1972 ford camper van listing

[TheCatsPajamas]

Any feedback on this listing?


https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6082754135.html

I wanted to go the passenger van route for stealth, but I'm rethinking that.

 

[Dgorila1]

Nice looking classic van if it's in the shape he says. No electronics to worry about on the engine.....real easy to work on.

 

[Ballenxj]

I wonder exactly what is meant when the seller says it has a Mustang big block? 351? 390? 428? 429?
The van is neat, and I'm glad to hear it has a rebuilt transmission & carburetor, but at that point, why not the engine as well?
Still, perfect for the eclectic van dweller. I would recommend going through it very carefully first if you are seriously considering it. Unless of course you are good with a set of wrenches.

 

[steamjam1]

that's neat.

 

[TheCatsPajamas]

I wonder exactly what is meant when the seller says it has a Mustang big block? 351? 390? 428? 429?
The van is neat, and I'm glad to hear it has a rebuilt transmission & carburetor, but at that point, why not the engine as well?
Still, perfect for the eclectic van dweller. I would recommend going through it very carefully first if you are seriously considering it. Unless of course you are good with a set of wrenches.

Good question, I'll ask.

Hoping to be good with wrenches someday, but not yet. I'll try to find some help with that.

 

[Alcatraz]

I wonder exactly what is meant when the seller says it has a Mustang big block? 351? 390? 428? 429?
The van is neat, and I'm glad to hear it has a rebuilt transmission & carburetor, but at that point, why not the engine as well?
Still, perfect for the eclectic van dweller. I would recommend going through it very carefully first if you are seriously considering it. Unless of course you are good with a set of wrenches.

If it has a mustang engine then it has been replaced.
 Hopefully the 351 Windsor mated to a C-6. It would be a good choice.
i love the Cleveland but parts are getting scarce.

 

[Ballenxj]

If it has a mustang engine then it has been replaced.
 Hopefully the 351 Windsor mated to a C-6. It would be a good choice.
i love the Cleveland but parts are getting scarce.

I would still be inclined to ask the seller what was meant by that. I have seen too many people say things like "I put a Corvette engine in the van, etc. Why would you do that? A Corvette or Mustang engine is not the right application for a van or truck where you want the torque to come on in a lower RPM for pulling weight. A Corvette or Mustang engine usually has more HP than torque, and is made to make a lighter bodied car go fast. I suspect the people that say things like that do so because they think it sounds cool, but understand little about the function.

 

[highdesertranger]

or someone told him that like the previous owner or someone trying to butter him up. I have seen it a lot people think they have gold(and they truly believe it) when in reality they only have iron pyrite. highdesertranger

 

[dr_nelson]

I like the looks, very cool! It almost looks like it has a huge solar system on the roof

 

[Ballenxj]

I like the looks, very cool! It almost looks like it has a huge solar system on the roof

That "is" solar on the roof,
of the house behind it.

 

[TheCatsPajamas]

Well it's gone anyway, to the first people who saw it (I sent my sister to take a look because I wasn't going to make it up there until tomorrow, but too late).


I'm pretty much resigned to car/tent camping until I can build my budget up enough to have more options.

 

[mr_elijah_gardner]

Well it's gone anyway, to the first people who saw it (I sent my sister to take a look because I wasn't going to make it up there until tomorrow, but too late).


I'm pretty much resigned to car/tent camping until I can build my budget up enough to have more options.

Thats too bad. Dont give up though something will come your way.