amazing discount

greg334 · May 3, 2010

Guido,
I wonder what the options were on the Spartan and the curb weight too. I found one at a liquidation sale a month ago that was 10k gvw but the truck was heavy, leaving me with less than 2200lbs for cargo.

Jack_Berry · May 3, 2010

OntarioVanMan said:
Now are you going to use rolls of bubble foil to cover the whole thing...I see the ribs are still exposed..

I also see you have your TP hanger installed already...*L*

yes we will make the disco affect soon. one insulation job at a time. maybe at expo we can finish it. wanna help??

ebsprintin · May 3, 2010

e-track on floor and walls? --eb

Jack_Berry · May 3, 2010

its on the walls of the cargo box. not whole lths. just individual pcs. saves weight.

guido4475 · May 3, 2010

The Enemy said:
Guido, you must be hanging around the MSU campus too much.

This one must be over my head- need I ask ?

OntarioVanMan · May 4, 2010

guido4475 said:
This one must be over my head- need I ask ?

Guido.. WAKE UP......Spartans----Michigan-----football..GET it????

and U R from Ohio???

anyhow..I stopped in to see Jack and Gracies new van...very nice work in progress...the price, for what they got is great!!

Jack_Berry · May 12, 2010

vehicle dynamics change in perspective

comet_4298 · May 12, 2010

Re: vehicle dynamics change in perspective

Jack, you getting any better freight,with the extra room?
Can't tell by the pic on the tanker,but does it have a lot of over-hang from the rear axle to bumper and if so,how's the ride?After it's all and done what's your GVW or unlaiden weight that E-1 got?

14Wheeler · May 12, 2010

Hey Jack

Spoke with the dealership earlier today. They also have a handfull of the 10 cylinder's for about $1,000-$1500 more than you paid. Whats your opinion on that particcular motor ? I understand the MPG's are real close to the 5.4, but also hearing stories of the 10 running in excess of 1/2 million miles.

Also he said he has a handfull of units with a few more toys. Camereas and interior upgrades for an additional $2,500.00. Did you by chance take a look at those ?

Thanks

Jack_Berry · May 14, 2010

14 wheeler....don't know anything about the v-10. try here

Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Ford truck and SUV owners and enthusiasts Community And Information Source.

performance, engines, troubleshooting/modular v10

looked at the units on the mitsu/kia lot north of the nissan plant. did not look at others. remember to get the cruise steering wheel installed. this paying attention to ones speed is taking away from our nap time.

comet it is an e-350 underneath the aero top. same ride with a tad

more sway in the wind. gracie and i are working on our seamanship badges this past couple weeks. learning to tack into the wind.

comet the specs for e-1 are in post 12.

gotta go · May 14, 2010

Jack_Berry said:
comet it is an e-350 underneath the aero top. same ride with a tad more sway in the wind. gracie and i are working on our seamanship badges this past couple weeks. learning to tack into the wind.

Jack, you know I just can't let that go by. Might I suggest Home : Airtab to assist with that problem.

danthewolf00 · May 14, 2010

think we should do an airtab party when jack anf gracie gets to the expo!!!!

guido4475 · May 14, 2010

I will eventually put them on my van in the near future as well, hear they really help stability.Installing the air-ride setup for the van tomarrow.This is really worth the money, as far as I'm concered.

comet_4298 · May 15, 2010

Well,I just went for broke and did the sway bar up-grade and spring helpers to see if that will take most of that (driving a boat on a windy day feeling) away.(07'Sprinter)

Moot · May 22, 2010

Nice van Jack! Are the extended sidewalls and roof made of fiberglass? Do the extended doors, latch and seal tight where they meet the new roof and side panels?

Jack_Berry said:
storage over the cab for 2 x clothes, 1 extra clothes and 1 x knitting projects. the qc will hopefully be installed here somewhere.

Were you able to mount the QC in the cubbyhole above the cab and get a satellite signal?

More questions to follow. Please keep us updated.

Jack_Berry · May 24, 2010

Moot said:
Nice van Jack! Are the extended sidewalls and roof made of fiberglass? Do the extended doors, latch and seal tight where they meet the new roof and side panels?

Were you able to mount the QC in the cubbyhole above the cab and get a satellite signal?

More questions to follow. Please keep us updated.

extension is fiberglass. i have not checked with a magnet but i believe the ribs are also glass.

doors lock well but the side door allows air in. when we were sleeping on this trip to ca it was very cool back there. gracie added some furniture pads to stop door rattling. working on a better seal for the air leaks.

qc is on the shelf above the driver. it is digital so no dome.

jugbutt · May 31, 2010

Man that is alsome c/v. are you two going to be at the expo in wilmington this year?
I really like to get a better look at your rig.

Jack_Berry · May 31, 2010

we plan to be there. hopefully the inside will be done by then.

RLENT · May 31, 2010

Jack,

Looks like a real nice unit .... glad to see you get into a new vehicle with a warranty ... and out of the "money-pit" ..... looking forward to seeing it all finished out ....

nightcreacher · Jun 2, 2010

14Wheeler said:
Hey Jack

Spoke with the dealership earlier today. They also have a handfull of the 10 cylinder's for about $1,000-$1500 more than you paid. Whats your opinion on that particcular motor ? I understand the MPG's are real close to the 5.4, but also hearing stories of the 10 running in excess of 1/2 million miles.

Also he said he has a handfull of units with a few more toys. Camereas and interior upgrades for an additional $2,500.00. Did you by chance take a look at those ?

Thanks

how can you afford to run your business at 5.4 mpg,I get 7 with tractor trailer,and my rate is much better than a van or straight truck