'66 Econoline engine, trans mounts

1966 ford econoline.
i am installing a 260 v-8 in my van. what or who can i contact to get a different engine and tranny mount. also i would like to get a/c for it. please let me know...  

What kind of engine are you planning on putting in it?  

are you installing an auto tranny like a c4?? If so you will need to get a short tail housing. Also the ears on the cross member for the motor mounts will have to be moved and then you can use Mustang motor mounts. You can use the A/C that is marketed for hot rods or from a sub compact like a Subaru.  
Mike Cook
Vice President
Inland Vans Berdoo
2008 Route 66 Hall of Fame Inductee

Thanks for the tip, Mike. I know one of you van guys would jump in here eventually and have some good tips!    

im installing a 260 v-8. im going with a automatic. i need a set of stock seats for the van. plus, a steering cloumn from a van that had the automatic type....  

Here's some stock seats that appear to be in great shape. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-FORD-ECONOLINE-FRONT-SEATS-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c72Q3a1171Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp4506Q2ec0Q2em245QQhashZitem2555379123QQitemZ160343494947QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQQsalenotsupported  
Mike Cook
Vice President
Inland Vans Berdoo
2008 Route 66 Hall of Fame Inductee

I'm going to be putting a stroked 440 in My Early Dodge. I plan on using motor plates (available thru speed shops) IMO it's the easiest way to go. As far as the A/C, I'd go with a universal aftermarket set up, like Vintage Air. They are complete and are very well designed for smaller dashes.  

i been having a problem with locating a 5 bolt bellhousing for my ford 260. anyone have one or know where one is ???  

Can't help you with the bell housing but IMO you would have been better off using a 300 inline six. More torque and can be built to have over 400hp and a C4, C5, or C6 would fit on it with no problem but like I said you would need the short Econoline tail housing and  shaft. Did you find the seats you wanted? The steering column you want will be hard to find and expensive if you find one. Better to go with a B&M shifter mounted on a console in front of the dog house.  
Mike Cook
Vice President
Inland Vans Berdoo
2008 Route 66 Hall of Fame Inductee

hi mike,
i found the seats from the van. im selling the 260 and going with the 289 automatic. of all the engines i had to go with the 260, no parts available. i gave up finding a steering column and i will use the b+m shifter.
i will keep you informed with the progress.
danny