Vans!

[madeouttaglass]

Originally Posted by 225

eBay score! $3050.00. 99 E-350,7.3L. 4WD coming soon.

I hope you do a build report in shiny things.

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by EvanADV

That's in my neck of the woods!

Mine, too, and it sure is tempting.

[225]

Originally Posted by WMD

Sup dude, heard you were a resident of the mountains now. Guess that means Chris @ U-Joint will be doing yer conversion.
Good thing I just had pos-trac installed on mine. I wanted to do 4x4 but too much coin for me.

Oh yea. I'm sourcing axles as we speak.

Originally Posted by Devo 1

You absolutely stole that van. I watched the auction. It"s interesting that it has the 03 and up mirrors and seats.
Congrats!

I know. I couldn't believe it. I called the guy to arrange pickup and he said the same thing. He also said they have a sister van to that one with 600k on the clock. So I guess they have been taking care of them.

Originally Posted by madeouttaglass

I hope you do a build report in shiny things.

Actually, I am starting one today.

[supercub]

Originally Posted by dirtypumpkin

66 vw on some old bombardier tracks.
Put together by an Austrian Engineer.
30mph top speed in the snow, 1600w DJ set-up through the pop-top.

THATS BAD ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Road Rash]

OK, I never looked at the last Van that I posted, it did seem like a good deal, but I had reservations about it as it lived on the north Oregon Coast.

Then today I see this..............................

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvd/3622864562.html

I just need to stay away from this thread and craigslist

[CodyY]

Originally Posted by Ko

Looking for suggestions on small shops in Canada willing to camperize and convert vans to 4x4. Thus far I contacted the folks at Sportsman, waiting to hear from them.

Was planning on contacting Chris at Ujoint for a 4x4 conversion and camperizing, but that dream got crushed- the wonderful people at the border will impound my van if they sniff that was modified in US

I'm looking to transform my conversion van with useless ceiling lights into something similar to THIS , just more reliable

thanks,
Ko

Any decent hot rod shop can do the Ujoint kit

[kkesler]

Originally Posted by mark883

You know what the resale value of a used van is? I can get you as many later model 04-06 E350 with a 6.0 diesel as you want for around 1000-2000. They're even cheaper if the engine is supplied pre-blown.

I know what I had to pay to get a clean, decently appointed 05 6.0 XLT passenger van that didn't have a zillion miles on it. For 1000 bucks I will take 1 to have as a spare, when can I come get it?

[Ko]

Originally Posted by BigDogAdventures.com

Nope I did mean to say that------these are very powerful.
I just drove my buddy Dingwees 7.3 quite a bit.
Seat of the pants my sprinter seemed quicker--but its so much smaller and lighter.
I am not arguing that point any farther on here---that is what I felt.

I should've provided more context, I was pulling your leg




Ko

[Ko]

Originally Posted by CodyY

Any decent hot rod shop can do the Ujoint kit

Thanks, I'm discussing with few shops right now. I wanted to find a shop willing to do the whole thing, versus just the 4x4 conversion then look for someone for the rest.
I wished there were more salvage yards for RVs around here...



Ko

[Ko]

Originally Posted by Road Rash

OK, I never looked at the last Van that I posted, it did seem like a good deal, but I had reservations about it as it lived on the north Oregon Coast.

Then today I see this..............................

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvd/3622864562.html

I just need to stay away from this thread and craigslist

Wow, that van looks nice I drove a van with that setup, and it was slow, but managed an average of 22mpg with it. Oh, and it is quiet, there's barely a hint of being a diesel cruising at 55mph.


Ko

[CodyY]

Originally Posted by Ko

Thanks, I'm discussing with few shops right now. I wanted to find a shop willing to do the whole thing, versus just the 4x4 conversion then look for someone for the rest.
I wished there were more salvage yards for RVs around here...



Ko

Try a cabinet shop

[MeterPig]

15 grand.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3626544335.html

[MeterPig]

56 Grand.



http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3609594440.html

[z@ch]

Originally Posted by MeterPig

15 grand.

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3626544335.html

Seems a little steep for a van that doesn't even run.

Vehicle has electrical issues; and wont start. I have no time or money to diagnose and fix.

[dieselcruiserhead]

Originally Posted by Road Rash

OK, I never looked at the last Van that I posted, it did seem like a good deal, but I had reservations about it as it lived on the north Oregon Coast.

Then today I see this..............................

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvd/3622864562.html

I just need to stay away from this thread and craigslist

damn that's cool.. But just keep in mind that the 6.2 will need an aftermarket turbo system of some sort otherwise it will be a complete dog especially at altitude. Also they get a bad rap because of the fuel system but it you replace the injection pump with a quality unit it should be good for a long long time...