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Old 08-18-2012, 11:04 PM
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Was under my 99 earlier this year tightening the bolts, cover loosened up, it looks nothin like my 73, which happens to be the biggest reminder of my Wagoneer, if they were the same bolt pattern, I'd swap it in for the larger brakes.
 
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Old 08-20-2012, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Club Wagon
Off center is off center.



Take "they are an odd ball, the engine is shifted toward the passenger side, rather than center, leading to the off center van specific rear axle" up w/maples01.

Or "argue" w/yourself "the pumpin on the rear diff offset".

Its not a Q of how "noticeable" or "more" off center. They're either centered or they're not.

Took some quick measurements on 3 axles.

A D60 out of a 79 E250,
A 9 inch out of a 79 F150,
A 10.25 out of a 92 F350

The first, the pumpin is offset 2 inches, the pinion 5 inches from center.
Next, 3 inches for the pumpin, and 4 inches for the pinion
Last, 2 inches for the pumpkin, and 4 for the pinion.



The measurements are not exact, might be half inch give or take.









But, in order to get a more accurate comparison, I'd have to go measure a D60 out of a pickup, a 9 out of a van, and a 10.25 out of a van. But I don't have any around to measure. So, from this, they are all offset to some degree. I didn't measure the 74 E300 axle I have, I do know it's got more offset.
 
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Old 08-21-2012, 03:40 AM
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I didn't measure the 74 E300 axle I have, I do know it's got more offset.
I'd like to have that, and the matching I-beams.
 
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Old 08-21-2012, 05:49 AM
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I beams are the same in that van as a pickup. I bolted the front beams for
a 76 F150 under the van to get disk brakes.
 
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Old 08-21-2012, 06:18 PM
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That's exactly what I want, I have an E-100, currently lookin for the bracket to mount a brake booster to my non-power van, I love the mid Fords.
 
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I bought a manual master for disks for a e series. I don't remember year tho, as mine was a stock boosted setup that went out and I replaced it with a manual master.
 
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I need the boost, it's rough on my handcontrols, the rod runnin to the brake pedal had to get a custom bend to miss the steering column, the added force stoppin could risk premature failure one day. I'm going to change out the steering geometry to be like the later Econoline series too, bring it around in front of the axle, just need a 78 E series gearbox. Since the beams are the same, I'll be lookin for 76 F100 beams.
 
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'70 e-200 I just picked up. Joined to try to find info on a power steering conversion to start. Any info?
 
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Old 08-30-2012, 11:31 PM
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I wouldn't look for info from many wrench turners here, this is where it's shared, I'm working on that after my manual disc brake swap.
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Originally Posted by hav24wheel
I beams are the same in that van as a pickup. I bolted the front beams for
a 76 F150 under the van to get disk brakes.
I read the steering arm on the F-150 is too short for the steering on the Econoline, and unlike the van spindle, the arm is integrated on the truck spindle, do you have any pictures, I'm rounding stuff up. I found I can use a 74 Maverick manual master cylinder for disc/drum brakes, rear axle will be the biggest issue being a different bolt pattern, 5 on 4 1/2, E-100.

 
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Hey guys I'm new to the site. And am looking for some information I have inherited a 1974 ford E200 with a 302v8 it's a one owner van and only has 38,000 miles on it but has been outside its whole life. It does run and drive I'm looking to sell it and have no clue where to start as far as the price. Any ideas
 
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69 e100 owner

I have a 69 e100 cargo van. Trying to restore it, but parts are hard to find. Aftermarket suppliers don't carry second gen parts. Can only find 61 to 67, and 75 and up. Anyone have any hook ups?
 
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I get a lot from Oreillys, you have to order it and wait tho, RockAuto has some too.
 
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great site!!!
Looks like a great site, but doesn't appear anyone is manning the fort. Some have been waiting since Nov to have their registration validated. Makes my week or so seem insignificant. Can't contact anyone as the provided email address bounces back as undeliverable every time from EarthLink. Is this just a ghost site now? Anyone else had trouble?
 
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Looks like a great site, but doesn't appear anyone is manning the fort. Some have been waiting since Nov to have their registration validated. Makes my week or so seem insignificant. Can't contact anyone as the provided email address bounces back as undeliverable every time from EarthLink. Is this just a ghost site now? Anyone else had trouble?
I don't know about the moderators there, I remember it went down not long ago, stayed down a while, gave me the impression the owner doesn't log on daily.
 


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