Econoline Info...
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Ford Econoline Trucks - 1961-1967
In 1961 Ford introduced a new forward control vehicle called, Econoline. � The totally new body was unitized and functioned also as the chassis frame to which the running gear was attached.� The new Econoline was an immediate success.� it was a versatile and functional vehicle that was easily adapted for many uses.�
For 1961 the body styles were:� the Econoline pick-up, delivery van and station bus.� 1962 was another highly successful year for Econoline.� The station bus was reclassified as a passenger car and declared a Falcon.� The Econoline pick-up and delivery van continued to be offered.� In 1963 the Econoline pick-up increased it's rated payload capacity and offered an optional custom cab.� The 1963 Econoline van added standard dual outside rear view mirrors, heavier roof rails and eight door options.� The station bus continued in the Falcon line.� For 1964 a new model joined the Econoline family and was called the panel van which really was a standard van without the side cargo doors.�
The 1964 Econoline pick-up had door mounted nomenclature, and incorporated an optional heavy duty package and upgraded cab interior with color keyed seat trim, cab headliner and locking glove box door.� The 1964 van offered two significant options;� a heavy duty package and left hand cargo doors.�
The 1965 Econoline line was again expanded to include a super van featuring an eighteen-inch body extension.� The 1965 van supported stronger, more massive bumpers, a lower more comfortable drivers seat, an integral package tray and a more efficient heater.� The rear of the 1965 Econoline van, station bus and club wagon were quickly distinguished from previous models by their rear door-mounted license plate bracket and lamp.�
In 1966 the Econoline-based family of club wagons was broadened and the interior trim scheme was improved.� By the start of 1967 model year over 4,000 Ford Econolines had been sold.� 1967 Econoline's new features were the dual brake master cylinder, padded sun visors, two speed wipers and back-up lamps.� 1967 marked the end for the Econoline pick-up and the end of the first Econoline generation.
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