Vanners: Attention Please
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From: Lakewood, Ca.
Vanners: Attention Please
You now have a moderator dedicated to this forum.
I'd like to introduce Tom (Crazy001). He has volunteered to be this forum's full time moderator, so let's give him a welcome.
I'd like to introduce Tom (Crazy001). He has volunteered to be this forum's full time moderator, so let's give him a welcome.
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Isanti, MN
Originally Posted by Bbasso
credentials or van knowledge?
I guess the only credentials I have are being here on FTE for over 8 years and being a certifiable geek. I know most about the trucks, specifically the 6.4L and 6.7L diesel engines, as well as a fair amount on the modular V8s.
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone in here, it seems to be a different group than I've run into on the rest of the site!
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Isanti, MN
And also...
I'm hoping to set up a tech folder for this forum. For an example of what I'm talking about look HERE. This will be a closed thread stuck to the top of the forum with common and "how-to" information for these vans. It could be really great, but I need the information first. I'm going to do some looking, but if anyone has any particular threads, articles, or information to nominate please post it here!
I'm hoping to set up a tech folder for this forum. For an example of what I'm talking about look HERE. This will be a closed thread stuck to the top of the forum with common and "how-to" information for these vans. It could be really great, but I need the information first. I'm going to do some looking, but if anyone has any particular threads, articles, or information to nominate please post it here!
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 8,005
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Well a big howdy to you Sir!
Nice to meet ya!
LOVE your avatar pic
made me laugh! LOL
You sure are gonna learn alot about the vans here. May take abit though, as it is a rather slow forum compared to some others, especially the diesel forums you've been hanging around.
I guess it's because these vans don't break down as much as those 6.4's eh?
Nice meeting you!
Nice to meet ya!
LOVE your avatar pic
made me laugh! LOLYou sure are gonna learn alot about the vans here. May take abit though, as it is a rather slow forum compared to some others, especially the diesel forums you've been hanging around.
I guess it's because these vans don't break down as much as those 6.4's eh?
Nice meeting you!
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2007
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Welcome & good luck Crazy001. You've made positive impacts even before being introduced here.
Hope you can overcome being "Currently Truckless". Sorry but even a "Mustang GT premium" doesn't carry much weight around here. Pun intended.
Have owned the 3 flavors of Econoline since mid-70's & put over half a million miles in them. Also bought my 1st FN around that time. You'll find many "Vanners" here have experience that dwarfs mine.
Setting up a "tech folder" could be very useful. Might make it easier to find things. Get the impression many are disappointed using Search function.
Hope you can overcome being "Currently Truckless". Sorry but even a "Mustang GT premium" doesn't carry much weight around here. Pun intended.
Have owned the 3 flavors of Econoline since mid-70's & put over half a million miles in them. Also bought my 1st FN around that time. You'll find many "Vanners" here have experience that dwarfs mine.
Setting up a "tech folder" could be very useful. Might make it easier to find things. Get the impression many are disappointed using Search function.
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Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Reynoldsburg, Ohio
I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone in here, it seems to be a different group than I've run into on the rest of the site!
I too was a bit worried an F-Series guy moderating us but we'll see how that goes!!
I'm sure your presence will have nothing but good effects here---its already noticeable in fact. The idea of a tech folder would be nice as I've seen those in the other forums.
Welcome sir!!
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Super Moderator
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From: Isanti, MN
Originally Posted by Club Wagon
Have owned the 3 flavors of Econoline since mid-70's & put over half a million miles in them. Also bought my 1st FN around that time. You'll find many "Vanners" here have experience that dwarfs mine.
Originally Posted by Club Wagon
Setting up a "tech folder" could be very useful. Might make it easier to find things. Get the impression many are disappointed using Search function.
Thanks for the kind words everyone!
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2010
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Tom,
Welcome! Nice group of folks here who have helped me with vans and ford products. Tech folders would be a great addition, sometimes too hard to search on this forum. You'll find two seperate groups here, work truck folks who depend on their vans for $$$'s, and the leisure crowd that vacations and/or tow. Welcome and thanks for supporting us. Mike
Welcome! Nice group of folks here who have helped me with vans and ford products. Tech folders would be a great addition, sometimes too hard to search on this forum. You'll find two seperate groups here, work truck folks who depend on their vans for $$$'s, and the leisure crowd that vacations and/or tow. Welcome and thanks for supporting us. Mike
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Isanti, MN
Another moderator!
Hey everyone,
I'd also like to announce to everyone that John(Powerstroke72) will be joining us as another moderator for the E-series forum. He spent some time with the E-series in the past and is looking forward to getting involved!
I'd also like to announce to everyone that John(Powerstroke72) will be joining us as another moderator for the E-series forum. He spent some time with the E-series in the past and is looking forward to getting involved!
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,512
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From: Detroit
Hey Tom:
Welcome as moderator and thanks in advance for your involvement.
I go back to having owned a 1973 Flatnose E200 conversion a *few* years ago, then had a couple GMC vans, but have been driving my 2002 E150 (mild conversion) since I bought it new early in 2003. I also owned a '78 F100 for 8 years, ordered that one new with the 300 inch six, so I'm a longtime Ford van and truck guy.
Again, thanks in advance for your help; nice folks here on the van forum for the most part.
George
Welcome as moderator and thanks in advance for your involvement.
I go back to having owned a 1973 Flatnose E200 conversion a *few* years ago, then had a couple GMC vans, but have been driving my 2002 E150 (mild conversion) since I bought it new early in 2003. I also owned a '78 F100 for 8 years, ordered that one new with the 300 inch six, so I'm a longtime Ford van and truck guy.
Again, thanks in advance for your help; nice folks here on the van forum for the most part.
George
Super Moderator
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: SW Virginia
Thanks for the intro Tom.
I know Rob asked for credentials on Tom when he was first announced so I'll throw mine out there.
My very first vehicle was a 1977 E-150 and I got it as a new driver in high school in 1984. It was ordered and bought by my dad back in the day. As soon as he bought it, he started shopping around at customizing shops and within about three months, it had the requisite **** carpet in the back, curtains on all of the windows, a sofabed, icebox / cooler, TV, shoreline power, swivel seats, and the rest of the mandatory "van craze" equipment.
I drove that thing throughout high school and after I graduated for several years until I got a small car that was a little cheaper on the wallet than the E-150 and its dual tanks. After that, I ran volunteer rescue for about 12 years in Ford E-350 ambulances. Our early ones had 460s in them and then they went all diesel.
Needless to say, I've been around my share of E-Series vans for many years. I've always liked them and always enjoyed driving and talking about them.
I'm glad to be here and am offering up any help I can provide to Tom and all of you folks.
I know Rob asked for credentials on Tom when he was first announced so I'll throw mine out there.
My very first vehicle was a 1977 E-150 and I got it as a new driver in high school in 1984. It was ordered and bought by my dad back in the day. As soon as he bought it, he started shopping around at customizing shops and within about three months, it had the requisite **** carpet in the back, curtains on all of the windows, a sofabed, icebox / cooler, TV, shoreline power, swivel seats, and the rest of the mandatory "van craze" equipment.
I drove that thing throughout high school and after I graduated for several years until I got a small car that was a little cheaper on the wallet than the E-150 and its dual tanks. After that, I ran volunteer rescue for about 12 years in Ford E-350 ambulances. Our early ones had 460s in them and then they went all diesel.
Needless to say, I've been around my share of E-Series vans for many years. I've always liked them and always enjoyed driving and talking about them.
I'm glad to be here and am offering up any help I can provide to Tom and all of you folks.
Elder User
Joined: May 2010
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From: infraction
LOL!!! I was really joking about the credentials!!!
Good to see some people in control of this lunatic place hahahaha!!!
Oh and FNP45, on my hip, everyday. for those who wonder about my avatar
Enjoy your stay as mods.
Good to see some people in control of this lunatic place hahahaha!!!
Oh and FNP45, on my hip, everyday. for those who wonder about my avatar
Enjoy your stay as mods.