1960 Ford Other

Step Van

Custom modified 283 small block Chevy

NV4500 5 spd overdrive out of a 1996 chevy

P40BVP71772

Clear

Gasoline

Ford P400 Vanette. Not sure of the year. I think they made these vans between 1958-1965. There is no part of this van that was not taken apart, rebuilt, or replaced. This thing has a ton of work involved and a lot of good parts. After restoration, the restorer drove the van from Wichita, KS, to Sturgis, SD, round trip to make sure it was battle-tested and ready to go. The engine is a very stout 283 small block chevy. The engine had ten minutes of run time on it when the Sturgis trip began. The oil looked brand new even after the trip(about 1500 miles). The engine has been bored .030 over and has been balanced. New pistons, steel crank, all new valves and components, new oil pan, roller rockers, balancer, etc. It runs and sounds like an old muscle car. It has a set of dz302 heads on it 1.94 valves. The engine was built for a chevelle. The cam is a 270/470 comp and sounds nice. The engine is superb, including over $2200 on parts and machine work.The transmission is an NV4500 5 spd overdrive out of a 1996 chevy dually with diesel engine. Cast iron version. Trans worked flawlessly on the trip and has brand new GM synthetic oil in it($30 per quart). Shifter was hand adapted to fit the van application. It has the top six inches of the original stick.The rearend is a Dana 60 and has new bearings, seals, oil. It is a 4:56 gear.The brake drums have been turned with new pads, wheel cylinders, and hoses. Brakes work well even with a trailer.New master cylinders on brakes and clutch. Hydraulic clutch with new disc, pressure plate and hydraulic throwout bearing.Willwood master cylinder for clutch with braided line and AN fittings.Fabricated new motor mounts with cross members under the bell housing (cast iron) and transmission.Dual exhaust with new mufflers.Two brand new tires, and the rest are in good shape. New tubes and flaps.Original split rims-They are very specific to this vehicle but are 16 inch.One wire alternator, new water pump, hoses, ignition.All the lights/blinkers work, with trailer harness and class III hitch.Driver and passenger seats are custom-installed, velour extra-wide seats out of a 94 chevy truck. They are very comfortable. This van originally had a single seat that resembled a bleacher chair.There are currently four wooden bunks in the back for sleeping. Done by a carpenter and very solid but can be removed if desired.The cargo area is approx 6ft high and 10ft long.Gas tank was cleaned and a plug was installed for future use.It will run 65 down the highway with the od. THIS VAN WILL START RIGHT UP AND CAN BE DRIVEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY !!!