LarryJM wrote:
colliehauler wrote:
The old cargo vans were very noisy on the highway.
This misconception is another reason for the unfounded IMO stigma against Vans. While they are not "caddy or Rolls Royce quiet" both my 1979 "cargo based" custom van and my current 2001 cargo diesel 7.3L van are FAR FROM VERY NOISY and very pleasant to travel in on long road trips. My current Van has to be the noisiest Van every made with it being a cargo Van with the infamous 7.3L "clattering" diesel engine.
With that being said I did now a lot of interior finishing on my current Van before I used it a lot and now after 14 years I just got it broken in since it just past the 90K mark:B
Larry
I test drove a cargo van on the highway, nothing but metal interior. It was very noisy compared to my truck. A conversion or passenger van might be a lot quiter. I drove the Ford van a 2012 because I new they were being discontinued and considered one for towing.