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Meet BRUTUS...the Basically Ridiculous Uber-Transport Und Spielwagen
This "Sportsmobile on Steroids" is perfect for a comfortable basecamp for outback moto excursions or a trip to Burning Man.
According to the previous owner, this E-350 Econoline Cargo Van Super was converted into a 4WD "short-bus" for the state of Wyoming to serve rural communities; the 4x4 conversion was performed by Panther. The camper conversion was accomplished by the previous owner with the help of a cabinet-making friend.
Currently has 87,440 miles (and that number is believed to be original miles).
Here's what's new or rebuilt:
Here's some more info:
The van is mechanically well-sorted and runs great. With a 3-speed automatic, you aren't going to be setting cross-country speed records, but it will take you anywhere you want to go.
It could use a paint job. If you're handy with a paint cup...and you have a capable air compressor...it isn't that hard to save a few thousand dollars and do a decent job yourself.
Thanks for looking!
CJ
This "Sportsmobile on Steroids" is perfect for a comfortable basecamp for outback moto excursions or a trip to Burning Man.
According to the previous owner, this E-350 Econoline Cargo Van Super was converted into a 4WD "short-bus" for the state of Wyoming to serve rural communities; the 4x4 conversion was performed by Panther. The camper conversion was accomplished by the previous owner with the help of a cabinet-making friend.
Currently has 87,440 miles (and that number is believed to be original miles).
Here's what's new or rebuilt:
- 4x Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac LT235/85R16 on new black steel rims
- 1x Goodyear Wrangler LT235/85R16 on new black steel rim
- new LP/HP power steering hoses/fittings
- front/rear diff’s serviced with new gaskets
- transfer gear box inspec and svc
- new rear axle seals
- reman steering gearbox
- new power steering pump + res
- new front brake rotors and pads
- new rear brake drums and shoes
- new brake master cylinder
- all wheel bearings repacked
- recent batteries
- new C6 transmission pan and gasket + complete trans inspec and svc
- new fuel pump
- rebuilt carburetor
- new windshield washer pump + wiper blades
Here's some more info:
- 351 Windsor V-8 - doesn't burn oil
- C6 3-speed automatic transmission
- Dana axles front and rear
- manual locking hubs
- NP205 bomb-proof gear-driven manual transfer case
- 2 solar panels connected to a battery isolator providing charge to house and engine batteries
- rooftop cargo rack
- ProStar solar controller for house DC electrics
- Coleman 400W inverter
- 3-way Dometic refrigerator
- EccoTemp Systems tankless hot water heater
- kitchen island with sink and on-demand pressurized water system
- cassette toilet
- rear bench seats fold down to make queen size bed
- RV captain seats
- custom cabinetry and window curtains
- all windows are mounted with exterior bug screens
- class-III hitch
- 2 fuel tanks with selector switch under dash
- inspected and maintained by Folbeck 4WD in Reno, NV
The van is mechanically well-sorted and runs great. With a 3-speed automatic, you aren't going to be setting cross-country speed records, but it will take you anywhere you want to go.
It could use a paint job. If you're handy with a paint cup...and you have a capable air compressor...it isn't that hard to save a few thousand dollars and do a decent job yourself.
Thanks for looking!
CJ
