Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-17-2015, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 18,758
Re: SMB Cutaway Project?
carringb, I didn't even see that part of the page regarding the listing of the 6-speed auto transmission on the Econoline info page. I just went to the page and immediately clicked on the Build &...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-16-2015, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 18,758
Re: SMB Cutaway Project?
I just saw something very interesting on Ford's commercial page regarding the 2016 Ford Econoline Cutaway. First off, I spend lots of time playing around with the Build & Price feature of the site...
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Forum: Van Body
04-26-2015, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 21,878
Re: Ford Transit details
Some interesting news regarding the Quigley Transit 4x4 which appears to be on the way to market soon!
Pickup Trucks site has done a quick review of the conversion where it was tested at Moab in...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-25-2015, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,445
Re: Transit Diesel Specs
Well almost two years has since passed since the last post here, but it looks like the Quigley Transit 4x4 is on the way to market soon!
Pickup Trucks site has done a quick review of the...
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Forum: 4x4
04-25-2015, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 17,838
Re: Quigley to do 4x4 on new Transit for 2014
Well almost two years has since passed since the last post here, but it looks like the Quigley Transit 4x4 ison the way to market soon!
Pickup Trucks site has done a quick review of the conversion...
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Forum: Van Body
09-08-2014, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 21,878
Re: Ford Transit details
Whoa! The page of the Transit on Sportsmobile site has been updated just a few days ago. It now includes the pdf sheets for basic info. All is basically there except a few pricing info that are...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-08-2014, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,283
Re: Transit updates from SMB?
Whoa! The page of the Transit on Sportsmobile site has been updated just a few days ago. It now includes the pdf sheets for basic info. All is basically there except a few pricing info that are...
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Forum: Van Body
09-08-2014, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 21,878
Re: Ford Transit details
Nice van, wadewaydo! I actually do like the Transit though there are some things that could have been improved or thought out well enough. They also should have kept the Econoline van for commercial...
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Forum: 4x4
03-08-2014, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,648
Re: 4x4 Sprinter for US in 2015
That's what I'm thinking. I'm not a big Sprinter fan but I'm glad that they're offering the 4x4 here for the Sprinter owners and enthusiasts. I also hope this will pressure Ford to offer at least the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-27-2014, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,283
Re: Transit updates from SMB?
Bingo! I will have to stand corrected here once you mentioned the new J2807 standards. I had completely forgotten about that. Now that you mentioned it, Ford has said they would switch to that in...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-27-2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,626
Re: New Conversion Company ?
I'm wondering what's happened to Kevin Hornby Designs company? I went to the site to see if he had done any customization packages available for the new 2014 Ford Transit Connect. To my surprise, the...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
02-27-2014, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,283
Re: Transit updates from SMB?
Well I can understand Ford's reasoning for the derating of their engines for the Transit but why on Earth are the tow rating so dismal? The current and outdated Econoline can tow twice the amount of...
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Forum: Van Body
02-27-2014, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,360
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Forum: Van Body
12-11-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,360
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-11-2013, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,668
Re: MSN Autos Sportsmobile-Fuso Chassis?
Thanks for the photos. Not sure why I just now noticed that they're posted. The truck is fantastic and I like it better than the original Concept (the one where the upper half of the body rises and...
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Forum: Van Body
08-14-2013, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 25,730
Re: Dodge Promaster
Not a bad looking Winnebago although I wish the front fascia could at least be smooth-painted body-color rather than rough gray. Ugh. Meanwhile, Dodge Ram Trucks site just recently added a...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
08-14-2013, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,127
Re: SMB Dodge Promaster to start production
Meanwhile, Dodge Ram Trucks site just added a configurator for equipment and prices on the Promaster. Click on the link and select 2014 and choose the four Promaster vehicles.
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-25-2013, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,631
Re: Sulastic leaf spring add-on
All this suspension talk usually confuses me since I'm not an expert on it. lol Glad you like the product though. :)
I really don't want to throw this tread off, but carringb, I've seen some...
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Forum: Van Body
07-07-2013, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 25,730
Re: Dodge Promaster
Wow, thanks for letting us know! (The Transit basic info is also up but that's another topic)
The Promaster made me wanna throw up at first but then I'm kind of growing on it as long as I don't...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
06-20-2013, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,322
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Forum: Van Body
06-20-2013, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 21,878
Re: Ford Transit details
I emailed QuadVan inquiring on whether or not they have plans to do Transit 4x4 conversion last week and haven't heard since. Either they're busy at the moment or know that I'm just a curious Ford...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-20-2013, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,445
Re: Transit Diesel Specs
There is a new article online Truck Trend magazine for the August 2013 issue, where the upcoming Transit diesel engine is discussed in lots of detail. The only unknown info at this time is the power...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-13-2013, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,445
Re: Transit Diesel Specs
Seeing how Ford has a tendency to really conservatively rate their engines before launch, I won't be surprise if the numbers really rise by launch. This is cause Ford wants to see how much power the...
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Forum: Van Body
06-10-2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 21,878
Re: Ford Transit details
Yeah, I saw the Ford site mentioning the summer 2014, too, but forgot to mention that in my previous post. The Quigley site says that they're still looking into it for costs feasibility purposes. And...
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Forum: Van Body
06-06-2013, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 21,878
Re: Ford Transit details
Bad news for those of you who were looking forward to the new Ford Transit. I just found out that Ford has decided to postpone the production start of the Transit until Summer 2014 for Model Year...
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