will this be the new one

John ED Renstrom

John ED Renstrom

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I got up to the big city today ad when I was driving by the ford dealer I could not but wounder will these be the hearse of the tomorrow. black landau bars on it and away we go. commercial glass and all. doors on both sides. the new import form ford made in Turkey
 

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Now, now, let's not be cruel. Think about it. Give it an 8-10-inch stretch, appy a nice vinyl roof treatment, a chrome grille, a decent interior with nice hardware and phenolic floor, some landau shields and bows and a little chrome, and these ugly ducklings may....just may (I'm sorry to say) have possibilities. All you need is a little imagination. If nothing else, they'd make cool removal cars. Think about it.
 
Keith Snyder said:
Now, now, let's not be cruel. Think about it. Give it an 8-10-inch stretch, appy a nice vinyl roof treatment, a chrome grille, a decent interior with nice hardware and phenolic floor, some landau shields and bows and a little chrome, and these ugly ducklings may....just may (I'm sorry to say) have possibilities. All you need is a little imagination. If nothing else, they'd make cool removal cars. Think about it.
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Nope, still doesn't do it for me. Removal car, maby. Hearse, no.:puking:


Josh
 
Those little Ford Transit vans have been selling like hotcakes around here. The length is a bit short for a hearse (or ambulance;)) as is, so they'd have to lengthen it, and that may do these in as hearses.
 
Actually, as a lover and driver of Dodge Grand Caravans ( I currently have a 2004 and a 1997) I would consider one of these as a replacement for my 97 IF they do a longer version. There are things that are really cool about this vehicle BUT would the 4 cyl power a version that is say a foot longer? I havent driven one....I have sat in one at the local Ford store and actually liked it. I'm sure someone will do a "funeral" conversion on this soon as it's base price of $21k could make it a very attractive alternative. In Europe vehicles such as this are already being converted.:biker:
 
a little chrome, a little...

has anyone ever heard that you cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear? You could magnetize this thing and drive it through the auto accessories department at Kmart or WallyWorld. When it comes out the door it will still be an ugly duckling.
I have no doubt someone will try a conversion of some kind.
For my last ride, whenever that will be, just shove me in the back of my 61 M-M and drive slowly by all my favorite places.
Mike
 
to short

We use chrysler town and country mini vans for plumbing trucks now.The new Fords are to short to put pipe inside and to tall for the roof racks. I have been trying to talk the boss into buying a fleet of hearses, so far no go
 
So it is not just me? I have been noticing these on the lot in Hartville and think to myself what it would look like as an ambulance. I keep fighting the temptation to stop and look at one. Are the windows big enough to put ambulance grills in via suction cups and so on and so on:stroke:
 
Just takes a little imagination...

And a little stretch to the wheelbase. And a little stretch to the height. And a little raising of the side door and body lines. And a little enlarging of the back glass. And a little - well, you get the idea. :4_11_9:

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Doing a hearse Transit now seems easy by comparison. Maybe I'll tackle a Flex instead. ;)
 
A truck by any other name is still a truck!!!!!!!:respect:
 
No roof leaks

Robert Shepard said:
In addition to the Transit Express, Ford also offers a Transit in a van configuration. Notice the extended roof, which would make for an eaiser conversion as an ambulance platform.
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Here's the Transit in an ambulance configuration. A bit odd looking. I think I prefer the Ford E350 chassis. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ford replace the E350 with the Transit in the next five years. I've seen a Ford Transit (with Michigan license plates) on the road here in AZ. Probably undergoing hot climate testing.
 
Nice ride...

My brother has been selling Fords for nearly 30 years, so I got to test drive this one at length one day. Honestly, nice ride, great view, but since it is a cargo van, the interior was quite plain. Somewhere on the web, is a posting of the concept car version of this with canopy, rear mounted family radios, windows, etc. Nice...

The ambulance looks like the Sprinter, so I guess it could come into play as well.
 
One great feature of this van...

There is an $1800 option and I believe it is made be DeWalt. If you leave a tool behind, there is a box in the back that tells you. I'm sure it has to be DeWalt tools. If you start the truck and it doesn't get a signal from each tool within a few feet, you know about it. This may be worth it in the long run to a pro who doesn't want to waste time going back to jobs or replacing tools. I wonder if there would be an insurance discount???
Kev
 
I need that option, since my DeWalt drill went missing a few months ago, and wasn't found until just this past weekend. :1:
 
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