The ATPT conversion

[The ATPT]

The All Terrain (insert last name starting with “P”) Transport. Named by the kids who enjoy Star Wars. Started as a plane old commuter van owned by the government and only had 17 K miles. So I picked it up thinking it would be well maintained and need little work on the bones. I was wrong , the transmission went out soon after the purchase so I thought I would save money by having the transmission shop not only re-building the transmission but also adding the transfer case now for the eventual 4wd conversation. Little did I know what a can of worms I just opened, the shop owner thought it would more straightforward as well but when the transfer case was installed it hit the factory fuel tank. So the tank came out , cut down and welded back together, and with the purchase of a new cross member I now have a 2wd van with a transfer case ready for the eventual 4wd conversion, that took 8-10 weeks to get back. By now my wonderful wife has her doubts about the whole project but she stays on board. This is how it stays for the next 6 months

 

[The ATPT]

So now I call up Chris at U-joint off-road and start the real fun stuff. Decided on a 6” lift stage 2 front axel from a f550 4.56 gears, front and rear lockers, ARB on board air. Decided to change out the t-case with a nv271.

 

[HappyOurOverlanding]

View attachment 88250 View attachment 88248 View attachment 88249 View attachment 88248 So now I call up Chris at U-joint off-road and start the real fun stuff. Decided on a 6” lift stage 2 front axel from a f550 4.56 gears, front and rear lockers, ARB on board air. Decided to change out the t-case with a nv271.

Nice ride. Look forward to the interior build out.

 

[The ATPT]

Front and rear bumpers

 

[The ATPT]

First trip when we get it back. Superstition mountain

 

[The ATPT]

The EB van sure has a anchor in the back, will need to re locate the trailer plug

 

[The ATPT]

After a few months and never being able to pass a gas station, I decided I need a bigger fuel tank so I visited Agile off-road and had a 45 gal tank put on and they also installed the roof rack and side ladder

 

[The ATPT]

This van hates transmissions, more problems , and when I put it in drive the engine just revs up, no go. Guess it is coming out again. My daughter is disappointed her favorite ride is out of commission again

 

[UtahRnr]

View attachment 88247View attachment 88246 The All Terrain (insert last name starting with “P”) Transport. Named by the kids who enjoy Star Wars. Started as a plane old commuter van owned by the government and only had 17 K miles. So I picked it up thinking it would be well maintained and need little work on the bones. I was wrong , the transmission went out soon after the purchase so I thought I would save money by having the transmission shop not only re-building the transmission but also adding the transfer case now for the eventual 4wd conversation. Little did I know what a can of worms I just opened, the shop owner thought it would more straightforward as well but when the transfer case was installed it hit the factory fuel tank. So the tank came out , cut down and welded back together, and with the purchase of a new cross member I now have a 2wd van with a transfer case ready for the eventual 4wd conversion, that took 8-10 weeks to get back. By now my wonderful wife has her doubts about the whole project but she stays on board. This is how it stays for the next 6 months

HOLY CRAP. have a bunch of kids, and have personally considered going this route in the past, but I chickened out. You sir, are brave indeed. I'm subbing to this thread right now.

 

[UtahRnr]

The black grill was a nice change. Love the lift.

 

[UtahRnr]

How does a tranny go out after 17k miles?

 

[The ATPT]

UtahRnr-
Apparently a roller pin bearing failed and dropped the roller pins into the planetary gears

 

[Camp_Llama]

Is it the 6R100 torqshift trans in those later vans?

 

[The ATPT]

Is it the 6R100 torqshift trans in those later vans?

No I don't think so I believe it is Ford (7C2Z-7000-DARM)

 

[Camp_Llama]

yeah that's the Ford part no. Looks like the model no. trans you have is the 4r75e. They are typically fine in the half-ton applications, but can be beefed up considerably.

 

[The ATPT]

yeah that's the Ford part no. Looks like the model no. trans you have is the 4r75e. They are typically fine in the half-ton applications, but can be beefed up considerably.

Yeh I am having the new one beefed up considerable, 10,000 lb towing capacity. Hopefully this will be the last time

 

[NateDCo]

Very cool buildup! I was thinking to myself that this big ford vans would probably be pretty good (and comfortable) overlanding. Yours looks pretty awesome!

 

[The ATPT]

A little valve body work and we will be back on the road

 

[SubeeBen]

Awesome looking build !

 

[The ATPT]

Took the ATPT out on our first adventure since the new transmission, it did not feel right still ,s tarting off it felt like I was in second gear until the rpm's were up then felt fine. I am not sure what could be wrong, but we still had fun.