[chevyholic]

I've been looking for a good running 4bt for some time now with no luck. I found a good running 1987 P-30 with the 4bt and th-400 for 3,000. I didnt want to spend that much on a motor but just how much can I recoop from scrapping the rest? I know the 8 bolt 19.5 wheels are worth about 75 a peice around here, is there anything else in the van besides the aluminum and steel thats worth anything?
This van is only about 200 miles away so getting it here shouldnt be a big problem as long as the tires hold up.

 

[4BT-FSJ]

I was told my p-30 has about $1k in aluminum.

 

[Machman]

Most folks get between $1100 to $1500 depending on size of the truck, Al scrap prices, etc. Another option is to repower the van after you do your swap, and possibly get the same $$ out of it that you put in. In some areas, ones with gas motors swapped in will sell for more than the diesels!