Fill in the blank!
There was a thread like this on another forum I was a member of back when I had Neko.
Basically, what you do is fill in the blank and give a bit of a back story if you feel like it. Here's mine!
You know you love your AstroFari when your friends never rever to it as "the van," but use its name. (one of my friends usually says "how's Ed today," or "let's go to Ed and hang out," etc.)
You know you love your AstroFari when you completely lose all interest in a girl/guy because they said something bad about it. (I thought we would be a good couple, too)
Your turn!
You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
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JTalley
Topic author - I sleep in my van
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You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
Jake
Ed- 1992 Astro, RWD, 4.3l V6 (purchased Feb. 2011)
FlowTech Red Hots glasspack exhaust (finally got it put on there!)
Old rides (earlier to later)
2004 Honda 250 Rebel (my dad's bike, he let me use it)
Neko- 1991 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 4-door (SOLD Feb. 2011)
Custom (aka failed) diy paint job- red with black stripe
Ed- 1992 Astro, RWD, 4.3l V6 (purchased Feb. 2011)
FlowTech Red Hots glasspack exhaust (finally got it put on there!)
Old rides (earlier to later)
2004 Honda 250 Rebel (my dad's bike, he let me use it)
Neko- 1991 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 4-door (SOLD Feb. 2011)
Custom (aka failed) diy paint job- red with black stripe
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ihatemybike
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 2224
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:57 pm
- Location: Elgin, IL
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
You know you love your AstroFari when you'll spend several days in a row wrenching on it when most people would have scrapped it already.
Last edited by ihatemybike on Thu May 05, 2011 5:00 am, edited 1 time in total.
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
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
You still enjoy driving it even thou gas is $1.40 a litre. That's $5.60 a gallon for you folks south of the border.
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.
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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CaptSquid
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:50 am
- Location: Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
... you spend more on transmission repair than the van is worth.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
When...
You have more DRAMA with it then you would ever put up with from a Woman.
You have more DRAMA with it then you would ever put up with from a Woman.
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Harri
- I am merely driving my van
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- Joined: Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:47 am
- Location: Kotka, Finland
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
My thoughts exactlyCaptSquid wrote:... you spend more on transmission repair than the van is worth.
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...the money you spend to your AstroFari in one year is atleast twice as much you've ever spent your wife, gf, etc
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mdmead
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Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
...you van has been sitting on jackstands and off the road for more than 4 years and you still wouldn't even consider selling it!
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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Smiliesafari
- ASV Supporter
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Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
When you pat the dash and talk to it. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
OK-when you work for 7yrs to get into a position to start on your project Astro.
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......
Rochester,NY
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......
Rochester,NY
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MountainManJoe
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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JTalley
Topic author - I sleep in my van
- Posts: 383
- Joined: Sat Feb 26, 2011 11:56 am
- Location: Sulphur, Oklahoma
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
I thought I was the only one!!!Smiliesafari wrote:When you pat the dash and talk to it.
You know you love your AstroFari when you don't trust anyone besides yourself to even open the door propery.
You know you love your AstroFari when you give extensive lessons on how to open the door to nearly everyone who gets in.
Jake
Ed- 1992 Astro, RWD, 4.3l V6 (purchased Feb. 2011)
FlowTech Red Hots glasspack exhaust (finally got it put on there!)
Old rides (earlier to later)
2004 Honda 250 Rebel (my dad's bike, he let me use it)
Neko- 1991 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 4-door (SOLD Feb. 2011)
Custom (aka failed) diy paint job- red with black stripe
Ed- 1992 Astro, RWD, 4.3l V6 (purchased Feb. 2011)
FlowTech Red Hots glasspack exhaust (finally got it put on there!)
Old rides (earlier to later)
2004 Honda 250 Rebel (my dad's bike, he let me use it)
Neko- 1991 S10 Blazer, 4x4, 4-door (SOLD Feb. 2011)
Custom (aka failed) diy paint job- red with black stripe
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MountainManJoe
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
- Posts: 3145
- Joined: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:55 pm
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Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
Um ya ... I sometimes have to remind my friends to be gentle with the doors. 
You don't have to slam them.
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rastafari03
- I am smitten with my van
- Posts: 33
- Joined: Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:42 pm
- Location: Shell Beach, CA
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
You know you love your Astrofari when your buddy asks you to go surfing and you tell him, well...actually I have a few things to do. Just to run home and put a few finishing touches on your last project.
Or you spend $200.00 on bench top, dog bed seat covers and your daughter says "Cool dad, Marchelo will be so comfortable." Ya honey, that's why I bought them.
I like the gas one too. I've thought the same thing. Wish gas was cheaper so I can drive all over the place.
Or you spend $200.00 on bench top, dog bed seat covers and your daughter says "Cool dad, Marchelo will be so comfortable." Ya honey, that's why I bought them.
I like the gas one too. I've thought the same thing. Wish gas was cheaper so I can drive all over the place.
Lov'in my new beach buggie!
03 Safari AWD SLT 3D 99k Mods: 4" OLV lift, Rancho 5000 shocks, Two new front half shafts, True-cool trans cooler, removed cladding, (n)Z71 offroad decals, Yakama cross bars and fairing, Malone kayak cradle, matte black 16" x 8" MB wheels and 255/70/16 Pirelli Scorpion ATR's.
03 Safari AWD SLT 3D 99k Mods: 4" OLV lift, Rancho 5000 shocks, Two new front half shafts, True-cool trans cooler, removed cladding, (n)Z71 offroad decals, Yakama cross bars and fairing, Malone kayak cradle, matte black 16" x 8" MB wheels and 255/70/16 Pirelli Scorpion ATR's.
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thegreenmachine
- I get chills without my van.
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- Joined: Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:50 am
- Location: chilliwack B.C.
Re: You know you love your AstroFari when ____...
when you crash into a tree, then buy another one, and strip the old one for parts.
2003 Chevrolet Astro 4wd np233c transfercase 245/75/16 ETS Trailermaster tires
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1995 Safari AWD (death by torsion bar. a.k.a. "the final straw")
1999 Safari AWD ( death by tree x2 )
1997 safari rwd cargo ( sold @ 450,000+ km )
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1995 Safari AWD (death by torsion bar. a.k.a. "the final straw")
1999 Safari AWD ( death by tree x2 )
1997 safari rwd cargo ( sold @ 450,000+ km )