Got my new-to-me van! 1988 Ford E150 Conversion Van, 118,000+ miles on the 302Cu In V8. Ad said 'New'..... far from it! It has some problems as you would expect for a 26 year old van. But I drove it to my Mom's place (she drove her car back after we went to the dealer), then a night drive to my place.
Got some rust issues, mostly the rain channels (typical for these vans). The headlights are out of adjustment, but got me home on a dark highway. Light switch and rear door locks are needing replacing - I can K-ball those off my Dad's old 1986 E150. The side mirrors are loose - I have a new set. Can't figure out how to turn off the danged radio, or change channels - that's a learning curve issue.
Has a minor oil leak - shouldn't be hard to fix.
Needs new tires, and maybe a battery - I have new ones on the '86 rust-bucket van, not a problem.
It has the smallest 'high top', with about 1en inches or so higher ceiling, but lower over the cab.
Front seats recline and swivel - BONUS! The Third Seat (middle) also reclines. All are Captains Chairs, but a few missing arms.
Rear bench folds into a bed - too small for me though. Third and Bench seats will be removed. Floor, walls and ceiling are carpeted. Floor carpet is raggedy in places, so will likely replace it.
Right rear conversion window needs a replacement screen for the sliding bit.
$1,500 plus tag & title, and we changed the '86 tag to the '88 Conversion. I just need to get the insurance switched tomorrow, which I can do online.
Ultimately it will need a paintjob, as the paint is rough in places - some paint damage on the driver's door especially. Overall, not a bad van to begin a camping conversion on.
It will need a frame-mount receiver hitch too. Gotta be able to tow my open trailer with the bike.
