2014 E150 Newbie

[Flying Pig-SMB]

Getting started and hi to all. Former Enterprise commuter van going to be a van conversion. Has 4.6L, Advance Trac, replacing shocks. Has 6 passenger Capt chairs, 6 12v USB lighter connections and bulit in cup holders, pop out windows too. new brakes. Soon to have new tires BFG AT KO.02. Contemplating BU camera, fold-out bench seat purchase and definet radio upgrade. Side doors open out.

 

[Flying Pig-SMB]

I'll post pics soon

 

[Grampswrx]

Looks nice. What's the mileage?

 

[Flying Pig-SMB]

73k ... at the moment

 

[Twoxentrix]

The fact that you're putting tires on so quickly speaks to your motivation to get on the road - it'll provide a freedom restricted only by your enthusiasm & imagination. Enjoy your new toy.

 

[Flying Pig-SMB]

Thx twoentrix, on the road to the dirt is what we are thinking soon. Perhaps Kings River in Sequoia. As sweetie pie said this is going to be fun.

 

[Flying Pig-SMB]

BTW .... My wrench gave it the once over and confirmed that all things were very much up to snuff with this former Enterprise people hauler. Now for the new radio et al and getting rid of a few seats

 

[carringb]

My van started life as an Enterprise van too. They have a good maintenance program, and yours should be every bit good as new.

I bought mine at 105,000 miles then re-painted it not-white around 250,000 miles and I have 470,000 miles now.

 

[BeeDub-ClassB]

You’d be surprised how capable your stock van is on fire roads and the like. Especially if you add AT tires. We’ve had our 98 E250 EB on plenty of rough dirt roads (USFS roads, etc.) and it does great with just the LSD rear and Michelin LTX tires. Lots of ground clearance even stock. We have the same running boards and they haven’t gotten in the way, either.

 

[dadvan]

As my kids would say "twin van", I have the same running boards and need to scrap them asap. Also you can get a TP55 bit off Amazon for $12 for the seat bolts. It's not a regular torx t55. I almost rounded one off before I stopped and ordered the right bit. Congrats, let the good times roll!

 

[Flying Pig-SMB]

Thx for all the info. Definitely planning on some USFS traversing. Ordering the TP55 as I type. 470k miles sweet Jesus that is awesome.

 

[ShadetreeTim]

Good looking start. Congratulations.

 

[djhorner]

Seats

BTW .... My wrench gave it the once over and confirmed that all things were very much up to snuff with this former Enterprise people hauler. Now for the new radio et al and getting rid of a few seats

Hi. Good luck on the project. I’m remodeling my SMB 93 E250 and looking for some gray capt chairs. Are you getting rid of the seats? If so I’d be interested in 2. Best regards.

 

[Flying Pig-SMB]

Hi dhorner; Yes I am looking to sell a couple. They are CVC commuter seats. Not sure on price just yet. Let me know what you are thinking. Send me a PM

 

[Vanimal]

I have two El Capitan reclining dual armed seat with an electric motorized fold out bench seat that converts to a queen/full bed. I was going to use but I am going a different route!