I was lucky to get a 1964 Econoline van from someone for free just had to tow it out. Got it home and tried to do some research i'm not finding much on this van. I will attach some pictures. It has 6 doors, and 2 windows that are tilt out windows with screens. The van did have sink/fridge in it with a fold out table. I ripped all that out cause it was useless but I don't know if this was the camper version. It does not have a pop/up or anything and the rack in the picture was not part of the van. If anyone has any info or tips let me know. This is my first car project just want to get it running and looking half way decent. Not gonna be a show car has a little to much rust i think to make it a show car. Thanks for your time.

 

welcome to FTE.
i have never seen one with anything in it from ford.
if it was a camper version, it was aftermarket added by the dealer that sold it.
those fold out windows are aftermarket add on too.

 

Looks like a 1964 cargo van. You got a great deal. And it looks like all the parts are there.

Go to Econoline.org for information on the first-generation Econolines. While there, enter the data from the tag on the driver door. Report back here what you found.

 

Are you guys thinking these windows were cut in or they just replaced stock windows with fold out windows? I would love to put original windows back in or close up the windows all together. I have the orginal sales receipt but I have no idea how to look that stuff up to see what it was. It not missing anything that I can see yet. I have all the interior ripped out. Next step is trying to get it to start. If anyone has tips on what I should do for a 170 that has sat for 13 years to get it to run with least resistance.

On the original sales slip it says warranty # E14TH532803 Vehicle code is 090 k E143 489 1 01. It says 1964 Econo Bus Tudor. If anyone has more info that would be awesome. Thanks again for your guys time and advice.

 

Edit for last post mis typed the vehicle code. 090 K E143 489 A 01

 

Pretty sure those are cut in. Cargo vans would not have had windows**, and those are not the shape of stock windows.

Stocker examples:

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**Correction, see below. Rear and side door windows optional.

 

I do think some came with those windows. Just not sure how to tell if this model is stock with them or not.

 

I do see how it looks like the cargo which would be pretty sweet those are more rare I think. I might have to sheet metal and cover them windows if that is the case.

 

Those are not stock windows. They are aftermarket RV windows at best.

 

I dont think the windows are stock either, was hoping the holes were. but looking closer looks like a cargo van someone cut holes into

 

I remember when those vans first came out.

Back then, at house construction sites, the typical truck was what I think we called a "panel van" then, which was based on a pickup, looked like a pickup from front to the doors, then the back was like a late 1930s-1940s sedan delivery. They were long for the cargo length, and had only the rear doors that I remember.

When the Econoline, or whatever it was called at first, came out, it rapidly replaced the panel vans. The Econoline-type gave a shorter overall length, and the double door into the passenger side cargo area gave easy access to stuff piled in it.

What about someone replacing the cargo vans window-less double doors, with doors from a junkyard window van? They would fit, be an easy job, and then they would have windows in the doors. Could check internet pics of both, and see if they are the same opening. I'm guessing they probably are.

 

Yeah I think econline and 2 versions cargo van with side doors and some without. They are rare so to find doors in the junk yard might be difficult. And that doesnt fix the windows on the left side. I will keep my eye out for doors it would be a 10 min fix and pretty sure they are all the same other then windows/no windows.

 

Your side windows are not stock.

Your back door windows are stock. Some cargo vans, and of course the window vans, came with windows in the side doors. The side doors and rear doors are interchangeable. The only difference is the F O R D letters on the rear doors. And the 1965-1967 vans had the license plate on the left rear door.

The extra picture you posted shows stock side door windows.

I have seen the doors on eBay and Craigs list for $50 to $100. Shipping would be a lot.

 

You can find the information about your specific Econoline here.

Econoline ID

The Bengal Tan was not one of the popular colors. Other than that, you have a basic light-duty cargo van.

Some came with windows in the side doors and some did not. Yours apparently did not.

Was there a number on the third line of data on the door tag? Did you check the sales slip number with the door tag? The VIN should also be stamped into the brace behind one of the tail lights.

 

There was info on the 3rd line of the tag. It reads 3600 85 3600 74
I did not know where the vin was located yet tell you said something. I will have to check for the vin number. The sales slips matches the door tag 100%. I agree with you that the windows arent stock. Replacing the doors is a easy fix for the right side but the left side they cut windows into aswell ugh. So sheet metal body work guy is the only way to fix that. I cant leave the windows it has they took awful. Bengal Tan wasnt popular cause its ugly as sin lol. I still cant decide to do a stock look or just say screw it and go custom.