i was thinking it'd be cool to put a Y-Block in it, but that might be opening up a whole can worms...
I think a Y-block would be a lot of work and a lot heavier than a 289/302. You can stuff in a 351W, but will have to cut up the floor and dogbox. Yes, a 300 6 will easily replace the 240. I believe Clifford's carries intakes for the 240/300. Any significant lowering in Econolines is tricky. Lowering the rear requires cutting up the floor/frame, and lowering the front requires a LOT of engineering and restructuring. It's been covered a lot on the HAMB.
selling your ride to pay bills suck! but looks like u got a cool van and cafe racer , its all about what u like...
I think ya did a good job. 1)Those Cushmans are a real hoot. They go forever. I had a 58 Eagle that could do about 55. Its a mini harley. 2) I had an old Ma Bell van in the early 80's. Lotsa fun too. 3) The corner carver, whew!
Can't say I am a fan of the Van but the Cushman is really cool. I really liked the Pontiac, too bad you had to get rid of it. Lets see some pics of the van after you mess around with it.
I'm not gonna go crazy lowering it. I just wanna remove a few leaves to put it down a couple of inches, that shouldn't be a problem right?
It's not the unibody part that's the problem. The forward controls are. The steering and all the suspension geometry are very affected by lowering in an Econoline, plus since you sit on the wheel well, that can be affected as well. The "frame" is straight in the rear with no kickup for the axle, so with minimal lowering you'll have a rear end hitting the frame... so, you have to cutout and make a c-section in the rear, thus losing interior space in the bed/cargo area. It can be done, but it's a LOT of work.
pulling a couple of leafs (if the leafs are in not already sagging a bunch) will be no issue. You always have trade offs when lowering... Just the way it is... But they look so damn cool! Id swap a 300...in it when the time comes...sound way cool, and different.. Have fun either way!
Man, a van, are you going to grow a mustache and put "Free Candy" on the side of it? What does you dad think of you having that in front of his shop? You and Sean will have to start a van club, haha.
A lot of guys sell their rides to pay bills, AND don't have an old car anymore. I dig those Econolines and A100s. Plus, put a little time and money into the van, then sell it or trade for your NEXT old car. And so the circle of life continues.....
you got to do what you got to do sometimes! Nice econoline and cool bikes....Good luck with the project!
The Pontiac had the coolness of all three put together,,Oh Well,,, Bright Side!!! You have everything that's needed to start an Ice Cream Bizness,,, "Mommie can I have a dollar? Here comes the Ice Cream Man",,,ding a ling ding a ling,,,
I have a soft spot for a '60 Pontiac... one of the best taillights, ever! But I like what you got in trade....very cool stuff with lots of potential. The Honda sweet... it makes me want one. Nice trade.
What you did was honorable to pay the bills. Problem i have is this is about as on topic as my 1966 Belair wagon.
Way ahead of you. Sean stopped by the other day and we were comparing vans and mustaches. I'm really pushing for a club name Vandito's, even if i'm the only member...
You gotta do whats best to pay bills off. I am learning that as well. Old cars are great but living comes first. Glad you got something out of it. Like some people said You can always sell what you have later and save up for another old ride. The older the better. Enjoy what you got bud.
The only other 8 door van I've ever seen was a old Dodge owned by a friend's family. I think they were generally sold in bigger cities with a lot of one-way streets. They allowed "curbside" deliveries regardless of which side the street you parked on. Heard they were also favored by florists and caterers so they could unload without having to lift and drag stuff over their other merchandise. Maybe you could paint it up like a boxcar, but if you let it sit too long with the doors open you might have to roust the hobos out of it!
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