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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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compatible van body's

hi i have a 1996 e350 van ,7.3 diesel, 135" wb, with a quigley 4x4 conversion . it has an ambulance cab with no box on the back . i would like to convert to a passenger or custome conversion body. does anyone know what year van body's will fit easily to this chassis ? i intend to tow a 30 ' camper and have all the kids in the van . thanks
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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All Ford vans from 1992 to 2012 have a 138" wheelbase. If yours really has a 135" wheelbase I think you will have some modifications to do to get another body to mount to that frame.

If it is a 138" wheelbase I think any 1992 or newer body should fit.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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ill dbl check the wheelbase . as far as bodys how new could i go . thanks for the reply .
 
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 04:03 AM
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At least to 2012.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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I dbl checked it it a 138 wb ,whew.i see you were an auto trans expert , i dont mean anything but i have allways liked the manual trans . do you thing its possible to put a 6 speed manual in this van ? thanks for all the help!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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Yes, it's possible. Given enough time and money ANYTHING is possible. I remember reading someone on these forums install a manual trans in their van.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1045418-zf6.html Click on this link and have a read.
 
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