1978 GMC Vandura LRP Camper. V8-350 5.7L. Rare Original Paint! Vintage USA!

1978 GMC Vandura LRP CAMPER Description:

Collectable LRP Camper edition. Rare original beautiful vintage '70's paint. Great condition for restoration project. Tiny home! Wonderful, fun camper. 12 window, Tons of natural light. Needs engine rebuild.
Van was rescued from a barn in Amity, Oregon. She sat there for 8 years. Belonged to the local sheriff who passed away. Dropped in new battery, starter fluid in carb, started first crank!
I've been restoring. Using as Summer camper. Ran beautiful. Major power. Tracked straight as an arrow. Good brakes. Not a single leak. Good power steering. Most comfortable bed! Sink and fridge excellent. Was literally like going back in time. Just like going with grandma and grandpa camping in the '70s and '80s. Emotional experience every time I took her out. A world now gone, but with this I van I was teleported back in time. lol!
Was returning from Tillamook Forest (02.25.18) camping and started making a loud engine sound. Overheated. Had towed back home. Mechanic friend says Rod Knock. Needs engine rebuild.
I love the van, not enough time, tools or workshop to complete restoration. Van has been parked since tow.
New tires $410.00 7/05/17. Les Schwab (approx. 600 miles) Warranty. New battery $133.00 2/12/18. Les Schwab (unused) Warranty


New Jump-N-Carry $150.00 JNC660 1700 Peak Amp 12V Jump Starter (unused)
New Blackhawk $199.00 B6350 Fast Lift Service Jack - 3.5 Ton Capacity.(unused)
I'm listing it here because I know there has to be someone out there who is in love with it as I am and who is passionate about restoring her and keeping her on the road as a classic piece of Americana. I know there is a home for this van.
I cannot let myself send her to the junkyard. She must live!!!
Her name is GOLDIE. She has incredible energy. Good vibrations!
* 251,771 . speedometer cable disconnected since purchase.
Not running. Had towed home. Parked in front of house.Needs engine rebuild. "rod knock".
Clean Oregon title, in my name, in hand.
Tags good until 06/2019. Purchased 06/22/17
Sold as is. All sales final. No returns.Buyer pays all SHIPPING/PICK UP FEES/Taxes$3500.00 OBO. You can make me an offer via eBay. "OR BEST OFFER"
Feel free to contact me via phone and or email. I have taken a ton of photos and videos. I can take specific photos and videos per request.
Thank you for your interest. That's me in the photo.
Derek
GOODSuper rare original factory paint90% Original interiorbody great conditionHeater good. blows hotAC good. blows cool. add freonblower goodAC/Heater controls good12 window, Tons of natural light.Curtains/rods goodVisors goodHaynes repair manualBed excellent conditionTransmission good. all gears good. no slippingBrakes goodPower steering goodReverse good.Good lightsOriginal interior light fixturesTurn signals goodFuse box goodSteering wheel goodvintage wheelsignition goodtilt wheel goodRoof rack barsInstruments on panel functionReverse light goodLicense plate light goodNever had any fluid leaksWindows roll up/downDoor locksGas tank no leaksmirrors goodSinkFridge coolerHeadlightsBrake lightsReverse lightslicense plate lightbumpers goodturn signalsdash lightsSpare tire mount arm. good. spare tire (used)All glass good (minus windshield)window hardware goodlocks goodSliding door goodRear doors goodCaptains chairs good.pillow toppedOriginal plush interior headliner/side upholsteryNo leaks. roof, windows, sealsTow hitch/ballClean undersideVintage NRA stickers on glassTrailer hitch plugparking break (little sticky. functions)after market cheapo Bluetooth stereo. power/audio cable run to all speakers. CARTOYSOriginal factory keys on vintage DICE keychain.
BAD:Engine needs rebuildCracked windshieldSpeedometer cable disconnectedCruise control needs wiredRusted out drivers side door interior (see photo)Windshield wiper fluid switch stays on when engaged. sticky.Rusted out around doghouse engine compartment circumference. (see photo)Few spots of "crackle" paint.Small 4 inch crease dent rear passenger sideDrivers door have to press handle three times to open.No original tablesrusted out drivers side front wheel well (see photo)Horn relay good. Horn needs wiredWindows all have tint. needs re-tint. bubbles/peeling film.Interior lights not wiredBattery cage misingRear ashtray not wiredNo original stereoNeeds to be buffed out/waxed
UNKOWN:why she died. made loud banging noise from enginewhy overheatedstarteralternatorradiator