87 Chevy Van Project
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96astro
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87 Chevy Van Project
My new project which started last October with the purchase of a parts van. Been collecting parts for new motor. The parts van has been scrapped after I took what I wanted which was a 383 and crager ss. Iam rebuilding the 383 and it will be going in my new project van. Click link for more info Chevy Van
Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
looking good so far.
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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peter
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
Wow, what a project. That would intimidate me to no end. Swapping in an engine is one thing, but gutting the wiring of a vehicle completely and starting over again....
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97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
very cool! the cragers are awesome! I know where there's a set around here on a 90-ish 2wd chev pickup (that means 5x5 pattern for the strofaris) that doesn't run, the guy won't let them go though.
looks like you might need some fender flares, especially if dropping it down some..
looks like you might need some fender flares, especially if dropping it down some..
Rob 
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99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
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93 Astro LT
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vans owned:
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astronut74
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
Now, why did you have to go and post that up??!! After I checked out that thread, I found myself looking for old G20's on craigslist!!! 
Looks good!
Looks good!
Steve O
94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
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96astro
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
My goal is 5 years on the project. That will include all bodymods, motor, trans, rearend, interior. As of now need to save up a little bit more for machine work, stripping the engine bay area, and cleaning it up.
Some of my plans are to:
Cleaning up the undercarriage and engine compartment then spraying it black but not sure with what yet.
Cleaning up the inside and spraying it black. Thinking of using John Deere Blitz Black.
Installing a 700R4 and a Ford 9" rear with 4.11 gears.
Installing a round tube grille.
Removing old mirrors and installing the hotrod gooseneck mirrors to the upper corner of the doors.
Installing a front airdam.
Installing a vynil top and sunroof.
installing a Nor-Cal rear wing.
Shaving the wiper cowl and doing away with the wipers and antenna.
Shaving the door handles.
Shaving the rear door hinges and possibly turning the rear doors into a gullwing.
Welding up the 60/40 side doors to make a full panel or a no door.
Painting the exterior with the John Deere Blitz Black-Going for that OldSckool Rat Rod look.
Having a new dash and doghouse fabbed up or modifiying the old one.
Having the interior wraped in long and short hair black fur.
Queen size bed with satin sheets-LOL
Etc......
NO FENDER FLARES!!!!!!!!!!
Going to be alot of work for a RAT-VAN!!!!
Some of my plans are to:
Cleaning up the undercarriage and engine compartment then spraying it black but not sure with what yet.
Cleaning up the inside and spraying it black. Thinking of using John Deere Blitz Black.
Installing a 700R4 and a Ford 9" rear with 4.11 gears.
Installing a round tube grille.
Removing old mirrors and installing the hotrod gooseneck mirrors to the upper corner of the doors.
Installing a front airdam.
Installing a vynil top and sunroof.
installing a Nor-Cal rear wing.
Shaving the wiper cowl and doing away with the wipers and antenna.
Shaving the door handles.
Shaving the rear door hinges and possibly turning the rear doors into a gullwing.
Welding up the 60/40 side doors to make a full panel or a no door.
Painting the exterior with the John Deere Blitz Black-Going for that OldSckool Rat Rod look.
Having a new dash and doghouse fabbed up or modifiying the old one.
Having the interior wraped in long and short hair black fur.
Queen size bed with satin sheets-LOL
Etc......
NO FENDER FLARES!!!!!!!!!!
Going to be alot of work for a RAT-VAN!!!!
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96astro
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
Before removing old engine need to test fit airpump to see how much room I will have. May need to modifie doghouse some to fit airfilter.
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Rebel
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
Well,,to be honest, I was kind of ho hum till I saw the blower. Nice projet for sure. Like Keith said,,keep the pics rolling. They may get me off my back side. 
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ihatemybike
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
Awesome project. Plus I'm completely jealous that you have the garage space to tear down a van that far.
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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96astro
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
It fits without any major modifications. Cant get the filter off and the the back of the doghouse cover is hitting the filter. I did a little cutting and trimming. Now the filter can be removed and it dosent hit the doghouse cover. I will be bringing fresh air through the cowl area to the top of the doghouse area. I will not need a hood scoop and nobody will expect a blower being under the doghouse.
Now its time to pull old motor and trans out. Then I will start the cleanup process of the shell.
Now its time to pull old motor and trans out. Then I will start the cleanup process of the shell.
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mattblackratbus
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
nice project, almost a sleeper apart from the wheels, i'm amazed how much room you've got in the engine bay, keep up the good work and keep posting....Johnny
Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
just checked out the whole thread on this van , i liked it before you started all this work . i can't wait to see the finished product . thats gonna be a SWEET van !!!!!!
Your gonna have to attend NECO 2012 just to show us all that sweet ride Mike .
Your gonna have to attend NECO 2012 just to show us all that sweet ride Mike .
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96astro
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Re: 87 Chevy Van Project
skippy wrote:just checked out the whole thread on this van , i liked it before you started all this work . i can't wait to see the finished product . thats gonna be a SWEET van !!!!!!
Your gonna have to attend NECO 2012 just to show us all that sweet ride Mike .
I will do my best!!!!!