Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum and am looking for some advice.

My wife and I train our dogs and were thinking about buying an older, used motorhome this year. But I've been thinking a full size van and a pull behind camper would be more use. I have a company Jeep and she drives a Windstar, so a full size van would offer us some hauling and dog travel all in one.

I happen to know a guy who wants to get rid of a 1987 3/4 ton van. He said he drove it to his house 2 years ago when his fater-in-law passed away and it's been in his driveway/ yard every since. He remembered the heater and air conditioner did not work. He said he was going to get $150 for it from the junk yard, but it could be fixed up for what I want to use it for.

I'm not sur ewhat engine is in it, but I do know that he said the body is rough and he's not sure if it'll start. My father-in-law are going to look at it next Sunday to get an idea of what needs to be done.

Other than normal frame rot, what should I look for? My father-in-law is a mechanic, so he'll look at the drive train and engine. If it's not really rotted away, would this be worth rebuilding for a dog show/lumber/camping vehicle?

Thanks,
SUMO

 

Never mind. The junk guy came to pick it up and he let it go.

 

Now that just stinks when people send good stuff to the junk yard....And welcome to FTE and the chapter where you live is a great one with a bunch of great guys ...Check it out...


Someone there might just have the Van your looking for