I Really did it.

[angeli]

OK, so after 9 months or so of dithering, I went out today and purchased my van. &nbsp;It's not much, but it's what I could afford, and it's mine!<br /><br />'95 Dodge 2500 6 cyl, cargo van, 84000 miles, purchased from the original owner who used it to transport a part-time business. &nbsp;this little van loves to fly down the highway. &nbsp;It's stripped to the metal inside, just what I wanted, and other than a possible rotor replacement in one brake/cylinder system, and a tranny service, she's in great shape. &nbsp;Woo Hoo!<br /><br />I'll post some pics of the van and the following conversion. &nbsp;Getting closer to that late Feb departure date!!!<br /><br />thanks to all for your unending wisdom and creative ideas!<br /><br />M.A.

 

[sl1966]

Congrats Angeli!!!!&nbsp;<br /><br />Looking forward to the pics and stories to come.<br /><br />

 

[twokniveskatie]

Good for you! Gonna start a build thread?

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

Congrats on your find, and big step in the right direction.

 

[bobbert]

Congratulations Angeli <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br /><br />February is right around the corner...<br />Are you gonna get rid of the Focus Station Wagon???

 

[Guest]

Yay....Good deal...looking forward to pix....<br />Bri

 

[peacetara]

WOOHOOO!!!! I'm soo happy for you! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">

 

[PYSCHOWard]

Awesome, let the Mods begin

 

[SoulRaven]

Freeeeeeeeeedom.... WTG... Will see you on the road soon...

 

[Ballenxj]

Nice Angeli, Can't wait to see how you're doing with your new van. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" /> <br />-Bruce

 

[dborla01]

congrats, angeli and will be interesting to see what you do with it. Darrell.<img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[rvwandering]

Congratulations

 

[Seraphim]

Good start! Look forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[Les H]

(sing along) ON THE ROAD AGAIN, got my van and now im on the road again!!
congrats!

 

[She]

Oh wow that's so great! ;-) We want pictures!

 

[karl]

Great! that is one big step behind you- the next are easier.<br />Enjoy.

 

[angeli]

WEE HEEEEEEE!<br /><br />I'm still somewhere in the stratosphere.<br /><br />Yes, I'm going to start a build thread in the appropriate place, and will have pics up after this weekend. &nbsp;<br /><br />She is now named Josephine, in honor of my great grandmother who was one kick-a$$ woman. &nbsp;<br /><br />Ms. Bess, the Focus wagon is awaiting retirement as she is now starting to slip her gears at 180,000 miles. &nbsp;Heck, if I was that old I'd slip my gears too. &nbsp;Some folks say I slip my gears more often than I realize.<br /><br />Thanks for the replies, guys! &nbsp;Let step 2 commence! &nbsp;<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />

 

[wrcsixeight]

Congrats on the Van.<br /><br />The V6 likely only has a three speed transmission, no overdrive, which is good come rebuild time.<br /><br />I hope a tranny service stops the slipping.<br /><br />Ask the tranny shop which fluid they are going to use. &nbsp;If they say they use XXX fluid with an additive and that it is just as good as ATF+4 they are thieves.<br /><br />The bands should be adjusted to spec the filter changed, ATF+4 should be used, and hopefully the transmission gives you a lot more life.<br /><br />If a shop wants to flush it, then drive away. &nbsp;Flushing does not require a pan drop or a filter change &nbsp;a flush can clog the filter. &nbsp;it is one reason that transmissions fail quickly after a flush. &nbsp;the other reason is that the flush was performed when the transmission was almost toast already and would have happened regardless.<br /><br />A flush should be followed by a pan drop and a filter change, but this wastes new fluid.<br /><br />Not trying to scare you, just arm you with knowledge concerning dodge transmissions and the likelyhood of tranny shops putting their profit over your best interests.

 

[Stillwater]

Congrats! Looking forward to pictures!

 

[stude53]

<span style="color: #008000; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Congratulations on your van!, Angeli</span></strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #008000; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Bob</span></strong></span>