Seems cheap? 7.3 diesel van?

[RiverDave]

Paints checked.. I’m sure the front seats are fucked because they have covers on them.. but the rest looks pled ok?

12.5? For a diesel van? Is this the holy grail? I’m thinking about it..

 

[carlski77]

Does it have Rear A/C ?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Looks like they want about $12K too much.

 

[monkeyswrench]

Not bad. 7.3's are bringing stupid money. Drawbacks, an absolute bitch to work on, and no intercooler on the van chassis.

 

[HB2Havasu]

If it was 4x4 I would be all over it!

 

[RiverDave]

Does it have Rear A/C ?

I didn’t see it.. if I got it I’d send it off to one of those conversion places..

 

[RiverDave]

If it was 4x4 I would be all over it!

I’m not sure that it isn’t? I didn’t get underneath it?

 

[2Driver]

Go knock on his door and ask.

 

[Springfield]

I see the custom cutting on the front fender, does it have a tilt hood? And rollin with the Trump front plate in place already.

 

[USCFAN]

Ok I will ask. What good purpose would that thing serve that one of your existing vehicles couldn’t? Seems like a money pit. But shit if I had RD money I would light mine on fire.

 

[pwerwagn]

I’m not sure that it isn’t? I didn’t get underneath it?

I doubt the locking hubs (even if they were the auto ones) on a TTB 50 would fit behind those center caps. Id says its 2wd as well...

 

[Lavey5150]

That 95 Powerstroke had it's issues but may be corrected w/ the proper DIESEL mechanic. Call LOF,he'll know.......

 

[RiverDave]

Ok I will ask. What good purpose would that thing serve that one of your existing vehicles couldn’t? Seems like a money pit. But shit if I had RD money I would light mine on fire.

If I could find a 4x4 diesel van that could be converted I’d sell my dually..

Or a big motor 4x4 that already has a bad ass conversion like a southern comfort model.

 

[Englewood]

If I could find a 4x4 diesel van that could be converted I’d sell my dually..

Or a big motor 4x4 that already has a bad ass conversion like a southern comfort model.

Look at conversion vans on Phoenix CL. So bad ass. That’s one of my next purchases. Perfect river commuter or overnight setup.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Look at conversion vans on Phoenix CL. So bad ass. That’s one of my next purchases. Perfect river commuter or overnight setup.

If I could find a 4x4 diesel van that could be converted I’d sell my dually..

Or a big motor 4x4 that already has a bad ass conversion like a southern comfort model.

Only 2wd though...

Sportsmobile 2007 E350 - rvs - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

For Sale 2007 Sportsmobile Original Owner E350 RB 2WD 159500 miles 6.0 Power Stroke Diesel Bulletproofed and much more at that time , Rebuilt Transmission , Rebuilt Rear End , Rebuilt front...

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Heres a 4WD one.

2007 Sportsmobile 4x4 E350 Camper Van - cars & trucks - by owner -...

2007 Ford E350 Sportsmobile 4x4 Camper Van 77,000 total milage. I purchased this RV in 2014 from a private party. It has had the best care before and after my purchase. The glass windows are...

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A 4x4 that needs a little work for $22K

2006 Ford E350 4x4 SPORTSMOBILE turbo diesel - cars & trucks - by...

Have a clean title 2006 Ford econoline E350 XLT 4x4 6.0 powerstroke turbo diesel. Was built by Sportsmobile. Has a winch in the front bumper. Locking hubs and two shifters for high / low / neutral...

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For the price of a used one it is not worth messing with that 95 for $12K. That one for $22k is a better place to start.. there is cheap bodywork in town.

 

[endobear]

Love my conversion van. Been daily driving conversion vans for 20 years.

 

[chopperx]

7.3 ford diesel van E 350 - barter - trade swap

1995 Ford E350 7.3 diesel van. Club wagon. With captain's chairs and bench that folds into a bed. Two wheel drive. Also have 99 Ford F250 solid axle truck for the donor to make this Van 4x4. Clean...

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Dave it appears the owner has a 99 f250 donor that can go with the van for the conversion

 

[Mototrig]

It's a 95... I'd be on the hunt for a 99½ and newer. Bigger turbo. The trucks came with factory intercooler 99½+, wonder if it's the same for the van.

 

[monkeyswrench]

seems way overpriced for a 1995. trying to cash in on the latest "van life" trend

It's really weird. Been looking for a certain old school diesel Ford, so been perusing CL. The 7.3 trucks out here are bringing, on average, about 50% more than what the similar truck is listed for in Cali. My neighbor sold a 95 F250, 4x4 extended cab longed in November. 200k on the clock, ranch truck with a gooseneck...for 14k!
Maybe it's an AZ thing, dunno. In 95 I was working at a dealer. The Powerstroke was an 8,000$ option. An F350 cc drw was about 38k I think.

Same damn truck is listed on CL in Phoenix for the same money...with 200k! The world's gone stupid!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

It's really weird. Been looking for a certain old school diesel Ford, so been perusing CL. The 7.3 trucks out here are bringing, on average, about 50% more than what the similar truck is listed for in Cali. My neighbor sold a 95 F250, 4x4 extended cab longed in November. 200k on the clock, ranch truck with a gooseneck...for 14k!
Maybe it's an AZ thing, dunno. In 95 I was working at a dealer. The Powerstroke was an 8,000$ option. An F350 cc drw was about 38k I think.

Same damn truck is listed on CL in Phoenix for the same money...with 200k! The world's gone stupid!

When a new one is $75K+ with a 6 month wait, that is what happens. Same reason my near 20 year old boat is worth now about what it was when new... because a new one is $90k.

 

[rivermobster]

Looks like they want about $12K too much.

Gonna have to agree. I don't believe a 95 is gonna have an intercooler and all that jazz. It will most likely be a huge dog.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Gonna have to agree. I don't believe a 95 is gonna have an intercooler and all that jazz. It will most likely be a huge dog.

And this guy is the 7.3 Jesus.

 

[rivermobster]

And this guy is the 7.3 Jesus.

Thanks? lol

Actually @Flyinbowtie is the real 7.3 Jesus. I'm just a 7.3 poser.

 

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Ok I will ask. What good purpose would that thing serve that one of your existing vehicles couldn’t? Seems like a money pit. But shit if I had RD money I would light mine on fire.

If you're a small company that does service work its the perfect vehicle. Lots of room, plenty of power, and has a street appearance as a regular vehicle instead of work vehicle. I've had a good amount of guys show up to a job to sawcut concrete and they pull up in one of these with a liftgate hanging off the back. Offload their 1000 lb. saw and go to work. Also have about another 2K lbs. of coring equipment and water inside as well.

 

[2Driver]

We seriously considered this one and spoke with the owner a couple times. Sportsmobile puts in a Dana 60 front and Atlas transfer case. I just don’t like the rig being right up against max gvwr empty.

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[monkeyswrench]

When a new one is $75K+ with a 6 month wait, that is what happens. Same reason my near 20 year old boat is worth now about what it was when new... because a new one is $90k.

This is true of everything right now. What's odd to me is seeing the asking prices being lower in Cali than here. More money in Cali maybe, so they want newer? Just abnormal to see things listed higher here, as in a friend and I were thinking of bringing some here to sell.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

This is true of everything right now. What's odd to me is seeing the asking prices being lower in Cali than here. More money in Cali maybe, so they want newer? Just abnormal to see things listed higher here, as in a friend and I were thinking of bringing some here to sell.

I think this is a situation where there are just more available here in CA and it is driving the prices down here a bit.

 

[Your ad here]

This is true of everything right now. What's odd to me is seeing the asking prices being lower in Cali than here. More money in Cali maybe, so they want newer? Just abnormal to see things listed higher here, as in a friend and I were thinking of bringing some here to sell.

My buddy and I had a conversation about this couple years ago. We were both from California and moved to AZ and noticed the same thing. I go to California to buy stuff because of availability and price. His thought was California is a "disposable mindset" state and people just want stuff gone. Maybe because there is a surplus, no room to park, and CARB? In AZ everyone has a "non disposable mindset" and just love to collect everything and want top dollar. Maybe because there no surplus, room to park, and no CARB?

 

[RiverDave]

they used to make conversions like this and nicer in a 4x4 package.. the only reason I’d want 4x4 is too launch the boat etc. I don’t want or need it for Offroad.

Not sure what the towing abilities are with the older diesels or big gas motors..

https://www.gmcconversionvans.com/inventory/2021-gmc-conversion-van-explorer-limited-se-rwd-hi-top-1gjz7nf77m1252552

 

[RiverDave]

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[monkeyswrench]

ive been looking for a chevy or gmc g20, in my search (entire us) i have seen the fords listed all over the place price wise. frequently see early 2000's e350 with deisel priced similiar to this 95. i dont know about the older trucks as i havent paid attention to the ford trucks much.

I haven't venture too far so to speak. Hadn't thought to see what the nationwide outlook would be on the same.

 

[Marios Metalworks]

They’re out there but I don’t think this one is it.

 

[Gelcoater]

Love my conversion van. Been daily driving conversion vans for 20 years.

Post up pics of Ryan’s van
Not a diesel but no one would mind a souped up and stroked 460 one bit

 

[endobear]

Post up pics of Ryan’s van
Not a diesel but no one would mind a souped up and stroked 460 one bit

He sold it a few years ago.
84ish 1ton, Built 460, Fast Fuel injected, rebuilt tranny, trac lock rear, Dana 60, crossover steering, all new Interior.
Wanna say he only had 24k miles on the build. Sold it cheap at $20k to fund his business.

 

[pronstar]

Camburg can set you up

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Check this one out!

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[endobear]

 

[monkeyswrench]

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Yep, still want one!

 

[RiverDave]

Check this one out!

2001 Ford E-Series Van | eBay

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Bad ass.. but kinda big for daily driving? Plus I don’t think it could tow my boat?

 

[rivermobster]

Camburg can set you up

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A lifted twin I beam, 2wd conversion???

Is the Texas cold getting to you???

 

[Mandelon]

U Joint OffRoad does some awesome conversions on Ford Vans and RVs.

 

[CLdrinker]

I would take that excursion that just sold here over all of the above turd wagons.

 

[Bigbore500r]

Check this one out!

2001 Ford E-Series Van | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2001 Ford E-Series Van at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Pull up looking like the Brinks guy

 

[oldschool]

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Boaterhome! One of my high school buddies next door neighbor had a Boaterhome. He was going to be the Central Cal dealer, fucking thing NEVER left the drive way.

 

[oldschool]

My boss used to own a manufactured home business and had about 5 vans with 7.3’s, they were all late 90’s models. He gave those things away.

 

[Tommy Gun Images]

You don't need a 7.3 to take your toon to the ramp. You could find a clean V10 for less money. Judging by the craftmanship used on the fender to clear those tires I'd say you'll have plenty of opportunities to throw money at that thing. If it was a 7.3 with 4x4 and EB you be looking at a holy grail candidate, but not this.

And yes Camburg's twin I-beam kit works great. Mine is a 5.4 with 217K miles been all over Baja and everywhere else I want for the last 7 years. I love this van...

 

[outboard_256]

I say get the van. All the things everyone is saying you can add on yourself.

 

[First In]

How about a 1 ton E350 half van, half Dually?
Mine came a gear vendor overdrive from the RV manufacturer.

 

[RiverDave]

That thing is bad ass!

 

[CLdrinker]

RD did you not see this posted for sale?

Way better than any van.