My next project, E350 Ambulance???

Abitibi

Abitibi

Explorer
30 days!?! That would keep my wife happy, I'm thinking closer to two years to get it where I want! (And it wouldn't hurt to find one to start with!) I guess It's a pace, not a race ;-)

Just for sake, here's the dimension for the interior of the cargo box (wall to wall, including insulation and panelling).

Height: 66" (5'6")
Width: 78" (6'6")
Length: 149" (12'5")
Rear doors: width 45" x height 51"
Side door: width 29" x height 67"

Which means if you're under 6'6" you can sleep sideways, bonus! :)

Cheers
Mr. D
 
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Itsavanman

Adventurer
just another suggestion for another vehicle to consider, a van school bus, about same amount of headroom, and all steel for added strength.. plus there are a lot more of those around so, it could be cheaper to get too..
 
Abitibi

Abitibi

Explorer
I'm in New Westminster, check your PM...

I have another local "Patrol" friend who's waiting to see how my project turns up to jump on the band wagon, would be easier to fab in triple! :)

Cheers
Mr. D
 
Abitibi

Abitibi

Explorer
I'm not sure if it can be of any help, maybe for cleanline? Anyway I'll post a drawing in a bit with the interior measurements. I printed myself a bunch of copies that I use to configure different interior setups.


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Abitibi

Abitibi

Explorer
Here's a blank canvas of the floor plan for this type of ambulance. Just got a PM from Cleanline, his is a bit larger so it won't be of any use to him but if someone else can access this type of ambulance then they'll be able to use it... The previous pictures I posted are from ambulances getting ready to go on auction, I still don't have one but it's only a matter of time. The last one sold for just under $6000 but had more surface rust than other waiting to be auctioned so I passed...

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Cheers,
Mr. D
 
thedjjack

thedjjack

Dream it build it
Mr. D you just missed a nice one on the Island a few months ago asking $6000 ish for a Ford already 4x4 with under 100,000km on it....only issue was it was a 460 (7.5L) gas but that would make a cummins swap easier..

I have seen two 4x4 for sale in bc in the last 2 months
 
thedjjack

thedjjack

Dream it build it
Mr. D you just missed a nice one on the Island a few months ago asking $6000 ish for a Ford already 4x4 with under 100,000km on it....only issue was it was a 460 (7.5L) gas but that would make a cummins swap easier..

I have seen two 4x4 for sale in bc in the last 2 months
 
Abitibi

Abitibi

Explorer
And here's a list of gears I'm thinking of including in this build. There are items I'm only considering, others I already purchased and some that probably won't make the cut...

For the cargo box:

Water pump (Shurflow Aqua King Jr. 2.0)
http://www.pbsboatstore.com/shurflo-aqua-king-water-pumps.htm
Water purifier (Seagull IV E X-1F)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002L5AFM//ref=cm_sw_su_dp?tag=teetahnet-20
Water tanks (Spector cans, I'd rather carry them to the source than carry the source to the truck...)
Auxiliary heater - Water and coolant (Espar Hydronic D4Wsc or D5) http://www.espar.com/html/products/hydronic4.html
http://carheaters.eu/?49,hydronic-d4wsc-12v
Auxiliary heater core (Princess Auto)
Aux. heater fan
http://www.noctua.at/main.php?show=productview&products_id=12&lng=en
Sink (small ss to fit cabinets)
Faucet (marine supply with spout folding down)
Shower (will likely be outside with water control and shower hook-up on the exterior wall, access via left door).
Fresh hot water tank
http://translate.google.ca/translat...a=X&ei=OyLIUILdMrHmiwKgr4HoCQ&ved=0CDUQ7gEwAA
Toilet (Thetford cartridge)
Windows (2x for side walls.)
Reclining bench bracket (VW style or custom made)
http://www.busdepot.com/98553
Bench (custom, Sunbrella fabric)
Mattress (custom 3" high density foam)
LED strips and snake LED interior lights.
Fire extinguisher
Storage/organizer (2x, http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...Tent-Trailer-Hanging-Organizers-65-00-shipped )
Curtains (sides and cab)
Fuse boxes (BlueSea system, glass tubes not spades, easier to modify!)&
Dual battery system
http://ibs-tech.ch/en/products/dual-battery-system.html
http://ibs-tech.ch/en/products/dual-battery-system/ibs-dbs-with-uproc.html
3rd battery (Odyssey)
Compressor and tank (Viair or ARB)
Sound deadening (Fatmat or Dynamat)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...mp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003TP4R16
Insulation (neoprene or as is; 2" fiberglass mat)
http://www.foambymail.com/neoprene-rubber.html


Exterior:

Solar system:
http://www.overlandexpo.com/overland-tech-travel/2012/12/12/power-for-the-jatac.html
or as follow...
-panel (2x 100w Grape Solar GS100)
http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/56/569c0adb-7a4b-484f-8ada-ef3178655821.pdf
-system (morning Star Sunkeeper SK-12)
Marine "through-wall" plugs
Awning (ARB or custom self supporting)
Roofrack (small front) & (large rear)
Tire mount (attached to rear doors area)
Accessory mounts (Hi-Lift, shovel, sand tracks, Spectors)
LED front bar
LED side bars (2x)
LED rear bar
Backup camera
HID spots


Ambulance/Cargo mods.

Reinforce box for:
-Roofrack
-Upper cage
-Spare tire mount

Cut 1/4 of bottom rear (frame)
Build rear bumper (on pivot to flip up under steep grade?)
Cut side windows
Eliminate rear doors? (Or keep upper part)
Auxiliary door locks (Master Lock 770 Hidden Shackle Padlock Hasp)
Locks (Master Lock 6270NKA-402K190 Master Bump Proof Padlock, Keyed Alike, Hidden Shackle Padlock)
Add trap door at the back or sides behind rear wheels (for storage or box access)
Add 2nd fuel tank for WVO.

Propane tank
http://www.busdepot.com/253070601d

PopTop roof
http://www.busdepot.com/253070704a
http://www.busdepot.com/253070715a
http://www.busdepot.com/pts1


Ambulance/cab

Pyro
Ham radio
Radio
Amp hr (Xantrax or Doc Wattson)
Seats (2x)
Swivel base
http://www.busdepot.com/59500
http://www.discountvantruck.com/rvvanseatbases/rvvanUniversalseatbases.htm

It's a good start isn't it! :)
I'll update as I go along with better links...

Cheers
Mr. D
 
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Abitibi

Abitibi

Explorer
I saw that one, nice body shape on it but you know me well enough to know I stay clear from gas guzzlers...

I didn't post anything yet on which gears I'll use to convt it on WVO. These engine have a very good reputation in the WVO community but they still seem a bit complicated to work with. Some of the kits I've seen have good praised but are very pricey. They often have automated system, auto-purge... And a price tag over $3000!!! Ouch

In my past 3 trucks I've used mostly PlantDrive parts along with some other parts I'd source around (Racor...) and I've been trouble free for the last 5 years. I learn along the way that keeping it simple is the way to go!

I'll follow up with how I plan on doing the WVO conversion once I'm satisfied with the setup. For now I'm still in the research phase...

The 4x4 conversion is another story all together! I'm not familiar with the Ford platform and I've contacted or read on most of the shops doing conversions. Once I have a better grip on this I'll be making phone calls to discuss each systems with the shops. Chris at Ujoint has quite the followers that comes with a good reputation, too bad he's on the wrong coast;) They advocate for leafs over coils and talk about death wobble... I'll need to hear from the coils conversion as well to make an educated choice fitting my needs.

Cheers
Mr. D
 
thedjjack

thedjjack

Dream it build it
I was thinking pull the 460 and swap a cummins in

If you could fit (anything can fit :) ) 12 valve cummins in there it would be nicer to work on than the V motors

Easier to work on. and the motor swap would be about equal to the 4x4 swap (cost and time) in the end better product.

I hear the Ford diesel vans are terrible to work on....just food for thought.
 
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