I would expect that a 460 V8 is quite likely hiding under the Econoline’s stubby hood. Will help transport for a reasonable price, ou can call me at (650) 766 7930 for more info, lease leave a message I will get right back to you. Runs great! 1978 FORD E 350 QUADRAVAN 4X4 FOUR WHEEL CARGO VAN RARE!!!!!! And a minor nit, this generation of Econoline began with the 1975 models. It’s very common to exceed the 300,000 mile mark on these vans and not do an overhaul. energy ignition, rebuilt Holley carburetor, new exhaust. 139k original miles. Lastly, the beige and brown Ford Econoline pictured at top is a 1977 model. Third time trying to post this… hopefully this is the charm! It’s too bad that Ford cancelled their E Series vans for light duty use. MSD high. 84K, 460 big block, C6 transmission, Dana 60 rear end. 17” mag wheels, dometic fridge/freezer, new Propex Furnace, 10 gal road shower, front end bushings have been replaced with poly bushings. They were most commonly used at training posts rather than posts where tactical units were based. Quadravans were built by Pathfinder, which apparently survived the 1980-1982 downturn, only to go belly up in 1991, another difficult year for RVs. Needless to say, these still have a pretty strong following, and it’s undoubtedly worth a whole lot more than if it were just a 2WD Econoline from this vintage. I used to own a 2012 Ford Taurus Limited which was utter crap, an absolutely forgettable heap of dung! Handling? There’s not many 1980-1982 vintage RVs out there, except maybe some very small and relatively efficient ones. I am looking for a van to take 7-10 day or slightly longer trips in, but not to live in full time. This van has real fixer-up potential. This grille (if original) would make this no newer than 1978. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the vandwellers community, Tips and tricks for living in your van, car or truck. Also remember that the older vehicles 50s-60s run right up to about 100k then die they just don't last as long as these newer engines being that it's a 78 I don't know what side of the fence that puts it on but it has less safety equipment and that van is the only thing between you and the rest of the world so choose wisely. As pool vehicles, they weren’t particularly well maintained, but they also rarely – if ever – saw salt and didn’t go many miles. Parts are not rare for this machine. I’m not sure who did the conversion but it looked a little wicked with jacked-up stance, beige paint, matte black grille and diamond-plate bumpers, and a huge winch on the front. They bring a hefty premium over the RWD stock van. I'd be interested in seeing what the maintenance schedule had been like. Prior to the HMMWV, the Army had quite a few 4WD vans of various makes and vintages that were typically outfitted as field ambulances. 1978 Ford E350 4x4 Van - Quadravan, Owner - Needs to be put together, verything included. I also don’t know if any of them might still be in the system. The only real quirk I can remember was the suspension’s bouncing in rhythm like a hobbyhorse over certain concrete-paved roads. Mine has the 460 motor with c6 trans. The reviews and sales of the Transit seem to indicate the opposite. Parts specific to them are getting hard to find. 1966 Ford Falcon,Clean, Auto, 49k, Easy to Drive Daily Driver, Asheville,NC Make: Ford Year: 19660000 Mileage: 49175 Asheville, North Carolina, United States. The 460 is ubiquitous. A friend’s dad had a 76 Granada that color – it was hard to make a Granada ugly in 1976, but that color about did it. I don’t think his was 4 wheel drive though. All Rights Reserved. . I don’t know if a 4WD Econoline was in the plan but given commonality it would have been much closer to feasible than the two separate platform approach given the niche characteristics of a 4WD full size van. I took a Transit for a test drive and wasn’t impressed in the least. I have a 1978 Ford Pathfinder Quadravan.. Typical use was driving out to a range, sitting all day, then back to the motor pool at night. A great engine, but obviously also a thirsty one. Hello, You're looking for trouble with a carbureted vehicle, unless you are a muscle car person or have extensive knowledge of carburetors. QOTD: What Winter Prep Do You Perform on Your Car(s). Those were boom years for the whole RV industry, until the second energy crisis put the kibosh to it. Except for the likelihood of slightly taller tires, the axles remain low and the frame and powertrain are only slightly lifted. And conversion vans, in terms interior redecoration, also got really rolling about that same time. Incredible project for someone with the time. 1982 1983 1984Palm Springs, California, United StatesCar specification:VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 1FBHE21G6BH815773Year: 1981Number of Cylinders: 8Make: FordTransmission: AutomaticModel: E … I did use it for quite a while Gorilla taped together until I found a suitable replacement. Thanks, l, North Andover, Massachusetts, United States, Woodland Hills, California, United States. That kinda looks like Campervan Kevin’s (Youtuber) old campervan. Body has minor rust around front windshield. I still see one every once in a while even here in the flat Midwest. 1978 FORD E 350 QUADRAVAN 4X4 FOUR WHEEL CARGO VAN RARE!!!!! Paint is rough with. Nice van and it'd make an awesome mystery machine, but mpg and not to say old=p.o.s but with something that old on a long trip I'd be worried about the gaskets more than throwing a rod. Learn how your comment data is processed. In my world the 2wd versions were awesome highway cruisers. And wow did I hate that strange color of beige that Ford was using in those years. And this Econoline 4×4 Quadravan is a double-conversion van, ready to take its occupants into the wilderness for their vanning pleasures. Just a little warning. And that’s a remarkable feat for a Ford considering they’ve built some pretty crappy cars, but not their trucks and vans. Yeah, good point about the long trips point. I’ve seen some Ford vans with both the FORD lettering on the hood and the blue oval on the grille. Interior needs cleaning, ut fairly good otherwise. Quigley is still making off-road vans. I do not believe they went to a modern steering column-mounted key until either 1980 or 81. Will have to research this. California,4X4? How about Class A motorhomes, converted for off-road ? Paint is rough with, rust around windshield and roof pillers but overall the body is in great, | I'm a bot | For bug reports, suggestions, or if you want me in your sub message ^/u/Vendigroth |. Had alate 60’s GMC Handivan, and believe me 2wd vans are worthless in snow, ice, or just plain wet roads. Must have been something to do with the tuning of the springs. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. CALIF VAN-STARTS,RUNS,DRIVES,SHIFTS GREAT! Required fields are marked *. I think there have been several companies that converted full-size vans into 4WD besides this one though. Good goin Ford you struck out on that one. I think I was more worried about the quadravan 4x4 parts since they went out of business. This one does not fit into that category. Needs TLC Make: Ford Year: 1978 Mileage: 112,000 Color: White Mountain View, California, United States. GM did sell an AWD version of the current-gen full-size vans, not sure if they still do, though these weren’t raised much if at all and weren’t intended for off-road use. Talk about unappealing…, The Econ-O-Master would know the year that grille ended. I love vans and have had one for decades (not the same one). I know the FORD lettering remained on the hood until 1982-83 when the blue oval appeared on the grille. According to the forums I visited last night, they do quite well off-road, except for tight turns. Visit our FAQ to jumpstart your journey!
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