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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