For Sale: 1979 Dodge Van in Cadillac, Michigan

This 1979 Dodge street van is a very clean, good driving "Survivor" that's spent most of its life in a garage and is rust. Imagine cruising this beautiful "Shorty" Dodge Van on Whittier Blvd, in East L.A. or Van Nuys Blvd in the San Fernando Valley or Crenshaw, Hollywood Blvd. or even Albuquerque's Central Ave. (AKA) Route 66. They don't come straighter or more original than this one. While most sellers don't disclose much that's bad about their vehicle, the current owner will go ahead and tell you the three things that he would want someone to tell him before his purchase. First, he has been told it may have a couple of slightly worn valve guides. Why? Here's the symptom: It never smokes on startup, never. But about two minutes into the warm-up, it blows a little smoke for about two city blocks. Then no more afterward. It's like they seal good when cold, and again when hot, but the transition between cold and hot allows just a little oil past the valve guides. In spite of this it doesn't use a lot of oil. Second, the right rear brake hangs up just a little on the first stop or two, then it's off and running. They work great afterward. Third, the front tires will need replacing soon. They're wearing out, and because of their width they kind of wander in the street cracks. Anyone who's ever used really wide front tires knows what he's describing. The current owner has been driving it like this every week since he's owned it and hasn't felt any compulsion to work on it. It drives great. Also, if you study the photos, you'll see a small dent and paint chipped on the front side cargo door. This van is equipped with R134 conversion air conditioning, swiveling captain's chairs, shag carpet, 1/2 roof rack, ladder, sunroof, original factory AM/FM radio, cruise control, and wide wheels and tires. Hopefully you appreciate his honesty. It runs great, everyone who's ever ridden with him agrees it's a really nice running van and it gets thumbs up everywhere he goes!