1971 Ford RHD Postal Van
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Manufactured by Ford
The tag says it is a series P-20 or 200 not sure, but it was manufactured by Ford.
Originally Posted by George Frasier
Sounds like most of my hobbies - doing "research". Did it come from Ford 'modified' or was it sent out ? Whoever did the RHD should have the info wanted. ETC. ETC. The Post office may have a "history album" of sorts. Research can take you into new & strange places, enjoy.
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Kewl truck, John!!!!! Thanks for the pictures!!! My guess would be that it is a Ford chassis with a custom built body.... Any other ID tags on it anywhere???? Hard to tell, but I doubt there would be much available for it any longer....might take some down-home fabricating work. Most of the panels are flat, shouldn't be too hard!!!! Should be a fun project, for sure!!!!!!!!
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10-23-2007, 09:18 PM
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I never saw one before.Are you thinking of restoring it as a Postal vehicle?
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10-27-2007, 11:24 AM
If this is what I *think* it is, then it's an all flat-panel fabricated unit closely related to the Studebaker Zip-Van. I saw one of these on the back row of a half-a**ed 'classic' dealer several years ago and *had* to do a double-take to make sure it was'nt the real-deal 
You are'nt going to find any pre-made panels for these, they only made a few thousand of them for the PO contract through a subcontractor and that was *it*
OTOH it's all flat-panel and shallow-flange sheet metal so it won't be super difficult to fabricate repair panels, and low production means you're not going to meet another one on the road very often
You are'nt going to find any pre-made panels for these, they only made a few thousand of them for the PO contract through a subcontractor and that was *it*
OTOH it's all flat-panel and shallow-flange sheet metal so it won't be super difficult to fabricate repair panels, and low production means you're not going to meet another one on the road very often
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10-27-2007, 11:40 AM
Originally Posted by gezn2
If this is what I *think* it is, then it's an all flat-panel fabricated unit closely related to the Studebaker Zip-Van. I saw one of these on the back row of a half-a**ed 'classic' dealer several years ago and *had* to do a double-take to make sure it was'nt the real-deal
You are'nt going to find any pre-made panels for these, they only made a few thousand of them for the PO contract through a subcontractor and that was *it*
OTOH it's all flat-panel and shallow-flange sheet metal so it won't be super difficult to fabricate repair panels, and low production means you're not going to meet another one on the road very often
You are'nt going to find any pre-made panels for these, they only made a few thousand of them for the PO contract through a subcontractor and that was *it*
OTOH it's all flat-panel and shallow-flange sheet metal so it won't be super difficult to fabricate repair panels, and low production means you're not going to meet another one on the road very often
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10-27-2007, 11:50 AM
I just saw the gallery, it's what I thought it was 
It *definitely* came off the same drawing board as the Stude version, the back half of the body looks identical. Does it have a Whiting roll-up door in the back?
The Stude Version body was subbed out to a metal-stamper in PA that previously did curbside mailboxes, they're long out of that business and have no surviving records from that era so that connection won't be much help
It *definitely* came off the same drawing board as the Stude version, the back half of the body looks identical. Does it have a Whiting roll-up door in the back?
The Stude Version body was subbed out to a metal-stamper in PA that previously did curbside mailboxes, they're long out of that business and have no surviving records from that era so that connection won't be much help
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10-27-2007, 10:47 PM
The wheelbase is identical, it just has slightly less usable interior space.
I'm sure the engine is somewhat easier to access.
I'll guess that it has the Falcon/Maverick small 6 and FMX.
Is it unibody with the engine/tranny and front axle on a subframe or does it have a full frame?
The Zip Vans had a 4.55 rear end, I've heard they were *****-to-the-wall and a very *interesting* ride above 50mph or so
I'm sure the engine is somewhat easier to access.
I'll guess that it has the Falcon/Maverick small 6 and FMX.
Is it unibody with the engine/tranny and front axle on a subframe or does it have a full frame?
The Zip Vans had a 4.55 rear end, I've heard they were *****-to-the-wall and a very *interesting* ride above 50mph or so