Check out the restoration of the latter in the video below. Vintage van bubble windows - 1970s glass porthole bubble windows & rubber frame(US 50.00) 24 asst license plate bolt reflector bike fasteners(US 0.99) Vintage 60s chrome kal-equip alternator/generator regulator tester-made in usa(US 9.99) 1939 1940 chevy truck 1/2 half ton pickup front fender brackets rat rod hot rod(US 36. Maybe comedian Jeff Dunham should buy it to go with his Pinto Cruising Wagon and matching Econoline Cruising Van. Seriously, Ford should offer this as a factory option.Īs it stands, this Transit Connect features the following factory equipment: a 2.0-liter engine with 136 horsepower, a four-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, power windows, power mirrors, alloy wheels, and a roof rack. The open rear area is full lined from floor to ceiling in gray shag carpeting, a must-have custom-van touch. As the commercial version, this Transit has just two front bucket seats. And this unique Ford Transit Connect can be yours! It's going under the gavel at the Mecum Orlando sale this weekend.īeyond the tri-color stripes, this Transit also features a black roof and hood plus the all-important porthole rear window. Specifically, this Transit Connect borrows its multi-hued livery from the 1976–77 Ford Econoline Cruising Van (and the Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon offshoot). Porthole Window, Motorhome Window, Hight Top Van Window - 380mm 32261 Design: rigid, with rubber profile 130. I used a round bar, clamps, and a heat gun to heat the panel and bend each corner to 90 degrees. 'I cut the panel to height and length around the opening, plus 1 inch for overlap. Windows for panel vans improve visibility while driving, reducing your blind spots and resulting in a safer driving experience. Improved Visibility Many drivers install these types of windows to have a clearer view. That's certainly the case for the owner of this 2021 Ford Transit Connect, who had his humble modern van tricked out '70s-style. This creative solution uses a 1/8-inch fiberglass reinforced panel (FRP) to create a large trash can that fits into the existing opening. Installing panel van windows can lead to the following advantages: 1. The custom van craze of the 1970s is long gone, but for some, its influence lingers.
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