61 Econoline Pickup (Old Skool Project)

Greymare · 10-26-2009, 03:17 PM

Hello all I am new here so if I do something wrong let me know. I just purchased my newest project at an estate auction. It is a 1961 Econoline Pickup. (I guess it is a 61 from the date on the park lamps and the tail light lens. I have plans to make it look like the Black hot rod in the picture below. I have a donor 95 F-150 for the engine and trans. Here is a picture of it and I will post the Warranty # and anything else I can get off the data plate later tonight. That way some of you smart folks can tell me what all there is to it.

Greymare · 10-27-2009, 07:46 AM

Here are the numbers I got off the door. If anyone can tell me what they mean.

Warranty #: E10TH478982
Trans: A
Axle : 02
Body : 587
Color : J<-----I know this is some color red but I am not sure what color.
Model : E103
CERT: 85
In the center of the steering wheel: S-22

Anyone know what these are?

'80monty · 10-27-2009, 12:02 PM

nice! i've always wanted one of those old vans. it looks like a lot of work, but hey, that's the fun part! good luck with your restoration. as for the door tag numbers, i'm not sure. someone else on here might have some info for ya or just keep digging, you'll find it.

Rick_101 · 10-27-2009, 04:20 PM

It lookd like a great project. Keep us up to date and include some photos if you can.

Greymare · 10-28-2009, 07:58 AM

Well here is what I have found out so far.

Warranty #: E10TH478982 E10=E100/T=engine size/H=Lorain OH Assembly Plant/ 478982= the month and year the truck was built.
Trans: A= 3 speed manual (non synchronous 1st gear)
Axle : 02= 3.89
Body : 587
Color : J= Rangoon Red
Model : E103
CERT: 85
In the center of the steering wheel: S-22

I will try my best to pull the pics off my camera this evening. I took some pictures of the tear down that I started on Sunday.

Greymare · 10-30-2009, 08:46 AM

Is anyone here a member of this site or know anyone that is? I have been trying to become a member and have not been approved yet for some reason.

www.ford-econoline.com your home for 1961-1967 ford econoline E100 vans and pickups

Bill W · 11-08-2009, 07:42 AM

I do.... in fact i replied to you post, Try this site
VintAGE-vans.com the best one for first year econoline's

Greymare · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

Thanks Bill. I saw the reply. I have also discovered that the steering wheel that is in the car came from a 196X Mercury Comet S-22.