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Forum: Van Body 02-18-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
Bidding finished at $1200. Normally scrap...

Bidding finished at $1200. Normally scrap Econolines seem to go for $400 so hopefully someone wanted to save this beast and it will live to V8 diesel clatter another day.
Forum: Van Body 02-18-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
also I had a carfax done. It was a government...

also I had a carfax done.
It was a government vehicle until 2018.
In California its whole life.
Second owner had it two years.
Stolen in the autumn and found 13 days later, then property of the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-18-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
I replied to the wrong thread. I have to...

I replied to the wrong thread.

I have to drop out of this particular van (and dream).

Probably someone should grab this van.

All the details are here ...
Forum: Van Body 02-18-2021, 07:40 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
sorry I replied to the wrong thread. Stressed...

sorry I replied to the wrong thread. Stressed and tired.

It's a stolen and recovered vehicle and the listing says that the catalytic converter is missing which is a huge deal in California, but...
Forum: Van Body 02-18-2021, 04:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
2006 Econoline rust?

My plan to import a van to the UK has hit a complication.
I have been searching for the right van for nearly a year and one came up in a salvage auction.
I am extremely fussy on the spec for...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-17-2021, 06:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By dieselnutjob
Econoline seat swivel bases?

I have seen videos that refer to Sportmobile seat swivel bases designed specifically for Ford Econolines (I am looking at buying a 2006).

I looked on Sportmobile website and I don't see a "shop"...
Forum: Van Body 02-16-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
ok I get the message: rear AC=good Gotta...

ok I get the message: rear AC=good

Gotta find a van first
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-16-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
Thank you for your kind offer. I will PM you. ...

Thank you for your kind offer. I will PM you.

What I will say publicly is that really I am only interested in this particular unicorn spec:-

6.0 powerstroke, 2005 on (because HPOP)
no or very...
Forum: Van Body 02-16-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
My wife says that she will want a pop-top on it. ...

My wife says that she will want a pop-top on it. Therefore if it happens to come with rear AC I can't see it surviving.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-12-2021, 02:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
I think that the current Transit is the same in...

I think that the current Transit is the same in the UK and USA
...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-11-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
My neighbour (a builder) has a Transit and I just...

My neighbour (a builder) has a Transit and I just measured it.

It's one of these...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-11-2021, 03:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
Importing complete vehicles from the UK into USA...

Importing complete vehicles from the UK into USA is very difficult, although once a Disco 2 hits 25 years old?

A few years ago I did help a fellow in USA who wanted a Euro spec Audi A6 TDI with...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-11-2021, 01:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
I am 5'10"

I am 5'10"
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-10-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
T35 and T40 are too slow and too rusty. The...

T35 and T40 are too slow and too rusty.

The T4 and T5 are extremely popular as campers here, and for good reason, but you can't get a double bed sideways across the back.

I said that the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-10-2021, 03:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
My objective is not to build an offroading...

My objective is not to build an offroading overland rig. If I wanted to do that then yes a Landy or Land cruiser would be the way to go. 5 cyl diesel Discovery 2s are pretty cheap here and extremely...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-10-2021, 03:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
There is one in Belvidere NJ that looks...

There is one in Belvidere NJ that looks interesting. It's been for sale for a while which makes me suspicious.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-09-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
Thanks I'm looking for cheap 2 wheel drive...

Thanks
I'm looking for cheap 2 wheel drive diesel vans with windows (passenger vans), normal length (not extended).
But that's not the point of this thread.
You will all think I'm mad now (and...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-09-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
Thanks. That's helpful. Anyone in New...

Thanks. That's helpful.

Anyone in New Jersey want to help out a Brit?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-09-2021, 03:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
ok that's fair enough. Though there are...

ok that's fair enough.

Though there are pockets of the market where I am right. For example some of the auction houses are not allowing anyone in to inspect vehicles. In that scenario I have the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-08-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,203
Posted By dieselnutjob
Buying vans from a distance and getting an inspection?

Hi

I have been looking for a Ford Econoline or Chevy Express van to buy in the US and bring back to the UK for some time for a camper conversion.

It is an interesting time to look for one of...
Forum: Van Body 01-20-2021, 11:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
Thank you both for excellent replies

Thank you both for excellent replies
Forum: Van Body 01-19-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
Thank you for the answer, but please can you...

Thank you for the answer, but please can you define "extra room". If it's only 1" then it's not enough. If it's 5" well maybe it will be ok.

Also, have you removed the plastic side trim? It...
Forum: Van Body 01-19-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
https://pscan.uk/images/e350/econolineinterior.jpg

https://pscan.uk/images/e350/econolineinterior.jpg
Forum: Van Body 01-19-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
Lucky I'm actually 5'10" then. Yes I'd...

Lucky I'm actually 5'10" then.



Yes I'd like, very much, please please.
Forum: Van Body 01-19-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,126
Posted By dieselnutjob
Oh for goodness sake. I meant 5'10". I read it...

Oh for goodness sake. I meant 5'10". I read it twice before hitting submit as well.

If I could get an answer for zero insulation then I can subtract myself. Thanks.
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