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by oldsmoker
Sun May 27, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: Braking power not what it could be on an old van.....
Replies: 4
Views: 3894

Braking power not what it could be on an old van.....

So, what i notice is that when im on I95 and I need to slow down quickly, there is not a great feeling of confidence about my ability to stop in a hurry. Im pressing the pedal but it seams that more could be happening. I know that the rear brakes are in good shape. The front rotors and pads are also...
by oldsmoker
Thu Apr 05, 2012 5:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2560
Views: 658229

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

Why do you prefer the the composite springs?
by oldsmoker
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2560
Views: 658229

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

Yup, thanks to badassastro Pro-streetin' his machine....I got his unwanted sway bar.. Fitted it yesterday, been driving around tonight, im very happy with it!....its weird but very nice to not have so much body roll and somehow, the general ride quality of the van is way better.. I do still have the...
by oldsmoker
Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:47 am
Forum: BODY
Topic: white bed liner on the roof?
Replies: 8
Views: 4471

Re: white bed liner on the roof?

Im from UK originally, over there they have these vents on ALL of the van roofs!

im getting ready to install one very soon!...the TCX-2

http://www.wingsandwheels.com/Solar%20V ... 0balls.htm
by oldsmoker
Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:44 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: hello from cetral oregon
Replies: 13
Views: 4462

Re: hello from cetral oregon

Welcome aboard this ship of van madness!
:guitar:
by oldsmoker
Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:49 am
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: Drilling out MOOG **HARDENED STEEL** Ball Joints!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 4665

Re: Drilling out MOOG **HARDENED STEEL** Ball Joints!!!

nice post!...ive done a lot of machining but its been a while...what kinda speed did u run that bit at?
by oldsmoker
Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Roof vent
Replies: 9
Views: 5197

Re: Roof vent

Jim, you are the man!, thank you! :guitar:
by oldsmoker
Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Roof vent
Replies: 9
Views: 5197

Re: Roof vent

thanks guys....i too have come to the conclusion that I would look for someone in UK willing to ship me a Flettner.

You see these things everywhere in England....they are so common on van roofs!

I think i gotta have me one! :)
by oldsmoker
Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Roof vent
Replies: 9
Views: 5197

Roof vent

Im from England, over there you see these vents all of the time on the roofs of vans to ventilate...here in south Florida....its exactly what i need! Does anyone know where i can get one here in the US? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wind-Driven-Roof-Vent-Vans-Universal-Fitting-/330553986750?pt=UK_Cars_P...
by oldsmoker
Sun Feb 19, 2012 10:20 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: My beloved 92 safari
Replies: 6
Views: 3923

Re: My beloved 92 safari

did you ever sell the phantom grill?

thanks!
by oldsmoker
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Homebrew Con-Ferr Style Porthole Roof Rack Build
Replies: 208
Views: 106294

Re: Homebrew Con-Ferr Style Porthole Roof Rack Build

simply amazing, Im loving this, you do great work with much smart thinking behind it!...im watching!
by oldsmoker
Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:36 am
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: My 1990 RS Astro Van
Replies: 7
Views: 3115

Re: My 1990 RS Astro Van

welcome aboard!

That van of yours is a thing of beauty!...very, very well taken care of, its a credit to you!

My '89 looks nothing like that!

Educate me, how is the GT different?...how many miles you got on 'er?
by oldsmoker
Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: New from Ontario, Canada
Replies: 11
Views: 3666

Re: New from Ontario, Canada

Welcome!! :bounce:
by oldsmoker
Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: RUNNING ISSUES
Topic: rough idle and misfiring
Replies: 19
Views: 17588

Re: rough idle and misfiring

wow...i sure hope all of those part replacements were justified.

I had issues with the idle air control valve on mine, does your have one?
by oldsmoker
Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: Phantom Grille
Replies: 1
Views: 1718

Phantom Grille

I have seen here, only a couple of times, a front grille that looks cool and is called a phantom grill.....one that covers the headlights and would fit my '89??? am I right? If so, are they still available?....does anyone have one for sale? do they fit over the existing grill or replace the factory ...