I have been a long time lurker but the timing was right and I picked up a 2 WD 2003 EB 50 High Top V 10 with 53,000 miles on her.
I flew from Michigan to Long Beach to pick up the van last Thursday. The couple I bought it from met me at the airport and I left with the Van. It was exactly as described.
I made my way across I-70.
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and I couldn't drive through Flagstaff and not take a little detour South on the first day of Overland Expo. I parked next to a nicely equiped sporty so my van can see what she will be like after transformation.
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Goal of short stop at Expo was to check out some of the rigs, look at wheel and tire combos, and talk to a couple of vendors I am likely to use over the next few months. Met Chris of U-Joint and then layed my hands on all of the aluminess products. I was amazed that many of the more substantial builds on the expedition portal were there. I could have stayed for hours/ days but I had made promises prior to my quick cross country adventure.
Made it back to Michigan on Sunday in the early afternoon. Nine States and 2,470 miles. Hopefully I can do this drive again but take my time.
It was quite the shake down drive. I can't beleive I have waited this long to get a sporty!
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2003 Ford E-350SD 4x4
V10 / 4R100 / NV271
Front Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/King Pin/Open Knuckle/High Steer
Rear Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/Full Floating
Eaton E-Lockers Front And Rear/4:10 Gears
ARB Differential Covers - Nodular Iron With Dipstick And Drain Plug
Leaf Spring Suspension Front And Rear
46 Gal Transfer-Flow Fuel Tank
ExtremeAire Magnum Air Compressor
Reunel Rear Bumper
On And On ...
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2003 Ford E-350SD 4x4
V10 / 4R100 / NV271
Front Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/King Pin/Open Knuckle/High Steer
Rear Axle - 1 Ton Spec Dana 60/Full Floating
Eaton E-Lockers Front And Rear/4:10 Gears
ARB Differential Covers - Nodular Iron With Dipstick And Drain Plug
Leaf Spring Suspension Front And Rear
46 Gal Transfer-Flow Fuel Tank
ExtremeAire Magnum Air Compressor
Reunel Rear Bumper
On And On ...