Caught a glimpse of the new E-Series Van Yesterday - Page 3

vanman06 · #31 (**permalink**) 01-30-2008, 02:22 AM

The latest modifications to my 2006 Ford van is changing out the Super Springs part number SSA-09 for the heavy duty SSA-12, the company really stands behind and in front of their products, I talk to the owner and he is willing to send to me a replacement set of new rear Super Springs they add up to 1900 lbs to the weight hauling capabilities of the E150. My digital camera is in the shop I plan to have photos soon. I guess the 2008 new Ford van grill became such a cool looking grill I decided to mount a new chrome Ford grill to the front of my 2006, fits like an add on grill. I get all kinds of people looking at my van now. It looks better than the 08 because I have my headlights higher and my parking lights are off to the side, it really looks cool. Photos soon to be posted. I am sure to get many more looks. The only one of its kind. Now, I just got to find fender flares, like on the old E-550. I saw one the other day. Just like seeing a van body mounted on a full size truck chassis, jacked up and looking Ford tough. I really like the Quigly mods.

zlivewire · #32 (**permalink**) 02-22-2008, 11:22 PM

does a 08 really fit a 01 e150,looks like new fender grill/hood is that all one would need to convert to new style

wolfmanagh · #33 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 02:58 PM

I think the new front end looks good on the cutaways with the bus body on them. There are a couple here.
Besner Bus New Bus Inventory
This one here looks good
http://www.besnerbus.com/images/B83701_right.JPG

YoGeorge · #34 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 03:31 PM

...but somehow I'm getting used to the new front end.

I remember barfing when they introduced the 1996 Taurus and Sable too, but in 2000, we got my wife a loaded '98 Sable LS and really enjoyed the Duratec and the car, and actually got used to that look as well....

Club Wagon · #35 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 05:40 PM

Nearly 6 months later the new front end on '08 E-Series still looks bad & reminiscent of Ram style to me.

Have had the chance to confirm that it is a bit harder to reach in as I'd suspected.

I remain underwelmed by the styling & envious of some of the technical upgrades, especially the brakes.

Still haven't seen an '08 Club Wagon yet. My local stealership has a long line of '08 cargo van gathering dust.