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Forum: Van Body 04-24-2022, 07:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,907
Posted By beaker
I've been out for a while. I went down the...

I've been out for a while. I went down the pickup route while van prices went bonkers. Still have my E-350 though.


carringb has excellent advice about a deep groove and a full penetration...
Forum: 4x4 05-03-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 20,385
Posted By beaker
If you are dealing with protection of the outside...

If you are dealing with protection of the outside of your rocker panels, I'd suggest also taking a look at the inside of your rocker panels as well. I noticed three spots which were small bubbles (1...
Forum: 4x4 03-26-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By beaker
A few photos of the Transfer Flow behind/next to...

A few photos of the Transfer Flow behind/next to an NP272 transfer case. It's a tight fit; I actually had to cut the exposed threads off the front tank strap bolt since it was hitting the output...
Forum: 4x4 03-01-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By beaker
Transfer Flow discontinued the tank about 10...

Transfer Flow discontinued the tank about 10 years ago. They make custom runs with a minimum order of 10 tanks. I ordered through Quadvan in Portland, Oregon. They're an odd company that does not...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 02-09-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,626
Posted By beaker
I can attest that the weight savings from...

I can attest that the weight savings from replacing the plastic instrument bezel with a carbon fiber one like the one on this van is good for 0.2 seconds in the quarter mile.
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-01-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,300
Posted By beaker
Second row captains chairs were available from at...

Second row captains chairs were available from at least 1994 (my RB E-350 came equipped with that and a flat folding bed) through 2009, I believe. My brother owned a 2004 7-passenger E-350 with this...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 01-12-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 957
Posted By beaker
2008 Quadvan CCV

While not exactly a bargain, it looks like a pretty nice SMB alternative.

No affiliation

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/rvs/d/2008-ford-350-4x4-diesel/6452251580.html
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 11-17-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,934
Posted By beaker
The original posting disappeared. Here is another...

The original posting disappeared. Here is another 4x4 chevy cube van. This one has be listed forever. Looks like it has a potential for great approach/departure angles.
...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 10-20-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By beaker
Here's another one with a 7.3L with no interior...

Here's another one with a 7.3L with no interior photos, but likely to be in slightly rougher condition:

https://anchorage.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1989-econoline-ford-f350/6345325563.html
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 09-01-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,250
Posted By beaker
1992 MB 4x4 van 30,000 miles - Anchorage

Not mine. Not affiliated.

https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-310-4x4/6288699375.html

It looks well presented, but that back seat looks like it belongs in a prisoner transport...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 08-11-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,022
Posted By beaker
Fires in Alaska have been uncharacteristically...

Fires in Alaska have been uncharacteristically low this year.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 08-11-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,572
Posted By beaker
I had a 1994 van at one time. I was on my third...

I had a 1994 van at one time. I was on my third transmission by that mileage and had to rebuild the rear axle once. Aside from that, the van was bulletproof. By comparison, my current van, albeit...
Forum: Member Classifieds 08-09-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,384
Posted By beaker
This van has been on CL in the Seattle / Portland...

This van has been on CL in the Seattle / Portland area for at least a year.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 07-18-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,172
Posted By beaker
2008 home built E-350

No affiliation. The price seems decent, but you have to wonder if they can't put 15 minutes into compiling a Craigslist ad, how much time went into maintenance?

A couple interior photos would...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 07-09-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,536
Posted By beaker
I assumed it was an intercooler.

I assumed it was an intercooler.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 07-07-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
Posted By beaker
E-150 cummins

https://anchorage.craigslist.org/cto/6206709558.html

I don't even know where to begin on this one.

No affiliation and as far as I'm concerned there never will be.
Forum: 4x4 07-07-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,804
Posted By beaker
I love the Fox shocks that I have. I had always...

I love the Fox shocks that I have. I had always been partial to Bilstein or Koni and was frankly leery of Fox, as I considered them more of a shock for rock crawlers and the like. I replaced the 6...
Forum: 4x4 07-04-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,372
Posted By beaker
I used to bottom out hard on frost heaves. I...

I used to bottom out hard on frost heaves. I ended up going to high rate springs up front which solved the bottoming, but made for a brutal ride.

About a year ago I put the RIP on my Quadvan and...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 07-03-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By beaker
4x4 e-350 short bus

https://boise.craigslist.org/cto/6189269363.html

No affiliation, but the price seems low enough.

Keep in mind that most states prohibit school-bus-yellow on anything that is not being used as a...
Forum: 4x4 05-21-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By beaker
No difference. They are the same between the...

No difference. They are the same between the axles.
Forum: 4x4 05-17-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By beaker
Oogs, thanks for that. Good information. I think...

Oogs, thanks for that. Good information. I think different converters use different crossmembers and their Transfer-Flow tanks (or at least mounting hardware) are specific to the converter. I know...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-17-2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,315
Posted By beaker
Just a comment on lug nut torque; anti-seize...

Just a comment on lug nut torque; anti-seize compound, which I used to use as SOP when installing lug nuts/bolts can dramatically affect final bolt tension. A rule of thumb is that anti-seize torque...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-17-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,117
Posted By beaker
Thanks very much for the opinions; they are quite...

Thanks very much for the opinions; they are quite helpful. I have no illusions that anything repaired won't fail again, as my impression is that they were not upgraded components, but it buys time. ...
Forum: 4x4 05-17-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,080
Posted By beaker
Transfer flow 4x4 compatibility

I added a Transfer Flow 46 gallon fuel tank to my Quadvan. It was probably the best thing I ever did to this vehicle. It was a very tight fit however, requiring me to cut the extra length off one of...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-17-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,117
Posted By beaker
6.0 purchase considerations

I went to look at a 2005 SMB this morning. It is equipped with a 6.0L. The service records indicate usual 6.0 stuff like new FICMs, and an EGR valve cleaning. Turbo vanes cleaned once and inspected...
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