1996 Ford E350 high top extended - how about this one?

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citytravelfotos

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I originally dismissed this van because of the complexity in getting rid of the lift, its age, and possible sign of a side impact collision. &nbsp;However, this is the only van I've seen with big enough back doors to be able to stuff in a 5 foot balloon (for doing balloon aerial photography.) &nbsp;The van is extended, so it is 11 feet long from doors to the back of the seats. &nbsp;<br /><br />What do you think about this van?<br /><br /><img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/yR/f4/EL/JM/gt/OY/dh/8I/iL/iT/Pw_640.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/qm/Gj/Kl/0w/JZ/p4/J7/uv/t9/zX/Xw_640.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/VY/zH/XC/qG/ik/mP/ec/qD/ng/vK/aw_640.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/Ld/eR/Ny/WU/uf/aQ/OU/Pb/tW/Wt/iw_640.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><img src="http://photos.ecarlist.com/f1/Nd/Jz/PE/8J/Sh/YK/yu/hj/at/HQ_640.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><br />Van has a 351 Windsor engine with 117,000 miles on it, van drove well during a test drive (with only a little squeak on the right side). &nbsp;Ceiling height is almost 6 ft high, van is max 5.5 ft wide. &nbsp;Obviously I'm going to have to find someone to give the wheelchair lift to or send it to the junkyard. &nbsp;<br /><br />Price: $3900&nbsp;<br /><br />BTW, for anyone with mechanics experience here, what can I change on a 16 year old van (things like hoses?) to make it more reliable?
 
Also, according to Carfax service records, it has been routinely serviced all the way to a year ago. &nbsp;It has 33 service records.<br /><br />Examples of service records:<br /><br />4/25/2007 - 93,910:<br />Oil and filter changed<br />Brake fluid flushed/changed<br />Ignition lock cylinder replaced<br />Caliper(s) replaced<br />Fuel filler cap secured<br /><br />5/21/08 - 101,023 &nbsp;:<br />A/C hose assembly replaced<br />A/C refrigerant recharged<br />Drive belt tensioner pulley replaced<br />Cooling system checked<br />Cooling fan clutch replaced<br />Engine timing/front cover gasket replaced<br /><br />4/02/09 - &nbsp;106,176<br />Brake fluid flushed/changed<br />Brake wheel cylinder(s) replaced<br />Brake shoes replaced<br />Front crankshaft oil seal replaced<br />Crankshaft pulley/balancer replaced<br />Rear brake shoes replaced
 
It looks BEAUTIFUL!!!! Such lines and grace LOL Really!! I WANT it!!! Hey you can sell the lift and the van might pay for itself!
 
Nevermind, the guy sold it yesterday. &nbsp;Argh, I knew about this van for 2 months, it didn't occur to me until today that it was probably a good deal after all.
 
Hi citytravelfotos....Say, if you want an answer from me via PM you need to go to your profile and enable your Private MEssaging...I can't get through as it is...thanks<br />Bri
 
I like those doors, wicked.&nbsp; Shame you couldn't snag it.
 
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