Model Car Garage -1977 Ford Econoline 150 Van Coca Cola Edition by AMT - A Model Car Unboxing Video
Channel: Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage
Date: 2021-11-26

During its sixteen-year production run, from 1975 - 1991, the exterior of the Ford Econoline / Club Wagon would remain nearly unaltered.

Today on the Monster Hobbies Model Car Garage, we will be looking at the 1977 Ford Econoline 150 Van Coca Cola Edition by AMT. This is a model car unboxing video.

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.

Originally introduced in 1977 as the 1977 Ford Cruising Van, this model kit has remained virtually unchanged for all these years. 

The instruction sheet and parts included in this kit are designed to build a stock 1977 Ford Econoline 150 Van. There is no option to build this great van as a custom model kit but the scale allows the choices of swapping out the factory parts with custom or drag racing parts from other model kit manufacturers, such as AMT, Polar Lights, MPC or the later Revell model kits also reviewed on this channel.  

The first building step is the Ford 351 Windsor V8 engine. This consists of the 21 piece left and right hand engine block with Manual transmission as 2 pieces, a fan, belt with separate alternator, distributor, pulleys and belt, left and right cylinder heads, 2-piece air cleaner, carburetor, intake and exhaust manifolds, starter motor and radiator hoses.

The AMT 1977 Ford Econoline 150 Van includes a detailed frame with an accurate front split wishbone axle with coil springs, tie rod linkage, and gas tower shock absorbers. Out back, a two piece Ford rear axle, leaf springs, exhaust system, frame cross-members, gas shocks and fuel tank complete the drive line package. A sub-wheel well piece with firewall locates the heater motor, 2-piece master cylinder, lower steering column, radiator/radiator support, battery and windshield washer bottle.  Pad printed red line tires finish off the cool factor of this model kit. 

The interior/chassis pan consists of an open end "Bucket" for the side door panels. The bucket seats consist of the seat front, seat back, left and right hand arm rests, and 2-piece swivel mounts. A steering wheel and steering column, dashboard with gauges, floor pedals (molded in place on the carpet) and a CB radio make up the rest of the interior. 

The body and hood are single separate pieces and the glass for the front windshield frame, rear windows and side windows glue in from behind. 

Front grille/bumper and rear bumpers, transparent red tail lights and many other small features makes up the remainder of this build. 

The decal sheet includes images for the Coca-Cola Company in red and white lettering along with many different Coca-Cola slogans like "It's The Real Thing" and "I'd Like To Buy The World A Coke..." which was from the advertisement song. with so many decal choices, it's hard to know which way to build your van!

In addition to the Coca-Cola decals, the AMT Coca Cola Edition 1977 Ford Econoline 150 Van model kit includes a 3-piece Coca-Cola vending machine and two "green glass" 24 bottle crates.

Overall, this model kit is easy to build and will look great on your model kit shelf or in your model car garage. 

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