1977 Ford Econoline Surfer Custom Van with Surfboards 1/25 Scale Model Kit Build Review AMT1229 AMT

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Features
2 newly-tooled surf boards & roof rack
Side pipes
Fender flares
Wide pre-lettered vinyl tires
5-spoke mags
3 custom porthole options
Large decal sheet
7.25" long.

• SURF'S UP: AMT's 1/25 scale 1977 Ford Surfer Van kit is great project for any experienced modeler who likes surf, tikis and 70s custom vans. Add it to your collection today!

• FEATURE PACKED: The 1977 Ford Surfer Van kit features details like 2 newly-tooled surf boards & roof rack, side pipes, fender flares, wide pre-lettered vinyl tires, 5-spoke mags, and 3 custom porthole options. Kit also includes LARGE decal sheet with plenty of surf options and eye-catching packaging.

• QUICK SPECS: 1/25 Scale. 7.25" long. Parts molded in white with clear and chrome plastic and black vinyl tires. Skill level 2 – Suggested for modelers age 10+ PAINT AND GLUE REQUIRED.

The Ford E-Series (also known as the Ford Econoline and Ford Club Wagon throughout various stages of its production) is a range of full-size vans produced by the American automaker Ford. Introduced for the 1961 model year as the replacement for the Ford F-series panel van, the model line is in its fourth generation. Previously produced as a cargo van and passenger van, the E-Series is currently only offered as a cutaway van chassis and stripped chassis (a chassis without bodywork).

After the 2014 model year, the E-Series cargo and passenger vans were discontinued and replaced by the Ford Transit. From 1980 to 2014, the model line was the best-selling full-size van in the United States with a nearly 80% share of its market segment.[3][4] With a 60-year production run, the E-Series is second only to the Ford F-Series (1948-present) in longevity of models produced by Ford.

From 1961 to 2005, the E-Series was assembled by Lorain Assembly at Lorain, Ohio; assembly is currently located at Ohio Assembly at Avon Lake, Ohio, which has produced the model line since 1975.

For 1975, the Econoline/Club Wagon were given a complete redesign. Based on an all-new chassis, Ford became the first American manufacturer to adapt body-on-frame construction to a full-size van.

The new-generation Econoline would become common not only in its own right, but as the basis for other vehicles. With a full frame, the Econoline became popular as a cutaway van chassis; the design served as a basis for many ambulances, and various types of trucks and buses. The shared drivetrain with the F-Series marked the beginning of aftermarket four-wheel drive conversions. During the 1970s, the Econoline became popular as a basis for van conversions. Using the sparsely-equipped Econoline cargo van as a basis, a luxurious interior was fitted, along with extensive customization of the exterior.

Chassis

1975–1978 Ford Econoline 150 Chateau

1988 Econoline 350 cutaway van

1980s Ford Club Wagon XLT
To increase the versatility of the full-size van line, the Econoline was developed using body-on-frame construction for the first time. In addition to increasing the strength of the chassis, the configuration allowed more commonality with the F-series trucks. As before, the Twin I-Beam front suspension was used. In its new configuration, the engine was moved further forward and lowered relative to the body. The van grew in size: the 124 inches (3,150 mm) short-wheelbase configuration was a half inch longer than the previous long-wheelbase chassis; the new long-wheelbase chassis was 138 inches (3,510 mm), the longest wheelbase full-size van sold until 1990. After the 1984 model year, the 124-inch wheelbase Club Wagon passenger van was discontinued, and the 124-inch wheelbase Econoline Cargo Van was discontinued after the 1990 model year, leaving the 138-inch wheelbase as the sole option.

In 1982, to increase the fuel economy of the Econoline without a major loss in engine output, Ford introduced the option of a 6.9 L IDI diesel V8 produced by International Harvester; in 1988, this was enlarged to 7.3 L. The diesel V8 engines were available only in Econoline 350s (or Club Wagons sold on the same chassis). The cutaway version was available with the larger (5.8 or 7.5 L) gasoline V8s or the diesel V8.[16]

Due to the popularity of automatic transmissions in full-size vans, Ford discontinued all manual transmissions after the 1989 model year. The column-shifted 3-speed departed after 1986, leaving the floor-shifted 4-speed overdrive manual as standard. The four-speed was replaced by a Mazda-sourced 5-speed M5OD for 1988.