Howdy!

[wilcofan]

<P>My name's Geo, and I'm excited to be here. I recently bought a 1978 Ford Econoline in very good condition with 56,000 original miles. It's a 12 passenger church van which I'm currently converting into a camper/rv. I know that most people would discourage me from buying such an old van, but I'm a service writer at an automotive shop which lets me work on my own vehicles when I'm off the clock. Much of the mechanical work I can do myself, but when I do run into a problem, I have plenty of help from the techs. I don't have the pictures posted online anywhere, but when I figure out how to upload them directly to the forum, I'll put some up.<BR><BR>I've never lived extensively in a vehicle, but I'm no stranger to the road, formerly being a musician. I'm also a quite experienced camper who is into prepping, sustainable living and urban homesteading. I have two dogs (a blue picardy spaniel and a yorkie), who will be travel companions. I have a work schedule which changes from week to week, so it's hard to plan things like trips, mini-vacations and visits to friends and family. My goal with the van is to have the ability to pick up and go at a whim when my schedule allows, so that I can spend more of my life enjoying, instead of acquiring.<BR></P><P>Okay.... I think I figured out posting pictures... Sorry these aren't that great, they are from my phone.</P>

 

[cyndi]

I LOVE the oldies! The van looks great. It's wonderful that&nbsp;you can do the work yourself&nbsp;and have the advice of other techs/mechanics.<br><br><br>

 

[Seraphim]

Vans are great - you can have it pre packed and ready to go he ever you wish. A buddy of mine owned his own shop, until he sold in March. More difficult to work on my own now, due to space.

But welcome.

 

[1oleman]

Congratulations and welcome to the best place for information.&nbsp; Ed<br>

 

[stude53]

<p style="margin: 0px;">Looks like an oldie but goodie!</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Welcome, Geo<img border="0" align="absmiddle" src="/images/boards/smilies/wave.gif"></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Bob (aka stude53)</p>

 

[wilcofan]

<P>Thanks guys!... I have been toying with the idea of keeping the church lettering on it for stealthiness, but I do kind of want to paint it, as well as making some other upgrades. But, your suggestions have&nbsp; made me think about exploring the idea of vinyl magnets for when I'm traveling. That would allow me to put markings up, yet take them off when I'm doing something like tailgating. Any thoughts?</P>

 

[bobbert]

I see that you're out of Manchester, huh?<div>I'm just outside of Canal Fulton.</div><div>Sure is nice to have service techs to aid you in needed repairs, but by the looks of your van pics, it looks like not much work is needed!</div><div>Congratulations on the van!</div>