Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Hello. Ive been reading/checking out this forum for a couple years now. I have 2 Astrovans ('97'), one Safari ('98), a '97 350 Vortec 350 4x4 parts truck, a '92 350 TBI 350 4x4, a '96 305 2wd parts truck, and a 4 bolt main 350 short block.
My plan is to build two 350 astro awd/4wd's..I'll be posting in the V8 swap section for some helpnafter tanks
Thanks for creating/maintaing this site.
I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Welcome fellow Canuck !
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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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
I've traveled around Nova Scotia! Great Province!
Welcome!
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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- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Welcome. Make sure you take and post up lots of pics!
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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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Thanks for the welcome guys. I've done a few swaps over the years...Honda Prelude...complete interior and auto to 5spd swap. Swapped a Mazda MPV 5spd awd into a Toyota. Swapped a Nissan Maxima3.0L V6 into a Suzuki Vitara ,engine and FWD tranny mounted sideways, complete with 0-16" adjustable air lift suspension.
....so I should be able to tackle a V8 swap into an Astro...but to date its not running yet lol
....so I should be able to tackle a V8 swap into an Astro...but to date its not running yet lol
I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Uhh, pictures!!vortecastro wrote: Swapped a Mazda MPV 5spd awd into a Toyota. Swapped a Nissan Maxima3.0L V6 into a Suzuki Vitara ,engine and FWD tranny mounted sideways, complete with 0-16" adjustable air lift suspension.
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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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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- Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Ok..i'll try to upload some
Did this work..
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Did this work..
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I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
2000 Grand Vitara with Mazda 3.0L V6 engine and front wheel drive tranny installed
I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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- Joined: Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:26 am
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Mazda 3.0L V6 in place of 22R
I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
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I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Looking at your pics, I can't wait to see what you can do to an Astro. Welcome!
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Re: Hello from Nova Scotia, Canada
Me too! Lol. I'm usually 3 bolt bins deep in a 4x4 build this time of the year. We have an annual run the 3rd weekend on May.....but we're trying to close in a house (with garage and 15 acres) so not much is getting done in the garage.timelessbeing wrote:Looking at your pics, I can't wait to see what you can do to an Astro. Welcome!
I've owned a few Astro/Safari vans, nothing currently on the road though, hope that's about to change.