Cat Jockey
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What's this worth? I would say absolutely no less $5000, and more I think, depending on how desperately one was to sell it, which I am not. Hard to pin down. That being said, I am open and looking to a trade for another running vehicle. I have had this for several months and have put about 5000+ miles on it. However, it will be a couple of years before I can invest the time and money into it for a conversion, so, instead of looking at it and driving it minimally for a couple years I thought I might see if somebody had the resources to start on it now and had something of a relative equal value to trade.
Cash obviously talks, but I am really not interested in taking anything less than $5500, versus being willing to trade for a cool vehicle that may be worth only $5000 if it suits my fancy.
This ambulance was in service in rural south western Colorado. It runs fine, but it is exactly what one would expect out of a 25 year old American V-8, meaning that yes, the rear oil seal leaks, as does the power steering pump. Things of that nature. Nothing major or any signs of machine work, but I was going to yank the engine to put in fresh seals and bearings and to have the heads opened up a bit (in the 80's Ford was choking this motor very badly in an effort to meet emmission standards, subsequently sapping HP's and torque that can be unleashed with some simple porting). I know people here might tend towards diesels, but if one were to go gas, the Ford 460 is the block I would choose. No offense GM fans, but it is a much more substantial engine than a 454 IMHO. It is a brute that was designed by the Ford engineers to be able to handle well over 500ci's for use in medium duty trucks.
The chassis drives and rides great. Ambulance body is tight and solid, no creaks or squeaks.
The title is clean and in hand. All doors close, latch and lock and I have all of the keys. All lights and switches function.
I am the second owner, after the volunteer Fire Protection District that operated it and pretty much the only modification the previous owner made was to remove the catalytic converter.
Sorry about the dogs in the pics, the doors were open and they were bound and determined to not miss the opportunity for what they perceived to be an impending ride.
Year: 1983
Make: Ford
Model: E-350 Cutaway Class 3 Dually Chassis 4X4
Mileage: 88,1XX
Engine: 460 normally aspirated
Tranny: C6
Rear Axle and Diff: Dually, Limited Slip, 4.10
Hubs: Warn
Overall Height: 96”
Overall Width: 93”
Overall Length: 221”
Interior Height: 63”
Interior Width: 78”
Interior Length: 132”
Total Lockable Outside Storage Compartment Volume: 58 cf.
Sweet stuff:
120v 1500W inverter
Dual Batteries
Master Disconnect / Isolation Switch (both batteries off, #1 only, #2 only, both on)
Real Ammeter
On board battery charger
Lights everywhere
Switches and professionally installed wiring to utilize out the wazoo.
Exhaust fan in rear.
Convenient and useful lighted and lockable storage.
Dual Tanks.
Good Tires.
Potentially sweet stuff:
Air Conditioner in back. Works, but does not blow cold ( I am sure you tell by the surroundings, I don't have much need for a/c in a vehicle, so I have been in no rush to look into it ). I haven’t investigated, but my guess is it only needs a recharge. Same for the front AC on the engine.
christopher.fox.72@gmail.com
Out of state would be okay. I am in north central Colorado with very easy I-70 access.
Cash obviously talks, but I am really not interested in taking anything less than $5500, versus being willing to trade for a cool vehicle that may be worth only $5000 if it suits my fancy.
This ambulance was in service in rural south western Colorado. It runs fine, but it is exactly what one would expect out of a 25 year old American V-8, meaning that yes, the rear oil seal leaks, as does the power steering pump. Things of that nature. Nothing major or any signs of machine work, but I was going to yank the engine to put in fresh seals and bearings and to have the heads opened up a bit (in the 80's Ford was choking this motor very badly in an effort to meet emmission standards, subsequently sapping HP's and torque that can be unleashed with some simple porting). I know people here might tend towards diesels, but if one were to go gas, the Ford 460 is the block I would choose. No offense GM fans, but it is a much more substantial engine than a 454 IMHO. It is a brute that was designed by the Ford engineers to be able to handle well over 500ci's for use in medium duty trucks.
The chassis drives and rides great. Ambulance body is tight and solid, no creaks or squeaks.
The title is clean and in hand. All doors close, latch and lock and I have all of the keys. All lights and switches function.
I am the second owner, after the volunteer Fire Protection District that operated it and pretty much the only modification the previous owner made was to remove the catalytic converter.
Sorry about the dogs in the pics, the doors were open and they were bound and determined to not miss the opportunity for what they perceived to be an impending ride.
Year: 1983
Make: Ford
Model: E-350 Cutaway Class 3 Dually Chassis 4X4
Mileage: 88,1XX
Engine: 460 normally aspirated
Tranny: C6
Rear Axle and Diff: Dually, Limited Slip, 4.10
Hubs: Warn
Overall Height: 96”
Overall Width: 93”
Overall Length: 221”
Interior Height: 63”
Interior Width: 78”
Interior Length: 132”
Total Lockable Outside Storage Compartment Volume: 58 cf.
Sweet stuff:
120v 1500W inverter
Dual Batteries
Master Disconnect / Isolation Switch (both batteries off, #1 only, #2 only, both on)
Real Ammeter
On board battery charger
Lights everywhere
Switches and professionally installed wiring to utilize out the wazoo.
Exhaust fan in rear.
Convenient and useful lighted and lockable storage.
Dual Tanks.
Good Tires.
Potentially sweet stuff:
Air Conditioner in back. Works, but does not blow cold ( I am sure you tell by the surroundings, I don't have much need for a/c in a vehicle, so I have been in no rush to look into it ). I haven’t investigated, but my guess is it only needs a recharge. Same for the front AC on the engine.
christopher.fox.72@gmail.com
Out of state would be okay. I am in north central Colorado with very easy I-70 access.
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