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Hello From Race City USA

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Hello,

I am from NC just bought a 89 GMC Safari. I have always liked these Vans and decided it was the time to get one.
Pictures are always best and they are below. It has 200k miles, and runs like a Top. When I bought it the fuel pump went out. so I cut a whole in the floor and
changed it right in the Sellers driveway lol. he was shocked. I plan on giving it some Graphics and using it for work and towing the Race car around.
it has the V6 and it a bit slow for my taste but the gas milage seems to be good.
Questions.
1. will any Gmc Safari or astro van high back drivers seat bolt to mine? (it has the shorty work seats with no head rest)
2. My fuel Gauge sits at half a lot when I take turns it goes down but never up. I am not sure if it is broken or barley working.
I put 20 in it yesterday after driving it a lot and the gauge went up a 1/4 of a tank. so not sure if it is working or not..
3. Where is a good place to get cheap parts? (i Know I have not searched the forum and I am sure these questioned have been
asked and ansered lol )

Parts I am wanting.

1. Mild brush bar or ram bar
2. Duel Exhaust
3. Rood Spoiler
4. Sportier Rims. like Craigers
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Welcome

All non powered seats from 85-2005 Astros or Safaris have same bolt pattern to the seat & to the floor in the front. Except conversions, most of the rear bucket seats also have same bases.
85 pro street Astro, parted & scrapped
98 pro street Astro, 33x22 rear tires, all aluminum 335 hp LS1 motor
PRO STREET 4 LIFE

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There is not much to choose from in rims, 85-2002 have a 5x5 bolt pattern.
85 pro street Astro, parted & scrapped
98 pro street Astro, 33x22 rear tires, all aluminum 335 hp LS1 motor
PRO STREET 4 LIFE
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Welcome!

Parts? Aftermarket, I can't offer much. To keep it running, RockAuto.com!
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!
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Welcome! Race City? Must be from Winston-Salem area. Overlandvans.com would be the first place I'd
send you for after market parts. You could always pull the wheels and spoiler off your racecar and put
them on the van (hehehe).
Enjoy your new ride. It looks like a nice rig to start with. :guitar:

Joe
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.

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Re: Hello From Race City USA

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badassastro wrote:Welcome

All non powered seats from 85-2005 Astros or Safaris have same bolt pattern to the seat & to the floor in the front. Except conversions, most of the rear bucket seats also have same bases.
Cool thank you. saw a couple on CL. Figured they may be worth it

badassastro wrote:There is not much to choose from in rims, 85-2002 have a 5x5 bolt pattern.
I am seeing this. Everyone I talk too give me Ghetto looking pictures lol.
mdmead wrote:Welcome!

Parts? Aftermarket, I can't offer much. To keep it running, RockAuto.com!
ROCKAUTO.com Is an amazing place. Sometimes I dont like to wait for parts even though they are great deals. :-D

H2OJoe wrote:Welcome! Race City? Must be from Winston-Salem area. Overlandvans.com would be the first place I'd
send you for after market parts. You could always pull the wheels and spoiler off your racecar and put
them on the van (hehehe).
Enjoy your new ride. It looks like a nice rig to start with. :guitar:

Joe
RACECITYUSA, Is Mooresville Nc. Almost Every Major NASCAR team is here along with drivers. There are also some F1 teams and GT/Cup car Teams.
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Well, that just goes to show how much I know? Good to learn something everyday.
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

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VanMan wrote:
ROCKAUTO.com Is an amazing place. Sometimes I dont like to wait for parts even though they are great deals. :-D
I know what you mean about waiting. If I'm in a hurry, I go to Autozone online and see if the part is nearby. If it is, great! If I'm going to have to order and wait a day, I'll just go RockAuto and wait 2-3. Can't beat their prices and choices!
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!

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Here's some wheels and mags that can be found at the junkyard.
Some have 16" & 17" diameters!!!
(Impala S.S. 16 x 8, JEEP COMMANDER 16 X 7, JEEP WRANGLER 17 & 18 whooo! )

Matching Vehicles:

BUICK ALL FULL SIZE (ELECTRA, LE SABRE,RIVIERA) 1964-87
BUICK ALL FULL SIZE, ELECTRA, LE SABRE, RIVIERA 1964-87 15 X 7
BUICK ROADMASTER, ESTATE WAGON 1990-96 15 X 7
BUICK ROADMASTER, ESTATE WGN 1990-96
CADILLAC FLEETWOOD 1986-96 15 X 7
CHEVROLET/GMC 1/2 TON BLAZER, JIMMY, SUBURBAN FULL SIZE 2X4 1971-91
CHEVROLET/GMC 1/2 TON BLAZER/ JIMMY 1971-91 15 X 6(7)
CHEVROLET/GMC 1/2 TON TRUCK ALL MODELS 2X4 1967-87
CHEVROLET/GMC 1/2 TON TRUCK ALL MODELS 2X4 1988-98
CHEVROLET/GMC 1/2 TON TRUCKS ALL MODELS 2X4 1967-87 15 X 6(7)
CHEVVROLET/GMC 1/2 TON TRUCKS ALL MODELS 2X4 1988-98 15 X 6(7)
CHEVROLET/GMC C-1500 PICKUP 2WD 1988-98
CHEVROLET/GMC CAPRICE CLASSIC 1991-97
CHEVROLET/GMC CAPRICE CLASSIC 1990-97 15 X 7
CHEVROLET/GMC IMPALA SS 1994-96
CHEVROLET/GMC IMPALA SS 1994-97 16 X 8
CHEVROLET/GMC SAFARI 1995-02
CHEVROLET/GMC SAVANA 1500 2001 >
CHEVROLET/GMC SUBURBAN/ FULL SIZE 2X4 1971-91 15 X 6(7)
CHEVROLET/GMC TAHOE, YUKON 2X4 1992-99
CHEVROLET/GMC TAHOE/ YUKON 2X4 1992-99 15 X (6)7
CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN 1500 1997-02
CHEVROLET/GMC VAN G-SERIES 1/2 TON
CHEVROLET/GMC WAGONS & HD MODELS 1955-95
78/GMC 15
CHEVROLET/GMC 99
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004 >
CHRYSLER PACIFICA 2004-08
CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN / VOYAGER 2008
DODGE CARAVAN 2008
FORD FULL SIZE (CUSTOM, GALAXIE,T-BIRD) 1973-78
FORD FULL SIZE CUSTOM 1973-78 15 X 6
FORD GALAXIE, THUNDERBIRD 1973-78 15 X 6
JEEP COMMANDER 2WD, 4WD 2006-08 16 X 7
JEEP G4WD, SRT8 4WD 1999
JEEP WRANGLER 2007 > 17&18
JEEP WRANGLER 2 & 4
LINCOLN CONT
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, MARK III 1973-79
LINCOLN MARK III 1973-79 15 X 6
MERCURY COUGAR XR-7, MARAUDER 1973-78 15 X 6
MERCURY COUGAR XR7, MARAUDER, MARQUIS,METEOR 1973-78
MERCURY MARQUIS, METEOR 1973-78 15 X 6
OLDSMOBILE ALL FULL SIZE 88, 89, RWD (W/ 403 ENG.) 1964-92 15 X 6
OLDSMOBILE ALL FULL SIZE 88, 98,RWD (W/403 ENG.) 1964-92
PONTIAC ALL FULL SIZE RWD (W/ 403 ENG.) 1971-90 15 X 6
PONTIAC ALL FULL SIZE RWD (WITH 403 ENG.) 1971-90

SOURCE:

http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods ... RI#Matches

Hope this helps.

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Here's my 'stro!

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