1964 Ford Econoline Van Episode #1

[@kennolte5801]

Great job on resurrecting the old van. I was always wondering about it when I would see it in your videos. A friend had one of those when I was in HS. That one brings back a lot of old memories. Keep up the good work and keep us posted. Thanks for sharing your progress.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Thanks for the support and I will post the progress and we move further along in the project.

[@davidschwartz1080]

Looking around your garage, you seem to be well equipped, and lots of fun toys. A Jack of all trades. Wishing you well with the van. Looking forward to the completion.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

David Schwartz Thanks yes you know what they say “Jack of all trades master of none but better than master of one”🤣 thanks for the support and thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@kleenwerks]

That’s pretty neat how they stamped the firing order onto the motor for reference.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

KleenWerks Detailing it definitely makes it convenient. It’s really been a fun project. Kind a got delayed with motorcycle projects but I will be going back to it soon. Thanks for watching!

[@wannabebettervanneroverbec9948]

Awesome video,my first van was a 1963ford falcon econaline Van

[@ManCaveMayhem]

wanna be better vanner Overbeck Thanks it’s been a fun project. Thanks for your kind words and support 👍🏻

[@russelallen5342]

Cool van, I like old stuff. And no smog!

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Russel Allen yes I’m pretty happy about the whole project so far. I still have a long way to go. Thanks for the support and thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@eatadickutubenazis]

Just bought a 66. Pickin it up tomorrow. Yeah booyyyy!!!!! Love it all ready. Had a 63 when I was 18 and didn't realize what I had. Got a fresh 240 to replace the original motor with it.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Sounds great it’s been a fun process. I have so many irons in the fire though it’s taking longer than I would’ve had hoped. Hope you enjoyed the video good luck with your new purchase👍🏻

[@bradypickett8511]

Hey man. Keep it up. I have a 64 Econoline that Ive had for years. Runs great but needs to be gutted, rebuilt, and loved. So, Im definitely interested in how this turns out. Keep the videos coming.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Brady Pickett thanks for watching. I’m continuing to work this thing over and will keep ya posted👍🏻

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

Can you ponder the idea of somehow putting a more current manual transmission on your new 6 motor ? Im talking about a 4th (or overdrive) gear . Every time I drive one of these Vans I can feel the engine begging for a 4th gear

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I love the pureness of the three On the tree. It can definitely be done I know there’s some people that have done a 302 engine swap with an automatic transmission that makes a huge difference. They also put a Ford 9 inch in the rear end. But I think I’m going to just keep this one in stock.

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

@@ManCaveMayhem The thing about automatics is they are boring ( to me) and not original . And too I think Ford doesnt make a three (with a 4th) overdrive thats side shift mounted . If they did then the reverse on the tree could be sacraficed and add in another shifter for reverse . Otherwise the one I drove yesterday was screaming at 55 MPH (even tho it didnt mind at all) - Gas was cheap in the 60s and engine longevity wasnt a concern like it is now . When I converted my 66 GMC 292 6 cyl over to an 80s overdrive (GM made)transmission it literally saved the show and the truck likes it .

[@jacoblopez622]

Episode 2 needs to come out ASAP plsss!

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Trying to find more time to move forward on this. Coming soon.

[@Johnnieguilbert_j]

Awesome video! I’m looking to purchase a 64 econoline for my dad as a birthday surprise. He has told me so many stories about when he had one as kid. And I wanna do this for him so bad. Are there any certain parts you had difficulty finding or could you share some websites that helped you? I would really appreciate it.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Dakota Maddy There are many parts available for these vans as they share engines with the falcons and I think early mustangs. I went to Macs antique auto parts they have a section for the Econoline vans. I hope this helps.👍🏻

[@alexiomartinez6667]

Same year i did the same got everything changed but the carb and fuel pump i got gas gushing from the oil pan. What should i do

[@ManCaveMayhem]

It’s probably leaking from the fuel pump somewhere.

[@gtags1]

Interesting but no episode 2

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Funny you should mention that. I’m working on episode #2 as we speak. Thanks for watching and thanks for your interest in the video.

[@gtags1]

@@ManCaveMayhem Look forward to it

[@momoreno944]

Google refer your video when I entered question "How can I lift the rear of my 64 Ford Econoline 2 inches?" If you have any ideas I appreciate info.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Not sure on that. I emagine you could use shackles or blocks of your own making.

[@mr.e1220]

I have a 64 MERCURY ECONOLINE. 351 Windsor in it.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I’ll bet that thing runs sweet!

[@mr.e1220]

@@ManCaveMayhem still tweaking on it. Just purchased, but it sure will.

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

Are you able to say what you had to pay for it ? I ask because IM in the market for one , thx

[@ManCaveMayhem]

I bought it with a blown motor in it for 1,400 bucks But I got lucky on that they’re usually very much more expensive. I’ve got about three grand in the motor.

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

@@ManCaveMayhem Cool ! SO wheres episode 3 ?

[@ManCaveMayhem]

@@tonyrandazzoe8210 it’s on Its Way, I’ve had other projects that I’ve Been working on so it got put on the back burner look for it to come soon.

[@tonyrandazzoe8210]

@@ManCaveMayhem Thx BTW those transmissions in those have always bothered me because there is no 4th (OD ) gear . IS there any other transmissions out there thatll do the trick ?

[@donaldjones3580]

Is this the new Burgman hauler?

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Donald Jones For Sure🤣👍🏻

[@shirleypettit9600]

Motor is chevy red, ford is blue or black

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Actually, that actually that color is Ford red and that year the motor was red

[@danb.3397]

WHY THE SIX ? THEY WERE PRETTY GUTLESS.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Dan B. I just want to keep it stock. So I thought it would be cool all original👍🏻

[@spaceghost8995]

So what? It isn't for racing you moron.

[@mr.e1220]

@@ManCaveMayhem original motor is alway nice to see.

[@shirleypettit9600]

My van had a 170 someone put a 300 in it.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

Yeah, the 300 probably a better motor but I’m keeping it original👍🏻

[@shirleypettit9600]

@@ManCaveMayhem It was a chore I'm sure, went from central Arkansas to Sonora California to pick it. $ 1,500, drove it back home. Got really lucky I think. 70 mph all the way home.

[@ManCaveMayhem]

@@shirleypettit9600 I’ll bet it was at its max speed🤣

[@shirleypettit9600]

@@ManCaveMayhem No I guess the old that had it was setting it up for racing, that 9inch rear is high geared. Got to go.