G35Vortec454
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I got this complete 2000 E350 4x4 chassis with this setup:
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Whose 4x4 conversion is this?
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G35Vortec454
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It has the E4OD and BW1356, along with a shortened gas tank, cross members, etc.
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G35Vortec454
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Plan is to put the 4x4 parts to this new to me '90 E250 RV:
mgmetalworks
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Quigley
G35Vortec454
Adventurer
SDD, yes that chassis was in Craigslist in San Diego for 5 weeks before I snatched it 2 weeks ago.
Indeed the van/RV is very unique although it was supposed to be a production RV by BornFree back in the 90s. Any searches in the internet about this 19ft RV returned empty :-(; anyway the inside is really clean and the solid oak cabinetry and upholstery is first class to say the least. It's an ideal 2-person travel vehicle.
MG, thanks for the ID of the conversion. I will then be able to say I have a Quigley
. The only concern I have when I swap it in is getting the caster right. Of course I could just elongate the mounting holes in the frame to allow for some adjustment.
Indeed the van/RV is very unique although it was supposed to be a production RV by BornFree back in the 90s. Any searches in the internet about this 19ft RV returned empty :-(; anyway the inside is really clean and the solid oak cabinetry and upholstery is first class to say the least. It's an ideal 2-person travel vehicle.
MG, thanks for the ID of the conversion. I will then be able to say I have a Quigley
. The only concern I have when I swap it in is getting the caster right. Of course I could just elongate the mounting holes in the frame to allow for some adjustment.
G35Vortec454
Adventurer
Not sure, may well be a 4R100. But I thought E4OD and 4R100 are one and the same, being those in later model years were called 4R100. If you don't mind, please explain the difference(s). I looked at the pan and it looks/shaped like that in my 1990 E250, when 4R100s were still unheard of.
Pinnacle Campers
Chateau spotter
If you didn't already know, if you call Quigley they might be able to give you some info regarding the original build.
Although with no identification on the rig that might make it a bit harder.
As I understand they keep good records and they are good about sharing info.
Good luck with the project and keep us updated.
Edit, so they cut the old cast control arms and welded the outboard portion to the top of the axle. That is the spring/swaybar mount....
Although with no identification on the rig that might make it a bit harder.
As I understand they keep good records and they are good about sharing info.
Good luck with the project and keep us updated.
Edit, so they cut the old cast control arms and welded the outboard portion to the top of the axle. That is the spring/swaybar mount....
G35Vortec454
Adventurer
Yes, they did. It's going to be pretty much a bolt-on swap from the E350 to my older E250 (the axles, suspension brackets, springs, 4-link arms, swaybars, cross members, etc.), although they tack welded some of the bolted brackets to the frame in a couple places - which will be easy to grind.
Edit, and it's the welded part/bracket on top of the axle tube that provides the needed lift/clearance.
mgmetalworks
Explorer
VIN # is stamped on the frame, usually on top of rail behind the 2nd body mount back from the front, passenger side.
G35Vortec454
Adventurer
Thanks. I'll check the VIN# and call Quigley. I'd like to know also if the BW1356 was converted to manual operation (the motor has been removed, i.e. missing). I would not want a stick sticking out of the RV floor so I'm sure I will devise some way to remotely shift the BW1356, either electronically (stock push-button) or otherwise (pull-cables).
Edit: By the way, as most probably already know, the noticeable difference of the 2000 E350 vs. 1990 E250 is that in the E350 the frame rail is taller (about 7.5 inches vs. 6" in the E250) but only from the trans cross-member to the rear leaf springs front mounts; the rail deepens at the bottom. The rest of the frame rails are 6" tall just like the E250's all the way. Of course, there's also differences in the front coil springs and the rear leaf springs. Front sway bars are of the same diameter. The E350 has no rear sway bar; the E250 has one.
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Pinnacle Campers
Chateau spotter
Can we play the same guessing game with this one now?
Edit, two things, it's not my pic/phone, and two the first time I saw the pic I thought the shock was inside the spring (coil over) but it's not...
Edit, two things, it's not my pic/phone, and two the first time I saw the pic I thought the shock was inside the spring (coil over) but it's not...
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G35Vortec454
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Yeah, the high-end Billy Bob's garage specialty.