My '91 Dodge van is a great runner (even after overheating numerous times in '14) but it looks terrible and needs the frontend and other work done.
So I've been scouring Craigs for a very similar van ('90 to '92) that's in better shape and maybe have a raised top plus I'd rather have a cargo van.
Anyway, I've replaced many parts over the past 8 years (with lifetime warranties) including the radiator, alternator, starter, water pump,timing chain,PCM,calipers,etc. The transmission also works fine.
If I find another van I plan to remove all those parts from the '91 and junk the shell.
Now the question: Does it make sense to haul around an extra 200+ lbs. of parts and have them ready if needed? I will be towing a 7x12 cargo but plan to keep the weight down.
The tranny is really the main thing I'm thinking of. On the road it would cost $1500-2500 if the trans dies.
So I've been scouring Craigs for a very similar van ('90 to '92) that's in better shape and maybe have a raised top plus I'd rather have a cargo van.
Anyway, I've replaced many parts over the past 8 years (with lifetime warranties) including the radiator, alternator, starter, water pump,timing chain,PCM,calipers,etc. The transmission also works fine.
If I find another van I plan to remove all those parts from the '91 and junk the shell.
Now the question: Does it make sense to haul around an extra 200+ lbs. of parts and have them ready if needed? I will be towing a 7x12 cargo but plan to keep the weight down.
The tranny is really the main thing I'm thinking of. On the road it would cost $1500-2500 if the trans dies.