VanMergence - 67 Falcon Van

[BPVan]

I looked at a few panel/delivery trucks before I got this van. I do like them quite a bit, nice professional work on that one. Signature Roger sound system. "A number 7, above driver" . That lift hatch is super cool, I always worry about the extra pressure wearing out the hinge but then again I have an 85 wagon and the hatch still works fine after 280k.

Yes, the hinge pins are broken for sure. I'll try some gentle heat at first and work up. On the van forum it looks pretty common to have them frozen. If I get fed up with them I might move to a different method, maybe a roll up security door like a Starbucks at the mall.

Ill be stripping the roof this weekend to see what is under there. It will never be a show van but I think I can get it to look decent and work well. Again, it will be covered by a headliner eventually.

[Luva65wagon]

It was a challenge doing that hatchback. I did a center-only hinge, about 6" wide, which supported the door OK (always planned to lighten the doors, but never got to it), but man I hit my noggin on that thing more times than I care to remember. Who am I?

Please keep us updated as you go. Some activity here is nice to see.