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

[citytravelfotos]

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?

 

[citytravelfotos]

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

 

[She]

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!

 

[citytravelfotos]

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.

 

[Guest]

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

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

I like those doors, wicked.&nbsp; Shame you couldn't snag it.