In the late 60's I had a '60 or 61 Econoline van. It was an ugly beat-up thing with the 170" engine. I changed the oil regularly but have no idea how often the prior owner did, or if it he ever changed it at all. Once when doing a clutch replacement I dropped the pan for a looksee. There was about 1/2" of heavy sludge crud buildup on the main caps. I just buttoned it back up and kept driving it.
Old phone company van?
College friend had one of those.
My dad was friends with a guy that had a Econoline truck. The motor was almost centerally mounted in the cab/box. He swapped it out with a hot 351 Cleveland with brand new valve cover gaskets, lowered the rear suspension so it sat level, a "kit" to shoot flames out the exhaust, and it had vanity plates that read; "NOTAVAN."
That thing was no joke and embarrassed a lot of folks at stop lights, that's for sure. He passed away many years ago, but as a kid, I remember that vehicle. It was unique to say that least.
