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by Hawaiian punch
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Happy Halloween.
Replies: 7
Views: 2014

Happy Halloween.

Just wanted for say have a safe trick or treat night to all my ohana (family) on this forum.

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by Hawaiian punch
Fri May 30, 2008 4:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: Hawaii 5-Low is on its way to its new owner in New York City
Replies: 13
Views: 3953

Re: Hawaii 5-Low is on its way to its new owner in New York City

which flowmaster is that and size, single in dual out, or what please? That van sounds great and is that the stock 4.3, no headers or anything? no headers or anything and yes a single 40 series flowmaster with I believe 2 3/4 inch in and out, might have to ask the new owner to confirm about the pip...
by Hawaiian punch
Thu May 22, 2008 5:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Hawaii 5-Low is on its way to its new owner in New York City
Replies: 13
Views: 3953

Re: Hawaii 5-Low is on its way to its new owner in New York City

First, off good to hear the van is still in our ASV family. Second, the van looks sweet. Third, it sounds awesome. Although not really the proper time and place to ask, What does it have for exhaust? single flow master, nothing special, cat has been removed only because it was broken p inside an wa...
by Hawaiian punch
Wed May 21, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hawaii 5-Low is on its way to its new owner in New York City
Replies: 13
Views: 3953

Hawaii 5-Low is on its way to its new owner in New York City

Well it was fun having her as short as it was, but now I have to make room for my new project. Astronomical, a member of this forum is now the new owner, take care of her and have fun with your new toy my friend. heres some pics and a video clip of it being loaed up for its long journey to New York....
by Hawaiian punch
Sat May 17, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Just arrived from NYC...
Replies: 8
Views: 2164

Re: Just arrived from NYC...

That green van there looks familiar. cant remeber when or where i've seen it though. :whistle: :muhaha:
by Hawaiian punch
Wed May 14, 2008 6:55 am
Forum: Casual
Topic: Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you..
Replies: 5
Views: 1788

Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you..

on this forum. as some of you know I sold my frame-layin astro the other day. I know some of you were asking what I was gonna pick up next so I figured I'd share with you what I have know......I've alsways been and wanted a oldie but goodie car and after nearly 40 yrs of wanting one my dream has fin...
by Hawaiian punch
Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:03 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: engine code after removing the cat from my 98 astro...
Replies: 6
Views: 2124

Re: engine code after removing the cat from my 98 astro...

Your 98 has a o2 sensor after the cat. If you removed the cat it will throw a code. Its purpose is to inform the computer that the cat is working properly. You can buy a simulator online that plugs into the wires to the o2 sensor. I did it on my 96 and it worked great. For 96 and up vans they have ...
by Hawaiian punch
Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:32 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: engine code after removing the cat from my 98 astro...
Replies: 6
Views: 2124

Re: engine code after removing the cat from my 89 astro...

Punch, what code did your 89 give you without the cat? Back when I was running the ECM and TBI on my 89 Astro there was no cat and I never got a code. I'm curious what you got. sorry, I worte down the wrong yr, my van is a 98, not a 89. How do I pull the codes on these vans? on my vette we use a pa...
by Hawaiian punch
Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: engine code after removing the cat from my 98 astro...
Replies: 6
Views: 2124

engine code after removing the cat from my 98 astro...

I know its the o2 sensor, my question is can I get a heated one? (like we had to for our vettes) so the code wont come back? and or can I have it deleted by reprograming the computer? (delete the o2 sensor code period) another question with my vette the performence would suffer slightly when the cod...
by Hawaiian punch
Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Aloha, recently moved to San Antonio from Hawaii.
Replies: 22
Views: 6295

Re: Aloha, recently moved to San Antonio from Hawaii.

crash wrote:wow.. that's a very clean ride. looks really nice in the green with the tan interior.

your friend 'Tom' .. was this his van or does he buy them do the work and sell them done?
he owned this van, original owner may I add.
by Hawaiian punch
Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:00 am
Forum: BODY
Topic: Changed up the grill section of my van.
Replies: 10
Views: 2620

Re: Changed up the grill section of my van.

That's different for sure. Haven't seen that done before. How ya likeing Tx. compared to Hi ? I like it here, people here so far are very nice, I am very home sick right now, I miss my Dad (Mom passed on a yr on the 8th of this mouth) and hes by himself, I am the only offspring they had, I felt lik...
by Hawaiian punch
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:56 am
Forum: BODY
Topic: Changed up the grill section of my van.
Replies: 10
Views: 2620

Re: Changed up the grill section of my van.

kinda looks like my safari did, before i got the new billet grill for it, i just painted the gmc logo black. sadly though i always kinda liked the center bar on the chevys and if i owned one i probably wouldve left it stock. but it definately looks different like you said. almost looks like the aft...
by Hawaiian punch
Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: BODY
Topic: Changed up the grill section of my van.
Replies: 10
Views: 2620

Changed up the grill section of my van.

I am all about being different even if its a slightly different thing I do, so heres something I thought some of you might be interested, I cut out the chrome section of the stock grill part and blacked out the actual grill's. The reason for this was I wanted the head lights section to stand out mor...
by Hawaiian punch
Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Aloha, recently moved to San Antonio from Hawaii.
Replies: 22
Views: 6295

Re: Aloha, recently moved to San Antonio from Hawaii.

Hey, thanks. I was out there visiting my parents when that song was released. We also have the video Betsie, Kimo's wife made of Kimo's celebration of life ceremony held at the beach after his death. Kimo was a great guy who I miss alot. Take care and glad the history is still alive in HI. aint no ...
by Hawaiian punch
Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:58 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Aloha, recently moved to San Antonio from Hawaii.
Replies: 22
Views: 6295

Re: Aloha, recently moved to San Antonio from Hawaii.

Nice ride. Looks like your friend was tuned in pretty well. Great to have you around. Just curious,,do the names Kimo McVay or Keola Beamer mean anything to ya ? Kimo was a friend of mine, along with Keola who use to partner up with his brother years ago, had a big hit called Honolulu City Lights. ...