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1971 Dodge Shorty "Heart's Desire"
#746195 March 14th 2019 3:48 pm
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Hello everyone! I am an avid Van enthusiast and have been since I was around 10 years old. I have owned 3 vans recently and my third one is the 71 Dodge Shorty that was purchased off the original owner. It had been sitting in the state in the pictures for 20 years. Had driven by her for about the same amount of time every time we would see my in-laws. I always stated that I need to see if she was for sale, but of course would never seem to have the time to do so. One day I found myself kid-less and wife-less for the day and figured I'd venture out! Turns out the guy was very cool, and we talked for several hours about the van and many other cars he had stored on his land. Long story short he agreed to sell her and she was mine. These are pics of her the day I talked to him for the first time. It has been a year and a half since then and I'm nearly ready to prime her! Can't wait! There will be many more pics to come documenting my journey with her! So stay tuned and I hope you like the journey as well!

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Re: 1971 Dodge Shorty "Heart's Desire"
Rene #746196 March 14th 2019 4:07 pm
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So got the old gal home and started to get to work on getting her emptied and start to cut out the RUST! My oh my there was a sh*t ton of it.

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Re: 1971 Dodge Shorty "Heart's Desire"
Rene #746197 March 14th 2019 4:16 pm
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Cancer be gone!!

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Re: 1971 Dodge Shorty "Heart's Desire"
Rene #746198 March 14th 2019 4:21 pm
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I know I should focus on other important stuff but, man I couldn't pass up genuine Slot ET mags!!

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Re: 1971 Dodge Shorty "Heart's Desire"
Rene #746202 March 14th 2019 6:41 pm
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Priorities are right on man..the wheels are the catalyst that keep you motivated,that is really a sweet van,my hats off to you most people would run from that one can't wait to see it done. Keep on Truckin


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Rene #746209 March 15th 2019 8:26 am
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You are braver than I am with that rust! Great work so far!


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Astrocreep66 #746211 March 15th 2019 9:34 am
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Thanks! I am learning as I go!

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I like it. Alot. Rust and all. Can't wait to see what she's gonna look like when done. Best of luck to ya.


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Re: 1971 Dodge Shorty "Heart's Desire"
Rene #746238 March 15th 2019 10:24 pm
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