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Originally Posted by JB3
Lukewarm review for workhorse P-vans.
I say lukewarm as a cheap workhorse with a chevy drivetrain may work for your needs, but they are a bit cobbled together. If you look at one check for broken leaf springs, broken body mounts, worn kingpins, and overheat evidence on the transmissions, scorched fluid marks from the vent lines. The chevy drivetrains are reasonably reliable, but overworked.
If my choice were a P van, id look for grumman, freightliners, or any diesel versions first.
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The diesels look attractive. Especially since I've run across a few 4BT conversions on the market. (I like the 6.2 Detroit they put in the chevys, but 4BT!)
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An option id consider though is a used school bus. These vehicles are typically well built, well maintained, and valueless after the fact comparatively. You could find one for 3 to 5 grand with a quality drivetrain, rip out the seats and black out the windows, and use it as mobile storage.
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Loading and unloading one quickly is a bit much, plus there's a height requirement for the cargo for 6ft objects.