I just located this forum and subject. I have a Tradesman 300 maxivan with bubble top 1978 440 engine, and must decide soon what to do with it (keep it and get it to pass smog and running reliably or sell it as is). Friends tell me to dump it to a wrecking yard. it has the original camper stuff which needs TLC but definitely restorable. For $65 my mechanic will go over it completely and let me know what it would take to get it road-ready again. with a special permit I would be allowed to drive it over there. I am having a terrible time with this decision.It has over 200,000 miles on it. engine and tranny rebuild about 20,000 miles ago. Any advice?
