RARE 65 Econoline Spring Special! Will It Start?

[@rayrichmond4746]

That’s a gem! Made for full restoration!

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!

[@travisgilmore7960]

Harvest king is a brand owned by rural king.

[@808v1]

@@travisgilmore7960 Subsidiaries of Country King.

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

Wawa's first car maybe?

[@MachineDr.]

​@@ladonnaghareeb4609 We are all thinking the same thing

[@slowshedgarage7409]

Really enjoyed meeting you guys at Pigeon Forge. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me.

[@Sleeperdude]

Our pleasure! Thank you

[@sundayangeltoo]

From the moment you got that engine started until the very end I just couldn't get the smile off my face. What a great little truck. So glad you were able to get it to run. As usual the whole family involvement adds to the enjoyment of all of your videos. 😊

[@br549200]

The big smile doesn’t leave Josh’s face either, especially as he drives it around.

[@jenateer2518]

Wahwah is turning into an exceptional mechanic. Giving Ralphie a run for his money. Squeeze is marching to her own beat. It is fun to see y’all working together as a family making memories your kids will cherish. Don’t worry about Squeeze. When you find her participating in something she enjoys encourage her and let her make it her thing. Love you guys and holding y’all in prayer.

[@donaldlawton7384]

Love the old advertising, thank you sleeper dude👌😀👍👍

[@jeffreystorey9763]

Looks like a great first vehicle for Wawa, you could tell how much she loved it.

[@Ghostrdr13]

I think you should keep it as factory as possible. Fix the rust holes and make sure it is structurally sound. Make it a dependable daily driver. Get the paperwork straight. And then give it to Wawa! Did you see the way her eyes light up when she looks at it? She has been there helping you work on it. Watching you work on it from the side. Riding in it all the time. She clearly loves it. C'mon man, make it her first vehicle.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah maybe so thank you

[@philliphall5198]

Floor would rust out so I put plate back and carpet, was very noisy inside lolol 😊

[@markroberts1751]

I love it to wawa

[@adamtereska8734]

As always, great footage. As rare as this is, this is 100% restoration material. This needs all mechanical, interior, and bodywork done and fresh Poppy red paint. I realize there is a lot of rust, but with only 2000 built and even less remaining, a full restoration is a must for this. It will definitely be worth it. Restoration to factory original as much as possible, and no "patina."

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah maybe so on this one

[@adamtereska8734]

@@Sleeperdude definitely.

[@o93ol976]

I have some 15s from a ranger that will probably fit it with caps

[@johnseiber4586]

U r real funny,joker

[@ColinBarrett001]

I love this little truck. You've got to keep it standard. It screams of the 60s, like Scooby-Doo and the Mamas and Papas! Josh and Tosh you're giving your kids such a great life. They're very lucky. You all are. Lots of love.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@danobrien3109]

Spider got in through the valve cover ( no gasket ) then down through the intake or exhaust valve. The best family on you tube . Great values and lots of love . Love the Econoline. Thank you SleeperDude family.👍❤️🇨🇦

[@kevinrickard6246]

Josh, I believe you should give this one to Wawa since she loves it and she is probably not far from getting her license. Ralphie is younger and already has a car so I think it's her time. 🙂

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah maybe so

[@MachineDr.]

I agree 100%

[@bp9451]

For sure!

[@MrAw1950]

@@Sleeperdude WaWaWaWaWa !!!!!

[@richardspencer2451]

I will have to agree

[@nickmcgregor2539]

Josh, you remind me a lot of my father (who passed a year ago Christmas Eve) and watching your videos reminds me of my childhood and watching my dad. I hope to meet you in person and express my gratitude to you for the videos you create. I think God brought me to this channel for that reason. Much love too you and your family! Thank you for all you do! May God bless you even more!

[@Sleeperdude]

Wow that’s awesome! Thank you so much.

[@danielcolwell7006]

@@Sleeperdude I live about 30 minutes from Lorain Ohio where that was built

[@thorburke7030]

Nice score. These are so hard to find. It's a keeper👍

[@jeffpierce6466]

Restore it

[@bartcampbell1730]

Do the bodywork please......

[@joe08867]

That's the kind of find that begs for a restoration. Love you guys.

[@susyq5508]

i was so happy you were so happy, i had to rewind it 3 times to watch again. i hope the guy who sold you it was watching

[@lenovoR62]

Seeing you fix up these old cars is like bringing history back to life in real life. That Econoline 1961 - 1967 is a piece of history. I was born in 1962 :)

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome glad you enjoyed it

[@ryancooper2826]

That little thing is so awesome! Don't tell Ralphie, but I'd like to see it with a big ol' Godziller in the back of it! But a truck that rare deserves to be restored to original.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yea!!

[@joep1253]

You have the best wife, pushing y’all out of the shop, driving like a crazy woman. 😂 I love it.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@kevjo13]

This is the car that you please need to do a total restoration, that would be so awesome. 😊 you surprise me every week, sleeperdude.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks we might do that

[@bertgrau3934]

Good luck on finding parts, especially brake parts. The wheel cylinders and brake shoes are available, the drums you might find, but difficult . I found one close by where I live, the problem is all 4 drums are wore beyond any useful life. I passed on the deal. Good luck regardless what you do with it.

[@Hello.ThisizBOB]

People recommend upgrading the brakes on these FOCs, to disk. I want to see Josh do this, for my benefit.

[@Hello.ThisizBOB]

Whoops! Late at night, had to txt, but used wrong acronyms. 😆 COE not FOC, lol 🤣.

[@oldcars5547720]

Lord, do I really love that truck! My Scoutmaster Art Davis had a green Econoline van and we rode to many scout outings in it. As I remember it ran like a top and pulled a pop up camper. This is definitely a fixer-upper/keeper vehicle --I can see Ralphie and the girls all driving this someday. It is so great to see the entire family to be so enthusiastic about this vehicle. As I recall these transmission linkages were always a bit fiddley. It may need some work. I would go ahead and do the body work, rebuild that engine fix the brakes and make it really nice. The kids really seem to LOVE IT!!!! You can restore the steering wheel with two-part epoxy putty and repaint it white. Definitely keep it close to factory -- replace the wheels with Coker 14" wide whitewall radials. It would win trophies at car shows. Don't lower it, don't modify it in any way. Go back as close to factory stock as possible -- paint, interior, the whole nine yards. These trucks are too rare in this day and time and it would be worth more factory restored.

[@Stephen_A.]

Whooo-Hooooo !! And it sounds awesome with that "low restrictive" muffler ! 😍

[@johnmccanntruth]

I really hope to see you guys continue working on the Econoline. This was a good one, keep working on it!

[@drewbush6535]

It's nice to see family working together 😊

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@lisaannochoa]

That's awesome! I haven't seen one of those in forever! This is gonna be a fun restoration! 💯😊❤

[@dawnpiperglos4634]

I’ve been watching you all lately and enjoying you all!!! You have great family values and the kids are amazing. You and your wife are doing a wonderful job I love how knowledgeable you are about cars and that you are willing to share what you know with all of us. And with your kids!!! I am a 65 year old women and I have already learned so much from you. You are helping me understand engines so much better than before My dad did teach me a few things but years age girls weren’t really supposed to be interested in cars. I did learn how to drive at 15.5 and got my license in a Mercedes 1958. Same year I was born. The car was my dad’s baby. I’m so lucky he let me drive it. It was a 4 speed on the column. And dad was always telling me to listen to the engine to know when to shift. He had it restored with alligator leather seats and wood dashboard plus other wood details. It was a beautiful car painted a pretty creamy white Anyway keep up the show I’m enjoying it daily!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@s10-Mike]

Lol Josh the ritey titey lefty loosey cracks me up I had a couple ideas to make it easier. I get what Ralphy was saying because he is looking at it from his perspective so pushing/ pulling the wrench towards his right to loosen. Tell him to look at the bolt like a clock and counter clockwise is loosen and vise versa. Maybe that will help lol. Anyway love the truck and would love to see you do a restomod and keep the paint original but upgrade the drive train,suspension, and brakes. Plus get sime 20" hoops and casings and maybe lower it. Thanks for the awsome videos. God bless sir..

[@andreamills5852]

My dad had one of these . It was rustier than the Titanic . It was black with old school Cragers on it . Brings back fond memories . Thanks family. His was a 1963 Econoline truck. Yes the shift linkage would hang up from time to time. He'd just rock the whole truck back and forth to get free.

[@billhennie]

Andrea, I am very acquainted with that shift linkage problem. The little piece that slid between the shift levers was worn and would slip out of the lever for first and reverse. I had to remember NOT to push down on the lever when shifting out of 1st gear or it would hang up.

[@MYJ61]

Hey Josh, I noticed the smoke is clearing up. Rings must be loosening up. Great little truck!! With that age, if your not going with original hoops you have to have Cragar S/S hoops!

[@hayneshvac2]

When I was 12 years old, I helped my older brother rebuild the engine in a 66 Econoline van he had purchased while helping him throughout the summer working in the junkyard he worked in...Good memories...Hard to believe that was 30 years ago

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s great

[@SWEET-2381]

U really 12?? That is soo awesome!! We show u something!! Welcome dude!!

[@hayneshvac2]

@@SWEET-2381 We're a Mopar family, but some things are just too cool to pass up, no matter who makes them...lol, they all had their good points really...Hard to believe that was 30 years ago...lol

[@SWEET-2381]

@@hayneshvac2 exactly 💯

[@johnygonagetu7096]

Those where the good old days

[@iheartimagery]

This is one of my favorites! Certainly a Gem right there. I hope to see more videos of this project indeed. Maybe just fix it up nice just to drive it around and take to Car shows etc... As Rare as it is I wouldn't go too hog wild with it. A Keeper for sure!

[@kellychildress8554]

I have this same truck, when I was little dad put me a lawnmower seat in the middle until I got to tall, he put a 289 with 2 4 barrels in it, fun truck😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome

[@brianwil89]

Love to see y’all do a full restoration on this beauty.

[@stevenkretschmer6634]

I feel your pain with Rock auto. I ordered a radiator from them and it looked like Ace Ventura kicked it all the way to my house. And like you said, good luck getting a hold of anyone to resolve it. I believe shipping to return it was more than I paid for the part. Very frustrating. Thanks for the great content! You and your family make my day!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@davidlarson4164]

Ordered a tank for my Camaro from them a couple weeks ago. No filler neck. Out $60 shipping both ways. I’m done with them.

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

Im done with Rock Auto 7 years ago...A1 Auto is pretty good.

[@iufan71]

​@@ohcrapwhatsnext A1 Auto does alot of you tube how to videos

[@lorrainebarden6384]

Oh my gosh that was a fun one. My uncle had the van version. It was so much fun going to the beach in that thing. Perfect little goat hauler.

[@Sleeperdude]

They are cool

[@dansly9055]

Another wonderful Video, you guys always make me smile!!!

[@georgew.w.115]

Yes I think you should restore it.

[@br549200]

That’s a keeper! Those things were a trip to drive.

[@Sleeperdude]

I think so too

[@williambranco7710]

I have so many memories of my dad's 65. I spent so much time learning 3 in the tree while parked lol. I'd watch my dad so I thought I knew. I cam still smell that straight 6 and man..... sooo many memories like my first hornet sting from that truck. Cool man!!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s awesome

[@amadeo_serrano]

Looks like Ralphie is going to get lessons in bodywork including panel fabrication. 👍😉😁

[@Sleeperdude]

I think your right

[@marcus1971jd]

Wow! I just accidentally stumbled across this video. Brings back a lot of memories to me. I had a sixty three ford Econoline van Back in 1992 and drove it from California to Ohio With my stepfather who just passed away recently. I drove it around for a couple of years until the steering kingpin froze up and the steering box went out. Something I would highly recommend going through if you're going to getting this thing up and running. Awesome family b t w.

[@Sleeperdude]

What a cool story. I’m glad you found our channel

[@kennethsonier1766]

I distinctly remember my father's 64 Econoline van with a wheelbarrow of cow manure in the back, taking a corner and of course you-know-what hit the fan 😂 you need to keep that thing completely original. I love you guys you're an awesome family doing some awesome stuff. God bless you all and keep up the great work 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@dragon2knight]

WOW!! I always wanted one of those beasts!! It looks sooooo good! As an aside, I too was "made" in June 1965...coincidence?? I think not 😂

[@Sleeperdude]

I think not!!! Thank you

[@freedomdesign4688]

This rig is AWESOME. It reminds me of the 2 cab-over Jeep pickups my father had in the 1970s. He rolled them both into a field by speeding around a tight corner on our dirt back road. Yup, the same corner both times. Luckily, I wasn't riding with him when that happened, but he is the person who taught me how to drive...

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@freedomdesign4688]

@@Sleeperdude Since we were all young at the time, My 2 sisters sat together in the passenger seat and I actually sat on top of the engine doghouse. Since it was the 70s, seat belts were ignored.

[@andreibaity6152]

Man, I’ve been watching a lot of KZbinrs on classic revivals, but I definitely love to see kids involved in fixing cars… freaking awesome

[@paulstanley9212]

I can’t get enough of your videos. You are so lucky to have a family that is so supportive as yours. I was involved in a serious accident at work in 2013. I am also a mechanic, unfortunately the accident has taken that all away from me. I can no longer wrench, but it doesn’t keep me from enjoying my car hobby. I just have to teach people how to work on my cars.Whenever I am feeling down about my situation, it helps me to watch your videos. It puts a smile on my face every time. God bless your beautiful family!

[@Hello.ThisizBOB]

It's good to hear that you still can do some work. Keep it up, God will watch over you 🙏.

[@tkdterp8]

Tiny Hand ✋️😂🎉 This was a FANTASTIC video and so fun to watch. I always feel like I'm right there with you all! Keep it as original as possible! I live about 30 minutes from the former Ford assembly plant in Lorain, Ohio, where this GEM was built! ❤️🇺🇸💪

[@MrMusicadkinson]

Harvest King is sold at many farm/home stores. Atwood, here in Oklahoma, sells their oil. Great project and relatively easy to work on. Love Ralphies work boots!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Awesome thank you

[@kennethkempjr3531]

Oh sweetness I love this maybe you can tow it behind the RV on your road trip this summer 😂❤

[@Ksarver57]

My dad had a 61’ and a 65’-it was poppy red- everything as yours except the side trim-had white bumpers- my sister and I sat on the engine when we traveled- I learned how to drive on that truck- great memories

[@davidnelson95]

I haven't seen one of those in years can't wait to see how you fix up It was something I couldn't believe it started so easy I like the baby goats 🐐🐐

[@Sleeperdude]

I know right

[@johnguerard1355]

I commend you one a awesome family, and teaching your children how to work on vehicles. I wish I had a father like you. Also having a awesome wife and children probably help as well. Love the channel.

[@impalabrad4445]

Definitely one of my favorite channels. The variety of projects you all work on is exciting.

[@tomklinar8848]

Hi Josh and family , I'm from. Lorain here , that Ford plant closed. About 15 -18. Years ago, it started in 1958 , the Lorain plant was known for the most two tone paint paint scemes , it's now used for storage , we have a plant near by in Avon lake Ohio, that makes large trucks yet , I remember those vans when I was in school back in the 60s. Very dependable ! good luck Josh , Tom 😊

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

She`s a runner!! Congrats family, this one was an easy one to get running in comparison to the Metro -Mat van, 64 Ford wagon with the engine that was stuck and would not run, & Ford Fairmont (s) . Don`t forget to check the gear oil in the rear diff & transmission. I remember the point gap on Ford V-8`s being 19 . never owned a Ford with a 6cyl engine, 25 point gap sounds a bit too large but I do not know. We love to watch you guy`s , It makes us still have hope for mankind all over this world. Love your videos and we thank you for all the work each and everyone of you do to make it happen for so many people to enjoy. May God bless and keep you safe and happy 😄🤣✝

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@jamesworkman686]

Always a great day when sleeper dude post it's even better when it's a HR and half video 🤘💯

[@Sleeperdude]

Hope you enjoy

[@robertjury9999]

The expression on wawa’s face it has to be her first set of wheels,very cool, we don’t have many cool trucks like that hear in the U.K.

[@Sleeperdude]

She does like it

[@secondchairmm]

I absolutely LOVE this truck!! I have loved these since I was a kid. I would love to find one one day. I cannot wait to see more videos on this one! Great score!

[@himsnakebit1749]

My late uncle had a van type Ford just like the pickup you have. I was very young and he , my dad and I all went for a ride to somewhere I think to pick up a washing machine in his van. He had a knob shifter and it was down close to the bottom of the seat but some how he could drive and shift. He reached over and grabbed my knee and he looked at me and said whoops! I guess I grabbed the wrong knob.I miss my uncle Edwin. I'm never disappointed by any of your videos.Yall keep up the great work you're doing and I'll keep watching for as long as you're putting the videos out. Thanks again sleeper dude family best wishes to all of you.

[@davidmcadams5542]

Y'all please do a complete restoration on this truck and keep it in the family please please please

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes it’s super cool

[@Dan-ud8ob]

I love that truck..,my dad said he wouldn't have one because the driver is always the first one at the scene of the accident..lol .love the channel..keepermovin

[@Sleeperdude]

That’s funny

[@DKing-jg7fl]

Ralphie's commentary while Tosh was driving had me laughing.

[@66kprdwd]

Continued great content. The family is great and it’s great to see how much interest the kids have in fixing the cars.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@hawkeye454]

My dad had a 67 Econoline truck when I was in high school in the 2000s. Was a blast to drive and would absolutely boil the tires even with the old worn out inline 6. Good memories.

[@cddingle]

OMG 1965 Spring Special one year only! LOVE these old Econolines & Falcons So Stoked you picked this up!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@timobrien4971]

You guys are fantastic, I really enjoy the entire family being involved

[@timobrien4971]

P.S. And all the pets

[@Sleeperdude]

I am blessed

[@fordfandiecast]

Awesome project. Was glad to see it running. I would keep it stock and do some rust repair.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah I think so too

[@davidryan573]

Awesome find, I think Wawa and Tosh are in love, I would keep it stock looking and upgrade the brakes , very cool to be a five window, super great to see you all smiling, Success 🎉.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@chipprice1174]

No other channel that I keep up with has ever, I mean NEVER shown the "skittles" of their favorite pet, and got by with it LOL. You may have started a trend! I love these forward control vehicles, I wish I was in a position to make you an offer when you get it running and driving! Old trick for a leaky radiator from demolition Derby's, hole in radiator,, Slap some Bondo in it (gonna have to replace it or at least have it e-cored) Ir pinch and use JB weld on it. "wantmetopushitoutsoyoucangititstarted? Said no woman ever(Except Tosh! She's a keeper Josh!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you!!!

[@murielminnis5103]

I ❤ the job you and your Family does together on every vehicle you brings home, Mom ,Ralphie , Wawa , Squeeze along with granny' she helps too.... 😊

[@VorlonFrog]

It really is AMAZING how well dollar-store Pine-Sol works in the ultrasonic cleaners. Mix it 50/50 with water and save the 100% Pine-Sol for the seriously tough jobs.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yes!!!

[@conniepickren8455]

This is the best pickup made. It can not be over loaded. I hauled fire wood many years with one and it never let me down or disappointed me.

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok great thank you

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

It may be worth more fully restored, but I think new hoops would jazz it up a bit, I also might ‘improving’ the interior as you did on the F100 with the cow theme. But the exterior I would keep stock, might try to improve the suspension, if possible, but I would keep the solid axle up front as ‘authentic.’ For the power plant . . . a 302? And increase the ratio of the rear differential to get it out of the hole faster. Basically a ‘cruiser,’ not a bruiser, and definitely a sleeper - dude!

[@kimandcraig306heath9]

Craig/ Love watching you all work together on these vehicles. Your son and daughter know so much about it. It's awesome!!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@leesherman100]

Back in the 60's the front end from an Econoline worked great for straight axle conversions for '55-'57 Chevs. and other door cars. 😎

[@garycrawford6912]

That's what happened to most of them flat nose fords

[@Mr.FluffyYT]

I always love watching Sleeperdude

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@spacecat7247]

​@@Sleeperdude keep it rolling brother. Anytime you can put family, hobbies and business together you've got a winning combination.

[@chriscreswell4793]

Wow thats awesome!!! I recently discovered your channel and it has became about my favorite channel. I live in middle Tn and also use to do body work. Yall keep up the good work!!!

[@Sleeperdude]

That is awesome! Thank you

[@dougtodd305]

I also urge you to do a full restoration, l knew a guy that had a van with a 4 speed on the column , l think your channel will benefit from showing more bodywork , and doing a full restoration will showoff your skills,and that truck deserves it

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thank you

[@jamestrump9593]

I agree to the fullest.

[@Hanzyscure]

I think Sleeperdude needs a break from bodywork. He's doing just fine without it. Doing restoration work on rare but nobody cares vehicles is not profitable.

[@garycrawford6912]

It makes me happy 😊 seeing young kids get excited about old cars. I grew up in a car family so I can relate. I remember coming home from school or going with my dad to get old cars and trucks and getting so excited to get new vehicles to add to the collection . Once you get the big you'll always have it. Ive grown to really enjoy watching y'all's videos. You are making some smart kids too. Good job

[@melissaroscher1080]

We had one, but it was the camper van version. In the mid 70's dad bolted my "safety seat" 🤭 to the middle engine cover. We went to Wyoming that way. Dad told the story that I was fusy, and as soon as we set off in my seat, I calmed down. Thank God we never blew a piston.

[@Sleeperdude]

Oh wow!

[@galaxiesteve7139]

Wawa sure acted like she might like daily driving this when she gets her license. I think it's rare enough and in good enough shape that it needs to be restored back to factory condition. I'm torn though, I love seeing these do wheel stands down the drag strip.

[@MachineDr.]

I saw the exact same thing.

[@derekrichard9189]

Same here … Wawa make it yours

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

There is only maybe a handful of these left so I would leave it like it is and restore it as original. Enough of these have been butchered throughout the years so it would be nice to save this one. Love all of the family involvement in these projects, these memories will last all of you for a lifetime.

[@dcallan812]

Make it WaWa's first car. 😘👌 An hour and almost 30 mins. ❤ Thank you for all the smiles, 2x👍

[@WWS2]

I agree. And build it how she wants it.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you so much

[@dcallan812]

@@WWS2 That would be so nice 👍👍I would have loved this as my first car.

[@ronaldcarmony3068]

Sleeperdude I’m so glad your teaching your kids about how to work on different vehicles, spending time with family is so important love to see the videos ❤

[@jerryyoung807]

Watching the expressions & smiles on those kids faces is so enjoyable.

[@adamnauman3562]

Make it safe and reliable for Wa Wa. Love that truck. Love watching you guys.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@MachineDr.]

I see others saying the same thing. I agree!

[@davidthrash6096]

Hey Josh try this next time to get some dents out . Pour boiling water and pour it over the dent then pull it out with a toilet plunger. It will work I've seen it to pull dents out . Ask Wawa if she wants it for her first vehicle when she gets her driver's permit and driver's license since she loves it so much . I think she will be stylin' and profilin' in it. 😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Ok thanks

[@davidthrash6096]

No problem I love you guys

[@burnermaster5375]

OMG my favorite pickup!! I've been looking for either the pickup(rare) or the van. Nice score ! !

[@Sleeperdude]

I love it! Thank you

[@billclark6218]

Always a joy to see the family interaction. Not sure you look at other channels but Mustie 1 has one the same in progess with metal repair. Keep up the fun.

[@blakeneysanders4264]

That being a special addition would be nice back to original. Thanks for the video.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you

[@landrelarose745]

The first generation Ford Economize truck. It was the absolute first of its type in the world. Congratulations, Josh.

[@highwheelingdragon7136]

VW actually beat’em to it around 1955

[@Hanzyscure]

@@highwheelingdragon7136 Then Jeep in 1957

[@shanehansen2141]

Please don't ever stop with the onscreen quotations of your wife. Those have me ROLLING every time they come on. 😂😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Me too!!!

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

My favorite KZbin family ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you Tiffany!!

[@tiffanyyoung3865]

@@Sleeperdude 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Shadetreejr1967]

I remember my Dad having a 61 Econoline van when I was a youngun' we used to go to Citico Creek trout Fishing in the Spring and Summer and we would camp out in that ol van on Friday nights and get up at daylight to fish. I remember when he first got it when I rode in it it would scare me cause I always thought if he hit the brakes too hard it would flip frontwards on it's face....lol. Great memories! Thank you guys😉

[@davida.p.9911]

That's definitely a keeper!! 👍👍 I used to see a lot of those Econoline vans from that era on the road, but they were used so much that's why I think they disappeared. They were the Sprinters of their day. Some whitewalls and mags would look good on it! I can't wait to see more work on it! 😎 Thanks for sharing!!

[@derrickjones9882]

For a guy who knows absolutely nothing about cars I simply love this family and this channel!

[@JeffLewis-y1z]

Rocky is the greatest of all time for tees

[@larryvance5107]

That was an excellent find by your wife. Great work again! Maybe use the 5.0 GT swap in the Ecoline or take parts from the Falcon to use on the Ecoline if you do the 5.0 swap to the Falcon. Either way it will be nice.

[@Sleeperdude]

Yeah that would be cool

[@bertgrau3934]

I think a bigger inline 6 would be cool, like a 250 cubic inch, or a 300 cubic inch. Maybe a 4 speed over drive manual you could used the column shifter, and use a cable to get into reverse.

[@johnygonagetu7096]

I love seeing the whole family doing projects together.this is the American family living the American dream.thanks for the great entertainment.i look forward to every new video.slinky should do her own video with the animals.i bet it would do 👍

[@copiedoffme]

Content and family is total fun! That Thing is a keeper. Glad I found your channel.

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you for watching

[@garyfeltus9801]

That old truck is a gem. Restore it just the way it is. Love that cabover stile . Great video.

[@johnavonyates4105]

That truck is awesome!

[@Sleeperdude]

Thank you