1977 Ford Econoline E250 Chateau Club Wagon on 2040-cars
Silver Creek, New York, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:351
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Black
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: E-Series Van
Trim: Chateau
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 90,153
Sub Model: Club Wagon
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: Gold
Here is something you will not see very often. A real blast from the past. This is a 1977 Ford E250 Club Wagon van with a host of custom vanner upgrades and accessories.
Beginning with a Dana-70 dually rear end, tapered running boards, custom fiberglass fender flares (need some repair work), diamond-plate interior cargo floor, 8-ball shifter knob, custom bumpers, trailer hitch and more. This is a great project for someone who enjoys customizing and working on their own vehicle. The 3/4-ton rating and age provide for emission-exemption in most areas, which allows for the upgrade of a high performance gas engine or a diesel conversion. It currently has a factory 351 Windsor installed. Be sure to check your local emissions laws before considering.
This machine has been collecting dust for the past five years after my daily commute doubled, making it less practical for driving to work on nice days. Moving it last weekend for a set of current photos has shown that the van still runs and drives but does not stop. New rear wheel cylinders, new front calipers and master cylinder were installed in the past 5K miles, but that was a few years ago. Oil pressure is still strong at normal operating temperature, as you will notice from the gauges photo. As with any vehicle that has been parked for five years, it's best to plan on towing it to your destination. The right front wheel is actually the spare, with a brand new (zero-mile) 16.5" tire installed. Correct white painted rim will be included in the auction. I also have a set of dually wheel simulators (wheel covers) which will be included in this auction.
I have owned this van for approximately ten years. First saw it during the late'80's, as a low-mileage gold Club Wagon with unusual dually conversion upgrade in progress. Fast forward another 15 years and the same van turned up again, just a few miles away from the first site, for sale at an Iron Art studio. They were using it to transport exhibits and to showcase their custom fabrication work. It was now painted gold/purple, wearing custom door panels, contained a bit more body filler than back in the 80's, and most of the dually conversion had been completed.
After purchasing from the Iron Art studio, I installed a new radiator, new carburetor, double-roller timing chain set and finished the dually conversion with correct front Budd wheels/heavy duty calipers. It was fun to drive on nice days, also made for a very stable tow vehicle. The long-term plan was to expand on the towing capability, by retrofitting the factory 351/C6 drivetrain with a late model 7.3 IDI diesel and automatic overdrive, as time allowed. Also planned to replace the rusty doors and repaint the entire van. I haven't had an opportunity to perform the upgrades, due to time constraints.
The auction winner will have first opportunity to purchase a separate 1991 E350 Cube Van with diesel engine and automatic overdrive, along with a pair of solid doors, for an additional $700 cash.
Terms of the auction are as follows: $250 deposit due immediately after auction end, payable in the form of Paypal. Balance is due at the time of pickup, or within 7 days after auction end, payable in US Cash only. This vehicle is being sold as-is, with no warranty. Good luck and happy bidding!
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