Hi all. Just fitted a 6300 flip kit to the rear of my mates 1998 hightop van with steel leaf springs. The instructions in the box and on their website bear no relation whatsoever to the kit we fitted. The instructions were for the composite springs. Surprised that belltech have got that wrong. Anywa...

Thanks Blazer. Okay, trying to get the front grille sorted out. This is whats left of the front grille after a session with the air saw! http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0058-2.jpg This is where the red strip will go http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF00...

Thanks Danny. I'm now fed up of the transmission leak! When the van is continously moving and being parked in different places, the drips aren't really noticed. But when it's parked up in the same spot for ages, it all builds up fast. Plan was to remove trans x member and all rear brackets/mounts an...

Heres the wiring that I have rerouted under the windshield vents. It is all tiewrapped to the firewall just below the windscreen. Far tidier than the factory ever did. http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u141/andyfanshawe/DSCF0036-3.jpg In this shot you can see the stereo head unit power wires and an...

Here is a rough schematic of the light setup at the front. The small white lights above the rectangular units are white LEDs (audi A8 is it?). The yellow are amber LED beacons. The whole lot will be covered by a black phantom grille that will completely close when the van is parked (shutter style). ...

Soddin' work and soddin' teenagers..................There thats said it. Feel better now. :yay: Has there been any progress on the Astro? Has there heck. After spending hours with the 4 camaro headlights, I have now decided that it does indeed need 8 after all. Only ordered 4 from Socalli V8 though....

Mr Singh wrote:Hi Andy!

Yes please! if you could hold onto the stock pieces that would be great!

If he hasn't already he can buy my flip kit and do a swap?

Cheers!
Am

I'll let you know asap.

Andy.

Thanks Danny :cheers: Finally got the front fenders/hood to fit properly and all gaps are even. All captive nuts in place and working well with stainless fasteners. Joined front of fenders to front gfx/bumper with a custom bracket that also holds the entire assembly to the inner wheel arch to stop a...

Hi Mr Singh. Just came across this post. I live in the UK also (Derbyshire - J29 of M1). In about 4 weeks I am going to fit a flip kit (and dropped spindles) to one of my mates Astro 2WD van. So, I would have thought there should be stock parts available. I can contact him if you are interested to s...

Couldn't resist 'em Darren. Look gorgeous. Back to the van. This weekend was to get rid the front of the silly front wing holes in the A post. They have been drilled and self tapping bolts put in that are sloppy. Plan is to replace them all with captive M8 threads. Like this http://i167.photobucket....

Andy, beeen watching and alot of work your doing to this van,nice.Does your van have the v6 or a v8? Just wondering Hi s10-den. It's a V6. No V8 route for me this time [-X It's almost confession time! I have been building a custom 86 camaro for over 10 years now! Inbetween having kids and a full ti...

I have been following your build up like a mini series- I cant wait for the next installment! Can I just "Tivo" it and skip to the end? Just kidding- Great work!!! Thanks tailfins :cheers: Now I'm back at work, progress will slow a bit! Anyway, all fabricated brackets painted withchip res...

GEJ wrote:Andy,
Please excuse this dumb question.What season are you in the UK??.(spring summer,fall,etc)Does your seasons run the same as ours??.

Hi.
We are heading into fall. Same as you guys! In fact we never actually had a summer-like last year.

Andy.

My good matey SoCaliV8 has located me some 95 Camaro headlights and are on their way in to the UK.
With a bit of luck they should look okay. If not, it's back to the drawing board!!



Thanks Darren.
Andy.

Hi s-10den. Yes we have POR 15. Smoothrite was just lying around handy and does the same job, and its in that gorgeous red \:D/ At each end of the bumper is a heavy bracket that connects the bumper to the subframe. Because I have lowered the bumper, the bracket needs to be modified. Interestingly, w...