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by WoodButcher
Thu Nov 21, 2024 6:13 pm
Forum: SUSPENSION
Topic: How do I remove stuck wheel hub
Replies: 3
Views: 121

Re: How do I remove stuck wheel hub

Call on it. I've had more than one part, oddball stuff like a throttle cable for my '93 where info online was dubious. After speaking w/ a human actually tracked down what I was after.
May take a few calls but worth it.
by WoodButcher
Fri Aug 30, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Greetings. New member.
Replies: 3
Views: 471

Re: Greetings. New member.

Hey Nick! Welcome.
Did you get that via auction? Many here have already done the same jobs you're taking on restoring and keeping these beauties on the road.
We all enjoy pics, more please...
by WoodButcher
Sun Aug 18, 2024 9:14 am
Forum: EXTERIOR
Topic: What % tint is the factory glass on 2005 Safari?
Replies: 4
Views: 821

Re: What % tint is the factory glass on 2005 Safari?

Sound advise, I have an '05 but w/no tint. Loud 'n lifted but no tints! lol Here in CT I know there are laws but they are blatantly ignored and only once in my lifetime have I seen them enforced. Working here I'm often in NY state and have had helpers running tints pulled over using that as a reason...
by WoodButcher
Mon Aug 12, 2024 11:47 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro

I got a similar kit, used on a bumper cover for the bride. I may use it in larger areas on the backside where it won't be seen.
by WoodButcher
Tue Aug 06, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro

Thank you sir! JB it is. The '05 needs help and I need to get in there so I may as well fix an paint while I'm at it.
by WoodButcher
Mon Aug 05, 2024 6:33 am
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro

Mike, when you did the plastic repair on the grill what did you use and how has it held up?
by WoodButcher
Wed Jul 31, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Acceleration and AC Blower Issues
Replies: 2
Views: 669

Re: Acceleration and AC Blower Issues

Vacuum is an easy fix to many common issues. Replace every piece you can get to and the check valve. Eliminate that as a possibility and have one less gremlin in the van.
by WoodButcher
Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: Rear Disc Brakes
Replies: 1
Views: 269

Re: Rear Disc Brakes

I have not done this to any van but do have a first gen (11' upgrade rear mentioned below) and 3rd generation (disc rear) astro. I don't notice a difference and I tow with both. That said I did play with the front discs on a '97 astro while upgrading the suspension to carry more weight. I found a ch...
by WoodButcher
Sat Jul 27, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2584
Views: 757535

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

I never understood why the manufacturers went away from the floor vents. The chevys had a stamped sheet metal door with a 5 cent sheet metal latch that worked a charm. Instead they added another complication to a hvac system that already had issues. I don't remember a "vent" in the later c...
by WoodButcher
Thu Jul 25, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Welcome New Members
Topic: Allow me to introduce The Van
Replies: 11
Views: 6071

Re: Allow me to introduce The Van

Such a clean little van. I have never been able to keep any vehicle clean and tidy for more than a day.
by WoodButcher
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Express & Savana - General
Topic: Blend door/damper locations, 2014 Express
Replies: 5
Views: 349

Re: Blend door/damper locations, 2014 Express

Is the temp control valve similar to the astro? temperature controlled by water flow? The astro used a vacuum controlled valve that often failed in many ways.
Many guys in the hotter climates simply installed a ball valve in the heater core inlet and closed it in the summer.
by WoodButcher
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:11 pm
Forum: Member Vans
Topic: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro
Replies: 17
Views: 1640

Re: SixSix Mike n' Jeannie's '92 Astro

You replaced the headliner material then,
didn't you?
by WoodButcher
Wed Jul 24, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2584
Views: 757535

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

Remember the suburban w/ a roll down window like the station wagons?
by WoodButcher
Sat Jul 20, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: G Van - General
Topic: New-to-me '73 G-30 Chevy Van: Where do I start?
Replies: 7
Views: 369

Re: New-to-me '73 G-30 Chevy Van: Where do I start?

Wow!

I've never seen a van widened.
by WoodButcher
Sat Jul 20, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What did you do to/with your van today?
Replies: 2584
Views: 757535

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

Woody, went thru your album - The Paint... just something ! Yep, the guy that did my kids "bumper sticker" did much larger artwork on several vans while he was there. I talk with him on other forums and have seen his other work prior. Awesome to see a skill like that, The blue van camped ...