Love the new van......

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leadtrombone
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Love the new van......

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I have had my 99 Safari for about 2 months now. LOve it. Busted a wheel in a spinout that met with a curb a month ago and having pains to find replacement factory wheels (within reasonable price. 400$ for a new chrome wheel.... no thanks.)

Its great can get my fam and my extended fam in for long trips and still be oderatly comfortable. And can still park it like a mini(almost).

Looking to fix the AC vents (vacuum hose) and the window regulator and the door lock actuators. And of course the wheels.


Looking forward to safariing around.
:peep: :peep:
1999 Safari SLE. Stock. Proud owner since May 2010. So far I love it..

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The old cars - my progression to here (most recent first)

1996 Honda Passport
1988 BMW 320i touring
1989 BMW 520
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2002 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab
1989 BMW 320i
1990 Toyota Tercel EZ
1991 Mitshubishi Mirage
1970 Mercedes Benz 250 Saloon
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Welcome to the board. Try the local auto wreckers for a rim. But you might be able to get a whole set of rims aftermarket for less than one rim from the dealer.
1999 Safari Touring edition.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
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Rebel
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Well, you found the right spot for van stuff for sure. Lots of great folks and lots of answers.
89 Astro, 350 V-8, Shaved doors, Filled Slider, Corvette IRS, 94 Mustang GT Rack & Pinion(Thanks to Skip), Cad Tail lights from SoCalliV8 ( RIP) Miss you my friend.

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Welcome. Is that lead as in first chair or lead as in really heavy? \:D/
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Welcome. Is that lead as in first chair or lead as in really heavy?
:muhaha:
Love the English language,,ain't it fun ?? :toimonster:
89 Astro, 350 V-8, Shaved doors, Filled Slider, Corvette IRS, 94 Mustang GT Rack & Pinion(Thanks to Skip), Cad Tail lights from SoCalliV8 ( RIP) Miss you my friend.

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Welcome to the site. this place is addictive. I'm surprised Reb didn't instruct you to hide the receipts.
Smiliesafari wrote:Welcome. Is that lead as in first chair or lead as in really heavy? \:D/
now I have to wonder what has happened to my mind. I read that as "led" trombone vs. "leed" trombone.
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.

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leadtrombone
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Re: Love the new van......

Post by leadtrombone »

Welcome. Is that lead as in first chair or lead as in really heavy?

These days it is a bit of the latter.. Though at one time it was the former..



to the end of the wheels. Yeah!! :yikes: ... the dealer wanted 415$ for one chrome style rim. I just bought 4 brand new aftermarkets, shipped for 445$.

And the pick a part yards are a bit scarce on the american parts round here. Mostly the local stuff.

Over in europe BTW. lots of BMW parts to be had though. old stuff though..
1999 Safari SLE. Stock. Proud owner since May 2010. So far I love it..

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P1050479 by leadtrombone, on Flickr

The old cars - my progression to here (most recent first)

1996 Honda Passport
1988 BMW 320i touring
1989 BMW 520
2005 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
2002 Dodge 1500 Quad Cab
1989 BMW 320i
1990 Toyota Tercel EZ
1991 Mitshubishi Mirage
1970 Mercedes Benz 250 Saloon
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