This is a Western van, with NO RUST UNDERNEATH. You don't find these in this area very often in this condition. I bought it in North Dakota, fully intending to repair it and use it as a work vehicle. I never did repair it, although I used it quite a bit as-is. The engine is a multi-port fuel injected 360 V-8, a legend of economical power and reliability. The transmission slips if you apply much power in first, second, or reverse, but 3rd pulls like a mule, 4 is solid, and the torque converter lockup worked perfectly last time I drove it. I drove it here from North Dakota with the worn transmission. I don't think anything is really damaged; I think the L/R and 2 bands are worn out. This would probably be an easy and cheap repair for someone familiar with these transmissions.
It has sat for awhile, and the battery died, the alternator got stuck, the road plow damaged the paint, and a meth head who wasn't even supposed to be in the area stole the catalytic converter. I put in a different battery, freed the alternator with a torrent of WD-40, added fresh gas, cranked it a few times with the ignition disconnected to get the oil back in the engine, and drove it from where it was parked to by the road where people can see that it's for sale. I would recommend replacing the cat and alternator soon, but it can be driven home as it is. The engine is running smoothly, and the transmission works just as I remember, or maybe even a little better. The fan for the climate control unit doesn't run. I never bothered to figure out why. The flaps seem to move, and the A/C compressor ran until I unplugged it for better mileage.
The long and short of it is, with a small amount of additional cost and effort, you will have a work van that will last you a decade at least with just basic maintenance. You could leave the paint as is, or paint it and make it look virtually brand new.
I could deliver this somewhere reasonably close to Northern Michigan for an additional fee. Inspections welcomed, but must be done prior to auction close.