The ULTIMATE Ski Vehicle

Jay Pique wrote:
>
> I want a full sized Ford Van. Lifted about 6 inches. 4WD, with studs
> all around. (Not to mention the one in the driver's seat.)
>
> The interior is giving me fits. On the one hand, I want classy - so I
> guess that means no red velvet. On the other hand, I want something
> that (attractive/female) people can feel comfortable getting naked in.

Do you plan on a bed-analog of some sort, or will you just toss a cheap
foam mattress on the floor? What kind of budget do you have? Bathroom
or porta-potty? Van conversion (roof raised a foot or two) or
off-the-shelf?

> I'm leaning towards authentic naugagyde, as I've heard that some of
> the crunchier ski grrls aren't so into bear skin rugs and such. I'm
> open to suggestions as to color scheme.

Forget the naugahyde, get sheepskin. Something that doesn't show dirt.
A sort of gray/tan/beige/brindle/tweed sort of thing. Trust me on
this. You can use crushed purple velvet for accent pillows if your
heart is set on something less conservative.

> For the exterior detailing and paint job, I'm all set.
> It's going to look exactly like the A-Team van.

I assume...well, actually, I don't know what to assume. Lots of gold
chains, perhaps?

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"Jay Pique" <JayPique@m> wrote in message
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>I want a full sized Ford Van. Lifted about 6 inches. 4WD, with studs
> all around. (Not to mention the one in the driver's seat.)

Mine was the 15 passenger E350. The 4x4 conversion necessitated a 4 inch
lift. That was plenty. It put the step on the side doors 2' off of the
ground.

> The interior is giving me fits. On the one hand, I want classy - so I
> guess that means no red velvet. On the other hand, I want something
> that (attractive/female) people can feel comfortable getting naked in.
> I'm leaning towards authentic naugagyde, as I've heard that some of
> the crunchier ski grrls aren't so into bear skin rugs and such. I'm
> open to suggestions as to color scheme.

I took out the 1st 3rd and 4th rows of seats. They were easy to clip back in
if needed, but the second row to sit in left plenty of leg room to put on
boots and get comfy. There was room behind to sleep with storage under the
bed. I left in the stock cloth seat, carpet and side walls. All the rear air
conditioning and heat was in there.

> For the exterior detailing and paint job, I'm all set.
> It's going to look exactly like the A-Team van.

Mine was the off white. I left it that way.

pigo

"pigo" <pigopowderPANTSm> wrote in message
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>
> Mine was the 15 passenger E350. The 4x4 conversion necessitated a 4 inch
> lift. That was plenty. It put the step on the side doors 2' off of the
> ground.
>
> I took out the 1st 3rd and 4th rows of seats.

Did you drive standing up, like the UPS guys?

"Richard Henry" <rphenry@home.com> wrote in message
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>
> "pigo" <pigopowderPANTSm> wrote in message
> news:zfednf7l6NXr2A3cRVn-oQ@...
>>
>> Mine was the 15 passenger E350. The 4x4 conversion necessitated a 4 inch
>> lift. That was plenty. It put the step on the side doors 2' off of the
>> ground.
>>
>> I took out the 1st 3rd and 4th rows of seats.
>
> Did you drive standing up, like the UPS guys?

No. It was on of those airport type _vans_ only 4x4.

"Jay Pique" <JayPique@m> wrote in message
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> Yours is actually what put the idea in my head. I'm
> not_totally_serious, but boy would it be fun. I remember going white
> water rafting in a van once and hooooo-eeeeee was that a trip to (sort
> of) remember.

I sold mine in 2001 for $14K with about 80K miles on it. It was a '95. I'm
not sure I'd go for the extra long one again and the diesel is worth
considering for such a heavy truck. They make them much quieter now. I'm
looking at D pick-ups now.

The Real Bev wrote:

> pipe flanges and nipples

Sorry, you probably wrote other stuff too, but that was all i saw...

"The Real Bev" <bashley@myrealbox.com> wrote in message
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> Jay Pique wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 08 Nov 2004 15:06:18 -0800, The Real Bev
> > <bashley@myrealbox.com> wrote:
> >
> > >Jay Pique wrote:
> > >>
> > >> I want a full sized Ford Van. Lifted about 6 inches. 4WD, with
studs
> > >> all around. (Not to mention the one in the driver's seat.)
> > >>
> > >> The interior is giving me fits. On the one hand, I want classy - so
I
> > >> guess that means no red velvet. On the other hand, I want something
> > >> that (attractive/female) people can feel comfortable getting naked
in.
> > >
> > >Do you plan on a bed-analog of some sort, or will you just toss a cheap
> > >foam mattress on the floor? What kind of budget do you have? Bathroom
> > >or porta-potty? Van conversion (roof raised a foot or two) or
> > >off-the-shelf?
> >
> > As bdubya noted, I guess it would sort of depend on the grrl. I'm
> > thinking a hide-a-bed type of arrangement would be the way to go.
>
> We put in a raised plywood platform supported by pipe flanges and
> nipples in the back of the van, allowing storage underneath. Not
> exactly passion-pit decor, but as you say it would depend on the grrl.

I made my platform out of 2x2's and angle brackets. I paneled the sides in
imitation-birch, with styrofoam insulation cut to fit between the ribs.
Built a little cabinet with butcherblock counter top and ss sink (20 gal
water tank under the bed).

I miss my old van. (sniff!)

The Real Bev wrote:
> Jay Pique wrote:

>>For the exterior detailing and paint job, I'm all set.
>>It's going to look exactly like the A-Team van.
>
> I assume...well, actually, I don't know what to assume. Lots of gold
> chains, perhaps?

Of course it'll have gold chains. It's a *ski* vehicle, isn't it?

Gotta have those chains, and if you're gonna have chains, might as well
go first class.


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