Have You Seen This CRAZY Ford Truck? Meet The 1964 Ford Econoline PICKUP!
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On this episode of The Fast Lane Classics we check out a 1964 Ford Econoline truck!
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These things are so cool
Just gotta make sure you avoid frontal impacts 🤕
@@anthonyfarnan5935 yes, the only thing between you and the guy you hit is the Headlight.
This was definitely a hilite of our trip! Andre, Kase and Tommy were all very supportive and enthusiastic about featuring Dester... many thanx to all at TFL!
Thank you for showing it, it's such an interesting and neat truck.
I love seeing people use these old classics like a everyday driver. Especially road tripping them like this.
Dude takes his elderly mother on drives and road trips. How cool is that!👍
Sir, wonderful that you and your dear mother enjoy drives in this beautiful, eye-catching vehicle. She may have "memory issues" now, but you will forever remember the happiness you bring her with such a simple gesture at this difficult time of her life.
This guy's passion for his truck is fantastic. It doesn't matter what the vehicle is, it's always inspiring when you see someone so passionate about their vehicle. 👍👍
God bless you and your mother! Enjoy every last minute you can with her!
Tom is hilarious and that guy has a heart of gold ... maybe we can get a monthly Econoline Tom update
He's also single... Ladies
@@auroracruznelson8797 so not funny... haha
When I was in high school, my next door neighbor had one of these. We went to school together and I helped him work on his truck. He actually had the matching van too. His name was Tim. When you started saying Tom I thought it was him for a second.
Thanks for the shout out my friend. Hope we get to see you and Mom again sometime soon!
Ford has to have the most iconic models than any other brand.
For Ford guys sure
Not really. GM has had way more niche and cool vehicles over the years. For instance the corvair pickup of this generation is way cooler than this ford.
Um, dodge has there's too. 😂
This Econoline sure is a cool truck, but so are the others from the same era. Jay Lenos's Garage did an episode on the Chevrolet Corvair Rampside if you want to check that out. That one is a beautiful truck as well!
It's not about a pissing competition about who made the prettier truck, it's about who has the most iconic model. From the Model T to the first gen Raptor at least.
This was based on the Ford falcon; which was the Ford escort of its day. In the 1970s my cousin had a van version of this, which was made up like many custom vans of the time. Loved it as a kid
The instrument panel was used in the Ford Bronco
Phhhh, more like they put a Falcon driveline in a design based on the VW Transporter 🙄
Sorry that your mom is going through memory issues. It’s so important to have something that she loves. Nice, cool truck and I enjoyed your story. Continue being a great son.
In the air force we had this for a ramp coordinator vehicle. Talk about a vehicle being a abused. I will never forget the years of driving this little truck. 1968 to 1970
I have my dads old E-100 3 window pickup. it hasn't moved in nearly 30 years. I live 4 hours away so only get to work on it when we head over that way. Having to unload the 25+ years of stuff that got piled on top of it.
Starting to document the work on jefferson state restomods channel. Not monetized, or plan on monetizing it. Just a record of the work on the project.
Thanks for showing one of the coolest trucks ever. I've owned five of these in my lifetime, the three window and five window models....you might say I'm obsessed with them. I know every nut and bolt of of every year of these, vans included. I liked to put Ford 302 V8's in them and install front disc brakes with a proportioning valve to even out the pressure and make it more 50/50 instead of 70/30, which pretty much eliminated their (major) shortcomings. For the money, these were the best work truck you could get...unless you needed to tow heavy trailers or had to do work that required 4 wheel drive. All of these things can be easily overcome though. I learned that installing a 302 V8 actually reduces the weight of the 240c.i. models and moves the engine back even more, making them even more mid engined and further improving weight distribution. Now I have dreams of building one with a modern small Ford eco boost. Some people have done these with the Australian straight 6, which is a SERIOUSLY improved high performance version of the old bulletproof 240 c.i. That Aussie 6 engine will easily eat a BOSS 302 V8 for breakfast, and will last a long, long time. My first one was a '65 with the 240 c.i., the odometer had stopped working at umpteen miles. I can't remember how many, but it was ALOT of miles when the odometer stopped. Someone had parked it with plans to rebuild the engine, but it never happened...(and that's where I come in with an offer!) I commuted every day in Los Angeles traffic for 4 years with a (LOUD!) rod knock that would come on at about 55 mph, adding 50w non detergent oil, and even put paraffin shavings into the oil attempting to quiet her down. I was scrounging for $$$ to get it restored and trying to keep a rock band together at the time, I think I must've overheated that truck at least 50 times....but that engine just wouldn't die! -it was still running when my good friend and Econoline guru Eugene at Blue Oval Engineering did the V8 engine swap. He was a really cool guy and taught me many things about these. He had an Econoline shorty van he'd built himself that had a 460 c.i. V8, with dual carbs on top of a v-ram intake. It could do 140 mph. Carrol Shelby had built one with a manual 4 speed and a 427 from a cobra for the team Shelby tools and gear, he used to take it to Willow Springs and other events where their cars were racing or testing. So there's a couple of testaments to the integral stability of the design in general, and how the E series platform is a dynamite platform for modifications. Despite being a unibody, there's room for subframe and all the mods you can dream up. It's a shame how many of them have gone to the junkyard because of "unsafe at any speed" but they're still around....getting harder to find and not so cheap anymore. That first one I bought in 1986 had a high quality aluminum skinned camper shell with a boot that let you crawl into the cab that had been made just for it, and was sold new with it. A lot like the "Alaskan" brand camper shell quality of style and build. I bought it for only $1,300 and the guy was happy to get that for it! -It hadn't started in 4 years, but after some tire repair and caressing, I drove it home. It's been a love affair ever since...well okay, an obsession. ha ha ha! -Thanks again for the cool video, and thumbs up to anyone and everyone who loves and appreciates these fun machines! -Rock on :)
Mustie1 has one and is restoring it on CZcams. Same trim level and I think color too! I learned to drive on the van version.
I came here to say the same.
Haha, almost said the same thing and then thought I should check the comments!
One problem with Mustie 1 his is garage art and Toms is a drivable classic. If its not a VW Mustie 1 doesnt want to keep it or fix it'
I have a 67 Heavy Duty Pick Up Utility. Last year for this body style.
240 (Big Six) Automatic. Tail Gate Delete, rear bumper delete, Radio Delete. Orginal owner was Los Angeles Gas Company.
It came from Ford w/Utility Boxes Installed on the Bed Rails.
Most think it's a VW truck.
65 Spring Special. Trim was added to try to increase lagging sales. Bed is 7' long and 4' between the fender wells.
My grandpa had one of these back in the '70's. I loved it. He had a topper made 4 it. He had a bed, tools, guitar amp, fishing poles & few other things back there. He had a rod that ran behind the seats where he hung his clothes. He had a custom made trailer that he towed with all his camping gear in it. He lived & traveled everywhere in it. I would love 2 have one someday. They are very unique trucks. Thanks 4 sharing.
I jus barely remember these...3 on the Column..NICE!!😀 But I remember that front end for sure..those headlight bezels...last time I seen one was early 82' at my parents cottage
My dad drove one for years. Word of advice never drive through a low water crossing with the air vent door open! Pretty cool trucks, lots of memories!
That's so cool that he share's memories with his mom because of this thing.
A fellow I new growing up had a 1964 sitting in his barn. I could never manage to talk him out of it.
Oh man, I used to HATE these things. I grew up loving cars. I mean when we got back from germany in 1987 and I was 2, I was under the hood helping my dad or sitting in his toolbox handing him tools probably slowing him down but I loved it. In about 1995-2005 these things started popping up all over my city. You saw a couple everytime you went out and my goodness I thought they were wretched but now I absolutely love them and threaten my family that I'm gonna get one all the time. They're so cool and there's like 4 engines you can fit in there if you're so inclined. I've thought it would be cool to put an explorer ttb up front with an inline 250 to power it along. I keep getting overruled though. You can never have enough classics though so we'll see.
I really like that dude.
Nice to see a fellow local couple on here!
They used to be everywhere, Dodge had a D100, Chevy had a Corvair version 😎👀
I think you meant the Dodge A100
The Covair-based version was call the Greenbrier.
All of the Chevy versions of these that I've seen had "Sportvan 90" badging on 'em (they had two different length versions of 'em with two different #'s if I'm remembering right).
The Dodge version was the A100, a Dodge D100 is a half ton 2 wheel drive full size truck
Corvair version from 61-65 (Rampside pickup, Greenbrier wagon, and Corvan 95 panel). Chevy G-series from 64-70 on 90-inch wheelbase with a 108" wheelbase version optional starting in 67.
Super super cool.. and the fact it gets driven so much is the cherry on the cake!
Straight 6 200cu in...3spd on Column....BEST VIDEO YET!!! Thank you so much TFL!!..been waiting to see something like this!!🌟🌟🌟🌟😃
Cool! Ford ,chevy and dodge all built van pickups back then. Rare to see one most got used up or rusted away. Glad to see one still Rolling down the road.
I’d love to drive this thing. Of all of the vehicles I’ve owned, only one has been an automatic, yet I’ve still never driven a “three on the tree...” it’s definitely on my to do list. I hate to see the manual transmission dying out, I’ve always preferred the control it gives me.
I also liked hearing about how he takes his mom for rides in this truck, that’s being a good son and I’m sure it reminds her of her younger days 😊
Am in love with this old truck wish ford would make some thing like this again
Safety standards would never allow it. The successors to this are the E-Series and the Transit, which are front engine.
Never thought I would see a fellow central PA resident on this show. So hello from Juniata County Pennsylvania. Great show
I had a Hot Wheels version of one of those when i was a kid...luv it.
Hi James, FYI....Hot wheels has released another version of the Econoline pickup in resto mod form, I got me one coz I'm a total Econofreak. If you google search hot wheels '60's econoline pickup, you'll probably find one. They are from the collectible "shop trucks" series. The hot wheels stock number is FLC24-4B10
My friend had the full van in the late 80s - a full blown punk rocker - with “Bitchin’ Camero” across the windshield in stick-on block letters and graffiti all over it, like “No Sleep Till Brooklyn!” Across the passenger side. I loved it.
I had a 66 Econoline van. Loved it
I knew he was from my neck of the woods as soon as I heard his accent. "Radiator" 😂
Love this kind of review,very rare vehicle
That guy seems like a wonderful guy. Keep up the good work yall
My dad had an old cab over Dodge Van, that thing was a blast to drive
I got to hear my first Russian "ahuooogha" horn. How cool is that?!
Great video. Gotta love this kinda stuff.
I remember these! So nice to have a review. Great video.
i owned one for many years used it for motorcycle racing
"Ford was really forward thinking" ... this guy knows comedy lol
A 1966 Econoline Super Van was my wheels grades 11 and 12. It had a 240 Straight 6 with 3 on the tree, 4.10 axle? Handling was very ponderous, and I seldom drove it over 50 (1974-75) always aware that any front end impact the driver was right at the scene.
Classic
May be the coolest truck ever, I remember these; they weren’t real popular, but most weren’t in this cool color with the cool wheels. Also add GO STEELERS!!! Very cool owner in a PA way, reminds me of my friends in Pittsburgh, they seem tough, but inside just mushy big hearted good down to earth folks!
There was a family in the town I grew up in that only drove these vehicles.
I've seen 2 of these in the wild. The second was just this last week actually. Somebody had it out for the nice weather we had in the midwest, all 3 days of it, haha
Actually, depending on just how recently this was filmed this might have been the truck was saw, haha. Passing through on his way from PA to CO. It was orange
what a cool truck and i'm from central pa too in fact i went to school for a bit in middletown i'll have to look out for this truck during car show season
Very nice truck Sir. I hope his journey is safe and he has a great time traveling in it. You used to see that style truck and van around as the plumbers or contractor truck .
Well done Tom. The Econo brotherhood is well represented by you.
That sure is a cool classic
❤❤❤❤❤ kudos to the owner of this pretty girl, thank you sir for keeping her alive and joyful, and thanks to you too Andre...
Both this truck and this video are so good in a lot of ways.
My dad's buddy has one!
At one point it had dual V8's, and was nicknamed V16EH...Now it's sporting a race built 383, and it's rear engined. The diff is literally just a pumpkin with maybe 10" stubby axle shafts....mid 9's! Thing is crazy!!!
I just bought one of these Monday
For $500 it needs a lot of work
I don’t mind spend my weekends working on it. The only thing is mine is 3 windows, but later I will try to buy one more with all 5 windows
I already have the van
My intentions are to get 5 of them
I’m intoxicated with these cars are so cool looking and also they are very friendly to,
I've only ever seen one other of these -- and it was also orange. LOL! So very unique. Love it!
Take Care of Mom. #1 priority at this time in life.
Love the “three on the tree” vehicles.
I am old enough to remember when vans were midsized - late 60s early 70s. Think they were chasing the VW Bus back then
Yours is awesome, dude! Love these 60s Econoline pickups and vans! I will say, yours is 10/10 cool, but what makes them 100/10 (imo) is when they’re suited for off-road adventures with a bit of a lift, 4-wheel Drive, and maybe a gear rack in the back. Used to see one that was a beater in my area back in the day like that!
15 mpg, that wouldn't be too bad even by today's standards.
My dad and uncle both had 1970 Ford full-sized pickups and both got around 12 mpg. So 15 isn't bad.
I would place a few foil wrapped hot dogs on the engine manifold, when i got to the beach it was pure joy.
That was a great episode!
I had the Dodge version (A-100) with a 318 V8/automatic.
I can remember burning my backside as a kid sitting in the middle , 2 adults 3 kids camping across Canada , safety last in those days ....
Very cool they are from Middletown, my work takes me by TMI daily!
A guy I knew had one. I drove it on an errand. It was fairly new then. Wasn't too crashworthy.
You crashed his new truck???
Andre would love to put a topper on it! 😂
Nice truck. If you haven't installed the headliner yet (an idea): Had a '57 Ford F100 w/o interior panels. Had to drive it one winter 1-1/2 hrs to work. It was so cold from the ceiling that I had to wear a wool hat, gloves and winter coat the whole trip. Installed my hot water tank insulation blanket in the ceiling and supported it with vinyl siding struts. Never did get a headliner. Down side was fiberglass dust from the installation. Plus side was warmth and sound insulation. I'd also recommend some sound insulation pads inside the door panels.
Very cool truck. Just like the Volkswagen Kombi truck.
Looks great
A friend in H.S. had one of these. It was a little scary riding with him. He'd make a sharp turn and it would feel like it was going to flip over. It's cool to see though.
My dad had one of these but it was a year or two earlier than this one. Very much a get it done type of utility vehicle and he added wooden slats on the sides of the bed to haul corn. The engine cover doubled as a seat if you had two passengers. The biggest problem was the 3 on the tree transmission levers would jam up requiring additional persuasion. The heater was on the floor and not integrated into the dash like this one.
I had a 65 econoline van
.That engine looks like the 144ci one used in the first Ford Falcon?
I like it an original!
Really cool truck! i love really weird cars and trucks. They shouldve put the 300 i6 if there were going to stick with the 6 cylinder. They’re the best thing ford has ever made.
Omg! My dad had one of these and I used to sit on his lap when he was driving. I'd be about six inches from the windshield, you know, in the safe zone..LOL
Very cool!
Called the spring special. Option has a weight up front to prevent tips
I wanna see a 83-92 Ford Ranger video. That would be pretty sweet!
Used to drive a 1967 Ford Falcon Van in college. 3 in the tree.
That new Canoo FC should be a great offroader with the approach angle and sight lines. I love FC's.
First time I saw one of these I said I want one
Congratulations!
I know how you feel because I've owned a running '65 Econoline 5 window p/up since last May. Same color too. Only difference is it's an automatic transmission. And an excellent tranny too.
The joys of this truck are many. Not the least of which is the reliability and simplicity.
As I was rolling across the bridge the other day it dawned on me how much more secure I felt driving a truck without the complex computerized bullshit.
And the fellow in the story is correct. The truck has great appeal. My son's fiancee got a big kick out of my truck too.
Awesome ride! Like the old JEEP FC
YES! I almost bought a lifted FC 150 that had a Buick 3800 V6 installed in it. I'm glad I didn't though,it was pretty impractical for daily driving..and well, downright dangerous for that chore. But boy did it scoot! -they were probably the epitome of "minimalist" and comfort as far as cab forward design pickups from that era go. However, they were great 4X4's and all around work vehicles, and you could get them with all kinds of factory accessories like snow plows, tow truck booms, etc, some were purpose built as fire rescue trucks for rough terrain areas and are still in use. -Peace
Nice old truck!
If I were looking for a classic truck it would be one of these or a corvair rampside, very cool!
Very cool, until you get in a front-end collision ! My Dad was on a duble date in the mid 60's, when driving the ladies home they came upon a driver side to driver side collision between a late 50's car and a flat nose van. The people in the car were banged up but not severely injured. The guy in the was in very bad shape, his legs were crushed and there was no way Dad and his friend could have gotten him out if there would have been a fire. Dad and his friend stayed and did what they could while the ladies drove Dad's car to call for help. Dad always wondered what happened to the man in the van.
15MPG club, hanging out with my 2021 tacoma LOL
That truck is rad man.
It sucks that Ford discontinued the Econoline.
There are so many out there and they last so long, you'll be able to buy them used for decades at least
2021 you can still buy a Econoline. Now it's just called the E series
Not in van form...chassis cab only. Ford Transit replaced the Econoline vans.
Super cool guy, and an even cooler truck! 😎
Cool truck!
5:47 It went from being a used work truck to a collectible vehicle.
Great truck I am from Harrisburg!
I had 3 of those in my 20s n I Love those n I'm going buy one when I Find one Cheap n I bought mine Cheap but they aren't selling cheap nowdays like $3500
My dad had one when I was little they would put a blanket on the engine cover and that where we sat
Love the Econoline pickups, Ford should bring them back, but with removable bedsides like Japanese Kei trucks.