2005 AWD Astro...Back in the game!!!!!

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Snowshoeracer0912 wrote:
Smiliesafari wrote:Now that looks great. You put a couple extra bucks in Ben's allowance this week. When Bill comes by tell him Cherie and say "HI".
I dont get an allowance. As mom and dad say "I get a roof over my head and all I can eat"
Hmmm, seems like I heard that one around 45 years ago! Still holds true today.

Congrats on the snowshoe racing! State champion!? Good on ya! Your folks must be feeding you right!
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Yeah, Ben is very fast on snowshoes! If we would have been able to afford the trip to Wisconsin last February, he would have been the US Champion in his age group.

Here are the vent visor and hitch install pics.

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The hitch was delivered today! Thanks Snapple and Lynne. :supz:

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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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Thanks :muhaha: Just wait dad is doing it this year. Got to love family. I eat all the time. Dad got the van for more room for US to get ready to race. :D
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Hey guys.Where is Cole in these pic's??.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
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1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
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Probably laying in the sun. :D
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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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Snowshoeracer0912 wrote:I dont get an allowance. As mom and dad say "I get a roof over my head and all I can eat"
Thats what my folks used to tell me, and I turned out o.k...sorta :D

P.S...welcome aboard SSR

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Got a new bug deflector installed yesterday.

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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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Hey Deano , lynne caught me on FB the other day & told me ya got a new ride . looks great dean !!! I see you allready have plans for her ... like i didn't expect that LOL ., the cargo grill looks weird on a passenger van but my 97 is the same way . the black wheels & trim on a white van looks HOT !!! glad to see ya back in it brother ..... i know your happy about it . talk to ya later & i'll keep an eye on your build ups ... cuz i know theres gonna be a few . :poke:
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Wow.Skippy.Good to see you pop in. =D>
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......


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ihatemybike wrote:Nice looking van.

What's the plans?

Thinking of any names yet?
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Thanks skippy! :cheers:
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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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Adding a Snowbear snowplow. Had to make a plow mount...

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Improved on the manufacturers design by making it with 1/4" angle and adding 2 support pieces that bolt to the bottom of the front cross member.

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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

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Also started on the Taurus fan install. Using the frame and mount part of the original shroud and will make a cover for the open section of the radiator. This is where the 2 speed Hayden model 3654 control and 70 amp relay will go.

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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
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I like the upside down milk crate with the board on top. I have one just like it. :muhaha:
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Thanks! I actually made that for our dog Cole. He needed an extra step to get into the back of the truck for camping...now he needs a ramp! LOL So it doubles as a step for me. :D
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
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