JetVan, Surfride support vehicle.

[BombThreat]

dude thats sick. i want a van...

its like a resurgence from the 70's!

 

[Berky]

That's such a nice set up ! do they put the new diesel in the E 350 vans now a days ?

 

[nightrider05]

Awesome "build"...cant wait to see this thing progress! I always joke about buying a van and people give me so much shyt for it. However with as much hauling as I do, it would be a great thing to have. Plus they can serve as a camper as well, which saves you a ton of money on jetski trips.

 

[NVJAY775]

Too bad ford's diesels are crap now. I know some have had good luck with 6.0's and 6.4's, but... I would have went with the gasser too. Wise decision there.

 

[shawn_NJ]

Thanks for all the good feedback! Alot of people gave me too for selling my jeep to buy a cargo van. Best thing I have ever done. I haul stuff around all the time and this van was designed for me. Wish I did this years ago.
Ya fords 6.0 diesel is a total gamble, and I always loose at betting...so I went for the safe 5.4 gasser (then debated v10 or not). There was actually a 6.0 quigley van for just about the same price I bought this one for and I ALMOST ended up with it. But glad I didnt.
Highway its surprises me how good mpg it can get. 17.1mpg when its COMPLETELY EMPTY going 65mpg on flat highway. For a 6k+ monster 4x4 van, thats not THAT bad. Loaded with 2 bikes, gear, and 2people I can get 15.9mpg pretty consistant.
Around town/stop and go mileage is a complete joke though..LOL If I ever thought I would tow an enclosed trailer I would definetly have bought the v10.

So stoked that its moving along. Next 10-14days will be BIG steps in the build. Stay tuned.

 

[TITAN]

Now all you need is a "free candy" sign on the side!

 

[shawn_NJ]

Now all you need is a "free candy" sign on the side!

Your about the 100th person who had said that....

 

[dirtnut99]

That's such a nice set up ! do they put the new diesel in the E 350 vans now a days ?

No, the only choice is the 6.0 or gas motors.. The 6.4 doesn't fit with this twin turbos...

 

[BombThreat]

Did you look into doing the 4wd conversion yourself... I wonder how simliar the F series axles are to the vans.

 

[cattledog]

Now all you need is a "free candy" sign on the side!

i remeber the old party vans , they were big in the seventies, yes i said seventies my cousin in pittsburg had a sticker that said ASS, GAS OR GRASS NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE

 

[shawn_NJ]

Did you look into doing the 4wd conversion yourself... I wonder how simliar the F series axles are to the vans.

Insane amount of work, way beyond my skillset. I'll snap some front end pics as soon as I get new shocks in. Not saying its impossible, as I have seen other kits out there. But Quigley does ALOT of work on there vans.

ASS, GAS OR GRASS NOBODY RIDES FOR FREE

LOL!!! Thats great!

 

[Ross_C]

That is the ultimate setup...

 

[Flash-FX]

With added inspiration by Special FX and others, here's how I relocated the fuel jugs and beach cart...to the outside of the van. It all fits into the receiver hitch and is 100% stainless steel, NO RUST!!(with exception of the Fly racing can carrier, anodized aluminum). Now there is more room for other junk inside...

 

[norcal ex]

This is awesome! im digging it!

 

[shawn_NJ]

That is a work of SS art Gordon. Much better then the idea I had for the cart...lol What are you using as a "bumper protector" in that first pic?

Thats even better then the 2k aluminess setup I was eyeing.:

 

[chad]

That is such a cool setup!

 

[Flash-FX]

That's a "waterproof" blanket made for SUV's. It helps to keep the sand and salt water out of the latch and seams, it folds up into the bed liner tray.

 

[WILKEY]

GEEEEZ sickness

 

[DAG]

gas cans as a bumper... great idea
:bananalama: gitty-up

 

[tor*p*do]

nice shag'n wag'n!