I purchased a conduit punch for the rack, a set of turn signals and another 8000K HID lighting kit. Now I just need a pipe bender, harness plugs, LED bulbs, a GMC emblem, the front metal aprons, a 3000K HID kit for fog lights, relays, time, another job to pay for all this.....
Piece by piece.
What did you do to/with your van today?
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97CargoCrawler
- I sleep in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
1997 SAFARI 2WD CARGO
"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." Nikola Tesla
"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." Nikola Tesla
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SnoDrtRider
- I get chills without my van.
- Posts: 65
- Joined: Sat Aug 27, 2011 8:14 am
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Tried to post this from my mobile device over the weekend by for some reason I could not sign in to the site from the Droid Razr...
Anyways...
Took the van for a nice 350 mile drive on Thursday to my cabin in The North Country of New York...
Just got back home this afternoon... 700 + trouble free miles (for the most part) I did encounter one problem though. The van likes to cruise 75-80 MPH and if I am not careful I find myself over that
We did have a bit of snow/ice on the road when we first got to camp but the van handled it like it wasn't even there...
Anyways...
Took the van for a nice 350 mile drive on Thursday to my cabin in The North Country of New York...
Just got back home this afternoon... 700 + trouble free miles (for the most part) I did encounter one problem though. The van likes to cruise 75-80 MPH and if I am not careful I find myself over that
We did have a bit of snow/ice on the road when we first got to camp but the van handled it like it wasn't even there...
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Smiliesafari
- ASV Supporter
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- Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:34 pm
- Location: Orlando, FL
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Nice.........love the cabin. Great green metal roof. Just installed one on my house.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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wkastro
- I get chills without my van.
- Posts: 69
- Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:12 pm
- Location: Brighton. Michigan
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Lovely cabin and spot in NY. What county? I have family in Chenango and Madison Counties.
2003 Astro AWD bought in January 2009
103,000 miles, Trucool 4590, ScanGageII, Michelin LTX 215/70R16, Tekonsha P3
2009 Chevrolet HHR
2001 HD XL1200S
1970 Austin Cooper 'S'
Retired:
1994 Astro AWD (sold in 1996, 50,000 miles in 2 years)
1992 Astro RWD (bought from GM fleet, traded for AWD in 1994)
103,000 miles, Trucool 4590, ScanGageII, Michelin LTX 215/70R16, Tekonsha P3
2009 Chevrolet HHR
2001 HD XL1200S
1970 Austin Cooper 'S'
Retired:
1994 Astro AWD (sold in 1996, 50,000 miles in 2 years)
1992 Astro RWD (bought from GM fleet, traded for AWD in 1994)
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97CargoCrawler
- I sleep in my van
- Posts: 754
- Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:50 pm
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Damn, that looks like a nice quiet place! Love the cabin! I wouldn't have to wear my tin-foil hat if I had a roof like that.
....just to keep on topic, I bought the two metal covers that go below the turn signals on the grille today. I'm also waiting for the UPS driver to deliver my signals so I can post photos and figure out what bulbs I need for them.
....just to keep on topic, I bought the two metal covers that go below the turn signals on the grille today. I'm also waiting for the UPS driver to deliver my signals so I can post photos and figure out what bulbs I need for them.
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SnoDrtRider
- I get chills without my van.
- Posts: 65
- Joined: Sat Aug 27, 2011 8:14 am
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
We are in Lewis County... area is Tug Hill... anyone who snowmobiles knows of the area.wkastro wrote:Lovely cabin and spot in NY. What county? I have family in Chenango and Madison Counties.
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97CargoCrawler
- I sleep in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
I watched a log of parameters I recorded with my DashDaq using Innovate Motorsports Logworks 3.0. The graphs are on the left screen and the right screen shows the data in gauges. I know it's hard to see but one of the plots on the graph has a lot of spikes, that is the fuel economy in real time. I've seen it go from 4mpg all the way up to 90mpg depending on how I'm driving and the road conditions:
1997 SAFARI 2WD CARGO
"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." Nikola Tesla
"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." Nikola Tesla
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safari kev
- I finally get the smurf thing
- Posts: 237
- Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:13 pm
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
been driving it. hit 168k yesterday
trans is still going out (sometimes it wont shift properly and will feel like a gear is only half engaged- if that makes sense)
front shocks need replacing bad- need to do that before I put on new tires. in the wind, its very hard to control on the highway. it bounces all over the lane like a roller coaster.
its going in thursday due to issues with brakes (left front pad is cracked, I think). it makes an awful grinding metal to metal noise when speed drops below 20 mph when stopping. this would explain why I've had issues when ABS kicks in at low speed and the van swerves a couple feet to the left (if anyone was to my left at the time, they would have been creamed by a van). I still despise ABS with a passion. It is worthless as far as I'm concerned as it increases stopping distances noticably and doesnt give you full control of the vehicle in dry and slightly wet conditions. I'm heavily considering pulling the fuses for winter. last thing I need is ABS kicking in and causing an accident in the snow and ice.
today, went to drive and found out the power steering reservoir was bone dry. went to oreillys before class and picked up some power steering fluid. it took over 3/4 of a quart (I put in extra since it leaks alot)
also getting new tires in the coming weeks prior to winter (have to get new shocks installed and an alignment first)
rear speakers still need to be replaced. wonder if I can bridge the speakers high and low channels to make the 4 rear speakers full range without blowing the amp (factory x-over points are no good for aftermarket speakers)
trans is still going out (sometimes it wont shift properly and will feel like a gear is only half engaged- if that makes sense)
front shocks need replacing bad- need to do that before I put on new tires. in the wind, its very hard to control on the highway. it bounces all over the lane like a roller coaster.
its going in thursday due to issues with brakes (left front pad is cracked, I think). it makes an awful grinding metal to metal noise when speed drops below 20 mph when stopping. this would explain why I've had issues when ABS kicks in at low speed and the van swerves a couple feet to the left (if anyone was to my left at the time, they would have been creamed by a van). I still despise ABS with a passion. It is worthless as far as I'm concerned as it increases stopping distances noticably and doesnt give you full control of the vehicle in dry and slightly wet conditions. I'm heavily considering pulling the fuses for winter. last thing I need is ABS kicking in and causing an accident in the snow and ice.
today, went to drive and found out the power steering reservoir was bone dry. went to oreillys before class and picked up some power steering fluid. it took over 3/4 of a quart (I put in extra since it leaks alot)
also getting new tires in the coming weeks prior to winter (have to get new shocks installed and an alignment first)
rear speakers still need to be replaced. wonder if I can bridge the speakers high and low channels to make the 4 rear speakers full range without blowing the amp (factory x-over points are no good for aftermarket speakers)
00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Dropped the '04 panel off at North Shore Customs in Fort Atkinson, Wi to get the transmission changed. Didn't like the odds of the origional one making it through the winter. This van had options that I had been looking to find for a long time so I overlooked some red flags on this thing. With the "new" tranny I should have it all dealt with I think. Probably gonna put a 5.3 V8 in it come summertime.
'04 White AWD Astro cargo
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
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safari kev
- I finally get the smurf thing
- Posts: 237
- Joined: Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:13 pm
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
lost second gear in the trans
so now I only have first and third. second and fourth work when they want to. I get bad vibrations anytime over 65 mph when I press the gas pedal. I guess I better save up to get my spare trans (145k) rebuilt and installed.
so now I only have first and third. second and fourth work when they want to. I get bad vibrations anytime over 65 mph when I press the gas pedal. I guess I better save up to get my spare trans (145k) rebuilt and installed.
00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera
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doyoulikeithere
- ASV Supporter
- Posts: 2060
- Joined: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:27 pm
- Location: Misty Mountains of Cowichan BC.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Took a big chance and left for work with an empty tank, hoping to make it to town were gas is 122.9, instead of paying 125.9 at home.
Drove about 15 minutes to Chan's Gas station, and put in 88.2 litres. How close is that cutting it?
Drove about 15 minutes to Chan's Gas station, and put in 88.2 litres. How close is that cutting it?
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.
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ihatemybike
Topic author - I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 2224
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:57 pm
- Location: Elgin, IL
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Your vans should have 27 gallon / 102 liter tanks, so not that close.
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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97CargoCrawler
- I sleep in my van
- Posts: 754
- Joined: Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:50 pm
- Location: Near Los Angeles, CA
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justice
- I sleep in my van
- Posts: 875
- Joined: Wed Dec 31, 1969 4:00 pm
- Location: Keeping a good eye on all you yahoos
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
yep, stock tank on "most" Astros is 27 gallons. all of mine have been that way.
I have a ban hammer and I ain't fraid to use it!
Current - 2004 Astro Cargo
Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)
Current - 2004 Astro Cargo
Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
I hate driving my Astros in Cali with the fuel pumps in the stations they have there. It is impossible to fill your tank.
'04 White AWD Astro cargo
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....