Ford E-Series Van 1972

36500 USD

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER
This vehicle was advertised recently on E-bay and sold at full price. I do not know what the buyer's intentions were, but please be aware that:1. As specified, this purchase must be completed with CASH or a fully cleared CASHIERS CHECK (certified from US or Canadian bank) OR BANK TRANSFER. (NOT Paypal)2. Non-refundable DEPOSIT, via Paypal, of $1000 to be paid within 24 hours of sale.3. Shipping or local pick up is the responsibility of the purchaser.4. Please ask any questions prior to bidding.5. Buyers with low feedback, please contact me before bidding.6. I will assist with any request for an independent inspection.This type of van, in this condition, is a very rare sight these days. The vehicle draws a lot of attention and gets many compliments. It is pretty special because it has been so well preserved, having sat indoors in CA between 1987 thru' 2018. You could not replicate the amount of work in this vehicle for less than this asking price in the United States.You Tube VIDEO Title: Ford E200 Econoline Van 1972You Tube VIDEO Link: https://youtu.be/HMXaLB7Mz7oSummaryThis vehicle originally spent it's life in dry Modesto, CA. It was purchased by the prior owner in 1987 when a restoration was begun, including the professionally rebuilt engine & upgraded C6 transmission (Both were never run & stored with assembly lube only, no oil.). Many other components were checked, restored and replaced as required including the Re-cored radiator with new Flex-fan, re-conditioned wiper motor etc. The engine is running an upgraded Edelbrock 4 Barrel Intake & Carburettor with Pertronix electronic ignition.Bodywork was also carried out, the only rust repair evident was a very small hole in the header above the windscreen which was ground out and welded. There is no other rust, repaired or otherwise, that we can find in the entire vehicle. The vehicle had a minor hit on the front passenger corner, which was very effectively repaired. The project stalled at around 1990.The vehicle sat indoors until 2018 when I purchased the vehicle and brought the project to completion. There are a few issues still to finish or improve.. A/C is not fully hooked up yet etc.. but, all the work that has been completed is of a high standard. This vehicle is about as close to a near perfect example as you are likely to find today. Structurally and mechanically the van is in exceptional, and rust-free, condition.The vehicle drives beautifully. Engine has plenty of smooth power. Transmission is smooth. Power assisted Steering & Brakes are well sorted. Sound & heat insulation works well. There is no rust that we can find, anywhere.Paint is Shelby “Viking Blue” with “Wimbledon White”, per the 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Racing Colors. The leather trimmed Seats are contrasting Black with OEM Houndstooth Blue fabric inserts. The van is intended to look purposeful. It receives many complements and requests to sell.History• Original registered owners in Modesto CA.• Purchased in 1987 by prior owner. Restoration started, project stalled in 1990, sat indoors until June 2018 when I purchased. • Vehicle is now re-registered in CA with its correct, restored original CA Blue Plates.MileageThe van was not supplied with its original instrument pack (lost). What we do know:• Mileage is indicated at 60,500 on the original transfer document.• Brake drums on the van have only moderate wear and are the ORIGINAL FoMoCo units, suggesting a low mileage vehicle.• Replacement binnacle showed 6588 miles on install, so any additional mileage, combined with original 60,500 is the actual mileage. @ 11-18-2019 Mileage is 9000. (3500 miles since 6588, so total mileage is 64,000)BodyLWB (127”) Window van, Dry & very straight. Undercarriage condition indicates the van has had an easy life in a dry climate.Front passenger fender has taken a minor hit and is repaired well.Rust: A dime sized hole above the windshield in the header is ground out and welded. In 12 months of restoration we have found zero evidence of rust, anywhere.Overall, the body is excellent. Underside is extremely clean.EngineREBUILT Ford 302 V8. Balanced & Blueprinted. Mild RV Cam. “Hooker” Competition Headers.NEW 4x Barrel Edelbrock Carburetor & Inlet Manifold. NEW Pertronix Distributor, Electronic Ignition & Coil. NEW Alternator. NEW Starter Motor. TransmissionREBUILT Ford C6.NEW Transmission Cooler & Lines.Rear AxleR&R’D Ford 9’ rear axle. NEW Rear Wheelbearings.PropshaftNEW (“Drivelines”, Orange County, CA.)ExhaustNEW 3” Stainless with “H-crossover”. (Balances cylinder bank pulse.. generating smooth flow, greater efficiency & sound.) CoolingREBUILT Radiator. NEW Cap. NEW Flex-Fan. NEW Hoses. NEW Thermostat.HeatingNEW Heater Core.BrakesREBUILT Brakes: NEW Bendix Shoes, NEW Brake Lines & Cylinders, NOS Dual Master Cylinder, ORIGINAL FoMoCo Brake Drums (Indicating lower mileage.)Wheels & TiresNEW Tires 225/75 R15 Nexen. 15”x7”. REPAINT Wheels x5 (5x5.5” PCD)SteeringREBUILT Power Steering Control Valve.SuspensionStock. Bushings & Shock Absorbers are as purchased. We have found no drivability issues and no reasons to replace/renew components.Fuel SystemREBUILT Fuel Sender, NEW Fuel Pump. CLEANED Gas Tank.ElectricalNEW “Optima” Gel Battery. REBUILT Wiper motor. SOURCED Instrument Pack indicating different mileage. Inner courtesy lights work, however I have not installed them as this requires screwing fixtures through the new headliner.Chrome PlatingFront & Rear Bumpers, FORD Grille Letters, Front Window Vent Frames. “Supervan” Emblem.AnodizingGrille & Corner trims. Headlight & Taillight bezels.Glass & SealsOriginal tinted side & rear glass cleaned & polished. In reasonable condition, but there are minor scratches here and there due to poor storage. Does not detract from vehicle, just imperfect.). NEW Windshield & Windshield Rubber Seal.NEW Door Seals. NEW Vent Seals. NEW Square Window Seals x2 (x4 remaining but not urgent.)Exterior Trim“Supervan” rear door emblem (“Chateau” Emblems DELETE). NEW Wiper Blades. NEW Side markers. ”Econoline 300” side emblems were supplied with the vehicle, however VIN indicates that this is an E200.Headlights & LightingNEW Sylvania Halogen Headlights. The brightest & most expensive available.LED third brakelight fitted below rear bumper. Very effective, not visible unless lit up.A/CFactory AC parts are installed in this vehicle. All is connected except electrical connectors to A/C pump, and Battery. Also, because the rear bench has moved rearward (about 6”), new hoses to the inside outlet box need to be made, then hooked up.PaintworkProfessionally prepped & repainted in 2018/19 with PPG Clear over Base Viking Blue with Wimbledon White Roof, Engine bay & Wheels. (1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Racing Colors)Insulation: Sound & Heat.Noico Self-adhesive Sound Deadener on front floors, wheel arches, doors & roof.Aluminum skinned felt insulation under carpets, on bodysides, & roof.Hi-Temp Fiberglass mat & Woven heat insulation within Engine Cover. Hi-temp insulation within engine bay.Interior Trim & UpholsteryNEW Seat upholstery: High quality leather facings, OEM Blue Houndstooth fabric inserts ($180 per yard x4yds !!)NEW Interior Panels fabricated from ply, then sealed & trimmed with Ford Blue vinyl.Engine cover tray has magnets installed on the underside so that containers on the topside are held in place under normal conditions.Side window inner trim panels have magnets installed on the inner surfaces so that interior fabric screens/shades can be magnetized into place.SeatbeltsNEW “Beam’s” Seatbelts. 2x Front retractable, 1x Rear static.Sound System Interior is wired for sound System Speakers. (Not installed. Preferred cleaner look.)Spare PartsSeveral important spare parts included including a rare, correct OEM “Draw-Tite” Towing Bracket, spare square window.OUTSTANDING ISSUES TO SORT OUT• Instrument pack Ammeter not currently working. (Temp, Fuel, Odometer, Speed all working well, Charging system is fully functioning.)• Brake warning light stays on, even though dual master cylinder power brakes function very well. At this time I have just removed the bulb, but the issue will need to be investigated eventually.• A/C system will need to be finished.• I have replaced x2 of the square window seals with new seals from Steele Rubber ($30 each/1hr work). There are x4 more square windows with acceptable, but older, seals. Not an urgent matter.

CAR DESCRIPTION FROM SELLER

This vehicle was advertised recently on E-bay and sold at full price. I do not know what the buyer's intentions were, but please be aware that:1. As specified, this purchase must be completed with CASH or a fully cleared CASHIERS CHECK (certified from US or Canadian bank) OR BANK TRANSFER. (NOT Paypal)2. Non-refundable DEPOSIT, via Paypal, of $1000 to be paid within 24 hours of sale.3. Shipping or local pick up is the responsibility of the purchaser.4. Please ask any questions prior to bidding.5. Buyers with low feedback, please contact me before bidding.6. I will assist with any request for an independent inspection.This type of van, in this condition, is a very rare sight these days. The vehicle draws a lot of attention and gets many compliments. It is pretty special because it has been so well preserved, having sat indoors in CA between 1987 thru' 2018. You could not replicate the amount of work in this vehicle for less than this asking price in the United States.You Tube VIDEO Title: Ford E200 Econoline Van 1972You Tube VIDEO Link: https://youtu.be/HMXaLB7Mz7oSummaryThis vehicle originally spent it's life in dry Modesto, CA. It was purchased by the prior owner in 1987 when a restoration was begun, including the professionally rebuilt engine & upgraded C6 transmission (Both were never run & stored with assembly lube only, no oil.). Many other components were checked, restored and replaced as required including the Re-cored radiator with new Flex-fan, re-conditioned wiper motor etc. The engine is running an upgraded Edelbrock 4 Barrel Intake & Carburettor with Pertronix electronic ignition.Bodywork was also carried out, the only rust repair evident was a very small hole in the header above the windscreen which was ground out and welded. There is no other rust, repaired or otherwise, that we can find in the entire vehicle. The vehicle had a minor hit on the front passenger corner, which was very effectively repaired. The project stalled at around 1990.The vehicle sat indoors until 2018 when I purchased the vehicle and brought the project to completion. There are a few issues still to finish or improve.. A/C is not fully hooked up yet etc.. but, all the work that has been completed is of a high standard. This vehicle is about as close to a near perfect example as you are likely to find today. Structurally and mechanically the van is in exceptional, and rust-free, condition.The vehicle drives beautifully. Engine has plenty of smooth power. Transmission is smooth. Power assisted Steering & Brakes are well sorted. Sound & heat insulation works well. There is no rust that we can find, anywhere.Paint is Shelby “Viking Blue” with “Wimbledon White”, per the 1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Racing Colors. The leather trimmed Seats are contrasting Black with OEM Houndstooth Blue fabric inserts. The van is intended to look purposeful. It receives many complements and requests to sell.History• Original registered owners in Modesto CA.• Purchased in 1987 by prior owner. Restoration started, project stalled in 1990, sat indoors until June 2018 when I purchased. • Vehicle is now re-registered in CA with its correct, restored original CA Blue Plates.MileageThe van was not supplied with its original instrument pack (lost). What we do know:• Mileage is indicated at 60,500 on the original transfer document.• Brake drums on the van have only moderate wear and are the ORIGINAL FoMoCo units, suggesting a low mileage vehicle.• Replacement binnacle showed 6588 miles on install, so any additional mileage, combined with original 60,500 is the actual mileage. @ 11-18-2019 Mileage is 9000. (3500 miles since 6588, so total mileage is 64,000)BodyLWB (127”) Window van, Dry & very straight. Undercarriage condition indicates the van has had an easy life in a dry climate.Front passenger fender has taken a minor hit and is repaired well.Rust: A dime sized hole above the windshield in the header is ground out and welded. In 12 months of restoration we have found zero evidence of rust, anywhere.Overall, the body is excellent. Underside is extremely clean.EngineREBUILT Ford 302 V8. Balanced & Blueprinted. Mild RV Cam. “Hooker” Competition Headers.NEW 4x Barrel Edelbrock Carburetor & Inlet Manifold. NEW Pertronix Distributor, Electronic Ignition & Coil. NEW Alternator. NEW Starter Motor. TransmissionREBUILT Ford C6.NEW Transmission Cooler & Lines.Rear AxleR&R’D Ford 9’ rear axle. NEW Rear Wheelbearings.PropshaftNEW (“Drivelines”, Orange County, CA.)ExhaustNEW 3” Stainless with “H-crossover”. (Balances cylinder bank pulse.. generating smooth flow, greater efficiency & sound.) CoolingREBUILT Radiator. NEW Cap. NEW Flex-Fan. NEW Hoses. NEW Thermostat.HeatingNEW Heater Core.BrakesREBUILT Brakes: NEW Bendix Shoes, NEW Brake Lines & Cylinders, NOS Dual Master Cylinder, ORIGINAL FoMoCo Brake Drums (Indicating lower mileage.)Wheels & TiresNEW Tires 225/75 R15 Nexen. 15”x7”. REPAINT Wheels x5 (5x5.5” PCD)SteeringREBUILT Power Steering Control Valve.SuspensionStock. Bushings & Shock Absorbers are as purchased. We have found no drivability issues and no reasons to replace/renew components.Fuel SystemREBUILT Fuel Sender, NEW Fuel Pump. CLEANED Gas Tank.ElectricalNEW “Optima” Gel Battery. REBUILT Wiper motor. SOURCED Instrument Pack indicating different mileage. Inner courtesy lights work, however I have not installed them as this requires screwing fixtures through the new headliner.Chrome PlatingFront & Rear Bumpers, FORD Grille Letters, Front Window Vent Frames. “Supervan” Emblem.AnodizingGrille & Corner trims. Headlight & Taillight bezels.Glass & SealsOriginal tinted side & rear glass cleaned & polished. In reasonable condition, but there are minor scratches here and there due to poor storage. Does not detract from vehicle, just imperfect.). NEW Windshield & Windshield Rubber Seal.NEW Door Seals. NEW Vent Seals. NEW Square Window Seals x2 (x4 remaining but not urgent.)Exterior Trim“Supervan” rear door emblem (“Chateau” Emblems DELETE). NEW Wiper Blades. NEW Side markers. ”Econoline 300” side emblems were supplied with the vehicle, however VIN indicates that this is an E200.Headlights & LightingNEW Sylvania Halogen Headlights. The brightest & most expensive available.LED third brakelight fitted below rear bumper. Very effective, not visible unless lit up.A/CFactory AC parts are installed in this vehicle. All is connected except electrical connectors to A/C pump, and Battery. Also, because the rear bench has moved rearward (about 6”), new hoses to the inside outlet box need to be made, then hooked up.PaintworkProfessionally prepped & repainted in 2018/19 with PPG Clear over Base Viking Blue with Wimbledon White Roof, Engine bay & Wheels. (1964 Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Racing Colors)Insulation: Sound & Heat.Noico Self-adhesive Sound Deadener on front floors, wheel arches, doors & roof.Aluminum skinned felt insulation under carpets, on bodysides, & roof.Hi-Temp Fiberglass mat & Woven heat insulation within Engine Cover. Hi-temp insulation within engine bay.Interior Trim & UpholsteryNEW Seat upholstery: High quality leather facings, OEM Blue Houndstooth fabric inserts ($180 per yard x4yds !!)NEW Interior Panels fabricated from ply, then sealed & trimmed with Ford Blue vinyl.Engine cover tray has magnets installed on the underside so that containers on the topside are held in place under normal conditions.Side window inner trim panels have magnets installed on the inner surfaces so that interior fabric screens/shades can be magnetized into place.SeatbeltsNEW “Beam’s” Seatbelts. 2x Front retractable, 1x Rear static.Sound System Interior is wired for sound System Speakers. (Not installed. Preferred cleaner look.)Spare PartsSeveral important spare parts included including a rare, correct OEM “Draw-Tite” Towing Bracket, spare square window.OUTSTANDING ISSUES TO SORT OUT• Instrument pack Ammeter not currently working. (Temp, Fuel, Odometer, Speed all working well, Charging system is fully functioning.)• Brake warning light stays on, even though dual master cylinder power brakes function very well. At this time I have just removed the bulb, but the issue will need to be investigated eventually.• A/C system will need to be finished.• I have replaced x2 of the square window seals with new seals from Steele Rubber ($30 each/1hr work). There are x4 more square windows with acceptable, but older, seals. Not an urgent matter.

BASIC CAR INFORMATION
Price:	36500 USD
Make:	Ford
Model:	E-Series Van
Year:	1972
Mileage:	64000 MI
Trim:	Econoline
Engine:	FORD 302 V8
Transmission:	C6
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

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Ford E-Series Van 1972

See also

1972 Plymouth Duster

1968 Chevrolet Camaro

1939 Ford Convertible Coupe

1965 Ford Thunderbird