Yesterday, oil change, lube job and had front and rear differentials flushed. I sure appreciate
Oil Can Henry's when the weather is bad!
What did you do to/with your van today?
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H2OJoe
- I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
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.
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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?
these things are so nice and bright...i should have replaced my other lights long ago instead of waiting for one to go out. I had been planning on getting a set of Hella's like Stan did but didn't want to wait.doyoulikeithere wrote:<Squinting into Justice's Sylavnia Super Brights>
I Popped a rusty brake line, above the fuel tank in my Safari GT. :(
Drove home 30 kilometers on the highway with a brand new washing machine in the van, and no brakes
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 want to finish up replacing the rest of my brake lines eventually. Need to invest in an inverted flare kit first. I've had 2 pop on me going to the rear. I also disabled my RWABS and I think the line pressure is higher because of it.
Besides that, I started splitting the panels ihatemybike let me have off of his parts van. Let me tell you it seems significantly easier than I thought it would be. I'm just using a step point drill bit, no spot weld BS and it seems to work fairly well. I need some dollies and to start cleaning these up after I'm done but hey it's progress at this point.
Besides that, I started splitting the panels ihatemybike let me have off of his parts van. Let me tell you it seems significantly easier than I thought it would be. I'm just using a step point drill bit, no spot weld BS and it seems to work fairly well. I need some dollies and to start cleaning these up after I'm done but hey it's progress at this point.
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LiftedAWDAstro
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Got home from work yesterday morning and found this...
Another 100k and it may be time to retire her!
Another 100k and it may be time to retire her!
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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safari kev
- I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Nice...mines at 188k and still going strongLiftedAWDAstro wrote:Got home from work yesterday morning and found this...
Another 100k and it may be time to retire her!
hoping to hit 200k this year.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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Smiliesafari
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- Location: Orlando, FL
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replace that 1 with a 2 and you'll have almost as many miles as the "Smilie Van". And it's still running great.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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97CargoCrawler
- I sleep in my van
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Finished a few accessory installs and took a few pix before the sun set...
Full size truck towing mirrors:
Mud flaps and louvers:
Wind deflectors on the doors:
Full size truck towing mirrors:
Mud flaps and louvers:
Wind deflectors on the doors:
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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LiftedAWDAstro
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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- Location: New Haven, NY
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Need more info on the mirror install!
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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mdmead
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
X10!!!!LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Need more info on the mirror install!
Very cool mod!
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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SnoDrtRider
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Finally got around to doing the upper Ball Joint relocation today...
First side took about an hour including running to the hardware store for Grade 10.9 bolts. Second side took about a half hour. No need to separate the ball joint from the spindle just air chiseled the two rivets off and drove the rivets out using the air chisel. Turn the ball joint and slip it out from the top and back in under the arm.
First side took about an hour including running to the hardware store for Grade 10.9 bolts. Second side took about a half hour. No need to separate the ball joint from the spindle just air chiseled the two rivets off and drove the rivets out using the air chisel. Turn the ball joint and slip it out from the top and back in under the arm.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
pressure wash my frt frame. hope it warms up so I can paint this weekend
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SnoDrtRider
- I get chills without my van.
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Shampooed the interior and gave her a good clean up then listed her on Craigslist... http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3656390981.html
It's been a fun couple of years building a driving this van and I want to thank the site and members for all the info but it's time to move on.
Keeping things in the family... bought a full size 2006 Express 2500 just before Christmas and put close to 3,000 miles on that so far.
It's been a fun couple of years building a driving this van and I want to thank the site and members for all the info but it's time to move on.
Keeping things in the family... bought a full size 2006 Express 2500 just before Christmas and put close to 3,000 miles on that so far.
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LiftedAWDAstro
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Too bad you are selling. Your 95 is pretty clean and has a nice stance to it. How is the under carriage? Looks like no rust. 
How does it shift? Any issues going on with it right now?
How does it shift? Any issues going on with it right now?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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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?
Pretty much rust free... just a little surface rust on the sub frame one drawback of having no oil leaks! Transmission is good never an issue there and there are no problems now... just don't need the van any more and it sits more than being driven. I only put 9,000 +- miles on in the two years since I've had it.LiftedAWDAstro wrote:Too bad you are selling. Your 95 is pretty clean and has a nice stance to it. How is the under carriage? Looks like no rust.
Time for someone else to enjoy it and get the stares from the S-10 & Jeep crowd.
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MountainManJoe
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