Unnamed Mini Mod Build

[wgeyer88]

A few days ago I picked up this 1996 E350 ambulance for only $4k. The transmission is on its way out, but I wasn't too concerned about that given that I'm planning a 4wd conversion anyway. A little extra motivation to get it done quicker!

What I got:

• 1996 E350 Mini Mod with 155k miles
• 7.3 diesel with E4OD automatic transmission
• Arizona van which came to Colorado in 2017. ZERO rust!
• Dealer serviced and maintained for the life of the vehicle, huge stack of receipts.
• All "ambulance" parts still operational: sirens, lights etc.

The Plan (in no particular order):

• De-Ambulize. I hate the idea of driving around in an ambulance so the lights etc. have to go.
• Fix broken door hinge.
• Paint exterior anything other than red.
• 4x4 conversion. Most likely MG metalworks. Since the transmission is on its way out, i'll probably do the diesel tank, transmission, transfer case, rear driveshaft first. Then do the front end when I have time.
• Remove all the ambulance wiring. There's a ton of it!
• Build the inside; nothing fancy, but functional.

 

[wgeyer88]

Found a used transmission and transfer case combo from a 1997 F250 diesel. It's a farm truck from a small town that got wrecked. They claim it's got 80,000 miles on it. Since I'm pretty far away, I'm having a friend pick it up for me.

 

[Bikersmurf]

Fix broken door hinge.

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it’ll be a Challenge to re-enforce the A pillar there. I’m sorry to see it’s got so bad.
im going to add limiter straps, and repair the cracks in my door where the hinges mount.

ive also considered Modifying the hinges so they have a larger mounting surface.