Parked in the Woods 36 Years Ago! Will this V8 Ford Econoline Run Again?!

Not everyday you see these old Ford Econolines, let alone a V8! We are excited to pull this one from its wooded grave and give it a new lease on life! Can we get it fired up? I hope you all enjoy! Thank you as always for the Love and Support! I hope everyone has a great week!
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[@razorrs25]

It's kind a heart warming watching you give life back into these dying old vehicles. They need your help man!

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

Yep there about 100m of em laguishing in fields, barns and creeks across America these guys are definitely masters at car/van/bike whispering.

[@BryanRodrigues-gm4vp]

U4w2q❤😂🎉

[@bradduczek6981]

you guys are one of the few shows like this that I watch that takes the time to clean up the engine bay b4 you start working on anything....finally someone takes the time.....!!!

[@jangles1839]

This video drop made my gloomy dialysis Monday much much better! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and y'all have the greatest week ever! 💙🙏🏼 P. S. I had a '78 Bronco with steering like that. Had to start turning the minutes before you get to wherever the actual turn was 🤣

[@MrBanaanipommi]

i dont know about those american cars but i have my Lada 1200 from 70's and it used to have steering like that... it took only few minutes to adjust the steering and it was tight and nice again...

[@ahlambassus2581]

​@@MrBanaanipommi٪ضد1❤

[@bryanbriggs6527]

What impressed me, was the tires holding air,considering how long it was parked

[@oldsledpurgatory3595]

Oh man, this is bringing back memories of the green '68 Econoline my father had back in the early '70's. I remember watching him reach over and turn the distributor to adjust the timing while he was driving it.

[@AlvinBrinson]

Why the heck do people think "Hey I'm gonna park this thing for a long time, guess I better remove the air filter" ....

[@BudgetBuildz]

That one’s beyond me! 😬 I’m just glad there wasn’t more of a nest in there! 🤦‍♂️ Urine and feces would’ve surely ruined this motor.

[@bcsimpilot3497]

Same with Jimmys World and Repo Reno airplanes, expensive things to just park and let deteriate over years and then have somebody try to sell it after you drop. Human nature.

[@richardhamilton9936]

You gotta turn this into a custom van like the 70s, shag carpeting and all.

[@BudgetBuildz]

I think you’re right!! It’s got a really cool Reading PA Fairgrounds RSCA sticker on it. I was sort of thinking an old, going to the race, hauler 😃 shag carpet would be perfect 🤣

[@tonymolineiro554]

Yes!! Like the good old days ✌️✌️✌️

[@cruachan1191]

Flower Power paint job like Scooby-Doo, it already has the flowers but they're just growing out of it and not painted on!

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

Scooby-Doo van!!

[@ImGdiddy]

Getting that thing running as quick as you did was an impressive feat. I must say that that is one of the filthiest vehicles that you have dragged in. It’s going to take some serious hours to make it habitable. I wish that you would go back and get that Chevy. I got just a glimpse of it but, I think that it was a ‘51 2-door hardtop which is a pretty rare model. Looks like another epic project for you and your dad.

[@jameschism1457]

I love these vans. I had a 1973 V-8 3 on the tree, and a 1970 6 cyl auto. They both had that famous play in the steering. Funny thing is you get so used to that play in the steering that you don't even notice it any more.

[@TheBurvis]

The steering play is a problem with one part - the steering gear box wears out. easy to replace... if you can still find one.

[@marygarner5249]

PS love all those old cars can you hear them take me home 😁😁😁😂

[@BudgetBuildz]

They all want a second chance! 😃

[@davidbarnsley8486]

What a comfortable work space you have with this one Can’t wait to see it cleaned on the outside to see how much blue paint is left on That’s a ripper van 👍👍👍

[@ronaldvanhorn9558]

We had one like that back in the 70's. I was a 1971, 240 6cyl auto and we turned it into camper van and drove it all over the country with the family. Good memories.

[@GaryWeeks-ts7tb]

That is exactly my story, as well. Ya beat me to it! A Red 1971 Ford Econoline Window van. 240 6cyl auto turned into a camper van. I bought it with a pull-out awning over the side doors... perfect. I insulated it, paneled it, made tufted Naugahyde benches over the wheel wells and a plywood floor with matching indoor/outdoor carpet (think 1976). Wish I still had it!

[@MichaelB-kj3vq]

Pretty cool how you can make anything run.

[@BudgetBuildz]

We try our best! 🙂 We do have atleast one coming up, that I believe has defeated us, but we have a plan! We’ll be sharing that one soon.

[@gispel7058]

​@@BudgetBuildz you haven't been defeated until you just can't get out of it. With the plan you say you have.....you will get out of it. This concludes the armchair philosophy lesson for the day!

[@Joesmusclecargarage]

Air, fuel, spark.

[@mrb.5610]

This just makes me think of the Scooby Doo 'Mystery Machine' ... Will need a paint job though.

[@BudgetBuildz]

Now that…is an AWESOME idea!! 😃😃

[@mikeromine6495]

I absolutely love the fact that he shows the crap coming out of the muffler.

[@christavatoa.s.2330]

I love this show because i used to fix engine cars in 80s and 90s

[@raymondproseus6923]

Budget Buildz and watching the Astros shellac the Brewers, today was a good day.

[@nick011182]

Been hooked on your channel for a few months now. I love your approach. You guys are very methodical. Can’t wait to see this one cleaned up.

[@markmiller7191]

Nick, have you checked out the beginning videos on the Porsche?

[@nick011182]

@@markmiller7191 I haven’t watched the Porsche videos yet. I plan on it though.

[@markmiller7191]

@@nick011182 I think there are over 30 videos on the Porsche. I think I saw the second video of that car. After I finished watching, I subscribed.

[@nick011182]

@@markmiller7191 yeah they do great work and keep it budget friendly.

[@marygarner5249]

Absolutely love Budget Builds you can make anything run 😁👍👍👍👍

[@BudgetBuildz]

So glad you’re enjoying!!! 😊😊 Haha we try our best! I’m sure we’ll have one kick us sooner or later! 😅

[@marygarner5249]

Even if you do have one that won't start you will just put a engine in it or transmission what ever it needs you never say die love that so much 👍👍👍👍💟

[@craigbowley6783]

Can't wait to see the van all cleaned up 👍

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

Love it when you bring back the Old School Vehicles back from the dead! These are the vehicles that I grew up with, so it's always great to see them back on the road!!! Love it!!!!

[@metarugia3981]

One thing I love about this channel is the carburettor rebuilds, a skill not usually seen on many other auto channels on YT.

[@gregndebbieglass3887]

Cool old van! Keep saving those old gem's.

[@geraldsmith9540]

You got to get that van back on the road guys. I’m dying to know what the mileage is on it. Can’t believe it sat that long and those seats are still in decent shape 😮. Definitely have to bring the blue back on it. You guys will definitely turns some heads with this one!!! 👍🏻

[@danswartwood4580]

Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers

[@TheSleepingonit]

Wow how are you guys? I would have picked the car instead of the van myself. Best of luck

[@BudgetBuildz]

Good and you? We pulled just about everything overall save able out of there. 2 Ford Pickups, this and a Falcon station wagon 🙂 Sadly all of the older Chevys there are in very poor condition. That being said, we still may make a trip back out!

[@clevelandmaker386]

@@BudgetBuildz Ho guys....me again..... Y'all really should wear some protection....... just looking out for yall

[@Derek8888]

So great to see you hanging with your old man ❤

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

Those Vans are awesome and worth a pretty penny. Get it cleaned up. Good job.

[@JackIrwin-sd7vd]

A friend of mine had a '71 Ford van converted to a camper. It was from up north and a little rusty and had some play in the steering. One day he pulled out of a campground and the steering box fell off the frame. The frame was so rusty that the bolts pulled right through. Be sure to check that location out.

[@robertlacob8831]

Another great Budget Buildz video bringing an old Ford Van back to life! This should be quite interesting after a good cleanup and running down the road to see how she does after all these years!

[@billvanderpol2066]

This van is super cool - three on the tree and a v8! Scary that I remember these when new. Actually looks pretty solid considering where it was parked. This one deserves to go back on the road.

[@BUZZKILLII1]

the reason the inside of the doors are that green color is because this was once a Bell South van. These old vans where a Bell South staple. Was really hoping yall could make the show at church this past saturday but its understandable you guys are busy. Thanks for the videos.

[@billbyrnes9505]

OH my god, memories! I just had a flash back. I had a 71, E300, 302 V8, C6, long wheel base, with swing open side doors, chrome grille and bumpers. Don't believe it had power steering, but had air conditioning. Forty thousand miles in a year, roughly, and then a head on. I had everyone convinced it was a three on the tree. Working in a gas station in the mid seventies, van shows, cruising the streets, going to a friends camp on the Mississippi. WOW! Swivel buckets, and yes, someone shagged this thing out to no end. Thank you guys, NOW, back to reality.

[@michaeldove720]

Definitely need a mural of a fire Breathing Unicorn on the sides!

[@curtisjones4017]

I recently sold my 1970 Ford Econoline Custom SuperVan 200 Chinook Cascade Western Trail Wagons 2 Motorvan. One of only five built and most likely the only surviving example. Undoubtedly the only 95-% original one left. It’s basically a bubble top camper van. When I bought it the mileage was 77K but it had been parked for thirteen years. After going through the fuel system I thought I would crank it over to get some oil pressure before really trying to start it. It blew me away by starting almost immediately and it was idling. After 13 years! I drove it for three years before I gave it a tuneup. I did have to go through the brakes and replace everything but the metal brake lines and drums. It actually got 20mpg too.

[@winterhorse290]

I had one in 73. I drove and lived in for YEARS. I still miss it.

[@cg_justin_5327]

Its the Mystery Machine! What a shaggin wagon!!

[@nickmassey9104]

Michael ,Chris this is a worthy addition to the museum of restoration revival vehicles

[@dirthawk2669]

I Love It !!! Drag a wreck out of the woods after sitting for 30 + years and it starts up !!! OMG , You guys are fantastic !!! Keep on Truck'in !!!

[@RazingthenRaising]

Oh, the memories. My family had an econoline 200 that my dad custom built into a sleeper unit. We put 200K miles on it. And of the entire family, I was the only one who didn't drive it. Can I come and try it out? I would love to!

[@BikingChap]

No.1 UK based fan back again lol, knowing this will be great content as always! :)

[@BudgetBuildz]

😊😊 Thanks for coming back and watching!! I really hope you enjoy 😃

[@BikingChap]

@@BudgetBuildz Yep, absolutely did. :) Can't wait to see what a good pressure wash reveals. Thanks again for what you guys do!

[@donaldparlett7708]

You gotta turn this into a 70 Love Mobile with a foam bed and shag carpet with crazy colored curtains. It’s a totally Woodstock van.

[@brucemyers1823]

That’s a great van, I’ve owned 3 Econoline super vans with the 302 3 speed on the tree. They’re absolutely awesome vans.

[@garycook2355]

Good memories! I owned a 72 Econoline 150 302 a/t and used it as a race car hauler from 1978 till 1991 when I parked it in 1991 with almost 300,000 miles on it only let me down once. Coming back from Pheonix we stopped for gas in Tahachipee, the starter gave up. got a new one put it in and we were gone.🤠 🏁

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi guys nice video 📹 and van Cheech and Chung are at the paint shop looking at colors !!!

[@jonjagxkr2012]

Makes me think of mad max , a post apocalyptic world these guys would get any old banger rolling , I am from uk and been watching from Porsche Resto

[@chrislambert2889]

Wow crazy well precious little 302 an runner 💥💯

[@tonyfriend7413]

In 1981 when i was 20 years old, i lived in Bastrop,Tx. and Worked at Then Rainbow Oilfield Trucking and one of my fellow coworkers had one of these same vans with the V8 and A 3 on The Tree shifter...Drove it 5 days a week from Round Rock, Tx to Bastrop .

[@bikerjack92]

I hope yall got that car that was next to the van too. What a great project that would be

[@dannyisaacs3877]

Nice find. Good to see it running again

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

Dude , This is my favorite kind of Van . Give her a good bath and add some new parts and You have yourself quite a Collector's Item there ! Love It !

[@markchamplin8163]

I love the camo net support/prop rod!

[@MrMattDat]

That is just crazy!! Sitting on the ground for sooo looong! Crazy!

[@rogerpr364]

THAT'S a cool find!! I want that van!!😍

[@HillbillyAdventures]

That’s one Groovy Van man !

[@guymanicone7921]

The patina on that thing is epic, hope you plan on cleaning it up.

[@William2005Ball]

I’ve been waiting for video like this 4 ever I’m a van man I have my 94 plymouth voyager for more than 16 yrs and still going . Great van bring her back to glory 🔥

[@rm25088]

Absolutely amazing what these old vehicles can do. Try doing this with a brand new ford in 30 years.

[@danielstrachan8988]

Oooooh. Boy does this bring back good memories, my dad bought a 1970club wagon in 1972 and we went everywhere with that thing. It fit all 5of us kids with room to spare I personally liked alll the windows it had in it it was hard to miss stuff with them❤️😁😁👍👍

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Dad had a '73 Econoline with full custom interior as his daily driver for a Long Time! 302/3spd!

[@Munter1]

It’s awesome how you two boys bring these forgotten vehicles back to life love watching you work on the engines then seeing your face when it fires up, maybe get your dad behind the camera more as it’s clearly a team effort? What about turning it into the Mystery Machine?

[@vishalkomar8809]

I just happened to notice that this van has "Sears RoadHandler" tires on them. Classic indeed! I recall when we used to be this model of tires from Sears wayyy back when.

[@johnasbury3261]

Here's a little tip for you use Emery cloth instead of sandpaper to clean your points cleaner cleaner and you don't get paper waste

[@stuartkarshagen6274]

Very cool, I'm loving grandmas couch in the back 😂. It's amazing how those ultrasound cleaners work, 🤙🏻

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

1:57 you like it so much because you are Murdock of the A-Team :D

[@jesterr7133]

Welcome to your first van. They're always fun if you want a challenge. lol

[@jessestout8646]

I absolutely love this van! I wish it was mine! Great video!

[@jeeaaenlourens1434]

old ford engines do always run after they've been stationary for years. Just amazing!

[@katieb777]

i like when you said " oh tornado" at 1419 !

[@toddbob55]

Might have a bent push rod from stuck lifters it's very common on old engines that sat forever.

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work getting it running again..

[@DependableAutoTruck]

I really enjoy your attitude about these old vehicles but the best thing is its a family channel don't have to listen to the bad language. there is another channel talked to him about his language he said its the internet get over it. such a shame the language of some channels that have good content that i don't watch because of language. thanks again for taking the time to share

[@zen4realfightman426]

I like the station wagon next to it reminds me of my dad's station wagon

[@Brock_Landers]

This thing would be sick with candy paint, ground effects, those little moon eye windows, and a custom shag or deep pile lime green carpet inside, slammed on slotted mags.

[@theconfessionsof_a]

Nice!

[@Sockieknowshockey]

Planes Trains and Automobiles anybody else hear the train and plane in the background? Can’t wait for the cleanup!

[@CS-oe8og]

Side pipes! I love that it’s you and your dad. Great job guys!

[@d.dolphinstriker5737]

Nice find. Good to see it running again 👍 Keep up the good work

[@deanedeane4318]

Great job lads!!!! A wash and a clear coat and a set of bad ass lakes pipes,,, o and the fluffy dices 😉😎

[@geertvandermeer4938]

The critters took good care of it; brilliant save!

[@rafaelramirez4371]

Glad to see 👀 it running can't wait to see a cleaning done to it 🙌 👏

[@dannyplanck6498]

I have owned an E300. It seems the steering box is one of the first things to go bad. Mine was very reliable and never let me down.

[@tmajcan94]

I gotta admit, I was imagining the possibilities with this rig. Some nice carpeting, string lights along the back. Find a nice mattress or seats to put in there. Could really be nice to take on a vacation or camping trip. I'd love to have one of these! Great stuff guys. Budget Buildz is one of my favorite channels!

[@kristoffermangila]

You forgot the shag.

[@bigw8549]

Love the old vans or basically any vehicle that would have been around when I was a kid. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more on this one.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I had a friend that had a '72 shorty panel version of this van, and it was pretty cool.

[@Bjyrgen666]

Great video! LOVE this generation econoline

[@Idontwantayoutubehandle.]

I had one hell of a week and I had to just rest with this vid

[@AsixA6]

If this van is a rockin’, don’t come a knockin’!

[@juanpabloarena2724]

Beautiful Survivor ✨ Thanks for this👍🇦🇷

[@mikesawyer4707]

At one time you could find them everywhere.

[@fditty276]

I had one just like it, back in the day!

[@arccaptain-weld]

It's almost there! We would like to send you a welder for review, it's sure to do something.

[@rmarkc]

Half hour will-it-run vids are either very good or very bad. Glad this was a good one.

[@Firewalker1418]

Хорошая работа парни! Двигатель железный. Такие больше не делают. Не выбрасывайте его. Пригодится при апокалипсисе. 🙂👍

[@bobfrapples1208]

U need to wear safety glasses when u pump those tires. You’re right someday one will blow!!!

[@iseespots6014]

I love that van it's so cool to see it run and you & your dad commit to making it run !!! 😁

[@hawkinsjd11]

I learned to drive in one of these in MN. I started at 7 yrs old.

[@SH-di8im]

I’m not a Ford guy, but I have to appreciate an old vehicle I like it can’t wait for the cleanup.

[@Mr.-Wint]

Can be seen in "Diamonds Are Forever" 1971 Bond movie in that lovely green metallic color !

[@jetstreek17]

Love the van content. Keep up the good work.

[@waltalbright]

Enjoyed the picture show