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| | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Running to lean can cause per ignition/detonation and can cause damage to the piston.
You will be hard pressed to break 16-17 mpg in any full sized van with a v-8.
With current market prices, I think it would cost you over $2,000 to buy those items separate. Many are no longer available new.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 91 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 91 | Running to lean can cause per ignition/detonation and can cause damage to the piston.
You will be hard pressed to break 16-17 mpg in any full sized van with a v-8.
With current market prices, I think it would cost you over $2,000 to buy those items separate. Many are no longer available new. Thanks Reed. I think I'm gonna see what I can do to get hold of this van regardless of rust issues. | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | You won't be sorry. That floor rust shouldn't be too expensive or difficult to repair.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,113 Likes: 2 pooh-bah | pooh-bah Joined: May 2006 Posts: 3,113 Likes: 2 | Good luck with it. Sounds like you got a lot of plans for it. Nice. | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 91 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 91 | I pulled the trigger. She's on her way here. ETA 3pm CST. I'll try and get some good pics posted tonight. | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Yay! It needs some work, but I think you won't be sorry.
Windows- they're what make a van worth owning! | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 old hand | old hand Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 907 | My 88 came from South Carolina. The only noticeable rust on it was the surface rust on the roof caused by sun damage. I found out that the windshield had been leaking for quite a while and the water laid on the floor boards under the rubber mat or carpet (it was removed when I got it) and rotted there. There isn't any rust anywhere in the rest of the van. I hope yours turns out that way too, and can't wait to see some more pics!
Shenandoah Valley Vans / South East Van Council | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 91 journeyman | OP journeyman Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 91 | | | | Re: Thinking about buying this van, any input? | Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 Maniac | Maniac Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 12,107 Likes: 37 | Ouch. Well, the good news is you can pick any Ford from 75 to 91 to swap parts onto.
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