1989 Dodge B250 - New Tires, Super Reliable, Very Ugly in Pleasant Mount, Pennsylvania For Sale

Condition: Used
Exterior color: Gray
Interior color: Burgundy
Transmission: Automatic
Fule type: Gasoline
Engine: 8
Sub model: B-250
Drivetrain: RWD
Vehicle title: Clear
Body type: Standard Passenger Van
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Standard equipment: Limited Slip (Posi-Traction) Differential Tilt Wheel A/C (needs recharge) HD Chassis-Mount Trailer Hitch CD Player,Cruise Control Power Locks Power Windows
DESCRIPTION:
Ive owned this van since xxxx or so, and overall, its about the most reliable vehicle Ive ever had. It starts every time, runs great, and has power to spare.First the bad: Its UGLY. I replaced the doors about 5 years ago, and since they didnt match, gave it a full spray job. I specifically chose Rustoleum gray because I can match it anytime, anywhere. Since that initial refinish, Ive continued to touch it up with a brush, and thats exactly what it looks like. As rust develops in the usual spots (Rocker panels, mainly), I just shoot some foam in there, slap some glass over it, and paint it over with the same paint. Its good enough to pass PA inspection, and even looks half decent from a distance (never been pulled over), but the closer you get, the rougher it looks.I have a video virtual test-drive online so you can actually hear it run, but since Ebay doesnt allow links, youll have to write me for it. The good is that it runs strong, has never failed me, and I wouldnt hesitate to jump in and drive it cross country on a moments notice -- trailering any of my other cars -- and thats no exaggeration. In fact, a year or so ago, after not driving it for about six months, I had an opportunity to acquire a free Grand Cherokee -- but it had to be trailered from about 250 miles away. I just jumped in the van, rented a trailer, and went an fetched it without a second thought, and it never gave me a moment of concern (other than when I got home and discovered Id forgotten to strap the Jeep to the trailer.) Details:5.9L (360 ci) throttle-body-injection engine. 727 Torqueflite trans. Limited slip differential (posi-traction). Cruise, tilt, PW, PD, air (not currently working), tinted glass all around. HD frame-mount trailer hitch. ~130,000 miles. Tires are brand new (< 1 mile on them): 235-75R15 non-studded winter tires. Spare is good.Brand new battery, recent high-volume oil pump and aftermarket (built-in) oil pressure and volt meter gauges. Ive replaced both lower control arms in the past couple of years. Brakes, front end, steering, suspension are all good. Its inspected, and Ive generally kept up with maintenance. I just installed a new magnetic pickup in the distributor. Starts every time with no hesitation whatsoever Its an excellent work vehicle, and could be a prospect for a camper conversion.I also did an iffy job on installing the doors, so they need some adjustment. You can see in the pictures they dont hang quite right, but the hinges are solid -- just not adjusted right. I honestly dont drive it enough to keep careful track of oil consumption -- I do know I throw a quart in now and again (I always use 15W50, as per the previous owners advice, and have never had any issues with it starting, even after sitting for weeks in sub/near-zero temperatures), but it doesnt smoke, and there are no obvious hemmorages like around the rear seal or anything like that.This was originally a decked-out passenger van, so its got nice cloth factory seats in the front, door panels, and so forth. (Seat brackets but no seats in rear.) The headliner in the rear was hanging, so I took it down. I also picked up the carpeting in the rear (which was pretty funky anywy) to fully inspect the floors before putting it up for sale. I did discover a couple of small holes as a result, but theyre not compromising any spring mounts or structural points, so a bit of metal and some fiberglass should suffice to get them under control. (See the pictures)Theres one hole in the body, also shown in the pictures, that I havent gotten around to filling. Again, I emphasize that my body work is pretty crude -- this will never be a show van -- but I am confident it will hold together for a good long while to come.Theres a short somewhere in the courtesy light circuit that will drain the battery if left connected for long stretches -- like, more than a month or so. Since I dont use it regularly, I just keep that plug disconnected under the hood -- its easy to reach when needed. The window washer reservoir has a crack (leaks) -- I have a replacement -- just havent gotten
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