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Spencer is the proud owner of a 1986 Pathfinder 4×4 Ford Van. 4×4 vans are getting hard to find, but even harder is finding a 4×4 van with a diesel! Sportsmobile still makes 4×4 vans, but you see less and less of them. this is a very nice build and Spencer has done great work.
Van Specs:
1986 Ford E350 XL Van
Pathfinder 4×4 Conversion
International 6.9L IDI Diesel
C6 Automatic Transmission
NP205 Transfer Case
Dana 70 Rear Axle, Leaf Suspension
Dana 44HD 1 Ton front axle, Coil Suspension
Fuel Capacity: 40 Gal
Camper Specs:
Manufacturer: Falcon, Elkhart Indiana
Sleeping Accommodations: 4
Seating Accomodations: 2+2
12V/110V Compressor Refrigerator
Propane Cabin Furnace
20 Gal Onboard Water
25 Gal Onboard Blackwater
Pressurized water system, CW
12V House Bank electrical arangement
This van is set up with front and rear winches as well. You can also follow along on his build thread and read up on all his repairs and mods to the van.
Thank you Spencer for allowing us to introduce your Overland Vehicle to our viewers!
Stefan sent in pics and info on his sweet VW 4×4 van. This is an excellent platform any overland journey.
From the owner:
It’s a Dutch 4X4 conversion of a VW LT 45, under license of Suelzer. Using Hurth axles, just as VW did later on, and originally an NP219 t-case. Mine now has a NP231, I’m looking for a NP242. I think Suelzer used Dana axles and t-case. The “De Vries” conversion could be ordered at the VW-dealer. I have no idea how many were built, VW Holland doesn’t know either. It was used as a fieldtester and only did 40,000km up to 2002. Former owner travelled the world with it, giving it an extra 100,000km. So, now it’s my turn, it needs some attention…
Stefan
