Wednesday, November 21, 2012



Now that the van is starting right up just find now I can work on the exhaust pipe.
I cut out the old one and pre set up pipe to check fitting before welding the exhaust muffler and pipe in place. I took a picture of the bottom part of the van and I am going to rust proof it with ( POR-15 ) or some other product that can convert rust. I can say, It's been a good day working on the van because I got everything done that I wanted to do on the van today.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012



Today is the day! I needed to figure out what is really wrong with my van with the (No Crank) issue. This problem has been on my mind for some time now and it's driving me crazy. I have to get to the bottom of the electrical mess. I slow down everything  and got myself together and clear my mind, so I got my volt meter out and tested every connection that have to do with the Ignition system. I have change a few electrical parts already  like the ( Ignition switch, starter solenoid, starter, voltage regulator& wire connector, repairing two fuse links, battery, rear brake light socket, coil wire connector).  fixed all the bad connection and replace bad parts and finally I got the van Running!!!! It feel good to hear the engine working again... was a learning experience with electrical issue. THE E-150 IS RUNNING AGAIN......  

Sunday, November 18, 2012












Once all the the electrical corrosion is taking care of and engine is running good I will like to degrease the motor and transmission and repaint it  the way the factory did when it was new. This will give it a clean look, like the floor in the cab painted it black it look real good from before.



The corrosion is playing a big part in my rust repair process and now it's started to attack the engine electrical part and it making me crazy. I have change a few part already and it look like I am going to be changing manny more parts before I can get the engine to run correct. In the beginning of this project I was planning in my mind that it will take me about two year to get the van to look good and to running great. I don't think so, It's going to take a lot longer plus winter is here and soon I will have to stop work, but I'll do my best.


Saturday, November 10, 2012

 I haven't been working on the van because the van will not turn over at all, the van started before and now its nothing but clicking sound. So I had to order some parts like the starter solenoid, Ignition starter switch and the fuel filter is rusted and it is leaking so I order that filter as well.... I need to get the van started soon so I can weld in the new exhaust pipe,muffler and the tail pipe. This time around I have some help to sand down the van for primer.