Hey Everybody,
So, I bought my van in October, and I've been reading up on this site since before than, so, thanks! This is my 2000 astro AWD, currently my girlfriend and I spend most weekends in it staying at different ski resorts. Here she is.
By Day
By Night
Also, I built in this little back hatch lever. Every time I'm in there with the heater going I always wish I had more exits.
now that its warm out it is time for the build. In order of priority
replace front drive shaft. (been hearing clicking all winter and I've finally tracked it down)
Build cabinetry and counter top. ( i'm hoping to find a foot pump to run a little sink)
I think I can take the Rear gate off of a nissan pathfinder and mount my propane tank to that ( needs more research)
Marine battery and electronics
4" lift, (looking into doing a suspension lift in front, need more research, how long would it take for my axles to wear out)
Fiberglass topper (i'm looking around some junk yards for one i can salvage, or maybe look into building my own)
So we'll see how much i get around to but, I'm pretty stoked about it.
Cheers,
Hello from Denver
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Re: Hello from Denver
Oh man. It looks so much better than my rusty 2000. How does the bed work?
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
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Re: Hello from Denver
Welcome!
Looks like you have a pretty good set-up for cold weather camping.
Looks like you have a pretty good set-up for cold weather camping.
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!
Re: Hello from Denver
The Bed is just a 4" memory foam that I leave made and roll up. It fits behind the the back seat, and actually make it a lot easier the take the seat out. Planning to make a folding bed/ Bench. Westy Style I'm thinking.timelessbeing wrote:Oh man. It looks so much better than my rusty 2000. How does the bed work?
Welcome to the forum.
2000 Astro AWD
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Re: Hello from Denver
Welcome! Sweet setup so far. Keep us posted as to your progress. We love photos!
H2O Joe
H2O Joe
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.