1978 Dodge Ram Van

Description

I love this van.
Amazing bones, it is a project. If you are looking for something to drive on long trips immediately, keep moving. Unlike the guy I bought this from I am going to be as honest about it's condition in the hopes to find someone that has the ability to keep fixin her up!
Highlights:
-Transmission is rebuilt and under warranty
-Engine Swapped for identical 360ci V8
-Solar runs interior lights, fridge, water pump, trickle charges engine battery
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Complete Tune-up recently, oil change, oil filter/fuel filter, spark plugs, spark plug wires, new tires, Edelbrock carburetor tuned to 20lb, new black water valve, and more odds and ends fixed.
-Lived most of it's life in the desert of California, very little rust compared to most vehicles this age.
-Van is driven a few miles every week to keep it in healthy working condition.
-Will provide new distributor with van
Vehicle Facts:
-California life span - brought to Texas in Nov. 2020
-Engine Swapped for identical 360ci V8
-Transmission rebuilt (3spd Automatic - A757 w/ WARRANTY!!)
-New tires (4)
-Interior "Sierra Vans" camper Original
-Two 100W solar panels and xtra battery in back
-Solar trickle charges engine battery
-Mini-fridge
-Shower with toilet
-Black water tank (new valve)
-Propane tank
-Gas Stove
-Gas water heater
-Electric water pump
-Sink
-Water storage tank
-Full size spare wheel (no tire)
-Electric hookup for RV sites
Needing repairs
-New vibration around 2500rpm or 55mph (my gut is that the distributor needs replacement)
-Water pipes under sink cracked during TX freeze
-Headliner in rear of vehicle needs is falling
Eventual Replacement Parts
-Rear leaf springs, and front springs
-Front end steering components such as gearbox, tie rods etc, anyone with basic mechanic skills can handle these items.
Intended to restore and mod this out for myself, lost overall interest. Runs great, and I have made some great memories. Forever grateful. I love this van.
-No AC, always wanted to put it in but never found the time - original van had air conditioning; blower is functional.
k OBO - paid 16K and into her for much more; looking to recoup just some of my money!
high res photos
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-BeY5XcUKiZrS_YqGP-AdONbZg0M3VjU?usp=sharing