Bad idea?

[FVShootingStar]

I'm kind of interested in this van, it's close to me, I've asked about the conversion but haven't heard back, I've seen very few conversions on a e350, assuming the conversion was done right, what say you.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/235059032041

[BCam]

It says E150 on the back door, where does the E350 come from? The VIN decodes as an E150. It looks like a nice conversion but I'd be concerned about it being overloaded.

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DBAs:
Vehicle Type: INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
Model Year: 1999
Make: FORD
Model: E-150
Body Class: Cargo Van

[FVShootingStar]

My mistake I did mean e150, and over loading is one of my concerns, I'm curious about what axels were used on this conversion.

[86Scotty]

Auction ended but it's a Salem Kroger. Look at the paperwork, zoom in on bottom left and you'll see Salem Kroger on some of the paperwork. Old converter, in and out of business a few times I think. I think they are long gone now. Someone here will know.

[FVShootingStar]

Originally Posted by 86Scotty

Auction ended but it's a Salem Kroger. Look at the paperwork, zoom in on bottom left and you'll see Salem Kroger on some of the paperwork. Old converter, in and out of business a few times I think. I think they are long gone now. Someone here will know.

they're gone, my phone wouldn't blow it up enough, there's things to like about it, but I know that's not the best conversion, not the worst either, pretty low milage too, not one bid, it's about 5hrs. from me, I thought about taking a look, I might.

[1der]

Note E150 pre I think 2008 is a lesser gauge frame than e250/350. I think there are likely other differences as well. Maybe bcarington can chime in.

I would want to know if anything else is lower duty as well.

Right off the top - those are five lug wheels.

[Grampswrx]

I know the e150 rear leaf springs were .5" to 1" narrower than the 250/350 springs. I wanted a leaf pack built for mine, but they didn't have leafs narrow enough, so I had to settle for blocks.

Never E150 again.

[1der]

Originally Posted by Grampswrx

I know the e150 rear leaf springs were .5" to 1" narrower than the 250/350 springs. I wanted a leaf pack built for mine, but they didn't have leafs narrow enough, so I had to settle for blocks.

Never E150 again.

Hey Gramps! What year was your E150?

I think the '08 and up E150 had much in common w the E250 / E350 models ???

[Grampswrx]

That one was a 93. So I would guess they came to their senses in 2008, 15 years later. Sounds about right.