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E series van question
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Tuned
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E series van question
Hello, I'm hoping someone here knows this off the top of their head. I know I could google around and figure it out myself, but my free time is very limited as I focus on making sure I meet payroll correctly on Fridays before anything else...and as a multi-state employer, this can really eat up my time.
Anyhow I need a van to tote my crew around and my questions on the Ford Van series are these:
Was there a van produced with a 7.3L diesel? I think it would be good for me to own two of the same engine to stay on a single learning curve.
Did any of these 7.3L vans come in a four wheel drive passenger version (i.e. with windows, not the cargo van)?
Were many of these ever made?
Would their used values run similar to Super Duties from that time frame, or run a bit more or less?
Anyhow I need a van to tote my crew around and my questions on the Ford Van series are these:
Was there a van produced with a 7.3L diesel? I think it would be good for me to own two of the same engine to stay on a single learning curve.
Did any of these 7.3L vans come in a four wheel drive passenger version (i.e. with windows, not the cargo van)?
Were many of these ever made?
Would their used values run similar to Super Duties from that time frame, or run a bit more or less?
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you need a van because of room or space? Are you hauling any equipment? And your crew, work crew? friends? They have made 7.3 psd vans. But my question is, would the excursion be your better choice, but what your hauling around is the important part. Its big, can haul a lot of people, 4x4 and diesel. As for the vans with 4x4 and windows, I'm not for sure if I've seen any of them, i would assume they are out but I'll let someone else confirm that first.
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Ford never made a 4x4 van with or without windows. There are some aftermarket companies that convert Ford vans to 4x4, but they never did a lot of them so they might be hard to find.
Ford did make a lot of 7.3L vans both with and without windows.
Ford did make a lot of 7.3L vans both with and without windows.
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I prefer a crew of 10 to 12 people, so I've always worked with vans. The Excursion seems a little small for that purpose. I didn't know Ford didn't do the 4x4 themselves though, that would make it quite a tough project.
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Sounds to me like you could use a short bus. They have 7.3 engines in them.
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hey well at least you'd never get lost!
not sure I'd want any other contractors to see that ride though!
anyhow, does "there's a website for that" apply to this question? (finding a 4x4 E350 7.3)
not sure I'd want any other contractors to see that ride though!
anyhow, does "there's a website for that" apply to this question? (finding a 4x4 E350 7.3)
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I just googled "4x4 E350 7.3" and this was the first hit.
Diesel 4X4 Van Ford E-350 X-local City A Quigley 4x4 conversion.
Start googling, you may find just what you are looking for.
Here's a site for just 4x4 Vans. Found on same search.
4x4 VANS 4 SALE
Diesel 4X4 Van Ford E-350 X-local City A Quigley 4x4 conversion.
Start googling, you may find just what you are looking for.
Here's a site for just 4x4 Vans. Found on same search.
4x4 VANS 4 SALE
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jackstraw what is the reason needed for the 4wd? just curious? also if you are going to be transporting that many ppl in that type of van you mite want to check state and federal laws pertaining to getting a cdl with a passenger endorsement. food for thought...good luck. and joe that polk-a-dot bus is a fine piece of equipment!!!
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thanks again Payson, I will finish the joys of Unemployment Insurance websites one of these nights and try out those links. I run a tree-planting crew (tree seedlings on a bulk scale; 6,000 Chickasaw Plum on a Wildlife Refuge today), and we leave the pavement quite a bit.
today's adventure is dealing with a 17 year old kid who didn't want to work today and instead packed up his gear and is hitchhiking home across three states. Should I call his father, who he called from my phone this morning, or not? Poor kid comes from a very broken home. No time for Google tonight.
today's adventure is dealing with a 17 year old kid who didn't want to work today and instead packed up his gear and is hitchhiking home across three states. Should I call his father, who he called from my phone this morning, or not? Poor kid comes from a very broken home. No time for Google tonight.
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IMHO if the 17 yr old is man enough to walk off the job and leave you a man short in the middle of a job that is important to you and your family in these tough economic times, then he's man enough to walk home or catch a bus! on another note yes i would call his father and explain the situation, and tell them he walked off the job and is hitch hiking home. it might be stiff, but if you want to quit do it when the job is complete! good luck jackstraw
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Well with the 4x4 van link for sale up there, I came to the realization that the way to get the van that I want someday in the future will be to buy a stock one first and then have it converted to four-wheel drive later.
So tonight I looked at Econolines with a 7.3 on autotrader.com. I was pretty surprised at the prices ... all over the map with combinations of mileage and price, much moreso than when I bought my F250 last year. Maybe this could be a good way to get a 7.3 engine...buy an undervalued Econoline. For example, a diesel E350 with only 150K miles for less than $6K.
I am now pretty optimistic on how this project might work out someday.
So tonight I looked at Econolines with a 7.3 on autotrader.com. I was pretty surprised at the prices ... all over the map with combinations of mileage and price, much moreso than when I bought my F250 last year. Maybe this could be a good way to get a 7.3 engine...buy an undervalued Econoline. For example, a diesel E350 with only 150K miles for less than $6K.
I am now pretty optimistic on how this project might work out someday.
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oh, and don't try and hire the 20something or less generation if you value your stress level.
I am sorta thinking about asking y'all if you know any young people who need a job but I'm not sure of the protocol for a very Off Topic thread here.
I am sorta thinking about asking y'all if you know any young people who need a job but I'm not sure of the protocol for a very Off Topic thread here.