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[climbnk]

Wyoming find

http://www.ksl.com/auto/listing/3143429?ad_cid=1

Found this one today. 1997 Ford with a 4x4 conversion and V10 engine. Only asking $6000

 

[bringbackpluto]

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/5732527120.html

Nice low mileage Chateau that you guys had mentioned!

 

[bringbackpluto]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5716507741.html

Do you guys think this would be a decent platform to build on? 43k miles on the v10, doesn't look like it's in too bad of shape... and plenty of room to work with!

 

[86scotty]

Is it close to you? It's listed wrong, but you probably figured that out by now. Says 93 in the ad, which it can't be. It has the 97 up dash and grill and is obviously at least a 97. With the older emblem on the side of the cab I would think so, those weren't around long after then. As a shuttle bus it was probably worked hard and put up wet. If that mileage is accurate it's a very rare shuttle bus. Keep in mind the spark plug issues of the early V10s. It is overblown online but it is a real problem so I would want some records, which should be around for a shuttle bus which was most likely fleet maintained.

 

[Abitibi]

How about this gem? Nice ambo conversion with 4x4, ready for expo and under $30! (a bit older though)

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/rvs/5737224910.html

Cheers
David

 

[bringbackpluto]

Is it close to you? It's listed wrong, but you probably figured that out by now. Says 93 in the ad, which it can't be. It has the 97 up dash and grill and is obviously at least a 97. With the older emblem on the side of the cab I would think so, those weren't around long after then. As a shuttle bus it was probably worked hard and put up wet. If that mileage is accurate it's a very rare shuttle bus. Keep in mind the spark plug issues of the early V10s. It is overblown online but it is a real problem so I would want some records, which should be around for a shuttle bus which was most likely fleet maintained.

Yes, it's about an hour away. Seller was quick to respond with questions about the rear a/c, maybe I will ask for maintenance records. I thought that dash looked little too familiar to my 2001 Ranger!

So even though it was more than likely all hard, city miles, is 43k low enough to worry about a lot of immediate issues?

 

[bringbackpluto]

Is it also possible that it's the wrong dash and it really is a 93? In that case I would be really skeptical about the odometer being accurate

 

[mikracer]

Is it also possible that it's the wrong dash and it really is a 93? In that case I would be really skeptical about the odometer being accurate

I don't think Ford had the 6.8 V10 in 1993. The "big" motor back then was the 460 which was a V8.

 

[bringbackpluto]

I don't think Ford had the 6.8 V10 in 1993. The "big" motor back then was the 460 which was a V8.

Yes, I emailed him and he said it's actually a 1997. I'm wondering if this thing is just took big, but otherwise it seems like a solid deal. I would love to fit 4-6 adults while driving, and still sleep 4 adults semi comfortably, AND have room for a sink/fridge. I think I'd have to get something this size to achieve that!

 

[villageidiot327]

Yes, I emailed him and he said it's actually a 1997. I'm wondering if this thing is just took big, but otherwise it seems like a solid deal. I would love to fit 4-6 adults while driving, and still sleep 4 adults semi comfortably, AND have room for a sink/fridge. I think I'd have to get something this size to achieve that!

yeah, and whats neat about this one is it still has both front doors, not the bus entry door sculpted into the front door opening.

 

[hitek79]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5716507741.html

Do you guys think this would be a decent platform to build on? 43k miles on the v10, doesn't look like it's in too bad of shape... and plenty of room to work with!

I think it's a great platform. It does have some limitations because of the size, but I've managed to get mine a lot of cool places.

 

[BajaSportsmobile]

We lifted one of those with a 7.3L in it for a customer that takes it to Baja... Too big to go many places though.

 

[Hondaslayer]

We lifted one of those with a 7.3L in it for a customer that takes it to Baja... Too big to go many places though.

Sounds like a way to weed out places you don't want to go anyway

 

[Eaglefreek]

We've got a 4x4 E350 Turttletop at work and I will agree, you'll be limited to where you can go, but it would make a good base camp.

 

[dazdconfsd]

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/5716507741.html

Do you guys think this would be a decent platform to build on? 43k miles on the v10, doesn't look like it's in too bad of shape... and plenty of room to work with!

Personally I'd prefer the 7.3L Diesel version

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/cto/5690438936.html