Other challeges for Grumpy
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Other challeges for Grumpy
Since I've bought Grumpy for cheap and it seems to be a decent van I keep thinking of stuff to do with it
In addition to it intended purpose the BA/BE Rally, I thought of:
Parking lot autocross (if they'll let me)
Dirt track one on one (seen a Caravan, why not an Astro?)
Tour of Route 66 (I want to do this on bicycle one day, driving would be a good preview)
Making it amphibious (most crazy and probably over my head)
If Grumpy survives Route 66, I'd think about trying to organize a beater rally on it. Might be cool. What to call it? "Beat on 66", "Bang on 66", "The Load on America's Road".....
In addition to it intended purpose the BA/BE Rally, I thought of:
Parking lot autocross (if they'll let me)
Dirt track one on one (seen a Caravan, why not an Astro?)
Tour of Route 66 (I want to do this on bicycle one day, driving would be a good preview)
Making it amphibious (most crazy and probably over my head)
If Grumpy survives Route 66, I'd think about trying to organize a beater rally on it. Might be cool. What to call it? "Beat on 66", "Bang on 66", "The Load on America's Road".....
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
The famous '97 year with AWD ... hey does it have a G80? LOL I think a few members might want that from you. I vote for Dirt Rally!
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Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
oowhee, yes I'd be intrested in that. One thing my van hasn't got is the G80. ![Anxious 8-[](./images/smilies/eusa_shifty.gif)
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I don't understand all I know about that.
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Chris
91AWD 350
and a bunch of other wrecks...
I don't understand all I know about that.
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Chris
91AWD 350
and a bunch of other wrecks...
Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
91AWDAstro wrote:oowhee, yes I'd be intrested in that. One thing my van hasn't got is the G80.
Ding ding ding!!! We have a buyer!
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
a run of 66 would be an awsome idea...me and my friend are gonna go for it one of these days...
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Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
Oh hell yeah, an "Astro Safari on 66" run is a great idea. Roughly 2450 miles over the coarse of let's say a week. My van would run about $425 for gas one way. Might have to do this next year.
Unfortunately the RPO code sticker is missing so I don't know which rear end it has. I currently have no plans of selling or parting out Grumpy. Grumpy is going to be my project practice van. Any customization that I want to do to my DD that I don't have the skills for yet will be done as cheaply as possible on Grumpy first. Lets me screw things up and learn to fix them, so I can hopefully do it right the first time on the '99.
Unfortunately the RPO code sticker is missing so I don't know which rear end it has. I currently have no plans of selling or parting out Grumpy. Grumpy is going to be my project practice van. Any customization that I want to do to my DD that I don't have the skills for yet will be done as cheaply as possible on Grumpy first. Lets me screw things up and learn to fix them, so I can hopefully do it right the first time on the '99.
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
My daydreams can be scary sometimes.
Has anyone ever seen an Astro entered in a truck/tractor pull?
Has anyone ever seen an Astro entered in a truck/tractor pull?
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
No, and with the bone-stock V6!? Be one quick tracker pull ...
![d'oh! #-o](./images/smilies/eusa_doh.gif)
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
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Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
I like all the ideas Im in for 66 grandparents did it in their vette loved it and i loved the pics.
99 sle awd safari
Another addition to cash for clunkers.
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Another addition to cash for clunkers.
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Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
Just think it would be funny, come out with the A-Team van, get all hooked up, crowd maybe getting into it, go nowhere.
Where the heck is the rolling smilie?
![maniac laugh :muhaha:](./images/smilies/smiley_aahi.gif)
Where the heck is the rolling smilie?
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
Re: Other challeges for Grumpy
ihatemybike wrote:Just think it would be funny, come out with the A-Team van, get all hooked up, crowd maybe getting into it, go nowhere.![]()
Where the heck is the rolling smilie?
Pretty much ... or get a standing ovation for hammering the throttle and have the rear end of van snap lose ....
![maniac laugh :muhaha:](./images/smilies/smiley_aahi.gif)
![maniac laugh :muhaha:](./images/smilies/smiley_aahi.gif)
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"