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Hello from NM...

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Big thanks to all who contribute ideas, instructions, suggestions, opinions, and humor and hello from NM.

In the process of buying a new used car I stumbled on a 2000 Safari, not on my radar as an option I might add. In the 80's I had a 74 3/4 ton Chevy Panel Van and years later replaced it with a 79 3/4 ton Chevy Passenger Van. Both of those took me all over the southwest for fun and work. Camping, hauling my motorcycles, trailers, canoe, you name it. Big fat wheels, rockets, beds, girls, beer, and fun!

Six months after purchasing this Safari I have done more camping in a single season since owning those other 2 vans. Yeeee Haaaa! Vans are versatile and now somewhat fuel efficient, which is why I gave up on those older vans,though I miss the V8.

I have not done much to this Safari except replace the stock wheels, with American Racing wheels, and tint the front windows. After much deliberation on tires, soon to come, I have decided on 235/70/15's and air shocks on the rear.

Hope the pictures come through,

alanselo


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vans owned:
74 3/4 ton chevy panel van camper,
79 chevy 3/4 ton window van
current:
2000 safari awd
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Welcome to the site.Nice looking van.There are a bunch of camper members on this site.Hope if needed,we can help you with any questions you might have.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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nice color combo.. LOL (i'm biased) .. those wheels look good on there! =P~

welcome to the site!! \:D/
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97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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Welcome.........You're van looks great. I had the same wheels on my Safari. I recently changed them to Cragar soft eights with polished trim rings. Where in NM are you? Cherie and I are going to be at the balloon event this year in Albuquerque. If you are in the area stop by.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle

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smilesafari,

I am in Las Cruces. Don't think I can make the Balloon Fest. I am going to Canada to check out our new summer and retirement place we just bought. Thanks for the kudos on the van.

alanselo
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79 chevy 3/4 ton window van
current:
2000 safari awd
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Welcome to the site alanselo!
I like those wheels. found your other post on the wheels before I found this one, so ignore my request for pics in the other post.
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Welcome!

Good looking wheels! I thought about running a set of thos on my Bronco.
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-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
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alanselo wrote:smilesafari,

I am in Las Cruces. Don't think I can make the Balloon Fest. I am going to Canada to check out our new summer and retirement place we just bought. Thanks for the kudos on the van.

alanselo
Welcome to ASV alanselo, I don't often hear of folks coming to the great white north to retire, let me guess B.C or perhaps N.S :-k

p.s the wheels look good

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Welcome!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy

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astrozam,

The Canada thing is just for the summers. We will spend the cold winters here in NM, Silver City and try to get as much travel as possible.

The place we got is in Guelph, Ontario. I am not much for the cold weather I will however look forward to exploring Canada.
vans owned:
74 3/4 ton chevy panel van camper,
79 chevy 3/4 ton window van
current:
2000 safari awd
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