1969 Ford Econoline

The 1969 Econoline Series could be identified by the horizontal bars grille with the Ford name in block letters on the upper portion.  They had the same Twin-I-Beam Suspension as the Ford Trucks which allowed for a smooth, gentle ride.  Since the engine was pushed forward out of the load space, it was now possible to swing the drivers’ seat into the cargo area and allowed for 23% more floor space.  Standard features on the Econoline were vinyl colored upholstery, painted front and rear bumpers and hubcaps, dome lights in driver’s compartment and cargo area, ashtray, coat hook, mechanical jack, double grip door locks, metal door checks, double cargo doors at right and rear. The Econoline E200 series featured a front axle with a capacity of 2,750 lbs while the rear axle was rated at 3,300 lbs and had the same standard options as the E-100 line-up.  For around $600 more, one could purchase the Econoline E300 series with a front axle load of 3,300 lbs and 4,800 in the rear.  These higher capacity axles allow more weight to be transported plus the long wheelbases result in turnpike stability.  Club Wagons were much the same as the Econoline, except they were produced as passenger vans.

1969 Ford Econoline Production Numbers

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Econoline - 1/2 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-140	-	Cargo Van	$2,040	3,040 lbs	Note 1
E-150	-	Window Van	$2,115	3,115 lbs	Note 1
E-160	-	Display Van	$2,085	3,085 lbs	Note 1
Econoline - 3/4 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-240	-	Cargo Van	$2,592	3,165 lbs	Note 1
E-250	-	Window Van	$2,670	3,240 lbs	Note 1
E-260	-	Display Van	$2,625	3,210 lbs	Note 1
Econoline - 1 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-340	-	Cargo Van	$2,745	3,880 lbs	Note 1
E-350	-	Window Van	$2,825	3,820 lbs	Note 1
E-360	-	Display Van	$2,780	3,790 lbs	Note 1
Club Wagon - 1/2 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-110	-	Standard	$2,897	3,425 lbs	Note 2
E-120	-	Custom	$3,121	3,600 lbs	Note 2
E-130	-	Chateau	$3,025	3,630 lbs	Note 2
Club Wagon - 3/4 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-210	-	Standard	$3,030	3,800 lbs	Note 2
E-220	-	Custom	$3,255	4,040 lbs	Note 2
E-230	-	Chateau	$3,410	4,270 lbs	Note 2
Club Wagon - 1/2 Ton - 123.5 in. wheelbase
E-310	-	Standard	$3,370	4,550 lbs	Note 2
E-320	-	Custom	$3,595	4,810 lbs	Note 2
E-330	-	Chateau	$3,755	5,040 lbs	Note 2

Note: 89A Standard Cargo Van = 69,806 ; 89C Standard Display Van = 6,337; 89E Standard Window Van = 14,383; 89B Custom Cargo Van = 4,665; 89D Custom Display Van = 1,077; 89F Custom Window Van = 1,774 Standard Club Wagon = 10,956; Custom Club Wagon = 11,725; Chateau Club Wagon = 9,702

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Overall Width	GVW	Tires
Econoline / Club Wagon	105.5 in / 123.5 in	-	-	-	E78 x 14B

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1969 Ford Econoline

Location: stamped on rating plate

First Symbols - Model Year 9 = 1969 Second Symbol - Assembly Plant H = Lorain, OH. R = San Jose, CA. L = Michigan Truck S = Allen Park, MI. Third & Fourth Symbol - Model E10 = 1/2 Ton Econoline E30 = 1 Ton Econoline E20 = 3/4 Ton Econoline   Fifth Symbol - Engine U = 170 cid 6 cylinder G = 302 cid V8 Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

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