Project Vandal

[izthistaken]

Hey everyone, just want to give a little backstory; my gf and I purchased this 2000 Ford E350 7.3 diesel, Quigley 4x4 last April with hopes of having a fun offroad/travel vehicle. Within a couple hours(?) we fell in love and started thinking about living in it full time. I have been doing photography part time for years and decided it's time to take the leap. Work has been hindering my possibilities to advance in my career, so, I'm quitting! :sombrero:
It came stripped out and partially built out inside, two 100w solar panels, some counter space, a fridge, and other odds and ends. We picked it up in Virginia.

We are currently having a lot of stuff built on it. I bought a bunch of stuff for it.... here's the build process so far.

My g/f is 5ft tall. haha

 

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The first thing to do was to get some new tires. We opted for the Mickey Thompson 315x75x16 MTZs. We also got some TruckLite LED lights and removed all the stickers on the van

[/url]Vandal Camp Watermark by Matt, on Flickr[/IMG]

 

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We got an ARB awning for it, and were super excited! We also took a trip to the U.P. of Michigan to try out our first real trip.

[/url]Upper-1-30 by Matt, on Flickr[/IMG]

I'm an idiot and forgot about the side poles on the awning.

 

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After we decided to live in the van full time, we started gathering items for it so we can go wherever we'd like if needed.

Titan 12 gallon fuel tank

 

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Murder Spork and Xtreme Hi Lift Jack

 

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12k Warn Winch w/ synthetic rope VR12 S

 

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Max Trax!

 

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We took it to a reputable shop in Grand Rapids, MI Griffen Fab Works to do the big work!

Control Arms

 

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Making rear bumpers with a tire carrier and a storage box. Here's where it's at right now.

 

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Here's the front bumper with the winch installed! The bumpers will be powder coated with a textured black.

I will update more as they come. If you're on Instagram, our page is @vandwellists My personal page is @izthistaken. The guys doing the work to the van is @griffenfabworks! Thanks!

 

[JSwanson]

Van looks awesome! You're making a lot of nice upgrades. Looking forward to the finished rear bumper.

 

[izthistaken]

Thanks! Me as well, should be awesome! I'm very excited!

 

[02rangeredge]

you missed a heck of an opportunity sir- its name should be VanDwellism, also any interior shots?

 

[bknudtsen]

Nice van. Might consider moving your thread here tho...

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/forums/58-4wd-Camper-Vans

 

[izthistaken]

Nice van. Might consider moving your thread here tho...

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/forums/58-4wd-Camper-Vans

Dammit, I was trying to find where to put it. Thanks!