I never said the vans did fit the (his)bill. They were my preference years ago and were posted as EXAMPLES of whats out there. Things aren't always as cheap as they seem especially when it comes to 40+ year old vehicles and the constant upkeep that comes with them not to mention how unreliable they are.. I merely IMPLIED he expand his search regardless of Cali smog tests. I would assume the vehicles I have links to are California smog legal or were until recently.
Vans are cheap and plentiful and the diesel besides a good looking truck the asking price isn't written in stone.