Super cheapo van build, it's my fourth E350...

[Bbasso]

As some may know I've been hunting country wide for another E350 with a 7.3 extended body.
Yesterday I found it.
I just came up with the name for this van... Vanilla.
It's a plain jane, no power windows, locks, cruise or anything fancy. But I'm ok because it's hard to find a 350 diesel van with less than 150k on the clock that's extended with a high roof and overall clean. No perfect but for my budget it's great.

For now the details are...
It was from Colorado now in the north east and still rot/rust free.
Almost finished insulation, house battery on an isolater.
Empty from the front seats back. A blank slate for me to work with.
I'll be booking a flight tomorrow so Tuesday I take a two hour plane ride and then buy the fourth Econoline van.
Location, price and other personal info are confidential, don't ask lol

Btw it's a 2001.

Back with pictures and more info when possible.

 

[ujoint]

Nice!

 

[derjack]

As some may know I've been hunting country wide for another E350 with a 7.3 extended body.
Yesterday I found it.
It's a plain jane, no power windows, locks, cruise or anything fancy. But I'm ok because it's hard to find a 350 diesel van with less than 150k on the clock that's extended with a high roof and overall clean. No perfect but for my budget it's great.

For now the details are...
It was from Colorado now in the north east and still rot/rust free.
Almost finished insulation, house battery on an isolater.
Empty from the front seats back. A blank slate for me to work with.
I'll be booking a flight tomorrow so Tuesday I take a two hour plane ride and then buy the fourth Econoline van.
Location, price and other personal info are confidential, don't ask lol

Btw it's a 2001.

Back with pictures and more info when possible.

Sorry to ask that, but what do you want to tell us? What us the meaning of this thread that it must be placed here?

 

[Bbasso]

I guess the start of a build thread doesn't include the planning and adventure of buying?

Whatevar... Don't read if you don't want...

 

[flightcancled]

Can't blame a guy for being excited can you?

Looking forward to pics! Best of luck. It's always a bit different in person.


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[jjohnny350]

Ah man, does that mean your extensive search and posting of all the good vans for sale will stop? I like seeing what you've found. But I know how it goes, either way congratulations man, that is exciting, cant wait to see pictures and get some build plans.

 

[John W]

Vans are awesome. Especially E-350's with the 7.3 engine.

 

[Bbasso]

Honestly it will slow down, but when I come across something worthy I'll post.
Thanks!
One bag packed and waiting for 8:30 am to catch a ride to the airport.

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Nice, still in 6.0 hell. This is our 04. I would sell it in a heartbeat for a 7.3 if I could... Even with thousands invested in the engine...

 

[Bbasso]

What a rig! (minus the 6.0 lol)
You wouldn't happen to have a build thread?

 

[86scotty]

Congrats Bbasso. Can't wait to see pics. Post the whole recovery mission and to hell with the haters!!!

 

[java]

Nice, still in 6.0 hell. This is our 04. I would sell it in a heartbeat for a 7.3 if I could... Even with thousands invested in the engine...

One of my all time favorites.

 

[Bbasso]

Congrats Bbasso. Can't wait to see pics. Post the whole recovery mission and to hell with the haters!!!

LoL.

 

[Bbasso]

Without Further Delay...

With only 112,000 miles.
Dual alternators too.

 

[java]

Nice! I have 7.3 jealousy