Hi guys!

I'm excited to be apart of the community. I am purchasing a 86 Van Wagon from a woman who said the car has sat for a few years and they stopped driving it because the van started stalling. The plan is to turn the van into a camper van and travel across the country for a couple years after graduating college.

So, because the van is not working and has sat for a few years, before starting my journey I'd really like to rebuild or get a new motor/transmission .. sorta replace everything that is necessary so I have confidence in my car and my journey.

I wanted to ask the community what you all thought -- Do you think its necessary to get a brand new transmission/motor or would rebuilding this be fine too?

And any information on places to go for purchasing new or rebuilt motor/transmission or mechanic's in Orlando Florida?

Really any advice you have to give would be appreciated!

Thanks!