I got the license plate box welded in place. Then added a thin layer of fiberglass over the top to fill in any holes and to finish seal'n it up. Now I just gotta finish smooth'n it all out. Also not pictured, I moved the door bolt foward a little. I had to drill a new hole. That way the door closes ...

Coming further along on the paint job. Now just getting frustrated with the fuel pump. I have to pour gas in the fuel injector to get it to start, then it'll stay running just fine. So I'm guessing thats gotta be the fuel pump, right? Anyway the previous owner cut a hole in the floor to replace the ...

Just got my license plate box in today. Cut the hole at an angle on the passengers door. Also started on my cheap $50 Rustoleum Regal Red rolled on paint job. This is the 3rd vehicle I've painted this way. The light spots only have one coat and the darker has about 3 coats. http://farm5.static.flick...

I've decided that I'm going to put the license plate box on the passenger door at a slight tilt.

Here you can see the difference in size. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/4613153539_a2708540b3.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4613154251_4686f03902.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3369/4613152997_2b731fb203.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3389/4613770858_ed7bbbf9ea.jpg http://farm...

I Love to read about members shaving their vans, do a search here for shaving all the body parts on my van. Check out Rebel also, he has done alot of work to his van too. This is my rearend. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/DNC/Shaved30.jpg Thats one nice lookin ass. :supz: 5/16/2010 Today I ...

Astro-SS-V8 wrote:Nice work so far....as for the filler panels for your doors...suicidedoors.com has them all in a kit for around $25 all laser cut and pre-made...I have the whole set including the rear door panel

Thanks for the info. I think I'll be placing an order.

Added some bondo to smooth things over. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/4609300684_08cf53e136.jpg Spent the better part of the day putting together a door release for the rear door. Its mounted under the drivers seat. Totally hidden from sight. I made it out of a dodge advenger trunk release. I ...

Figured I'd start a thread on my 97 astro van I just picked up for $450.00. It runs good just wasn't feelin the whole work van thing. So I've removed the ladder rack, storage shelves inside. Also removed all the badges. I decided to shave all the door handles, locks. I couldn't find any premade ones...

Removed the ladder rack from the roof, and removed the wooden shelves from the back of the van. Also removed the wood from the floor and noticed the previous owner cut a hole in the floor right above the gas tank. Quick question. I just bought the van yesterday and it had trouble starting. We got it...

This site is awesome. You guys make it so hard to decide which way to take my van. I'm undecided between lifting or lowering my 97 astro. Its only 2wd. I've always been a lowrider guy but something about these lifted astros looks badass.

Smiliesafari wrote:Welcome to the site, Jason. Your old van was COOL.

Thanks. My new van will be real clean lookin. But not near as extreme as the old one. I keep reading about some van meet. Where is that held?

Hey guys. I'm Jason, 27, from Evansville, IN. I just bought my second astro van. Its a 97 Chevy Astro Cargo van. 2wd. Just picked it up yesterday for $450.00. Runs like a champ. Doesn't even smoke or leak any fluids. I plan to shave all the handles, taillights. Remove the roof rack and inside shelve...