilled out the steering wheel. It's the first time I've done this. I got too scared to drill the third holes. So it's done. Got the hubcaps detailed.
crowe-t Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 Nice job so far Mike! This generation of Ford Econoline has always been my favorite of all vans.
mustang1989 Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 This is cool so far. I've got a van model kit that I'll have to break out soon I think with all this inspiration.
gatorincebu Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 You 've a neat project going on here. i will be following this build closely. Be Well Gator
martinfan5 Posted December 10, 2015 Posted December 10, 2015 For those are gonna be following along, you might be waiting a bit, the last post from the builder was in March, the last time he was singed in was in March.
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