81 E-350 Quigley Build

[partsflyin]

Hello all!! Newb to the site here. Long time 4x4 van lover, recently became a second time van owner.
A lot of years ago i bought an 80 something Quadravan withe intent of restoring it. Well it urned out to be more of a project than I was looking for at the time.
Here is a pic of the old girl! I am still sick over selling her!!

Well fast forward alot of years , I am an outdoor lover, and try to spend more and mmore time outdoors, avid canoer-kayaker, have 78 bronco rockcrawler.
I camp out very often and figure what better vehicle to suit my needs than a 4x4 van.
About a month ago I found an 81 E-350 Quigley on C-list and I just had to have it!
Here she is the way I picked her up. 460,C6,NP205. Dana 44 up front, not sure yet on the rear.

[partsflyin]

My plans are to get it as reliable as possible for road trips and towing the bronco. I'm not going as extreme as most of the folks here , but I want a reliable , comfortable vehicle that I can spend a few days in when I want to.
right down the street I found a donor club wagon for a few of the parts I was looking for.
Driver door was involved in a bump up so I swapped it out.

Also swapped on some new rims i had gotten for a diffrent project that changed direction. I love the wheels, the tires aren't the greatest but they will get me by until I can afford something better.

I also like these style mirrors alot better so i plan to swap the passenger side mirror out as well.

[partsflyin]

The side doors and the rear doors had the fixed windows which would seriously bring the suck for summertime camping. They have got to go!
When i started looking at the doors with intentions of swapping in the opening windows i noticed the left rear was starting to get some rust, so I just swapped the whole door on that side.

Disreguard the mold!

Stupid fixed windows!

I can feel the cool breeze off the river already!

[partsflyin]

Donor rig had a nice chrome grill that I swapped in.

Quigley tag in the door jam.

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I cant wait to get started on the interior.
First I want to rip out the ghetto rear bed set-up.I have envisioned two 6' benches going along the sides with a small table in the middle that would collapse to make the bed area.
Please lend any advice that you see fit.

[Red Zebra]

Nice score. tons of potential!

[1leglance]

looks like it will be a great build
can't wait to see some of your trips in it

[Photog]

Great project.

Check some of the van/RV builder websites, for ideas on the floor plan. Think about exactly how you want to use the van. e.g.: Do you want to take apart all your bedding, just to sit down and eat? Sportsmobile, Roadtrek, Pleasure Way, etc.

[partsflyin]

Great project.

Check some of the van/RV builder websites, for ideas on the floor plan. Think about exactly how you want to use the van. e.g.: Do you want to take apart all your beding, just to sit down and eat? Sportsmobile, Roadtrek, Pleasure Way, etc.

Excellent point! Thats the kinda input I'm looking for! Thanks!

[Photog]

The existing bed looks like you would sleep across the fan (head at one wall, and feet at the other. If you are over 5-1/2 feet tall, you may want the bed oriented so you sleep along the length of the van.