1995 Ford Econoline E350 4x4
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Retired Tanker
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Pangle
Wanderer
Damn, Nope I did not. I had my mind set I was only going to around 10k and had bid up to $10,002 . Unfortunately I was tied up all day and did not follow it, I assumed it would go for more. Had I been on top of it I prob would have gone to 11k.... Oh well, there will be something else!
Rockey709
Active member
I’d like to introduce myself as the bad guy who DID Get this rare bird. I immediately ran to portal to see what others are doing and to inspire my fourth coming build and I saw this thread. I was grateful and guilty feeling as I read through this, but it’s going to a good home.
* Pangle sorry sorry sorry (and yes, there will be another). I’ll do my best to at least share my build for all to enjoy.
Off to southern CA she goes. Stay posted.
* Pangle sorry sorry sorry (and yes, there will be another). I’ll do my best to at least share my build for all to enjoy.
Off to southern CA she goes. Stay posted.
Rockey PLEASE post a thread with some good pics! Will be a great base to start from. I was tempted to bid, but I'll have to settle for my 2wd minimod for the time being. You road tripping cross country? I was contemplating how long it would take to get me to OR. Would have to stop and some ski areas on the way...
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Retired Tanker
Explorer
Rocky, if you’re through Elizabethtown let’s grab a beer!!
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Rockey709
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Thanks all for the support. After a night of tossing and turning, I decided to ship it rather than fly there and drive a total unknown vehicle 2100 miles ?.
Oddly a thread on pirate4x4 spooked me on mini mods late last night regarding their “very poor” drivability due to single rears. He went on to say that having been a EMT for his whole life, there’s nothing worse blah blah and it scared me into making he call. Oh well... I was looking forward to the drive and the peril a bit in honesty, but it’s better to have it dropped and then the work will begin.
I feel like I will lean on this group a lot, so get your cameras and idea books ready!!
I’m trying to squeeze 2 youngins and a wife into this rig when I’m all done so if you have any good sleeping arrangements or stacking bed ideas, I’m your huckleberry.
Oddly a thread on pirate4x4 spooked me on mini mods late last night regarding their “very poor” drivability due to single rears. He went on to say that having been a EMT for his whole life, there’s nothing worse blah blah and it scared me into making he call. Oh well... I was looking forward to the drive and the peril a bit in honesty, but it’s better to have it dropped and then the work will begin.
I feel like I will lean on this group a lot, so get your cameras and idea books ready!!
I’m trying to squeeze 2 youngins and a wife into this rig when I’m all done so if you have any good sleeping arrangements or stacking bed ideas, I’m your huckleberry.
Rockey709
Active member
Ps; this is my first American diesel build! I’ve done several imported HJ61 Landcruiser’s with 12-HT Hino engines and set them up as “overlanders” so to speak.
I’d love to know if anyone has, or could create a short list of “look fors” on this engine and chassis?
I’m a do it your selfer with 60% the skill of others in this field and any nudges towards a more solid rig and preventative type maint would be great.
I’d love to know if anyone has, or could create a short list of “look fors” on this engine and chassis?
I’m a do it your selfer with 60% the skill of others in this field and any nudges towards a more solid rig and preventative type maint would be great.