I came across this lifted four wheel drive van in Canmore, Alberta yesterday. Looks like a 2003-2007 Ford. They did come with diesels but I don't recall them coming with four wheel drive. I had a look underneath and there was a front differential. What would folks do to achieve this, swap the body onto a Ford pickup chassis? What are the challenges?
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There are companies that do the conversions. Quigley and Sportsmobile come to mind, but I know there are others.
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Nice! A beast.
Originally Posted by CARJ
There are companies that do the conversions. Quigley and Sportsmobile come to mind, but I know there are others.
Yup, Quiqley is local to me and I've seen quite a few around here. I know a contractor in upstate PA that uses Duramax diesel Chevy box vans with the Quigley 4wd system for delivery vehicles. Quite impressive.
There are companies that do the conversions. Quigley and Sportsmobile come to mind, but I know there are others.
Yup, Quiqley is local to me and I've seen quite a few around here. I know a contractor in upstate PA that uses Duramax diesel Chevy box vans with the Quigley 4wd system for delivery vehicles. Quite impressive.
Wife's uncle retired with Quigley. He brought the demo though a few times over the years, pretty neat.
Earlier gas E250s had a trick front end the required a custom oil pan for clearance.
I would love to have one as a family car. I was looking for one a few months ago, but they're way too expensive, even used. I found a 2006 with something like 250k miles, it was a pretty rusty too. They were asking over $15k.
I ended up buying an AWD Toyota Sienna for way less.
These are an absolute nightmare for a parts person. Very few parts are off the shelf and not all of them are from the same vehicle. Plus you have some owners who are convinced they came from Ford that way. At least around 05 they started using Super Duty truck parts which made it a bit easier.
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
I came across this lifted four wheel drive van in Canmore, Alberta yesterday. Looks like a 2003-2007 Ford. They did come with diesels but I don't recall them coming with four wheel drive. I had a look underneath and there was a front differential. What would folks do to achieve this, swap the body onto a Ford pickup chassis? What are the challenges?
It's great to see Mt Ha Ling in the background. Very distinctive, and a delightful hike. Was this in the parking lot at the visitor centre?
I came across this lifted four wheel drive van in Canmore, Alberta yesterday. Looks like a 2003-2007 Ford. They did come with diesels but I don't recall them coming with four wheel drive. I had a look underneath and there was a front differential. What would folks do to achieve this, swap the body onto a Ford pickup chassis? What are the challenges?
It's great to see Mt Ha Ling in the background. Very distinctive, and a delightful hike. Was this in the parking lot at the visitor centre?
Originally Posted by Number_35
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
I came across this lifted four wheel drive van in Canmore, Alberta yesterday. Looks like a 2003-2007 Ford. They did come with diesels but I don't recall them coming with four wheel drive. I had a look underneath and there was a front differential. What would folks do to achieve this, swap the body onto a Ford pickup chassis? What are the challenges?
It's great to see Mt Ha Ling in the background. Very distinctive, and a delightful hike. Was this in the parking lot at the visitor centre?
Yes! Good Eye!
Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
I came across this lifted four wheel drive van in Canmore, Alberta yesterday. Looks like a 2003-2007 Ford. They did come with diesels but I don't recall them coming with four wheel drive. I had a look underneath and there was a front differential. What would folks do to achieve this, swap the body onto a Ford pickup chassis? What are the challenges?
It's great to see Mt Ha Ling in the background. Very distinctive, and a delightful hike. Was this in the parking lot at the visitor centre?
Yes! Good Eye!
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
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Originally Posted by DuckRyder
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
They would be gas only if using an Econoline chassis. The E-series never got the 6.7 diesel that I have seen.
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
They would be gas only if using an Econoline chassis. The E-series never got the 6.7 diesel that I have seen.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by DuckRyder
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
They would be gas only if using an Econoline chassis. The E-series never got the 6.7 diesel that I have seen.
Ford E series Diesels
92-93 7.3 IDI Navistar
94-2003 7.3 Powerstroke
2004-2007 6.0 Powerstroke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_E_series
Originally Posted by DuckRyder
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
They would be gas only if using an Econoline chassis. The E-series never got the 6.7 diesel that I have seen.
Ford E series Diesels
92-93 7.3 IDI Navistar
94-2003 7.3 Powerstroke
2004-2007 6.0 Powerstroke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_E_series
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Originally Posted by Snagglefoot
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by DuckRyder
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
They would be gas only if using an Econoline chassis. The E-series never got the 6.7 diesel that I have seen.
Ford E series Diesels
92-93 7.3 IDI Navistar
94-2003 7.3 Powerstroke
2004-2007 6.0 Powerstroke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_E_series
That is actually incorrect. The E-Series had the 6.0 diesel through 2010 model year. The F-series trucks got the 6.4 in 2008MY although the production started in early 2007.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
Originally Posted by DuckRyder
Sportsmobile is still building these on Cutaway chassis... They are not cheap though.
Edit: and I'm not positive you can get a Diesel?
They would be gas only if using an Econoline chassis. The E-series never got the 6.7 diesel that I have seen.
Ford E series Diesels
92-93 7.3 IDI Navistar
94-2003 7.3 Powerstroke
2004-2007 6.0 Powerstroke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_E_series
That is actually incorrect. The E-Series had the 6.0 diesel through 2010 model year. The F-series trucks got the 6.4 in 2008MY although the production started in early 2007.
Am I correct in that they kept the 7.3 longer than the trucks did, too?
Originally Posted by Garak
Am I correct in that they kept the 7.3 longer than the trucks did, too?
2003 was the last year just like the trucks. Although depending on the assembly date, a 2003 F-Series could have either a 7.3 or a 6.0L. Now which one is a better engine makes for an interesting argument.
Am I correct in that they kept the 7.3 longer than the trucks did, too?
2003 was the last year just like the trucks. Although depending on the assembly date, a 2003 F-Series could have either a 7.3 or a 6.0L. Now which one is a better engine makes for an interesting argument.
Went to Iceland some 20 years ago. These were all over the place. Didn't Ford make these with 4WD from the factory back then?
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
2003 was the last year just like the trucks. Although depending on the assembly date, a 2003 F-Series could have either a 7.3 or a 6.0L. Now which one is a better engine makes for an interesting argument.
That is what I must have been thinking about. Now, as to which is better, is there really an argument?
2003 was the last year just like the trucks. Although depending on the assembly date, a 2003 F-Series could have either a 7.3 or a 6.0L. Now which one is a better engine makes for an interesting argument.
That is what I must have been thinking about. Now, as to which is better, is there really an argument?
Originally Posted by Garak
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
2003 was the last year just like the trucks. Although depending on the assembly date, a 2003 F-Series could have either a 7.3 or a 6.0L. Now which one is a better engine makes for an interesting argument.
That is what I must have been thinking about. Now, as to which is better, is there really an argument?
Personally I would buy a 6.0 over a 7.3 anyday. But then again, I know all the issues and the fixes for them.
Originally Posted by bdcardinal
2003 was the last year just like the trucks. Although depending on the assembly date, a 2003 F-Series could have either a 7.3 or a 6.0L. Now which one is a better engine makes for an interesting argument.
That is what I must have been thinking about. Now, as to which is better, is there really an argument?
Personally I would buy a 6.0 over a 7.3 anyday. But then again, I know all the issues and the fixes for them.
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