Ivan, Our 4x4 "Monster Van"
The image above is a dream picture! Not Real.
Some interior shots, before I removed the carpeting from the floor.
Click this image to see suspension photos
Click this image to see the worst photos, rough spots
Ivan Details:
1979 Ford Econoline 250 Van (E-250)
Conversion by
4 Wheel Drive Engineering of Salt Lake City
2000 is the first snow it has ever seen...from TX and CA
This van is located in Iowa City, Iowa
460 Cubic Inch Displacement Motor
50+ Gallon Rear tank and a 20 Gallon Front tank
C6 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed - Replaced in 1999
NP205 (New Process) Cast Iron Transfer Case
Dana 50 Front Axle
New Front Leaf Springs
New to 85% - 33"x 12.5" R 16.5 BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A Tires, w/matching spare
5" lift, 23" body ground clearance - Looks like 100% suspension lift
Rancho 5000 shock absorbers
WHY do we call it Ivan?
We found this van on the Internet.
Therefore, we call it the Internet Van (IVan)
Why did we buy a 4x4 van?
- We Wanted Unique Vehicle to haul our boat, building
materials and other tasks you would use a truck for.
- My Mom wouldn't buy me that go anywhere "Tiny" Mighty Moe
toy when I was a child and now I have a big one!
- The
Lexus LX-450 we really wanted to buy that was equipped
with every option including electronic front, rear and
center differential locks cost way too much to insure, own
and operate.
- 4x4 Vans are fairly rare, and are quite functional as
recreational vehicles.
This Van is a fun head-turner!
I saw one that looked identical, except for the color
when I was in Salt Lake City for business in 2001!
The George Bush Presidential 4x4 Limo
Click here to see any of the following 4x4 Van links:
1. Greg's 4x4 van home page
2. Gordon's Shop Talk for 4x4 Vans
Apparently, Gordon's web page guy is out of the country for a while
and his site is not being updated, but Gordon still can be contacted via e-mail.
3. EGroups - 4x4 Van forum
4. THE "BEST" 4X4 VANs
5. 4x4 Vans for Sale
6. Looking for Another Van to Post here!
7. HCBrown's Beach Buggy 4x4 van
8. Barry Wickman's 4x4 ‘83 Ford Quadravan
9. Tom's 1977 Dodge short-box 4x4 van
10. Pinzgauer ?Van?
11. 4x4 Chevy Van w/12" lift w/38" Super Swampers
Send me email at
gr8loner@yahoo.com
Some interior shots, before I removed the carpeting from the floor.
Click this image to see suspension photos
Click this image to see the worst photos, rough spots
Ivan Details:
1979 Ford Econoline 250 Van (E-250)
Conversion by
4 Wheel Drive Engineering of Salt Lake City
2000 is the first snow it has ever seen...from TX and CA
This van is located in Iowa City, Iowa
460 Cubic Inch Displacement Motor
50+ Gallon Rear tank and a 20 Gallon Front tank
C6 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed - Replaced in 1999
NP205 (New Process) Cast Iron Transfer Case
Dana 50 Front Axle
New Front Leaf Springs
New to 85% - 33"x 12.5" R 16.5 BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A Tires, w/matching spare
5" lift, 23" body ground clearance - Looks like 100% suspension lift
Rancho 5000 shock absorbers
WHY do we call it Ivan?
We found this van on the Internet.
Therefore, we call it the Internet Van (IVan)
Why did we buy a 4x4 van?
- We Wanted Unique Vehicle to haul our boat, building
materials and other tasks you would use a truck for.
- My Mom wouldn't buy me that go anywhere "Tiny" Mighty Moe
toy when I was a child and now I have a big one!
- The
Lexus LX-450 we really wanted to buy that was equipped
with every option including electronic front, rear and
center differential locks cost way too much to insure, own
and operate.
- 4x4 Vans are fairly rare, and are quite functional as
recreational vehicles.
This Van is a fun head-turner!
I saw one that looked identical, except for the color
when I was in Salt Lake City for business in 2001!
The George Bush Presidential 4x4 Limo
Click here to see any of the following 4x4 Van links:
1. Greg's 4x4 van home page
2. Gordon's Shop Talk for 4x4 Vans
Apparently, Gordon's web page guy is out of the country for a while
and his site is not being updated, but Gordon still can be contacted via e-mail.
3. EGroups - 4x4 Van forum
4. THE "BEST" 4X4 VANs
5. 4x4 Vans for Sale
6. Looking for Another Van to Post here!
7. HCBrown's Beach Buggy 4x4 van
8. Barry Wickman's 4x4 ‘83 Ford Quadravan
9. Tom's 1977 Dodge short-box 4x4 van
10. Pinzgauer ?Van?
11. 4x4 Chevy Van w/12" lift w/38" Super Swampers
Send me email at
gr8loner@yahoo.com
Ivan Details:
1979 Ford Econoline 250 Van (E-250)
Conversion by
4 Wheel Drive Engineering of Salt Lake City
2000 is the first snow it has ever seen...from TX and CA
This van is located in Iowa City, Iowa
460 Cubic Inch Displacement Motor
50+ Gallon Rear tank and a 20 Gallon Front tank
C6 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed - Replaced in 1999
NP205 (New Process) Cast Iron Transfer Case
Dana 50 Front Axle
New Front Leaf Springs
New to 85% - 33"x 12.5" R 16.5 BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A Tires, w/matching spare
5" lift, 23" body ground clearance - Looks like 100% suspension lift
Rancho 5000 shock absorbers
Conversion by
4 Wheel Drive Engineering of Salt Lake City
2000 is the first snow it has ever seen...from TX and CA
This van is located in Iowa City, Iowa
460 Cubic Inch Displacement Motor
50+ Gallon Rear tank and a 20 Gallon Front tank
C6 Automatic Transmission - 3 Speed - Replaced in 1999
NP205 (New Process) Cast Iron Transfer Case
Dana 50 Front Axle
New Front Leaf Springs
New to 85% - 33"x 12.5" R 16.5 BF Goodrich Radial All-Terrain T/A Tires, w/matching spare
5" lift, 23" body ground clearance - Looks like 100% suspension lift
Rancho 5000 shock absorbers
WHY do we call it Ivan?
We found this van on the Internet.
Therefore, we call it the Internet Van (IVan)
Therefore, we call it the Internet Van (IVan)
Why did we buy a 4x4 van?
- We Wanted Unique Vehicle to haul our boat, building
materials and other tasks you would use a truck for.
- My Mom wouldn't buy me that go anywhere "Tiny" Mighty Moe
toy when I was a child and now I have a big one!
- The
Lexus LX-450 we really wanted to buy that was equipped
with every option including electronic front, rear and
center differential locks cost way too much to insure, own
and operate.
- 4x4 Vans are fairly rare, and are quite functional as
recreational vehicles.
materials and other tasks you would use a truck for.
- My Mom wouldn't buy me that go anywhere "Tiny" Mighty Moe
toy when I was a child and now I have a big one!
- The
Lexus LX-450 we really wanted to buy that was equipped
with every option including electronic front, rear and
center differential locks cost way too much to insure, own
and operate.
- 4x4 Vans are fairly rare, and are quite functional as
recreational vehicles.
with every option including electronic front, rear and
center differential locks cost way too much to insure, own
and operate.
- 4x4 Vans are fairly rare, and are quite functional as
recreational vehicles.
This Van is a fun head-turner!
I saw one that looked identical, except for the color
when I was in Salt Lake City for business in 2001!
The George Bush Presidential 4x4 Limo
1. Greg's 4x4 van home page
2. Gordon's Shop Talk for 4x4 Vans
Apparently, Gordon's web page guy is out of the country for a while
and his site is not being updated, but Gordon still can be contacted via e-mail.
3. EGroups - 4x4 Van forum
4. THE "BEST" 4X4 VANs
5. 4x4 Vans for Sale
6. Looking for Another Van to Post here!
7. HCBrown's Beach Buggy 4x4 van
8. Barry Wickman's 4x4 ‘83 Ford Quadravan
9. Tom's 1977 Dodge short-box 4x4 van
10. Pinzgauer ?Van?
11. 4x4 Chevy Van w/12" lift w/38" Super Swampers
Send me email at
gr8loner@yahoo.com