I got the part numbers together since a few people had asked. So here we go. Hood- 8C2V1661A Hood latch- 16700 Hood latch cable and handle- 16916 Fender- 16005 (I don’t know if there are different #’s for left and right) but be smart if ordering lol Fender liner (splash shield) 16103 Header support upper- 8A284 Header grille support lower- 8A284 Bumper- 17C965 (C) chrome or (B) black Bumper mount- 17B884-A Bumper valance- 17626-A Headlights sealed beam setup- 13200 / 13015 / 13007(actual light) Headlight poly carbon 13008 / 14290
Man, incredibly helpful! I just bought a 97 E350 7.3L powerstroke! I NEEDS this new front end. I'm also thinking about grill guard, intercooler and custom bumper.
nice job. I need to do this in the near future. make sure u upgrade that transmission cooler. the one you have there is small. you need to get a 6.0 cooler.
Hey, great video and pretty helpful! I am planning to do this on mine too here in germany - do you have the wiring conversion for the headlights? I have a donor front end with the oem plugs and want to swap it over to my 1993 E350. would be really helpful to have instructions there!
The headlight adapter u mentioned in the comments wont work as it goes from the origional headlight harness to a sealed light, the headlights im trying to use have 3 turn to lock connectors with replacable bulbs that u push into the connectors
Then maybe you don’t need the pig tail adapter. Worst case someone probably makes one for your scenario. Just google “x bulb” Male to H13 9008 Female Socket Converter Cable Pigtail Harness Adapter
@@EssNEigch there is a fend bracket that attaches at the lower part of the fender that wasn’t used. Send a pic of what area you are taking about specifically via insta and I might be able to help if it’s a different area.
Hello, Chase! At the 2:04 point of your video there is the black/bakelite backing that is fastened to the front from one side to the other. It goes the width of the front, and the headlight brackets are recessed into them. What is that part called? I tried to buy it at Certifit, but she didn't have the part #. Should I just go to a Pull-A-Part location and see if I can find a 2002 E-150 and take it off of a junked van? Thanks for any help! Dan
@@danielhowiesr.2593 I was just going through some comments. Don’t know if I answered you elsewhere. Here is the part number 8a284 also it can be found in my parts list somewhere in the comments. Sorry for the delay.
I was going to buy the valance and do the conversion later but Man dude the aesthetic would add to my work confidence. What is the latest year I can convert to? I belive it all starts with the core support. Thanks in advance bro
I have a 1994E 350 Econoline van and I just bought a 2010 front end how much work is it gonna be to put that 2010 on my 1994 would it work I appreciate the help
From my understanding it should be pretty straight forward. I would start with trying to line the hood up with the original fenders if possible. It may make lining everything thing up easier.
The blinkers were able to plug directly together except the clips broke off that hold them because that tabs on the recovering side are in different spots. But I haven’t had any issues with the since.
Two of the bolts spin with the nuts on my front bumper, I can’t hold the bolt from the back because they’re built into the bumper. How should I go about getting these out?
You're a boss dude. How funny though. I always wondered if this was possible for my 01 E150. I always noticed that the fenders looked kindda the same when I park by the new Van's. I am encouraged to do this as well man ! Need that wiring video though. I'm sure it's simple, but I'm not good with electric stuff.
Isn’t the white metal holding the radiator across the front the core support? Welded to the vehicle. The headlight header panel is the black part you’re calling the core support. It holds the headlights and the grill.
Sorry for the delay. It’s called the header panel if you look up the part number in the list I created. I’ll have to edit that list too. But the part number remains the same.
I’m not 100% that would work. But I know you’ll have to change the actual radiator support. Which then makes it more difficult due to the fact you may need to disconnect many components that are connected to it.
I'm about done with my shuttle bus front end swap, can you post pics of what your hood latch bracket looks like, I can't figue it out for the life of me.
@@thedirtvan thanks it looks like all of my local welding places have closed, do you think a riv nut with new bolts and spacers will be strong enough to hold? Or wait until someone can weld it up when things open back up.
I got mine from CL in AZ 😬. They can be found every once in awhile for anywhere between $1800-$2000. A local scrapyard may have them and they are more affordable. The problem is trying to get it before anyone else.
I think I used the new hinges. But if I’m you can use old one I would do that. I would try to fit the new hood first so that the fender gaps would be easy to figure out.
Glad I managed to get a "nice" 2011 sadly I got it from a scammer middleman who lied about the van and about replacing the motor and transmission but for 359k she runs well. Definitely babying her until I get things looked at by a mechanic.
I'm trying to figure out why go through so much effort for a van like this? I have a 05 e250 for my work vehicle, it seems fine.. I suppose it does look nice & newer though.
Faithful Adventure-you can find front ends for about $1500 and up. Then the “specialty tools” on amazon for $50-$75. Someone to make the bracket for the hood latch could be any price. I don’t know how much someone would charge to have one made.
its got the plastic headlights, but im trying to go to the big headlights, sort of like the ones you use but they have the big clear lense on the front that use sockets like it this video ua-cam.com/video/e-I0hek9awo/v-deo.html ( nstead of the glass headlights that are all one piece with the terminals sticking out of the back of the bulb), there doesn't seem physically enough bulb plugs on my 2003 ford e350 to accomplish this tho and the adapter u mentioned I'm pretty sure is only for the glass headlight with the 3 terminals sticking out of the back. also were the fenders a direct bolt on, because the bottom of my fender where it bolts on the body it sticks out and isnt flush with the door. @@thedirtvan
@@danachristie3862 somewhere in my comments I have a link to what I used. Please go through them and you’ll find the answer. I think I have answered it quite a few times.
@@danachristie3862 the video you linked is the same front end I started with as well. I only needed one adapt for each side. Michigan Motorsports H4 Male to H13 9008 Female Socket Converter Cable Pigtail Harness Adapter. My high beams and low beams work. You should be fine.
It’s not a work van, and is used for camping. The window behind the driver is where my galley kitchen will be so if I end up cooking inside I can open that window. The one on the passenger side is for…we’ll just a window to have when someone is riding as a passenger. Look up a Sportsmobile E series. I measured and copied the window placement based on the Eb50 floor plan. Not quiet a wasted bossy of a van in my book. 😉
Can’t BELIEVE how CLEAN that van is under all of the trim, etc ! Wow !
I got the part numbers together since a few people had asked. So here we go.
Hood- 8C2V1661A
Hood latch- 16700
Hood latch cable and handle- 16916
Fender- 16005 (I don’t know if there are different #’s for left and right) but be smart if ordering lol
Fender liner (splash shield) 16103
Header support upper- 8A284
Header grille support lower- 8A284
Bumper- 17C965 (C) chrome or (B) black
Bumper mount- 17B884-A
Bumper valance- 17626-A
Headlights sealed beam setup- 13200 / 13015 / 13007(actual light)
Headlight poly carbon 13008 / 14290
You're a hero brother... God Bless and stay safe from this damn corona virus
I have a 1998 E-350 RV, I wonder if the frenders and grill and bumper are the same size as a regular E 150 or 250
Gabriel Uribe yep they all are interchangeable.
How much did it cost u
Where did you order the parts?
Man, incredibly helpful! I just bought a 97 E350 7.3L powerstroke! I NEEDS this new front end. I'm also thinking about grill guard, intercooler and custom bumper.
Mr. Chase! Super impressed with the front end conversion swap. 🙌🏻🔥
Apparently I'm not the only one looking to do this conversion
Thank you for this video! About to do the same thing to my 99
Great video I had the same upgrade on mine wish I would've recorded it
Looks amazing !!!
You definitely did a good job on it!
nice job. I need to do this in the near future. make sure u upgrade that transmission cooler. the one you have there is small. you need to get a 6.0 cooler.
Yep that’s n my list of to dos.
Hey, great video and pretty helpful! I am planning to do this on mine too here in germany - do you have the wiring conversion for the headlights? I have a donor front end with the oem plugs and want to swap it over to my 1993 E350. would be really helpful to have instructions there!
Michigan Motosports Set of H4 9003 to H13 9008 Pigtail Wiring Harness Adapters for H4 Headlight & H13 Headlight a.co/d/9BDddnc
Nice JoB!! how much will it cost for you to make me a hood latch bracket, and spacers? or what measurements to use for bracket and spacers? Thanks!!
Right on. Id like to do mine sometime maybe.
Awesome work👍 came out real nice. Been thinking of doing this to my 06 econoline that I use for work. What was the total cost ?
Camaro ZLT cost ranges anywhere from $1500+ depending on lights.
Could you please explain how you made the headlights work? I really need help with this, anything you can do id appreciate. Thanks man!
Michigan Motosports Set of H4... www.amazon.com/dp/B073W2HRSC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
What year front clip is that? And how much and where did you get it from?
The headlight adapter u mentioned in the comments wont work as it goes from the origional headlight harness to a sealed light, the headlights im trying to use have 3 turn to lock connectors with replacable bulbs that u push into the connectors
Then maybe you don’t need the pig tail adapter. Worst case someone probably makes one for your scenario. Just google “x bulb” Male to H13 9008 Female Socket Converter Cable Pigtail Harness Adapter
You didn’t use the driver side or passenger side inner grille brackets?
@@EssNEigch there is a fend bracket that attaches at the lower part of the fender that wasn’t used. Send a pic of what area you are taking about specifically via insta and I might be able to help if it’s a different area.
Thanks for the how to video. How did you wire the lights and hook up the new hood rod?
Thanks
There is an adapter I bought on Amazon. I mention it somewhere in the comments. Sorry I dj t know which video has it. 😬
Michigan Motosports Set of H4 9003 to H13 9008 Pigtail Wiring Harness Adapters for H4 Headlight & H13 Headlight a.co/d/9BDddnc
I want to do this to my van some day
Total cost aprox?
This is awesome! Thank you so much!
Nicely done video! Thank you
Hello, Chase! At the 2:04 point of your video there is the black/bakelite backing that is fastened to the front from one side to the other. It goes the width of the front, and the headlight brackets are recessed into them. What is that part called? I tried to buy it at Certifit, but she didn't have the part #. Should I just go to a Pull-A-Part location and see if I can find a 2002 E-150 and take it off of a junked van? Thanks for any help! Dan
I’ll have to look it up and get back to you tomorrow.
@@thedirtvan Thanks!
@@danielhowiesr.2593 I was just going through some comments. Don’t know if I answered you elsewhere. Here is the part number 8a284 also it can be found in my parts list somewhere in the comments. Sorry for the delay.
..what's the benefit of the conversion?
Pro tip time saver if the wipers are horizontal no need for tape just re-install horizontal.
How much did it cost you have a parts list
Where do I find your next video #3 ? Awesome video
Just published a new video regarding the install of some new windows!
I was going to buy the valance and do the conversion later but Man dude the aesthetic would add to my work confidence.
What is the latest year I can convert to? I belive it all starts with the core support.
Thanks in advance bro
2008+ should all fit. Glad to be of help
Hi, and thanks, want to do one also, but really need that headlight "how to"! Subscribed and waiting. Very cool!
Sorry no video made but I used this that I bought from Amazon.
Michigan Motosports Set of H4... www.amazon.com/dp/B073W2HRSC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have a 1994E 350 Econoline van and I just bought a 2010 front end how much work is it gonna be to put that 2010 on my 1994 would it work I appreciate the help
From my understanding it should be pretty straight forward. I would start with trying to line the hood up with the original fenders if possible. It may make lining everything thing up easier.
Hi need help with the wiring of the headlights. My 07 has 2 lights and this 09 has 3. Any help would be appreciated
I bought this.
Michigan Motosports Set of H4 9003 to H13 9008 Pigtail Wiring Harness Adapters for H4 Headlight & H13 Headlight a.co/d/9BDddnc
Where did you get the front end replacement kit?
Places like fb market place, offer up, craigslist. Or the local pick your part.
Great video!
Thanks so much. More to come.
I found the H4 wiring harness for the headlights but what about the blinkers?
The blinkers were able to plug directly together except the clips broke off that hold them because that tabs on the recovering side are in different spots. But I haven’t had any issues with the since.
What year was van ? What year front end you put on ?
03' the front end is 2008+
Excellent job!
Two of the bolts spin with the nuts on my front bumper, I can’t hold the bolt from the back because they’re built into the bumper. How should I go about getting these out?
Where did you bought the all kit
I've been thinking of just putting the front bumper. Do you know if it would fit with the rest of the old front end? My van is a 07.
I think the newer bumper won’t as high as the older style. But don’t quote me on it.
You're a boss dude.
How funny though.
I always wondered if this was possible for my 01 E150.
I always noticed that the fenders looked kindda the same when I park by the new Van's. I am encouraged to do this as well man !
Need that wiring video though. I'm sure it's simple, but I'm not good with electric stuff.
d Алябiev I fortunately I have found out wiring will be different for every van. It all depends on what option it originally came with.
Michigan Motosports Set of H4 9003 to H13 9008 Pigtail Wiring Harness Adapters for H4 Headlight & H13 Headlight a.co/d/9BDddnc
Isn’t the white metal holding the radiator across the front the core support? Welded to the vehicle. The headlight header panel is the black part you’re calling the core support. It holds the headlights and the grill.
Sorry for the delay. It’s called the header panel if you look up the part number in the list I created. I’ll have to edit that list too. But the part number remains the same.
Lookin good my man 👌🏼
I want to do this in reverse, I do not like the new front on my 2011, it looks like it may be easier to go the opposite direction, any thoughts?
I’m not 100% that would work. But I know you’ll have to change the actual radiator support. Which then makes it more difficult due to the fact you may need to disconnect many components that are connected to it.
Hey, was wondering if you could just make a list of all parts that remained original and a list of parts that had to be purchased, please? Thanks!
In one of the comments I gave a list of parts and part # ‘s. It was roughly a year ago. I hope that helps.
im doing this to my van
I'm about done with my shuttle bus front end swap, can you post pics of what your hood latch bracket looks like, I can't figue it out for the life of me.
Shaun Walker posted a video just now.
The back plate is 7.5” x2.5” this is use specifically to offset the latch to line up correctly with the new hood.
@@thedirtvan thanks it looks like all of my local welding places have closed, do you think a riv nut with new bolts and spacers will be strong enough to hold? Or wait until someone can weld it up when things open back up.
Shaun Walker It May hold but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it.
Where did you get the parts for the conversion??? And how much would you say the conversion cost you?
I got mine from CL in AZ 😬. They can be found every once in awhile for anywhere between $1800-$2000. A local scrapyard may have them and they are more affordable. The problem is trying to get it before anyone else.
Where did you get lol the parts. Online? I can’t find this kit anywhere? Please let me know. Thank you.
You can buy them a a dealer but expect it to be more expensive. Other place could be junk yards or FB market place or Craigslist, even forums.
did you use old or new hinges for hood?
I think I used the new hinges. But if I’m you can use old one I would do that. I would try to fit the new hood first so that the fender gaps would be easy to figure out.
Where did you get the updated front end parts ? And for how much ? Thanks
I got mine on Craigslist but have also found them in junk yards
Sorry to asked how much did you spent on parts fenders Bumper and gril if you don't mine asking?
I think they are selling for around $1800-$2000 right now. If you can find them at a junk yard you can get them pretty cheap.
What did you do with your old hood
I sold it.
Very cool!!!
Chase, Where do I find the video on f150 vans ac vents fix?
What’s wrong with your vents?
How was much was the conversion parts mine was hit I would like to convert it to this
If sourced from offer up or craigslist or FB market place your looking around $1800
What year model van is yours and what year front cap did u use?
it’s a 03’ chassis and body but with 08’ front clip, 11’ front doors, and...maybe 11’ side doors too. Lol Frankenstein
Glad I managed to get a "nice" 2011 sadly I got it from a scammer middleman who lied about the van and about replacing the motor and transmission but for 359k she runs well. Definitely babying her until I get things looked at by a mechanic.
I'm trying to figure out why go through so much effort for a van like this? I have a 05 e250 for my work vehicle, it seems fine.. I suppose it does look nice & newer though.
Aesthetics really. It’s just a better looking front end. Maybe light output is better too?
Where’s the video for headlight wiring?
No vid but I used this product.
Michigan Motosports Set of H4... www.amazon.com/dp/B073W2HRSC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Roughly how much did this cost?
Faithful Adventure-you can find front ends for about $1500 and up. Then the “specialty tools” on amazon for $50-$75. Someone to make the bracket for the hood latch could be any price. I don’t know how much someone would charge to have one
made.
so my 2003 e350 van doesnt have the glass headlights, thus that headlight
wiring adapter wont work please help
What headlights does it have?
its got the plastic headlights, but im trying to go to the big headlights, sort of like the ones you use but they have the big clear lense on the front that use sockets like it this video ua-cam.com/video/e-I0hek9awo/v-deo.html ( nstead of the glass headlights that are all one piece with the terminals sticking out of the back of the bulb), there doesn't seem physically enough bulb plugs on my 2003 ford e350 to accomplish this tho and the adapter u mentioned I'm pretty sure is only for the glass headlight with the 3 terminals sticking out of the back. also were the fenders a direct bolt on, because the bottom of my fender where it bolts on the body it sticks out and isnt flush with the door.
@@thedirtvan
@@danachristie3862 somewhere in my comments I have a link to what I used. Please go through them and you’ll find the answer. I think I have answered it quite a few times.
@@thedirtvan and that adapter will work for the non sealed headlights that have seperate high and low beams
@@danachristie3862 the video you linked is the same front end I started with as well. I only needed one adapt for each side. Michigan Motorsports H4 Male to H13 9008 Female Socket Converter Cable Pigtail Harness Adapter. My high beams and low beams work. You should be fine.
Why did you add windows on the side
It’s not a work van, and is used for camping. The window behind the driver is where my galley kitchen will be so if I end up cooking inside I can open that window. The one on the passenger side is for…we’ll just a window to have when someone is riding as a passenger. Look up a Sportsmobile E series. I measured and copied the window placement based on the Eb50 floor plan. Not quiet a wasted bossy of a van in my book. 😉
@@thedirtvan good for you can't wait to see it all done
very nice
I wanna do mine like this do I have to shave anything
Nope it’s all bolt on. The only thing to consider is how the hood latches.
How much did it all cost to do the front end conversion
Parts can typically be found for around $1500-$1800
@@thedirtvan bet man thank you. Great video btw
You just added value to it lol
What year is the bumper
It’s the 2008+ bumper
@@thedirtvandid it bolt right on ?
@@jazzs7480 yep
@@thedirtvan damn
@@jazzs7480 although when I got the bumper it had the newer original backers attached to it. That may be why it bolted directly to the frame…
Please help me I need to do the hood latch
Alberto Marquez what exactly do you need help with, measurements?
have a list of all the parts it took to do this, Im looking to do my shuttle bus next.
Shaun Walker are you looking for part numbers specifically? Hood, fenders, headlights, upper and lower “core” support, hood latch and bumper
@@thedirtvan Gotcha, I was missing the "core" support thing, and hoo dlatch. I going to attempt this on our 2003 e350 15 passenger shuttle bus.
@@thedirtvan please post part numbers as well i love your work man.. mine is an 07
Michael Romulo I’ll try to get to that today.
@@thedirtvan hey bud any news on that numbers? Be safe out there man. This corona is just crazy
Where’s the headlight video?
Somewhere in the comments I mentioned what adapters you need to make the lights work.
I wonder if it again the law to drive it like that. what the ruleing? LOL never seen the van without fender
Hey where did you order your parts
Vincent Cabrera, I found a set on CL. But I know the local Pick your parts have them every once in awhile.
How u do wire up on the headlights
Michigan Motosports Set of H4... www.amazon.com/dp/B073W2HRSC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
And why are you doing that?
I think it looks better and it also creates a bigger space for upgrading the trans cooler and you have room for an intercooler.
@@thedirtvan I have a 2012 E150 which I like a lot- very reliable. Intercooler for what? A turbo? If turbo, just asking for trouble.
@@user-sf9pq5ox7w yeah I have the 7.3
Make electric van
front end refers to steering and suspension. this is not a front end swap lol
Front clip then