Rockdivers new Tow Rig Diesel 4x4 Van

Started by Rockdiver, August 04, 2007, 07:14:44 PM

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Rockdiver

August 04, 2007, 07:14:44 PM
Bought this about a month ago for $2000.00 1986 Ford E-350 Quadravan Diesel with a pathfinder conversion.  The Prev Owner bought for a project,He then installed a Banks turbo and banks exhaust. and numerous Banks Guages. He also stocked up on other new parts. It Came with new captain chairs(still in boxes) All new window seals,new cargo mat ,headlights,bench seats x 2, insulation for walls, door weather strip, Cargo lights,Door mirrors,window motor for pass window, new blinker controls for column, and lots of other stuff

Rockdiver

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August 04, 2007, 07:20:07 PM
Started on cleanup and fluids Pressure Washed it then Changed Oil & Filter Changed Trans filter and fluid , installed new belts, Captain chairs.

CTENG in KS

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August 04, 2007, 07:22:55 PM
Another Van!  Wahoo!
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Rockdiver

#3
August 04, 2007, 07:45:46 PM
Yeah you were my inspiration   Love the beast

AaronB

#4
August 04, 2007, 11:32:15 PM
sweet....... thats a big turbo!
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#5
August 05, 2007, 08:05:07 AM
Cool van...it's going to be a nice project.
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#6
August 05, 2007, 08:18:47 AM
Nice van, looks like a few are going that way I used to have a Dodge Van, it was a class B had everthing but a shower. I think it's the best way to go for what we do. When I start looking for another motorhome that's what I'll be looking for, no more massive battle cruisers for me.
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Rockdiver

#7
August 05, 2007, 10:54:01 AM
More Pics of the goodies

Rockdiver

#8
August 05, 2007, 11:00:33 AM
Ordered new wheels  Got 1 for size and other three here next week.  Only keeping one bench any one want the other?

gtoyonrocks

#9
August 09, 2007, 10:20:03 PM
That thing is sweet, I am looking hard for the right tow rig, I would love to have something like that.
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Rockdiver

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August 10, 2007, 04:02:31 PM
Thanks.  Me too on the Tow rig.  I got the wheels in today had the wrong lugnuts for the rear. It takes 9/16 on the rear(Dana 60 I believe)and 1/2 in lugs on the front (Dana 44)   Ran it for a while have a small antifreeze leak on one hose to fix tomorrow.

Hottrod81

#11
August 10, 2007, 04:20:30 PM
How is that 6.9 with the bank setup?

Rockdiver

#12
August 10, 2007, 09:54:40 PM
seems to do good.  Sounds good. drove it from the mountains to fresno when i got it .  I will post up results when towing   Got insurance today  Its going out on the road tomorrow

Rocksnail

#13
August 11, 2007, 04:23:34 PM
nice looking van. there is a place here in Fresno that builds for vans for sporting. its called sports mobile. they build lift kits racks and alot of other sweet add ons. should look them up for some sweet parts.
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Rockdiver

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August 11, 2007, 05:14:52 PM
Well not on the road yet. Changed the radiator hoses today top & Bottom. filled with new antifreeze. and walah a leak came to light.  I am not sure if it is from the thermostat housing or the front of the pass side head. went to napa and got some aluma seal and ran it for twenty minutes to se if it seals. Will run again tomorrow. If leaks have to pull radiator alternator and vacuum pump to get to thermostat housing.
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