1970 Ford Econoline

Except for a few minor changes to the side marker lamps and reflectors, the 1970 Econoline was the same as the year before including many of the same standard features.  Engine options were a 240 - 6 cylinder or a 302 - V8 equipped with a SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic transmission. 

Econoline Colors for the 1970 model year was Sky View Blue, Harbor Blue, Reef Aqua, Cactus Green, Crystal Green, Tampico Yellow, Pinto Yellow, Chrome Yellow, Baja Beige, Candy-Apple Red and Wimbledon White.  These colors were also available in two-tone combinations.  

The Club Wagon was the same as an Econoline except it was made for passengers.  Standard options included ashtrays front and rear, coat hook, 2 dome lights, bright instrument cluster trim, retracting step for double side doors and vinyl seat trim.  The Custom Club Wagon contained pleated vinyl seat trim, interior vinyl side and door trim panels, armrests for all seats, bright metal grille and body side moldings, plus added insulation.  The Chateau Club Wagon was even better yet with simulated wood grain, full-length color-keyed carpeting, chrome front and rear bumpers, side and rear windows and Chateau ornaments.

1970 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	$2,673	3,265 lbs	Note 1
E-150	-	Window Van	$2,751	3,340 lbs	Note 1
E-160	-	Display Van	$2,706	3,310 lbs	Note 1
Econoline - 3/4 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-240	-	Cargo Van	$2,776	3,385 lbs	Note 1
E-250	-	Window Van	$2,854	3,460 lbs	Note 1
E-260	-	Display Van	$2,809	3,430 lbs	Note 1
Econoline - 1 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-340	-	Cargo Van	$2,865	3,790 lbs	Note 1
E-350	-	Window Van	$3,009	3,920 lbs	Note 1
E-360	-	Display Van	$2,964	3,890 lbs	Note 1
Club Wagon - 1/2 Ton - 105.5 in. wheelbase
E-110	-	Club Wagon	$3,109	3,595 lbs	9,951
E-120	-	Custom Club Wagon	$3,334	3,710 lbs	11,221
E-130	-	Chateau Club Wagon	$3,483	4,180 lbs	8,118

Note:

1. 89A Standard Cargo Van = 75,179 ; 89C Standard Display Van = 8,471; 89E Standard Window Van = 16,192; 89B Custom Cargo Van = 6,533; 89D Custom Display Van = 846; 89F Custom Window Van = 1,884

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Overall Width	GVW	Tires
E-100 / Club Wagon	105.5 in	-	-	-	E78 x 14B
E-200	105.5 in	-	-	-	G78 x 15B
E-300	105.5 in	-	-	-	8.00 x 16.5

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1970 Ford Econoline

Location: stamped on rating plate

First Symbols - Model Year 0 = 1970 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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