Clean Floor!
Impressive!
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This past week Rob finished servicing the truck. All the fluids have been changed, everything checked out, smog check done and new tires!
On Saturday the freshly painted box was finished off with a black and white checkerboard floor.
All that's left to do is clean off the graffiti and load up the back with our Autocross equipment.
Looks like we're in good shape for the first event in April and then we can work on making upgrades like an awning, ramp, storage racks and more!
Clean Floor! |
Impressive! |
Larry and Alexander spent the last few days painting the inside walls with a nice gray. It's bland, but makes the inside look clean and spiffy. We have floor tile arriving this week and work on getting that installed.
Rob is in the midst of servicing the truck and getting new tires for it.
We're planning on getting together in next weekend to clean up the outside.
 Nice fresh coat of paint! |
 Nice fresh coat of paint! |
Larry and I paid for and picked up the truck today! The inside of the box was empty and clean. There's a tiny bit of wear, but no real damage. It's perfect!
I'll go to the Fremont DMV next week (appointment made) and get the reg done and we'll have to work on the insurance part. I'm going to see if JC Taylor, our club insurance carrier can help.
Rob got the truck on his lift and tooks some photos. (click pix for a larger view)
 Up on the lift at Rob's |
 Under the rear, looks like some mice slept here! |
 Tranny looks wet, but it's just dirty |
We put a deposit on a 1997 Ford E350 14 foot Box Van today. As you can see from the photos it is basically clean, with some graffitti on the box. Only 21,355 miles!
MECHANICAL CONDITION
Mechanically it seems to be in very good condition. Every works. However, the fluids, especially coolant should
be changed. Generally we should have the truck serviced and replace the serpentine belt. The battery is pretty
news. Brakes seem solid.
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Most of the tires are original. The right front tire has been replaced. The left front tire is cracking
and needs replacement.
BODY & PAINT
Paint is good, no peeling on the body or box. Some peeling on the rear door. As you can see it has been tagged. But, I
think we either clean it up or see how much it would cost to have it re-sprayed (along with the rear door) or paint the
either van BRG. There is absolutely NO damage to the box!
INTERIOR
The interior is clean. No cracks or visible damage on the dash and seats. There's a AM/FM radio, but the antenna has
been broken off and needs to be replaced. AC & heater work. Seat belts show no real wear.
OVERVIEW
The seller bought the truck from the GSA in 2004 with only 21,300 miles on it! They never registered
in with the California DMV, so there may be some penalty fees for the registration.
The seller has been using the truck for storage it seems. The back was COMPLETELY full of boxes and stuff. I could only open the rear door about 1/3 and stuff was falling out!
Click on photos for larger picture
 Left side |
 Right side with some tagging |
 Rear, slot for ramp, straight bumper |
 More from the Right |
 Right rear tires, seem to be original |
 Right front tire, new |
 Top - no damage to box |
 Interior, little wear |
 Nose, some bumper damage, missing radio antenna |
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