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New build from Colorado Camper Van

#1 User is offline   dsw4x4 Icon

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Posted 24 April 2011 - 04:42 AM

My current project is 2005 E-350 getting the full CCV treatment
4wd conversion
Pop Top
interior build out.
The first stage is the 4wd conversion using 08 superduty components including both front and rear axles. Here are some pics. I will try to keep them updated every few days.
This how I received the van
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front end gutted and ready for the conversion
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new superduty rear axle installed

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new superduty front axle installed
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frame notched with flange reversed and welded up
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control arm brackets (no welding to the frame required)
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side view
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interior gutted and ready to become a poptop
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Enjoy
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Posted 24 April 2011 - 07:02 AM

At this point I prefer the (before) interior shot over the gutted version. Excited to see this thing get rebuilt.
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Posted 26 April 2011 - 04:24 AM

Looking good man. Keep us updated!
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Posted 28 April 2011 - 03:10 AM

Looks like a great project!
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 07:44 AM

Where'd you source your front axle and components from? If you don't mind me asking, what did it set you back?
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Posted 13 June 2011 - 02:29 PM

Looks like quite a project, am looking forward to updates.
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Posted 05 March 2012 - 02:21 PM

Been a long while since I have posted on here. I did not realize that I did not post any completed shots of this van.
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 01:48 AM

Nice. So this is a poptop then? 4x4?
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Posted 06 March 2012 - 02:57 AM

Yes poptop with a 4wd conversion.
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4wd conversion includes new front and rear axles out of an 08 or newer super duty.
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