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  1. #411
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    Default wooohoo!

    I recently bought a van, after lusting after them for a long time. Decided on 2wd, as I usually use motorcycles for real exploration, and basecamp out of the 4-wheeled vehicle. I may go with lockers and a mild lift in the future. For now though, I can't wait to get started on the camping mods.

    2000 Econoline 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel.


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    Nice van & nice KTM!!!!
    Chris Steuber
    02 E350 7.3 V4
    11 E350 5.4 V5
    99 E36 M3 (LS swap coming soon)
    www.ujointoffroad.com
    4x4 Van Conversions

  3. #413
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    Here's the van I call BlueTraveler. Still under construction, but she's on the road & going back under the knife this week.

    Chris Steuber
    02 E350 7.3 V4
    11 E350 5.4 V5
    99 E36 M3 (LS swap coming soon)
    www.ujointoffroad.com
    4x4 Van Conversions

  4. #414
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    From last month's trip to the Utah and Arizona, here's a shot of the Traverse on the Monument Valley tribal road.

    2002 Lexus Land Cruiser (LLC)
    2002 Pleasure Way Traverse
    2001 GMC 4x4 2500HD EC, LB

  5. #415
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    Quote Originally Posted by ujoint View Post
    ewwww... I like!
    What's the standing height inside?
    Do you notice any signifigant difference with the top on?

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    I'm 6'2, and can stand up in there with an inch or two to spare.

    I picked up the van in VA and drove it here, can't really even tell the top in there! It had a fairly worn suspension (100k, original shocks) so it floated around quite a bit. I put some miles on it over the weekend here in the mountains, and it's really stable. Taking it easy though, I just installed the front suspension.
    Chris Steuber
    02 E350 7.3 V4
    11 E350 5.4 V5
    99 E36 M3 (LS swap coming soon)
    www.ujointoffroad.com
    4x4 Van Conversions

  7. #417
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    Ooh, my first post!

    Here's my Deli. It's somewhat compact compared to a few on here!







    I'm currently fitting a camping interior in the back and have a few other mods to do to it:

    • WVO conversion & additional fuel tank
    • large roof tray & ladder
    • raise the suspension a touch
    • need to fabricate a large bike rack to mount on the back door

  8. #418
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hayduke950 View Post
    I recently bought a van, after lusting after them for a long time. Decided on 2wd, as I usually use motorcycles for real exploration, and basecamp out of the 4-wheeled vehicle. I may go with lockers and a mild lift in the future. For now though, I can't wait to get started on the camping mods.

    2000 Econoline 7.3 Powerstroke Diesel.

    Very nice!
    Moto's, Bikes, Cruisers, and Overland Vehicles

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    Quote Originally Posted by shawn_nj View Post
    E250 Super Duty Extended Quigley, the day I drove it home from Quigley in PA. The "JetVan".


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    I luv the factory option 4x4 look it has. Great looking van.
    Life is short, Paddle often
    '03 Chevy Astro w/ NP233C 4x4 electronic shift transfer case, 4-5" Overlandvans lift kit, 4:10's w/ Detroit Locker, Rancho 9000 adjustable shocks w/ in-dash remote & onboard air compressor, 255 70R16 AT's or 245/75 16 MT/Rs depending, GTRV pop top w/ sleeper, Carefree Awning, Gaucho couch, Coleman Fridge, and tons of Thule

    2010 Gas Gas EC 450, 2005 Gas Gas FSE 450, plated

  10. #420
    Hello, I'm new here and have been lurking for a few days. I am currently building a 4x4 van. This will be my second 4x4 van so I have already pounded through the learning curve. I found a low milage 84 Dodge B350 MaxiWagon to start with this time. It's pretty strait (one damaged side door) and no cancer. I have already aquired just about everything for my conversion and am switching over to a manual driveline. So far I have removed the interior and am getting close to installing all new 2" rigid insulation. The floor is being raised 2 inches for insulation as well. I have also begun work on a full length rack for the top, well almost full length, it's only about 13-1/2 feet long and just over 5 foot wide. I'll save all the specs and fantasies about 20,000 lb PTO winches front and rear for another post.....

    I have purchased paint (ultra dark almost black - green) and should have it painted before winter. as you can see in the pictures I have a good welding crew. I just need them to start wearing shoes before OSHA gives me a citation.









    I really miss having a full size go anywhere van. This will probably be my last build of this type so I plan to not cut any corners. This will be the go the woods and get away from civilazation machine I will finish raising my boys with so it will be solid and overbuilt. when I get to making signifigant progress I'll start a detailed build thread. for now I'm just having fun bending and welding up some tubing
    Last edited by scotter; 07-19-2010 at 04:43 AM.

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