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Hayduke950
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wooohoo!
I recently bought a van, after lusting after them for a long time. Decided on 2wd, as I usually use motorcycles for real exploration, and basecamp out of the 4-wheeled vehicle. I may go with lockers and a mild lift in the future. For now though, I can't wait to get started on the camping mods.
2000 Econoline 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel.
I recently bought a van, after lusting after them for a long time. Decided on 2wd, as I usually use motorcycles for real exploration, and basecamp out of the 4-wheeled vehicle. I may go with lockers and a mild lift in the future. For now though, I can't wait to get started on the camping mods.
2000 Econoline 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel.
vanderpooch
Authentic Adventurer
ewwww... I like!
What's the standing height inside?
Do you notice any signifigant difference with the top on?
ujoint
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I'm 6'2, and can stand up in there with an inch or two to spare.
I picked up the van in VA and drove it here, can't really even tell the top in there! It had a fairly worn suspension (100k, original shocks) so it floated around quite a bit. I put some miles on it over the weekend here in the mountains, and it's really stable. Taking it easy though, I just installed the front suspension.
I picked up the van in VA and drove it here, can't really even tell the top in there! It had a fairly worn suspension (100k, original shocks) so it floated around quite a bit. I put some miles on it over the weekend here in the mountains, and it's really stable. Taking it easy though, I just installed the front suspension.
Forum Ninja
Big lurker, small poster
Ooh, my first post! :smiley_drive:
Here's my Deli. It's somewhat compact compared to a few on here!
I'm currently fitting a camping interior in the back and have a few other mods to do to it:
Here's my Deli. It's somewhat compact compared to a few on here!
I'm currently fitting a camping interior in the back and have a few other mods to do to it:
- WVO conversion & additional fuel tank
- large roof tray & ladder
- raise the suspension a touch
- need to fabricate a large bike rack to mount on the back door
trailsurfer
Explorer
I recently bought a van, after lusting after them for a long time. Decided on 2wd, as I usually use motorcycles for real exploration, and basecamp out of the 4-wheeled vehicle. I may go with lockers and a mild lift in the future. For now though, I can't wait to get started on the camping mods.
2000 Econoline 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel.
Very nice!
T.Low
Expedition Leader
E250 Super Duty Extended Quigley, the day I drove it home from Quigley in PA. The "JetVan".
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I luv the factory option 4x4 look it has. Great looking van.
scotter
Observer
Hello, I'm new here and have been lurking for a few days. I am currently building a 4x4 van. This will be my second 4x4 van so I have already pounded through the learning curve. I found a low milage 84 Dodge B350 MaxiWagon to start with this time. It's pretty strait (one damaged side door) and no cancer. I have already aquired just about everything for my conversion and am switching over to a manual driveline. So far I have removed the interior and am getting close to installing all new 2" rigid insulation. The floor is being raised 2 inches for insulation as well. I have also begun work on a full length rack for the top, well almost full length, it's only about 13-1/2 feet long and just over 5 foot wide. I'll save all the specs and fantasies about 20,000 lb PTO winches front and rear for another post.....
I have purchased paint (ultra dark almost black - green) and should have it painted before winter. as you can see in the pictures I have a good welding crew. I just need them to start wearing shoes before OSHA gives me a citation.
I really miss having a full size go anywhere van. This will probably be my last build of this type so I plan to not cut any corners. This will be the go the woods and get away from civilazation machine I will finish raising my boys with so it will be solid and overbuilt. when I get to making signifigant progress I'll start a detailed build thread. for now I'm just having fun bending and welding up some tubing
I have purchased paint (ultra dark almost black - green) and should have it painted before winter. as you can see in the pictures I have a good welding crew. I just need them to start wearing shoes before OSHA gives me a citation.
I really miss having a full size go anywhere van. This will probably be my last build of this type so I plan to not cut any corners. This will be the go the woods and get away from civilazation machine I will finish raising my boys with so it will be solid and overbuilt. when I get to making signifigant progress I'll start a detailed build thread. for now I'm just having fun bending and welding up some tubing
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Hello, I'm new here and have been lurking for a few days. I am currently building a 4x4 van. This will be my second 4x4 van so I have already pounded through the learning curve. I found a low milage 84 Dodge B350 MaxiWagon to start with this time. It's pretty strait (one damaged side door) and no cancer. I have already aquired just about everything for my conversion and am switching over to a manual driveline. So far I have removed the interior and am getting close to installing all new 2" rigid insulation. The floor is being raised 2 inches for insulation as well. I have also begun work on a full length rack for the top, well almost full length, it's only about 13-1/2 feet long and just over 5 foot wide. I'll save all the specs and fantasies about 20,000 lb PTO winches front and rear for another post.....
I have purchased paint (ultra dark almost black - green) and should have it painted before winter. as you can see in the pictures I have a good welding crew. I just need them to start wearing shoes before OSHA gives me a citation.
I really miss having a full size go anywhere van. This will probably be my last build of this type so I plan to not cut any corners. This will be the go the woods and get away from civilazation machine I will finish raising my boys with so it will be solid and overbuilt. when I get to making signifigant progress I'll start a detailed build thread. for now I'm just having fun bending and welding up some tubing
That thing looks like its a beast!!!
