1988 Ford Econoline 2WD: “Lieutenant Van”

Lieutenant Van is a 1988 E150 Club Wagon, long body. While there are 94,000miles on the odometer, the 351 Windsor was installed in 2018 when the prior owner brought her back to life. If you’re looking for the perfect blend of adventure van and creeper van, you are in the right place. 

Lt Van was found on a Tennessee property, sitting un-used for over 10years; yes, the odometer reading is about to turn the FIRST 100k – not the 2nd or 3rd. TurtleTop di the original build with the TurtleTop popup you see today as well as interior cabinetry. The prior owner trailered it to Ohio, completed the motor swap, ripped out most of the interior and completed the rebuild for sale today. She is running the best she has run in my years of ownership – just turn the key and go.

The Lieutenant may be thiccc, but gets around just fine in parking lots. She is not young but she has grit and climbs single lane, rutted, dirt, half washed out mountain roads with ease. She is a hoot to drive whether it’s out adventuring or just out for maple creemee. An adventurous lady, she loves questionable forest roads and all things mountain bikes – but is just as happy to travel the easy road at your local State Park.

Engine:

·      351 Windsor long block installed 2018 – brand new, 0miles

·      2018 Fresh gaskets from intake manifold to oil pan

·      2018 New water pump, thermostat etc.

·      2018 front brakes and wheel bearings were replaced

·      12ish mpg; 10ish if you take her up steep, rough roads

·      Will always hear her coming

TurtleTop:

·      manual popup

·      original canvas (no rips or tears)

·      original screens (no rips or tears)

·      watertight

·      Sunbrella can replace the canvas if ever needed

Miscellaneous:

·      Front Gas tank (smaller) is the only working tank

·      Rear tank (larger) was replaced in 2018 with brand new and ready to hook up – just need to hook it up

·      Accelerator cable and engine return spring replaced in 2021

·      New overflow tank 2021, general housekeeping under the hood

·      New windshield in 2020 (cracked)

·      House battery (rear) is a 100ah AGM and supports

o  Volt meter

o  Two sets of Interior lights: One set up high, motion detectors; One set at mattress level, switch operated

o  (2) USB-A charging ports

o  (1) A/C port (cigarette lighter style)

·      New LED headlights in 2022

·      Original light over driver’s seat also works (main battery)

·      Door locks and windows all work

·      Radio does NOT work – low cost repair

·      Heat works

·      A/C and Cruise Control do NOT work

·      Horn works

·      Lt Van is NOT insulated unless you count the dogs

·      The sink IS connected to a 3gallon graywater tank; I have removed the 3gal potable water jug to save space – it will be included with sale and just needs the right tubing to hook it back up

Storage:

·      Entire space under the bed

·      One large cabinet with sink (currently disconnected as I rarely used it) and under-storage

·      Second large cabinet with drawer

Windows:

·      All original

·      All watertight

·      Front windows are power and working as intended

·      One long window (behind driver) and all small windows are pop-out style and working as they should. DIY screens included with sale.

·      Prior owner had a small A/C installed in one rear window, which requires a power hookup. I never used it and removed it, but I still have the unit, it still works. Included with sale. 

LOCATION:

The Lieutenant is living in Great Barrington, Mass for the summer. I live at Mount Snow, Vermont, so she could easily get back there. And I work in Burlington, VT – so that’s also an easy option.