1961 Ford Econoline Sitting 46 years!!! Will It Run???

This old van has been sitting a long time. Let's see if it'll run and drive out of it's resting spot!!
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[@destry232]

That was a great revival!.....Imagine sitting all those years, and running so well once she got goin'. Always nice to see Miss Daisy.🐕 Very enjoyable video..

[@DonnyHooterHoot]

That's what my dad had back in the '60's! I used to sit on the engine cover, no seat belt, no airbags just windshield to catch you in a wreck! Cool find!

[@fordnut4914]

Only live once😏

[@keithwallick7440]

Ahh !! The good old days!🙂

[@isaiaslopez8974]

My pops had one also. I was sitting on my moms lap on the passenger side. Pops made a hard left and for some reason, mom and I fell out LoL. I'll never forget it. The good ole days

[@scottwright388]

Same here, that was the best seat in the winter time.

[@jeffrogosz9995]

Had a 64 , was in our shop ready to get painted,, guy needed cash,got it for like 800 bux after it got painted,,, drove the snot out of it …lots of cool trips with friends that unfortunately aren’t around anymore,,

[@genedunn9283]

After seeing the wear inside the cylinders and considering it’s sat for over 40 years, that van runs great!

[@waynewagner395]

Nice! A 1964 Econoline was my first vehicle, bought used in 1970 for $65. The sound of that engine sure brought back memories!

[@RodBeauvex]

That's about 500 bucks in today's money. You can't get so much as a rust eaten frame for that these days.

[@richardbates2367]

Nope I had a 83 g20 5 lug GMC van dura 305 vin h th400 no clean title had a title salvage mileage exempt from the dealer that sold it used for parts... still cost me and my uncle $950 for a 114k 84 GMC van, and other than the front doors were rusted out at the bottom and so were the rear doors... It was worth that to us for the th400 transmission and the 4 GMC rally wheels beaty rings and GMC center caps and fairly decent bfg radial ta tires

[@richardbates2367]

Anyways we cut the floor out of the van to pull the motor and transmission..

[@mikeross8486]

Chad.... You can't possibly put these videos out fast enough! I' can't get enough... I'm a 74 year old mechanic and you are awesome and at times comical to watch. 👍 Great job!

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it. 👍

[@kja1888]

Unbelievable, 44 years off the road, get it running, hook up a temporary fuel system, pull it out of the hole then immediately drive it on the road. Great work and a great video again. Well done Chad.

[@tobyjo57]

Your very brave man taking on these projects I'm amazed at how you go about things and it all seems logical when you explain them even tho it's rough methods. Love it all. Bloody brilliant to watch your videos.

[@richwicklund9001]

Huge fan of the look of the old vans and station wagons. That was fun to watch.

[@jeffbrown3963]

Had a 1962 Econoline I bought in 1970 for 300 bucks (old telephone truck). Drove it for 11 years had 90000 miles when I bought it and 240000 miles when I sold it for 100 bucks. 6 months later I had a head on collision in my big Chevy car - thank heavens it didn't happen in that truck!!!!!

[@Shield.148]

That's a gem ! I love those old Ford Econoline's !

[@stever.747]

Back in high school in the late 70's, I always wanted to an old Econoline on Cragars or Keystone Classics and cruise around town with Ted Nugent Stranglehold blasting on the stereo. Lol

[@dannysettles5646]

Great video I am 66 years old and like ever body my age I had couple of them. Old vans I remember there was body 10 of use one night riding round in it and it quit on use we had to push it up school house hill and cost back down to in town where my buddy's 57 4 door Chevy car was thanks for the video and the memories. 😂 P.S.that z71 sounding great to

[@scottbrown8]

I love watching your show you're very funny when you work on your stuff and you are very patient but when you just bumped your head you didn't cuss like most sailors so you must be a Christian which that is cool

[@mitchm5883]

My 1st vehicle in high school was a 66 Econoline. Thanks for bringing back some memories.

[@el3men2alvarado.]

Something sure, you don’t have HOA on you neighbor

[@johnbrooks9107]

I’m fixin to turn 60 in a few days. Your videos brings back lots of memories. This Chanel is great. Please keep up the content. Blessings from Clyde Texas

[@francisbarbeau1862]

Love this One. Reminded me of my First Van(1953 Ford Econoline). It also had a 6 cylinder in it! Ran great until I had 1 too many martoonies and gunned it until one of the pistons departed out the side of the engine Block! Keep them coming would love to see more on this Van!

[@robertlacob8831]

Again, a great Southern Charm video of man's determination to make something run! Had me laughing and watching with great interest! Love your videos, please don't stop.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, very cool!!!!!!!!

[@conradblackii]

The master cylinder should be under your right foot

[@brianturner914]

I hope you are able to keep it. My Dad had a 69 dodge A100 3 on the tree straight six. These rigs run forever.

[@RODALCO2007]

Brilliant video. and that engine runs so nice, even with the wear and tear and straightened push rod. Great analyzing, fault finding and fix.

[@theknifeconnection9571]

Also and oh by the way. How do you not have 14.28564 million subscribers yet. I just don’t get it?? I don’t knowww

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Maybe we'll get there eventually!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I'll say this right here, 2 minutes into the video. You haven't cleaned it up yet at all, but the bumps on the rear where those round tail lights sit, that little tiny hump that comes out boy oh boy that is probably the sexiest part of those old vans.. They surely don't make them like that anymore, and I"m real happy to see that here this week for your video!!

[@michaelhill2844]

"LIKE!" You earned it this time brother.

[@darrenhawken9766]

Great vid, thanks for sharing 👍💨💨

[@danielventura8073]

Love those vans. We had a 64 Econoline cargo van with doors on left, right and rear, and a knob that activated 4 way flashers. I was 9 when my dad got it in 1970. It had a 240-6 and 3 on the tree.

[@donnal4304]

You go Chad !!!Just so awesome to watch cause you do great work getting things run!!!You have great determination.Keep them coming!!!!!?All be blessed this Christmas season!!!!!??🎄

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Prehate that. 👍

[@adrianames8590]

Enjoyable video!! I hope you could do a series on this van getting it road worthy. Fixing the brakes, exhaust, oil change, cleaning interior etc. Cool van project!!

[@lllmmggg]

Just thought I'd share this, sometimes if you have any super glue handy, you can put some on the tip of your screwdriver then put in the screw head and it will hold long enough to get it started,, but the magnet idea works too! From what I've seen YOUR FATHER TAUGHT YOU WELL! YOUR A FINE MECHANIC! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

[@tylermaguire616]

Still my favorite KZbinr since I found your channel !! I would love to do this in America! Living in South Africa and so most cars and bikes are not restored but I have Many projects including a 1989 VFR it's carbs are just the most testing task you can get 😀 😆 Anyway appreciate the super entertaining content and sending my thoughts and best wishes for you and the family this festive season 🎄 Would love to see your channel get really big one day and you can get a helper in the shop 🤣

[@ThisNThatGarage]

Preshate it! 👍

[@cwthemachinist]

That's a cool old van. It's pretty neat that it's still got his name on the side. I like that old straight six, 3 on the tree combo. Reminds me of when I was a kid. Great video. Some of these old vehicles just make you reminisce.

[@Hbzprojects]

I've really started looking forward to your weekly video.

[@ThisNThatGarage]

👍

[@arthurmccarron4379]

I drove. 69. In. 73. Route. Van. For a vending. Machine. No plastic. Sofa bottle. Every one. Glass. Thanks

[@redredmane5544]

I'd stake the STAR-TAR off and see what shape it's in. Sometimes, on the surface, something can look totally SHOT. But the stuff INSIDE may still be perfectly good! That can save you some 💰 You can also do a re-build it and make the star-tar almost as good as NEW! New wires and brushes can work wonders! All that can be done with wires and parts you can find right there in your shop! Oh, and there's also quite a MARKET for re-built "star-tars", particularly DODGE star-tars! 💰💰 Folks LIKE things that SOUND original!

[@erichgreen82grandparitchie23]

GOOD JOB==''NEVER===SAY==NEVER''

[@terrymillican5671]

You need to keep your torch in there😂

[@cddingle]

Great Job I love these old vans👍

[@DeadInsideButStillSmiling]

I absolutely agree with the service truck idea. I'd go with a 351W rather than the same ol' same ol' SBC. But, that's just me.

[@ZPDSurvival]

@ 51:15 I am Wondering why the Fan on the Crank isn't Moving? Cool Project and I like the Radiator Modification.

[@zacharyleger2292]

I loved this one! 😊 Just know I am praying for you and your family for Blessings of health, peace, financial, salvation of those who don't know The Way, The Truth, and Life Jesus Christ. I know that this channel will grow very big. Thank You Chad. Blessings! 😊🙏

[@rogerpr364]

so Much fun watching this kind of subject! and like your southern accent🙂 Keep those experiences comming, Cheer's from Montréal QC.🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@CONEHEADDK]

Years back I bragged to my new woman, that I "can start anything in 15 minutes". We went to my "storage unit", where my 1973 MZ 150 had been for a while - a few years - and I put a new plug in it, and went to work. After having to open and check every important part, we threw in the car, and broght it "home". Again I went through every bloody thing, resetting to specs aso - wondering wtf was wrong with my brain/measurments. I sorta gave up - put the old plug back in, to keep the new one for the future - it started first kick.. F***ckin' new plug didn't work, and I didn't consider it at all, so it "had to be something old, or me".. >:/ :D

[@michaelpeterson9479]

Cool van and video, Most people dont realize, all the weight is over the front axle and none on the drive wheel, i am a chevy g10 guy, i bought my first one a 65, got it home, parked it in the grass over night, next morning, just the dew on the grass and mine was stuck, couldnt believe it, Later found outfrom another youtube chevy van guy, in 64 chevy put a heavy plate between the gas tank and rear bumper, just for traction, lol Just mean a good burnout vehicle!!! Lol... Good luck on it!!!

[@AB.Shirzad]

Hello sir I’m from Afghanistan and I’m watching your videos for some time now and I love them all. I love classic American cars specially the 60s .I hope someday I’ll get a chance to meet you in person . Also I like your accent I think it’s from Texas

[@firecharger]

I learned to drive clutch in a van like this! Look at that old turd go!

[@luckyluke1809]

That was one of the hardest fought battles I've ever seen. But he won in the end, and the van to I guess.

[@TerryLawrence001]

I had a 69 and 72 Econoline, both died of body cancer, but the engines were solid. The 69's master cylinder fell off first, then the steering box. The 72's steering box fell off just before the driver's side door mounts rusted off! Victims of Canadian winters and salted roads. Over 50,000 miles on backwoods logging roads beat them down.

[@jesusvillaortega4492]

another adventure rescuing American classics congratulations...🤞 🍑🍑🍑

[@charlesw.hopperjr.5236]

FORD TOUGH’ I had a ‘1961 Panel,really really enjoyed it. Nice Van! Another Great Video! Your Oregon Friend,Take Care.

[@hillbillyfranks]

I used to have a few of them old Ford economyI remember when I was younger I changed the clutch watching the movie one night at the drive-inI remember when I was younger I changed the clutch watching the movie one night at the drive-inThat was down in Warwick New York drive-inThat was many years ago

[@lsrx101]

Great revival Chad, Thank You! Look close. That front bumper looks suspiciously like an early 60s Galaxie rear bumper, 62 or 64?

[@russelblackwell6041]

Thank you sir pity you didnt bring marshmallows when carby caught fire nothing beats you great video we have a Ford Econovan here in Australia they named it right ECONOMY on fuel because always breaking down stuck in the driveway LOL

[@redredmane5544]

It's just AMAZING what you can actually get to START after decades of being let to rot out in the woods!!! That old jelopy in Fat Albert's junkyard can actually be made to not only start, but RUN !!!

[@bobthompson4133]

Spent the 1980’s “reviving” old $50 junkers to drive. Big four door Mopars were plentiful and cheap. Who knew people would want to watch you do it.

[@SWEET-2381]

One really good way to magnetize your screwdrivers, wrap a wire around your screwdrivers a bunch of times like a coil from one end to the other and tap a 12 Volt battery.. Instantly magnetized!😜Some old timer taught me that years ago it works really good

[@terryeustice5399]

This one is kinda special to me Chad. I owed a 1961 Ford Econoline pick up. Not the van. But, all the same as mechanical. The synchronizer in those always were not great. The do grind shifting down. The 6 cylinder were almost indestructible. And the ass end was to light. I always in winter. Would put sand bags filled over rear axels. To get some weight on rear end. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamescook5729]

A nother Awesome vid. Ole Bubba here always goes back to my younger days. Thanks a bunch. My folks had a van round that period of time. Waiting fer your next revival.

[@medicocreguitarist4206]

I was yelling at my computer "START!!!!!!" I love this vid!

[@Mi_Philippe_Pereira]

its a Scooby doo truck.

[@Highstranger951]

If you zoom in 4x at 13:09 and slow down to .25 speed, it’s almost majestic how that screwdriver left your hands😂😂😂.

[@anthonycoach4551]

Wow another tv repair man to another my dad did tv work for 50 years he still would if his back would be better and he's up in his 80's..me I do the new TV's and all kinda electronic repair work I love working on things including other stuff I've worked on my own cars to Im really machenicly inclined and can't spell either 😅.but I'd like to meet that guy bet we could talk for hours..we have a van too we used to drive and still have it but it's parked as of now still runs good tho..hope u git this back to it's formal glory..

[@rickardjohnson4524]

The sides of that dog house come off, might make your job easy, "O" bye the way you are going to have to replace that Exhaust manifold, they always crack, get one make the job go easy.... Knee pads a must and boards under the jack and jack stands makes it easy, who knows an old time GI who had to do some all weather wrenching in some pretty mean weather, make your gig a little more comfy?...

[@nellaob4229]

Have you ever tried MMO into the spark plug holes, leave overnight, start the next day? Also remove valve covers and pour some all over in there, re-install valve covers, let sit overnight and start up the next day? MMO is some kind of Marvel Cleaning fluid Kind Sir :)

[@richardbates2367]

I'm not a fan of vans and mini vans myself at all but honestly of the older ones the mid 60's and early 70's Ford Econoline vans, and about to 75 dodge and Plymouth vans of the same vintage..I think I could deal with that..

[@ericnelson966]

I am from Manchester, Tennessee and this reminds me of being a kid and growing up at what was Gaylen Fann's junkyard. Oops "salvage yard"

[@masseyfordguy2948]

Good job I believe you can get something a 100 years old started except for all the head akes involved . That milwaukee set seems nice I been thinking about get at least the impact any way I got a small dewalt one .Have a good Christmas and New Year's if I don't check back in or see you before then on you tubber .

[@kennethmason6905]

Well, now I felt that she was getting some experience with the ford I guess that’s wrong when you made to come in about the 350 Chevrolet I knew bet thing to do would be putting 302 in and you would have something lol don’t take offense my friend. I’m getting you I like them all.

[@Mr.-Wint]

The cropdusters in the 1974 'Charlie Warrick' movie used the same type of van !

[@wilkersonsmowershop8379]

Hello miss daisy! Great job save saving another one Chad 👍. I just wish I had your patience.

[@tkskagen]

I would absolutely love to have one of these vans for camping and POWER TOUR!

[@crazybillsgarage]

Just found your channel, you are a credit to KZbin, thank you appreciate your funny attitude.😉

[@robertbeechy6475]

I had a 1963 navy Van it said falcon was gray in color

[@Peter-bf2ou]

Some of the Air Force vans said falcon but most said Econoline. Always felt like you were driving a small bus due to the flat angle of the steering wheel.

[@patdurkin5642]

If anyone can make it run you can my friend!

[@spaceghost8995]

My neighbor stuffed a 302 V8 in his 1963 but he had to also drill 8 holes in the sides of the engine compartment so he could change spark plugs!

[@lottiecooper609]

Pour a little shine down them cylinders and she be kickin like a government mule!!! Who needs brakes when you can strap a tire on the front!!! That's why they call it the economy line !!! Thanks for sharing buddy!!!

[@fordnut4914]

I know youre chevy guy im ford guy myself but you seem ok with working on anything im same way i engoy working on all makes and models of junk😆 im 50 yrs old been messin with cars sense about 15/16 yrs old.

[@jeremyTallen1]

Busting out the Milwaukees! I am contemplating hitting up Home Depot for the holiday sales.

[@andrewdeacon6785]

I had a 66 same color. Used to be a school bus, so had the little red lights on the 4 corners of the roof, and a swing-away jump seat for the front passenger. Sounds like your gears aren't synchronized between 1 and 2. Mine weren't either. I later put in a newer rebuilt engine and fully synchronized tranny. And that light in the rear end comment, I don't think the early ones had the ballast that the later ones had in the rear end. Mine did, but you get rolling along in snow and the rear would still take to swinging gently from side to side if you weren't careful. It was gutless on hills, but got me from Canada to Florida!

[@_nelson]

Yep she was differently refusing Come out her resting spot Once break's fix Be good running van

[@Bingo551]

Pb first.. then.. soaked the cylinders.. working to hard and then going back over again.. help save those old knees and back..lol

[@edwardcox2840]

I had one that was a telephone service truck retired in the 70s guy l bought from turned it into a painter van lock down ladder rack black paint windows down right side only kind of strange l put M50s tires on 10 wide aluminum slots wheels on back stereo carpet 2 colors 140 6 cylinder 3 on the three nice little van motor blew up and more or less give it away guy used it for storage until he junked it. It was clean too

[@lencampa9049]

Heehaw 👌liked this video was laughing just about the whole video good stuff here wasn't sure if you were going to get it running you did good job I am a subscriber now thanks 4 the laughs and video 👌👌👌👌🤗

[@stever.747]

Back in high school in the late 70's, I always wanted to get an old Econoline on Cragars or Keystone Classics and cruise around town slowly with Ted Nugent Stranglehold blasting on the stereo. Lol

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

Brilliant. Well done Mr ❤️ P.s Get a little plastic stool to sit your Jacksea on. I've used one for years. Saves your knees big time 😎

[@MendocinoButterfly]

I’ve had a ‘62, ‘65 & ‘67. I only have two now. One for parts, one running (mostly) 😁

[@zundfolge1432]

wow....USAF HERE! also found my vw bus while in air force!

[@tonyfriend7413]

That van and i were hatched the same year of 1961..Maybe it's older though it made in late 1960 and tagged for 1961.

[@michaelcolley4270]

just sensational

[@printer1105]

Its hard to kill an inline ford six ,,,they just run and run. This old van will run another 300 k miles. I was born in 62 so I feel something for this old girl.

[@jimmywilson1388]

That was the weirdest machine I’ve ever seen…😂 But it was super cool… So is it a capacitor or a condenser? I know what a capacitor is but I don’t have a clue what a condenser is… I don’t like the electricals and they don’t like me…😆

[@charlexguitar]

I love Vans, my dad actually still have one 70 econoline, great job Mr., such fun

[@rickmalarky9878]

I'm just dyin to scrub the rest of it! One of my friends in High School had one, it was painted red, white and blue!

[@arthurwilliams1922]

Sure am glad I came across this channel I’ve been binge watching for the last week lol. Great work an your a great inspiration!

[@firecharger]

Croissant wrench! hahahahaaa

[@woodbineshark]

Great video I bought the exact van that has not moved since 1980 ish l, hope I have as much luck as you, thx for the inspiration

[@dennishinkle5010]

My jaw dropped. My late father was in the air force where he learned electronics and then was in the tv business for over 40 years. Talk about coincidence.

[@lindasnook6735]

I do believe if someone gave you a rock/stone big enough you could sculpt out the statue of David inside of it. Totally impressed.

[@kennethmason6905]

Brother, how could a federal about getting in touch with you without use your emails I know you don’t wanna put your information on this comment and do it but I just damn sure don’t do the computer stuff so help me figure out how I’m gonna get in touch with you. Of course I understand you’re not putting your information on here. I would like to give you my number or something but I don’t wanna put my information on here.

[@billylizza30]

This N That Garage love That Ford Van hope you can get the van running Billy Lizza Uniontown pa

[@noncertex]

I think Ford didn't put enough windows in it. Good vidja. Didn't think it would make it but man those straight sixes are tough.