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Looks awesome! Something I found handy when I was building out my garage/bed and deciding on tubing sizes. https://metalgeek.com/static/deflection.php

Oh dude that sucks. Got any JB Weld left from the crankshaft repair? ;)

I was pretty surprised myself as I'd been looking at slightly older ones (all without glove boxes) Not sure what year they were added.

My 2009 E350 has a very normal glove box (right in front of the passenger seat)

Just between the tank and the filter. The rest of it is the clear plastic link that was supplied originally. If I recall correctly these heaters aren't too fussy about the input side of the fuel pump but using the correct hose between the pump and the heater is essential.

Mine came with a rear sway bar, the handling is pretty damn impressive for a 10ft tall, 9500 lb box on a hard rubber hockey pucks. I always get a laugh heading up twisty hills when other drivers start piling up thinking I'm like the average RV and will be slowing down 20+ KPH, and I don't even...

Is this an upgrade from the original, or you didn't have a rear sway bar?

That was my thoughts. It's so easy to add foam board to an ambulance but you seemed pretty certain about the thinsulate. Have you seen this insulation test? https://www.buildagreenrv.com/insulation-testing-for-van-conversions/

Thanks David! 1/4 tank? Thanks, I was wondering about that. That Afterburner seems very cool. I'll have to look into it again once I'm caught up on other stuff. Yes, I put a thermal gap on all the ribs, for the walls and the ceiling.. Really not sure on the finishing touches to finish the...

Well, life got busy again but I've been able to start making progress the last couple weeks. With sub-zero temps only a couple days away I'm cranking hard to get some certain jobs done. Got all the insulation back in (was all out for the roof raise) plus added more. Have two of the three new...

Welcome to the club! I'm curious, why thinsulate?

NIce to see progress on this David! 1/8th? Holy cow, is it going to double as a dance platform? ;) All kidding aside, great looking job. I suspect it's going to be more work than my roof raise... but given you need more room than I do I think the poptop was the better choice.

Your patience and perseverance are amazing. Maybe it's time to start carrying a small motorcycle on the back? Make those parts store runs a lot quicker. :)

I didn't realize you were the original designer of the murphy style bed. That's amazing. ;)

>which seems to indicate that a 9% increase in HP and 15% increase in torque was gained in '98 due to engine modifications other than an intercooler, but it's hard to know whether these gains were realized in >the E350. There seem to be a lot of rumors of detuning or different fuel mapping...

You might find this helpful. https://www.ambulancecamper.com/powerstroke

Actually you get a 5th and 6th gear. (kinda) ;) https://www.dieselhub.com/trans/5r110w-torqshift.html

I just replaced my seat base on the weekend with a swivel and haven't yet reinstalled my 5K Diesel heater. So here ya go. This is from a 2008, E350, Cab and Chassis.

Looking forward to your progress. I've been pondering a 4x4 conversion as well. I've certainly preferred the ride of my coil sprung rigs but I also appreciate the point that Chris of Ujoint makes regarding having more flexibility in front axle placement with leaf springs.

I think it depends on your goals and expectations. If you're expecting to replace a lot of belts, hose and rubber mounts plus do any other maintenance a 35 year old vehicle needs then rust and previous accidents would be the big things. An the other hand, if you're looking to be driving it...