Hey guys,Thanks for all the info! Here is a picture of my "new" van. It has a 276 000 km, but its a well maintained one owner van.
New member -- GTRV astro
New member -- GTRV astro
Hey guys,Thanks for all the info! Here is a picture of my "new" van. It has a 276 000 km, but its a well maintained one owner van.
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ihatemybike
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Elgin, IL
Re: New member -- GTRV astro
Do want. Where did you find and what did you pay?
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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mdmead
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Re: New member -- GTRV astro
Nice find and welcome!
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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MountainManJoe
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T.Low
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Bellingham, Wa
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Re: New member -- GTRV astro
Nice!
i'd guess you are in western Canada, as GTRVs tend to stay west, and Safari Condos are east. Are you in Vancouver?
Let me know if you ever want to camp down in Washington, we'll have to hook up. Is it awd?
i'd guess you are in western Canada, as GTRVs tend to stay west, and Safari Condos are east. Are you in Vancouver?
Let me know if you ever want to camp down in Washington, we'll have to hook up. Is it awd?
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: New member -- GTRV astro
Welcome!
Hey, I was just lookin for one of those!
Hey, I was just lookin for one of those!
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
Re: New member -- GTRV astro
I'm from Calgary AB. I looked everywhere in Canada and the US for a pop top astro. I ended up chasing down a older lady that lived 4 blocks away from me! I gave her my card and she called me a couple months later. I asked her how much she wanted.. She said " My mechanic said to ask $12000 but settle for $5000". We then agreed to $4500, but I had to wait a couple months till she found a new van. It was a long 2 months, but now I have it safe and sound!
I'll be cruising down the west coast this summer for X games and Dune Fest. It would be cool if I got to meet up with some you.
The rear of the van was sagging so I'm installing new leafs. In the next few months I'm installing: hitch, brake controller, TV, inverter, trans temp gauge, tranny cooler, back up camera/ lights and a few more odds and ends. I think I will do some gaskets and tune up just in case. Its AWD which is usually a bonus for me, but I doubt It will ever see another winter. I thought of lifting it, but it might limit my ability to get into parkades or garages.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
I'll be cruising down the west coast this summer for X games and Dune Fest. It would be cool if I got to meet up with some you.
The rear of the van was sagging so I'm installing new leafs. In the next few months I'm installing: hitch, brake controller, TV, inverter, trans temp gauge, tranny cooler, back up camera/ lights and a few more odds and ends. I think I will do some gaskets and tune up just in case. Its AWD which is usually a bonus for me, but I doubt It will ever see another winter. I thought of lifting it, but it might limit my ability to get into parkades or garages.
Thanks for the warm welcome!
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LiftedAWDAstro
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Re: New member -- GTRV astro
I would have bought that for $4500 too! Then throw on a 4" lift and 31's! Welcome to ASV.
Then throw on a 4" lift and 31's! Welcome to ASV.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
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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ihatemybike
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Elgin, IL
Re: New member -- GTRV astro
I'm so jealous right now. 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: New member -- GTRV astro
I'm trying to buy a mini microwave, but nobody will ship to Canada.
http://www.iwavecube.com/
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/3 ... #reviewTab
update :My cargo van springs brought the rear up over an inch! I'm installing an 1000w inverter and tranny temp gauge this week.
http://www.iwavecube.com/
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/3 ... #reviewTab
update :My cargo van springs brought the rear up over an inch! I'm installing an 1000w inverter and tranny temp gauge this week.