Also looked at a 99 for 900 bucks, former service van, but runs great. Has a little rust on the rockers and needs a grille and bumper.
does the first one run/drive?
I would go with the first one, IF it is a runner, or can be fairly easy.
Its been sitting for 10 years is what i've been told.... Im kind of worried about that, im tired of working on mechanical bs. Also looking at maybe going off the deep end with an 06 ford, then i'd be making payments though.
if it's been sitting for 10 years the underneath is probably rusted bad. You would have to replace all the break lines, gas lines and probably breaks and bearings.
This is true, thinking maybe going with a newer van.
if it's been sitting for 10 years the underneath is probably rusted bad. You would have to replace all the break lines, gas lines and probably breaks and bearings.
but it does like good and has the perfect amount of windows.
setting for ten years .....In that spot or the warehouse behind it?
Setting can be just as hard on a van as driving them.
where they actually set can make a huge difference.
The 351 Windsor is actually a great Ford engine.
We had a 76 ford van in our family (my dads) that went well over 300,000 miles.The body went but that engine purred like a kitten.
No windows is a huge bonus.....
At 500.00 you got to chose your battles.
.....Wookee
The underside of it looked fairly solid actually. Ive just been getting more into the silver Ford and realizing just how bad some of the rust is on it. Im going to think on it for awhile, and see what happens. I would like that white ford, but i'd have to investigate it a little further before i buy it.
Did you hear the white one run yet?
The body alone is worth 500.00.
Hard to find an old solid one no body has hacked windows into.
.......Wookee
havent heard it run, told the man i wouldnt waste his time until the other 2 vans sell and i have cash to talk with.
Hey Chris, how about something heavy duty??
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/3060160253.htmlIf ya buy this it'll save me from wanting it. I've always had a weakness for work vans.
$500 bucks and perfect window count...looks to good to pass up...
$500...Looks like a GREAT deal. Mine sat for 10 years and had minimal rust....and even though the engine was "locked" I got it running with minimal effort and the only thing it needs is new valve seals so just because it has been sitting doesn't always mean it will be a disaster.
Glad I'm not in your area that the price range i buy them in. If they don't run its easy on the older to make run. My best running van was 100 dollar 1972 ford van a man was going junk. Good luck u think so one will get it.
Not bad Catfish. Ok, so general consensus has it to buy the older solid van. Ok. Just gotta get the other two sold now.
That Ford looks good Chris
I think so, just hope it runs!
Are you just looking at it ? Or are you really Looking at it ?
Im considering it seriously. The Silver Ford is just too far gone.
Welp, may have both vans sold in the next couple days!
The good thing about the white Ford is IF it does RUN it is easier to keep them running or even rebuilding it IF it has a drive line you want.......
.....Wookee
I made my decision. Im going with the 99 cargo. Sure its got winders in the doors, but the paint is in nice shape, rust isnt too bad, newer drivetrain and it has a known history and maintenance records. 900 bucks is a good deal i feel. Im going to save what i want out of the old Ford, namely the seats, and send the rest off. The Dodge is being picked up by a guy very interested in vans and vanning, hopefully make a new club member out of him one day!? Plus the 99 has the 4.2 V6, should be very easy on gas. Well, i'll post pics when i have something to post pics of!
Thanks bud, now i can make it to the nats and actually feel like im going to MAKE it there!
Sounds good, you got air in it too ?
I sure as hell hope so, mr honey. I know its got it, hoping it works!
I got both vans sold, cash is in hand. Im ready! Going to pick up the new one at 130! pics as soon as its home!
Sounds good Draggn, Got to see the pics !
3:24 pm, where are the
Found them, hidden in READERS RIDES section.....sneeky Chris! Lol
Ah Ha