The Ute & Intro _ E350

Hey, -Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been tinkering on a backcountry/tow rig for the last few weeks and thought I'd share. It's barely started but changing shape enough to qualify I guess.

I moved back to the states in early September and picked this up in Louisville, KY when I landed. It took 48hrs to get up to Boise and then a couple weeks to do the conversion before I started work again on the 21st. Progress has slowed, but had one good trip up Usal Rd. two weeks ago.

A manual transmission, roof patio, winch, air bags, and an electronics package are on the to-do list for the winter.

Cheers and any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Nate

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Cheers!

VERY cool! :sombrero:

That's **************'
I need to see more!

What's the headroom in the cabin? Can you stand up?

Sweet build! Looking forward to watching this one.

Very nice! Welcome to Expedition Portal!

I like!

Quick question: does the stove right above the fridge have much affect on the fridge temps? I can understand the location for plumbing propane.

-Chris

Really like the rig!! Welcome to the Portal :victory:

That turned out sweet i tossed around the idea of converting a Ambulance but I did not think you could ever really get away from that look but you did a sweet job of shedding the look. I love the way you trimmed the back up at an angle. I will be interested in seeing how you cram a clutch pedal in there. I do not think ford ever put a manual in that body style. I looked into putting a manual in my old van but that is stopped me from doing it.
Good luck and I can't wit to see how the rest turns out.
You need to post this in the van section.
Derek

VERY nice!!

if my wife wouldnt just say "NO"...I would suggest it!!:elkgrin:

Much praise dude....a fabulous looking creation. I can't say I typically visualize what people are talking about when the terms "ambulance conversion" and "cool" are used in conjunction...you have changed my mind profoundly.

Cheers.

Spence

heh... amazing build. first few pictures i was like eh... then BAM looks incredible!

all i can think to say is wow.

Yeah the first couple pics, I was thinking, "Whaaa? Granola-hippie...." then it turned into an awesome ute!
That's a killer build and what a great idea! It looks great, I love the angled rear too. It's totally transformed