Thanks "66gpw" and Jim. Jim I think you are right about the silecone. I remember my 63 ford van didn't give off much heat either. I gave my daughter a ride home from school last week and when I asked her if she was cold, she said yes. I asked her if she wanted some heat, and with that I popped open the dog-house. I was told by my wife later that I am not allowed to give her a ride from or to school anymore! After all she has to keep her dignity!

66GPW; thanks for that detail on the shifting block, I was looking the other day for a port but gave up when I couldn't locate one. Anyone know the fuel capacity for a 63 econo e-100 ?

Jim you mentioned a syncroed 3-speed tranny exchange, is there a particular name or brand of tranny that it goes by?

Thanks all! and Merry Christmas, that is if I am allowed to say that!

Cowkicker59