1964 Econoline upgrade

[chad]

throw a true 9 inch on (big bearing axles, 5 on 5.5) and a 300 (or 250) motor
get some air bags

Yes, a big box Falcon,
Jeesh, my bronk aint a truck either
(a 4 WD 'stang or falcon too)

have fun, don't demoralize, build…
(but B realistic too).

 

[TheAardvark]

I just didn't want to have to haul a trailer, I'm horrible at backing one up. But a trailer would be a better fit, really. Then I could go over 1 ton without an issue. And for the smaller runs, and deliveries, I can use the easy loading capacity of the 8 doors...

 

[RichCreations]

I just didn't want to have to haul a trailer, I'm horrible at backing one up. But a trailer would be a better fit, really. Then I could go over 1 ton without an issue. And for the smaller runs, and deliveries, I can use the easy loading capacity of the 8 doors...

You likely want brakes on the trailer, either surge, or electric if you have hills...

 

[bmbm40]

And if it was me six ply tires for the Econoline but not sure if they come in 14's.

 

[Econoline]

The "frames" were beefed up in 64, then made thicker still in 65. At least it isn't 61-63, those are the thinnest.

 

[TheAardvark]

Compression 120-130 across the board. So, it looks like new exhaust manifold, a carb rebuild, new wires, cap and rotor, (plugs were brand new) some gaskets, some paint and we're a swappin!

 

[bubba22349]

that's great news you should be up and running again quickly now! Good luck