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| | | Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while #328368 September 23rd 2009 7:01 pm | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 58 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 58 | We used to have a 84 e-150 with a little 300 inline 6. I installed a locker in there and got rid of the little single barrel carb for a 4 barrel on an Offenhauser intake. I also made it non computer controlled, but did manage to keep the EGR and air injection system running.. Around year 2000 We stopped driving it due to financial issues right after buying our house (Yolanda was out of work for 9 months).. Afterwards we just let the van sit... for years.. After 8 year or so I unloaded the van... Less than 6 months later I found what I always wanted.... a Ford Quadravan (pathfinder conversion).. We picked up a 78 ford e-250 pathfinder Quadravan 4x4 for $1100. I knew the motor was iffy, along with the rest of the van.. We have since rebuilt the motor and transmission and are still in the process of doing lots of work on it. Its primary lot in life will be a tow vehicle for the off-road rig, and a place to camp. Camping in the Van is almost always better than camping in a tent.. The Van as she was when we brought her home... First thing we did was pull, and rebuilt the motor.. Its a 460 motor using a 71 timing set and a Voodoo 61600 cam and a Holley 600cfm carb. New motor as it was being put in. Proudly flying the gas guzzler flag... We still have a long way to go, but she is on the road and has the first real towing job coming up in 5 weeks (400 miles each way).. Rest of the pics I have of the van are here.. Clicky ~Mark
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| | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | Colorful, I have to give you that, I have never seen that color scheme on an engine. I hope it runs as good as it looks It must have taken a long time to think out the colors as it did the components. It sounds like a runner. Hope to see it in person soon. and look in here for an event near you and bring that thing and let us see it in person and meet.
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | Welcome aboard Mark. Cool van! Interesting choice of engine color(s).
Nate Breece | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 Old Timer | Old Timer Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 32,696 Likes: 172 | Mark and its looking good!
Jim & Lucy Newkirk 1965 Chevy Bad Influence 1981 Chevy-the Love Shack 2012 Chevy Van , 2020 chevy van 2020 Chevy van Sapphire Sweet. Club Vannerz. vanninvanner@comcast.net | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2007 Posts: 3,321 |
Roger & Donna Jones & Cisco aka: Gloworm & Dee Jaye & Puppy Trucker Free Spirit Vans, Springfield, Ohio 2000 GMC Hightop, 2008 HHR Panel, 1987 Astro, 2002 PT Cruiser, 2000 Harley Road King, Secretary - Southern Ohio Van Council Host of the 1995 and 2002 Nationals and 1999 C of C Member Northeastern Ohio Van Congress - 2007 Nationals | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 58 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 58 | Thanks for the welcome all.. I always knew there had to be a large van community out there.. and I've been lurking here since I picked up this van... Lots of great info and stories here.. also... This is actually my 2nd Lego style motor (thats what people seem to call it).. the 1st was a 4.0 ohv that is in our '92 explorer (the off-road rig).. I like to paint the motors so I can see the leaks.. When I built the 4.0 I had the idea of why not do something a little different.. Now the motor matches.. I mean I wheel an Explorer and tow with a 4x4 Van.. ~Mark | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 Vanner Extraordinaire | Vanner Extraordinaire Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,266 | That will get the judges' attention in the van show! Nice work! Where are you? and
Howard "Nickels and Dymes" Midwest Vans Ltd. Vanfest Staff Ontario Federation of Vanners Rep since 1978 National Truck-In Board since 1986 First van event-a hall party...March, 1974...ain't been right since!!!!!
| | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 3,473 Likes: 1 | I have never seen anything like it ...Ever. It is pretty cool . every time I look at this engine I smile ....It "is" unusual. Hopefully you will have no leaks. What kind of paint do you use ??? I didn't know they made those colors in high heat engine paint..? I just cant wait to see it in person.
Cheers! Been There, done that, Member of those.... Built for comfort not for speed ....Well speed too !... I am a vanner, Promise me the world, give me nothing, I'll be back ... next year ! | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 carpal tunnel | carpal tunnel Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,003 | to the forums of vanning.com from a fellow 4x4 vanner! | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 642 addict | addict Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 642 | They're good vans.I've got six 1978-79 E250/350 Quadravans | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,139 old hand | old hand Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,139 | Sweet!! What part of the world are you in??
Mild to Wild Vanz,Prez. Houston TX.
| | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 58 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 58 | We are in a little town in Southern Az call Vail. Its just southeast of Tucson.
As for the paint questions... I used Duplicolor Engine Enamel The colors on the Van motor are Aluminum, Ford Red, Ford Blue, Grabber Green, and Daytona Yellow and a little black. The Coil is flourescant green, but I think I'm going to change that color, it doesn't match...
As for being different. How's this.. The Radiator is out of a Freightliner.. think Fedex or UPS truck. I had to make my own upper radiator mounts and modify the lower ones and used part of an exhaust pipe as a piece of the lower radiator hose.. The Previous owner put in that radiator, but they used bailing wire to hold it in. Oh yea, I had to make a upper radiator hose holder so it wouldn't be able to bounce into the fan when I take it off-road.
~Mark
| | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 663 addict | addict Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 663 | I like the engine muli-color/ lego-type look and | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 825 old hand | old hand Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 825 | Nice I really like the motor.. And welcome to the site;) | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 663 addict | addict Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 663 | wow my internet, anyway i like the fact u had 2 fab your way into runnin your rig VAN ON | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 Supreme Master | Supreme Master Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 21,211 Likes: 25 | That yellow reminds me of what Dodge used to paint the slant sixes back in the early 60's.
Nate Breece | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 Madman! | Madman! Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 28,125 | The Coil is flourescant green, but I think I'm going to change that color, it doesn't match...
~Mark That's too funny! aboard. I love the idea. You should carry the idea through the entire drive line. | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,565 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,565 | Oh my! I took one look and said LEGO myself and then read that you call it that too. I laughed my ass off that my "creativity" matched. As for: ...and used part of an exhaust pipe as a piece of the lower radiator hose.. I would change it to copper or brass (or even plastic). I have read a few people have picked up some chrome plated brass pieces from plumbing supply houses, as used on old 2-piece toilets and restaurant sinks. Would look sharp and not have to worry as much about rust. But awesome man. LOVE one-off stuff and this is definitely right up my alley! and
Josh Souders Performance Inc The voices in my head may not be real, but they have some good ideas!
| | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 Vanaholic | Vanaholic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,168 | Welcome aboard Mark. Cool van! Interesting choice of engine color(s). aboard Mark.. | | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 old hand | old hand Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 868 Likes: 2 | Stainless exhaust tubing should work too as a substitute Nice work, how many extra batteries just to power the colors on that engine? haha, definitely unique Good work!! Love the logo on the side too lol. Welcome aboard
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| | | Re: Back with a Quadravan after being vanless for a while | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 Festerus Vannimus | Festerus Vannimus Joined: May 2007 Posts: 9,854 Likes: 8 | That is one sweet van.... and I love that it is a 460ci too, even if it is a , ummm , colorful 460! lol keep us posted one your baby and most of all, have fun with her!
P.S. Welcome to the forum too!
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