Vehicle Description
Desirable 1974 Ford Econoline E-100. Incredible 1970s-style custom
paint with outrageous period interior. 302 V8 with automatic
transmission, power disc brakes, and power steering. Upgraded
stereo. It's not for everyone, but the level of period-correct
detailing is extremely impressive.If you were there in the mid-70s,
vans like this were all the rage. The more outrageous, the better.
Today, there's a thriving van culture that embraces these awesome
period pieces and uses them as intended: gatherings where people of
like mind can share stories. And among that van culture, few boxes
are more desirable than the 1974 Ford Econoline. It has the right
look, the right proportions, and when done like this one,
affectionately known as 'Green Fuzz' it represents the height of
van culture. This one was built a few years and about 50,000 miles
ago by a talented guy who only builds period-exact machines. We've
sold a few of his other vehicles and we're always impressed with
his attention to detail in getting everything period correct. Van
experts will quickly note that things like the side pipes, roof
vent, and rear window slats are authentic NOS pieces that just
aren't available anymore. Then there's that paint job, which took
weeks and weeks of painstaking masking and prepping to deliver that
eye-popping psychedelic look. The side door has also been converted
to an overhead 'gullwing' style door that really grabs people's
attention. The van has been used as intended and has traveled all
around the US to van events, racking up an estimated 50,000 miles
in the process. It still shows quite well and always causes a stir
when it shows up, but there are a few signs of use here and there,
some nicks on the nose, and a bit of rust on the driver's rocker
just above the side pipes (the rest of the van, it should be noted,
is completely solid with no issues?we can't explain this one spot).
Nevertheless, I'd call those details badges of honor and a
testament to the van's solid mechanicals and awesome overall look.
The interior is more period-perfect overload, with green shag and
deep pile carpeting throughout. The bucket seats up front are out
of a Tesla and are quite comfortable for long highway rides and
there's a huge amount of space in back for gear, camping equipment,
and more. You can easily see where 'Green Fuzz' gets its name, and
when you open that top-opening side door and let everyone see just
how outrageous this thing really is, you can't help but draw a
crowd. The controls are still standard Ford equipment, including
the steering wheel, column-shifted C4 3-speed automatic
transmission, gauges, and other switchgear. There's a Bigfoot
accelerator pedal direct from the 1970s and an upgraded JVC
AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo in the dash, and an aftermarket cupholder on
the engine cover makes it easy to get comfortable on the road. The
interior is covered in event stickers, which shows you just how
this Econoline was used, and there's LED lighting throughout the
rear compartment. You'll have to spend some extra time looking it
over to see all the trick details.Power comes from a reliable
bone-simple 302 cubic inch V8. It's a welcome upgrade over the
inline-6 that most of these vans used, and it's how the factory
built it. It's still fairly stock, so it should be bulletproof
reliable, which is has been for the past several years of vanning.
There's not much to see when you lift the hood beyond a few service
items, but it has been well maintained and drives great. The
heavy-duty C4 3-speed automatic shifts cleanly and spins
highway-friendly 3.25 gears in the 9-inch Ford rear axle. The
custom dual exhaust uses mufflers and side pipes, so the sound is
actually mellow and quiet on the highway, but it retains the '70s
hot rod look. You'll note that the floors, inner rockers, and other
critical areas are rock solid, and the front brakes have been
upgraded to discs for improved stopping power. Out back there's a
fresh gas tank and new electric fuel pump, so it remains easy to
start, and it sits on period-perfect Cragar mags with staggered
215/65/15 front and 275/60/15 rear white-letter radials.Green Fuzz
comes with a bunch of build photos and has been used in a music
video called 'Find A Cave' by 45 Spider, which you can view here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibDta3OBEuMLook, we understand that
this van isn't everyone's cup of tea. But for those of you who DO
get it, this is an incredibly cool build with a lot of attention to
detail. It takes the most popular van (the Ford Econoline) and adds
a large dose of authentic '70s nostalgia. Add in the reliable,
proven mechanicals and unexpected practicality, and you have a cool
cruiser that will always draw a crowd. If you're looking for your
next ride, maybe try going back to the '70s. Call today!Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.