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by 9dawgs
Sat Jun 02, 2012 5:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Man Van is Dead...
Replies: 10
Views: 4232

Re: The Man Van is Dead...

Well I took a look at the '84 yesterday and it wasn't what I had expected. You can't tell from the photo but it had a LOT of rust issues and the interior was a total disaster. It was a lot more project than I wanted to tackle. The engine and drive train were in exceptional condition though. What a s...
by 9dawgs
Thu May 31, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Man Van is Dead...
Replies: 10
Views: 4232

Re: The Man Van is Dead...

Condolences, I feel your pain. Mine was totaled last weekend while I was floating a river. The shuttle driver ran off the road and rolled it. He is in the hospital and improving the van however is dead. I'm at a loss, I don't want to go through the process of building a new one. Not sure what vehic...
by 9dawgs
Mon May 28, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Man Van is Dead...
Replies: 10
Views: 4232

The Man Van is Dead...

Well guys, it's been a while since I posted last and a LOT has happened since then. First off we sold my wifes '98 Astro to get her a newer vehicle. Picked up a sweet 2004 Volvo XC70 AWD Turbo. It's a very nice car. Secondly we've had 3 new grand children. 2 boys and 1 girl. And lastly and most sadl...
by 9dawgs
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2560
Views: 658063

Re: What did you do to/with your van today?

Drove to church O:)
by 9dawgs
Sun Mar 04, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: roof racks?
Replies: 8
Views: 4026

Re: roof racks?

Here's what I have. It's made by Valley Industries and I added the extension kit. I've hauled a lot up there. Never slept on it though but my kids and their friends have sat in it on occassion...

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by 9dawgs
Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:58 pm
Forum: TRANSMISSION
Topic: ruptured artery
Replies: 9
Views: 3975

Re: ruptured artery

From the picture you posted it doesn't look like the connector is secure. That green ring is supposed to slip over the spring clips (you can see them just in front of the ring in your photo) towards the radiator. Those clips lock into the green ring (at the slots in the ring) and secure the tranny l...
by 9dawgs
Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:42 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: Lifted Van Pics...
Replies: 170
Views: 131969

Re: Lifted Van Pics...

Meterpig wrote:9Dawgs, I reposted a pictures of your van over at ADVrider.com.
Cool! :cheers: I think I did that once before but not sure. I know I put it on a site similar if it's not the same one.
by 9dawgs
Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: Other cool vehicles
Replies: 104
Views: 32132

Re: Other cool vehicles

My new toy a 1996 GTX 804 EzGo (gas) with a 4" Jakes Lift and Swamp Fox AT 22X11-10 tires, ready for next years hunt:

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by 9dawgs
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: Camperized
Topic: Rethinking Camperization
Replies: 9
Views: 12180

Re: Rethinking Camperization

Hey nice pics FFT! I'm a Florida native and I must say camping here is a wonderful experience...just don't venture into the woods to camp in the late Spring, early Summer months. Way too many mosquitos and very warm...not a pleasant experience to say the least. Your kayak fishing rigs look awesome! ...
by 9dawgs
Thu Dec 23, 2010 3:02 pm
Forum: Camperized
Topic: Rethinking Camperization
Replies: 9
Views: 12180

Re: Rethinking Camperization

If you want to go the "camper" route without having to cut the top then I would use the setup like I have and set the vans interior up with the modified "Westy" camper goodies. I'd love to find an old style VW camper to cannibalize. Then I wouldn't need to set up the additional s...
by 9dawgs
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: Camping & Outdoors
Topic: Hunt/Camp 2010 - WARNING DEAD DEER PICTURES
Replies: 4
Views: 2241

Hunt/Camp 2010 - WARNING DEAD DEER PICTURES

Hi Guys, We returned from our annual North Florida hunt/camp trip last Sunday but I am just now able to post some of the pictures. We took 3 deer, one 4pt and two spikes. The farm where we were is so overrun with deer the owner wanted us to take some doe as well but he didn't get the tags this year ...
by 9dawgs
Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:03 am
Forum: INTERIOR
Topic: Overhead Console Display Inop
Replies: 3
Views: 2566

Re: Overhead Console Display Inop

if you live close by (Cleveland, Ohio) I save the console from my 96 Safari before I scrapped it. was thinking about putting in my 94 high top Astro, but got rid of it as well.... three of them last year... I saved the front, and rear doors, the console, an extra set of mirrors and brake lightes an...
by 9dawgs
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:31 pm
Forum: Casual
Topic: One word reply thread!
Replies: 427
Views: 80900

Re: One word reply thread!

askew
by 9dawgs
Fri Dec 03, 2010 9:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas from the Florida West Coast!
Replies: 6
Views: 2045

Re: Merry Christmas from the Florida West Coast!

almost to the day!! http://astrosafarivans.org/bb2/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3767&p=53918#p53918 although, you don't seem quiet your 'down to earth talkative' self dawgs? man i love that van ](*,) Haha, my wife said we got one around the same time last year. I thought we got our tree early this y...
by 9dawgs
Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: Merry Christmas from the Florida West Coast!
Replies: 6
Views: 2045

Merry Christmas from the Florida West Coast!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!! I PRAY THIS SEASON BRINGS YOU ALL CLOSER TO THE KING!

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