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New to the Group

Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2014 6:29 pm
by johndub356
Hello! My name is John, and my wife Danna and I purchased a 1997 GMC Safari Auto Form High Top Conversion last year.

It has the 4.3 Vortec and a four speed transmission (not sure about exact specs on the transmission).

We love the van! We refer to it affectionately as "the bus" which we use to haul around our two year old (and one on the way).

I'm looking forward to learning all that I can about these vans.

We bought it in Hampton, VA (where we live) from a retired Air Force LT Colonel that we have developed a great relationship with. He described himself as a "maintenance junkie" and I have the records to prove it! He took great care of "the bus" and set us up well.

It has just over 170k and runs great (we had a few minor things done to keep it running great). I'm excited for many more years to come.

Re: New to the Group

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:55 am
by mdmead
Welcome John! Sounds like you picked up a great van! With normal maintenance, your van should have a lot of life left in it.

Re: New to the Group

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:28 pm
by okie1
:cheers: Welcome to the forum.

Re: New to the Group

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:09 pm
by johndub356
Thanks! I understand these vans can run forever.

Re: New to the Group

Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:08 pm
by Smiliesafari
With a little care they last a long time. Mine is a 96 Safari. 164,000 and still runs great.

Re: New to the Group

Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 4:42 am
by claudconger
hello every body, so how are you guys???