IMHO, I worry LESS about items that can be "fixed" and MORE
about items that can't be fixed.  The motor etc can be fixed, but try
and get a new fridge, or new chairs or "good" clean interior or rear
bed etc.  Body work that be "gotten at" is easy and not much of a
concern to me, but rust in the seams is a devil to get at and fix. etc.
So if I were you (IIWY ?) I'd concentrate on the NON-fixable stuff to
see if you can live with it.  New, or rebuilt motors are easy (think
Boston Bob).  You have nothing to lose if you put in an offer for what
you feel the van is worth, but in reality you will end up paying a bit
more for for it.  Remember that if the van was in perfect working
order it would be going for more than $12,000.  m2cw   Malcolm

On 18 Mar 2002 at 11:40, Dale Goodvin wrote:
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> All opinions sought and appreciated.
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> Thanks,  Dale