Another day, another shorty. How could you possibly pick just one of these vintage Dodge/Chevy/Ford vans out as your favorite? All of them are pleasing in some way, with wild paint schemes and groovy 70s touches. My question is, which qualities are most important to you? This 1976 Dodge Tradesman here on eBay is a classic shorty van that was apparently rescued from being used as a storage shed.
The seller notes that care was taken to preserve the original colors and mural artwork, which is a must-do if you’re selling one of these in original condition. Unfortunately, the cool period flares were not save-able due to being damaged, and were subsequently removed. However, this is a popular look for these vans, so finding a replacement set shouldn’t be too difficult.
Up front, standard seats have been replaced with some late-model sport buckets from a modern-day car. I’m not sure if I’m sold on the looks. I’m sure the comfort factor is high, but it’s not how these vans would have been equipped back in the day – far from it. With that in mind, I’d want to find a set of swivel seats in tweed-colored cloth to replace these, which look like they came from a late-model Trans Am.
The Cragars and period graphics are a great look for any van, but especially so on these Dodge shortys. The different points of entry mean this Tradesman will easily swallow your gear or your pals, but the interior is a blank canvas as the moment. The seller notes that the engine just received a full-tuneup, as well as a new brakes and a replacement windshield, ready for your autumn vanning adventures to commence.
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