BOUGHT Sight UNSEEN And DROVE Over 400 Miles 1984 FORD Econoline VAN / WTH??

[@dirtroadcowboy]

In '06 I bought my '67 Cougar sight unseen in Arizona. It had been sitting for 20 years. I flew out, and my brother and I spent a few days getting it running before I drove it 1300 miles back to Texas. No major problems getting home.

[@ritchyspolishing5471]

Hello Saddle Tramp and your wife . Thank you again for this pleasant trip. Finally , we will always remain big children .... nostalgic ! Good and God for you .

[@lugnut1009]

I like that! And I get it, you get a van like you had when you were younger, the misses will start going on some trips with you, AND haul your bike there too. Moto-camping is cool and all, but we ain’t gettin any younger, and if you’re like me, it just ain’t as much fun if my better half isn’t with me.

[@petekeener8943]

Awesome pick, Cory! LOL, okay, now I expect to see some "van rebuild" videos coming! Starting prob with a air conditioner recharge if you expect wifey to be traveling with you! She's definitely a keeper, most wives I think would have been "You don't really need that do you?!" She's got plans on how you're going to do the rebuild! LOL

[@jerryspencer5453]

Never had a van that new but, I have had several of them from back in the day. I could tell you some stories but, nobody has that much time. One of my favorites was my 67 Dodge, loaded up with my 56 Panhead and 70 Triumph Bonneville 650 choppers and everything else I owned, running through the Socal Grapevine. Baby, those were the days. Still think about those old vans but, a new Mercedes Sprinter would be mighty fine. Be good to yourself.

[@piele66]

hey amigo, i hope you and your wife will make many beautiful memories with the COOL asset... greets from Holland!!

[@shane8493]

Awesome seeing the Mrs being vocal 😊

[@jakejames1977]

Two years ago I traded my 1978 Ford f350 camper special pickup truck that I inherited from my uncle for a fully restored beautiful 1977 FLH shovelhead . I have almost 8000 miles on the bike with no problems . I still think about who got the better end of the deal. At least that boat of a truck is out of my driveway and I get more miles per gallon on the bike vs the truck. I do miss driving that truck .

[@Scalihoo]

Maybe you could've bought a shovel & an EVO for what that Truck's worth ..🥴 { just kidding around } I've made so many deals like that but no regrets

[@jakejames1977]

@@Scalihoo yeah I have three evos already 93 ultra classic, 97 fatboy and a 94 heritage rat bike garage fire long story .

[@Scalihoo]

@@jakejames1977 wow, sucks man..

[@crisslastname9417]

All you need now is a small box trailer for the bikes! Awesome find.👍

[@johnnyblade9272]

Since your taking a trip in the Way Back Machine, you'll appreciate this... "If The Van Is A Rockin, Don't Come A Knockin" Enjoy your new toy.

[@mikaldene7146]

I had a snubnosed 1974 Econoline Van back in the day. It was my first home for a few years before I sold it to two old-timers as a crash pad down on the Tennessee River back in the early 90's. Mine had 60's all the way around on Crager Rims with a 302 v8 and 3 speed automatic on the column. I sure miss that old beater. I built a 48 Pan while living in that thing. Good times...

[@michaelpowell60]

Man I was so stoked you pulled the trigger. Enjoy brother!

[@bendaves77]

I called it.. knew it was going to be a old school van.. great for camping and using to haul a bike or just be the chase vehicle.. before I bought a bike between the age of 16 and 23 I drove my buddies 78 Chevy short van.. had cragar rims, side pipes, no windows except the back doors, and had a great running 327 in it. Had one hell of a stereo system and I would drive it as the chase vehicle...

[@loaderopp]

I just finished my Van conversion last month, did a full interior with Red Cedar, solar, The wife and i are going to tour across Canada next year then down into the states and tow the bike for side trips from a base camp.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Awesome!

[@rexfranks1159]

Great old shagin wagon. The Mrs send good with it. Drove one of them for a service truck as a young guy. Now show us the touches you do to it. A video on fixing, or recharging the ac would be good content for me. Take care dude. Hoping to go to Tampa fund raiser for children.

[@tashunkawitco8484]

Exact make and model my mom and dad had whenever I was in high school it was good to them

[@ByronRides]

Dude, you would fit right in with the Born Free Texas crowd with that groovy van. Great to have met you two today.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Likewise, Byron. Good meeting as well

[@HarleyGurl114]

Love when the Mrs names all the cars she wants!!! This van brought back some memories for me, we travelled in one back in our days!! Can’t wait to see your new adventures!!!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

We're both looking forward to it!

[@WofMan]

awesome dude, I've got a shorty chevy. I've always thought you were "cool", and the van has kicked it up a knotch! I'm enjoying what you do !

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks, Mike!

[@SandraOrtmann1976]

What a cool vehicle! Looks very comfy, too. I wish you tons of fun with it. Regarding the AC: the one in my Subaru Impreza stopped working, too. The guys at the shop told me it needed a complete replacement and made a generous offer of 1.600 € although the compressor was still turning. I told that to my husband, and all he said was "no". After taking a closer look at home (the car still had a little bit of guarantee left, but we decided to ditch that in favour of a home repair), it turned out it was the magnetic valve. I ordered a new one for 35 Euro including shipping. And that was it...has been working for three years now.

[@brettcreech3490]

Good buy Tramp have fun. If momma ain’t happy nobody’s happy . God bless my friend.😎

[@vntgmx]

Have fun with it. Certainly will be more comfy then the tent

[@marvingardens1604]

I Always enjoy your videos and your music selections really enhance your project. The van rocks!

[@chriscater812]

Always respected y'all for packing it all on the bike and camping.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

We're still at it too.

[@ridersanonymous4756]

Great vid, your wife adds a lot to your vids keep it up bro.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks, man. Yeah she does.

[@mikeshaffer2950]

Your better half Shure has a knack for the "7", I had a 89g-20 GMC conversion van, with all the cool interior upgrades, what memories, the "TRAMP" is going to love the window views.

[@Harley.Davidson]

Shaggin' Wagon. 😎 I was in the custom van business in the Metropolitan Detroit area in the late 70's and 1980's. What a long strange trip it's been. 😏

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Would be cool if it were still a thing.

[@HarleyDayRider]

This is exciting news! I can’t wait to see the new adventurers you and the mrs will be taking on the road. All the best! Ride Safe

[@kennycunningham8721]

That shovel head would look great on a old school trailer .

[@roysellars2326]

The steering rack on that old ford can be adjusted to take all the play out of that steering Amigo. Its on the end of the steering box, loosten lock nut and thread in adjuster when steering is centered and vehicle off. (easier to get all slop out of steering without power steering pump on)

[@bendaves77]

Also another great video where the Mrs's contributed to the video.. keep it up.. it adds something to your videos that majority of biker channels don't have.. and is your nickname BooBoos.. the motorcycle scene has always been part of the custom van scene as well.. they're cooler than a pickup with a topper or camper and provide dry space to sleep and room to keep extra parts and tools.. plus the women can drive the van and do their thing while the guys ride the bikes..

[@bendaves77]

If your headlights are Yellow or chipped and hazy use 0000 steel wool with some soap and it will get them smooth then get you some of that 4k clear coat in a rattle can.. they'll be like new again and you can always upgrade the bulbs

[@bigjoe4020]

As I get older (knockn on 60), the usual of taking what I can on 2 wheels get's a little old on longer road trips, and I need something a little more comfortable. So, maybe one of them vans is the solution and the Ms follows me in it. Would solve all my storage issue and accommodation hunting at the end of the day is a thing of the past. Looking forward to seeing what you gonna do to it. rsm8

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Guys, you NAILED the soundtrack choices, especially during the test drive. I'm lovin' the Missus's increased role in front of the camera. Looking forward to some van videos, even if it IS a FixOrRepairDaily. Let's hope it isn't FoundOntheRoadDead, but gives you guys good service... (I'mma Chevy guy, if you couldn't tell) I won't hold it against you for liking a FlippinOldRebuiltDodge... :)

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thats funny man. Thanks

[@vernfollis2542]

That was great! Brings back some memories.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Glad to take you down memory lane.

[@johnjenkins9202]

Can't wait to see how you change up the van to suit you. I think that would make an awesome base camp that you can park and then cruise around on the bike

[@arthurleino]

Good van to get. If I was going to get a car had in HI School. It would be a 63 Ford Galaxy 500. 2 door. But I graduated in 1971.

[@JerseyNickMoto]

Love it! I've always thought about getting a van I could sleep in and throw the Sportster in. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Me too, man! We're chompin at the bit.

[@radricster]

Vans (Shaggin' Wagons) and choppers always went together like bacon and eggs. I remember chopper and custom van shows happened all the time back when I was a kid. Of course, there's only so much shag carpet in the world, so the van thing has kind of died, but for a while there, vans were cool as could be.

[@williammartin8501]

I find having a van with a trailer very beneficial somebody can drive the van I can ride the bike I don't want to ride the bike I stick the bike in the trailer but I always got some place to sleep and have some creature comforts the older you get the more you think about comfort van in the trailer works real well I always got a base camp

[@bobberguy1]

"It's just a love ma-chene". Looks like a good score.

[@mkshffr4936]

My favorite generation.

[@shanewright6958]

Great looking Van 👍👍

[@joeharley87]

Looks good. Should be a lot of fun weekends camping in that. That was a fun video. Lots of luck with it and lots of happy miles. Stay safe.

[@xanbiker]

The "Tramp-mahal" Love it.

[@roadkingrider6532]

Haha. I would’ve bought it too. How cool is that. Enjoy it!

[@jeffjohnson937]

I recognized some places on your test drive in Savannah. Enjoy the new purchase.

[@joebehanna5894]

I had one my family made great use outta of our old van. many camping and traveling to and fro

[@jmead6121]

Nice Van but more impressed with all uR great Camera Work ..awesome show

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks!

[@cj8172]

Cool van brother, do some more vids on it, like show us the engine and any modifications etc.

[@BillyBlaze7]

My family had a econoline back in the day it was pretty plush

[@jdreyno1958]

At the Technical Center I teach at we have a 1984 Ford high top ambulance we use for training. She’s got a 460 ci motor and loves gas but runs good

[@SaddleTrampTV]

I bet it does!

[@dictumfactum9468]

I bought a HF AC evac pump and gages and learned how to do AC charges myself. It will pay for itself in no time.

[@rogerkennedy8849]

Change the gears in the rearend and tame the motor down and better gas mileage and a trailer for the bike. NICE FIND

[@roachcrew]

Awesome! Love the old vans.

[@jasons6307]

Great Buy!

[@stevenflauding9010]

It's just stuff Cory, have fun with it.- Lefty

[@toolbox7890]

Nice find

[@MyDunnLife]

I had the Ford key right. Coming from Washington or TN I’d be worried about rust but it didn’t look bad in the video. Hopefully it’s not hiding 50lbs of bondo. If you can get that RPM at about 1800 doing highway speeds ether by transmission or rear and gear it would prob get low to mid 20MPG.

[@quickshoe6]

I would never use AC in a old vehicle. Hard on the engine. Really cool van. Enjoy.

[@southernstyle067]

Congratulations on the shaggin wagon. Remember. Happy wife , happy life. 😆 It fits you.

[@CP-nl2zb]

Good luck

[@nightprowlerch19]

Yeah I did the same thing last year I bought an 87 blazer

[@77xlchop]

that is so cool! congrats on the new addition.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Thanks buddy!

[@hdlstns]

very cool man. makes me want to find one and start adventuring too. you could probably get one of those bike hauling racks that go into the trailer hitch to haul your softail or the tramp.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

We've thought about it

[@markrawlins2685]

You need to get some fuzzy dice to hang from the rear view mirror and a spin wheel for the steering wheel.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

With a disco ball too!

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Shaggin wagon!

[@dangarrison6481]

Fast enough to pass modern technology!!🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@johnnysechrist6313]

Fords were still good back then.

[@roadking2054]

“Are we there yet?” Lolol

[@Recycledhooligan]

Gotta say I dig it man. I reckon we’re about the same age.road-trip that thing to Tampa.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Were talking about it

[@Recycledhooligan]

@@SaddleTrampTV cool man, I’ve been wanting a van myself.bikers & vans must be a connection somewhere.thanks for the reply.

[@markbrown1349]

"So where are we going today booboo" the Misses says 😄 🤣....and she got a car list🤑🤪😜 cool vid ...no tools🙃

[@johnhesler3860]

Cool van I have a e250 with shelves on it i Work out of might try to to put to my sportster in great video like always

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Awesome!

[@stevenflauding9010]

I'm old enough I had a customized buck board.- Lefty

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Dig it!

[@justin.s9783]

cool van. dude if the Mrs is coming up with ideas just shhhh and let her go on. getting the woman on board is the hardest part after that is all down hill lol. looking forward to seeing what you all do to it. ohh you might have less room but i would go the van route before the Winniebagle lol. i prefer diesels too. old ones that is not new ones lol. grats and good vid Boo Boo 🤣🤣

[@johnmelton1777]

I had two fine stabbing cabins when I was in my twenties always put a sticker on them if this Vans are rocking don't bother knocking

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Stabbing cabins... That's funny 😆

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

Cool van man

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Right on, Man!

[@gearbanger57]

I had an 86 with a 351, it got better mileage with the overdrive off.

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Sounds like you're gonna be getting a bad ass cougar xr7 😆

[@SaddleTrampTV]

lol

[@tommylitchfield3450]

You noticed that too, did you? :)

[@wcraiderevo8078]

This is like the time Dad asked me if he should buy a Harley...I told him if he was looking for a no answer he was talking to the wrong child of his. Buy it, he bought it.

[@michaelwest2677]

Yup 👌👍😎

[@kerrymcclure7503]

A Sportster might fit on a rear bumper rack.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Lol... That would be cool!

[@austineight996]

Well, at least you can now save on big hotel bills and pack your own food and drinks. I don’t know what else to say!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Right!

[@JD-il9uq]

enjoyed

[@edwardblaine8426]

Don't know if you remember it but we went to high school with a guy that had a red one like that but it was lowered a few inches

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Escapes my memory but I'll take your word for it.

[@BigEasy1967]

That ground gets harder with age,,wish i had it

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Yeah it does. We've using air matresses

[@bradleyyounger8499]

Man.. I've been looking at getting an older van.. boogie van style...people want an arm and a leg for them nowadays. Guess everyone is having the same idea driving the prices up

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Yeah really. When I saw he wanted 3500, figured it'd be worth checking out.

[@trippontwowheels]

Woo hoo!

[@LifeontheBlacktop]

My man!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Sup, Homie?!?!?

[@lindvallpaul9861]

i have one as daily driver 😊 Econoline 150 from 1984 with factory hig roof

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Nice!

[@lindvallpaul9861]

yes i have had it sinze 2006. and its the best car i ever have own in all ways. and its even great as a winter car here up in Finland. ​@@SaddleTrampTV

[@jayhawkins2121]

Looks like cool ride. Pray that it does not have he optional FORD OEM variable Venturi carburetor still on it. Back in the day, it was those carburetors that kept plenty of auto repair shops in business. A good many People ended taking off the carburetor and replacing it with a Holly that was me just to f Replace that application. Oddly enough it works so well that Ford sued Holly as there vehicles we’re now not returning to the ford service garages is for repairs. I got an 82 Ford with that horrible carburetor on it after we replace it with the holly vehicle ran like a new vehicle. Hope your purchase treats you well if you have any questions about the club please just contact. You’ll know you have one of those dastardly carburetors There are no butterflies in the carburetor they’re like sliding tracks that move up and down to suck The air in. Trust me, it was not one of Fords better ideas. Ford had to do something for pollution controls and fuel economy back in those days going to manufacturers were scrambling to do everything and anything to abide by the government rules. Should’ve just like now government jamming damn I forgot we need battery powered cars but who can afford one. Well enjoy that fun ride and enjoy in the best of health both of you. God bless and take care!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

It's got a Holly carb on it.

[@theadventurousrider]

But it's a F*rd. Lol looks cool and can't wait to see where all y'all go!

[@SaddleTrampTV]

You and me both!

[@bendaves77]

LOVE MACHINE?? NO!!! STABBIN CABIN??? YES

[@SaddleTrampTV]

😄😆

[@DieselsHOGVlog]

Congrats on your midlife crisis shitbox purchase!🤣 My 75 Duster was my midlife crisis shit box purchase! Looking forward to your follow up vids! ✌️

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Lol... Thanks!

[@jeffyoung8047]

Score!

[@jtcj1994]

if the van is rocking........

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Don't come knockin

[@jtcj1994]

@@SaddleTrampTV 👍

[@evanpatterson7098]

Look up ford econoline centurion pickup.

[@dalejarman2754]

Hey Saddletramp What town in Tennessee were you?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Savannah

[@dalejarman2754]

Ok, I lived in Paris and the surrounding area when I was young. I still love Tennessee!

[@jakejames1977]

Find some R12 refrigerant and that ac will be blowing ice cold.

[@WillieD3521]

What part of Tn are you at ?Adamsville?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

We were in Savannah.

[@WillieD3521]

@@SaddleTrampTV there’s not much difference in Savannah and Adamsville

[@ChefAlexSocci]

Any regrets with the van? Im looking at a clean no rust 85 e-150 with factory hightop for 4k, kinda wanted to upgrade from my astro to something newer but im seriously considering it.

[@SaddleTrampTV]

Other than gas prices, no. But sometimes you gotta bite the bullet to enjoy yourself.

[@ChefAlexSocci]

@@SaddleTrampTV what do you guys average for fuel economy?

[@SaddleTrampTV]

@@ChefAlexSocci Around $3 per gallon at 9 mpg.