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Moved leather seat swap

Last post by safari kev « Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:31 pm
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by blacknome » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:13 am

Are there any seats out there that are an easy swap into the van ?? I was looking at the neighbors 96 caddy that he is parting out, nice and comfy,...

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Last post by safari kev
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:31 pm
Members with a clutch pedal in their van?

Last post by 89fivespeed « Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:25 am
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by doyoulikeithere » Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:15 pm

Hi There.
Well, we've seen all your ugly mugs, and we've heard who's from the old board, or has a V8, etc.

What I would like to know is :
I know I'm...

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Last post by 89fivespeed
Tue Feb 15, 2011 7:25 am
Advice wanted... '96 vs. '05?

Last post by blacknome « Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:29 am
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by AstroWyo » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:13 pm

I'm looking for good advice but will hear out bad advice.

My '96 Astro has been parked for a coupla years with a bad intake gasket- bad enough that...

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Last post by blacknome
Sun Feb 13, 2011 8:29 am
Scrap metal value

Last post by patgizz « Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:03 am
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by Cobra » Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:48 pm

So what is the scrap metal value of our vans i'm curious all of a sudden (no my van is not going anywhere) I know some people have gotten rid of...

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Last post by patgizz
Sun Feb 13, 2011 6:03 am
How much would a shop charge me

Last post by loopie « Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:56 pm
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by Detectorist » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:54 am

to change out my spark plugs. There is no way I can do them myself. Don't have the tools or the space. Any estimates or stories would be most...

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Last post by loopie
Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:56 pm
thinking of getting a newer van

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:12 pm
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by justice » Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:59 pm

I would really like to get a 2005 cargo, but the money just aint there so I have been looking at some older cargos

how do this deal look? 1997...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:12 pm
maybe a dumb question, but here it is...

Last post by chevymaher « Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:52 pm
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by smokienutz » Sun Feb 06, 2011 5:22 pm

i recently changed my oil. i had 10W-30 in it. i replaced it w/ 20w-50 and a quart of lucas stuff. the reason is i am haveing a smoke issue and it...

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Last post by chevymaher
Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:52 pm
Anyone in Denver?

Last post by Great A'Tuin « Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:46 pm
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by Great A'Tuin » Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:20 pm

Hey Asto-nuts!
Anyone on the list in Denver? I'm here for the week for training and on my way in from DIA, I spotted a red over gold LS(?), lifted 2+...

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Last post by Great A'Tuin
Tue Feb 01, 2011 4:46 pm
Who is getting the best gas mileage?

Last post by Meterpig « Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:36 pm
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by Detectorist » Wed Jun 04, 2008 5:00 am
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I filled my tank up last Saturday and am driving like an old lady trying to eek out the best MPG I can. My goal is 20MPG. Who has the best here and...
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Last post by Meterpig
Sun Jan 30, 2011 11:36 pm
Do the 03's sit higher than the 02's (and other odds)

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:10 pm
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by Meterpig » Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:32 pm

Do the 03's sit higher?

Looking at the newer vans-especially the safaris, it seems they sit a bit higher. My van seems to sit a bit lower. Am I...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jan 25, 2011 4:10 pm
ASV Listing in Wikipedia

Last post by mdmead « Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:51 pm
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by mdmead » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:39 am
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I'm not sure how many of you have looked at Wikipedia, but there is a listing for our vans. No surprise there...

Down the page there is a listing of...
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Last post by mdmead
Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:51 pm
sad day, took my 95 to scrap

Last post by chevymaher « Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:42 pm
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by patgizz » Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:29 pm

it was inevitable. miles, a life of hard work, and road salt had taken their toll. for the last couple months my 95 astro has been off the road and...

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Last post by chevymaher
Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:42 pm
Jack Point for a Highlift Jack

Last post by Meterpig « Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:52 am
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by raSafari » Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:33 pm
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This is rather rudimentary, but I wanted to see what others do.

I have a 4-5 Overland lift on my Safari, and I'm curious what folks do to change a...
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Last post by Meterpig
Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:52 am
Thurs Night Chat??.

Last post by 1Gary « Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:47 am
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by 1Gary » Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:26 pm

Been a long,long time since anyone has used the chat rm here.So I thought I would announce that I am going to sign on the chat rm on Thurs night to...

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Last post by 1Gary
Mon Jan 24, 2011 4:47 am
so how many Original Owners?

Last post by GnarliSafari « Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:28 am
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by batmo » Thu May 27, 2010 4:37 pm

now that our vans are NLA I was wondering who all here might be original owners of them (bought one brand new and still own it)

not me but I might...

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Last post by GnarliSafari
Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:28 am
Evolution of the Astro/Safari

Last post by CaptSquid « Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:32 pm
Replies: 9
by MountainManJoe » Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:37 pm

I see a lot of questions get posted such as
I want to buy Astro/Safari. What should I get?
What year did GM introduce X feature?
What are common...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:32 pm
was 1995 the year of the lemons?

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:21 pm
Replies: 15
by doyoulikeithere » Tue Jan 18, 2011 11:36 pm
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Hi There.
I keep getting told that 95 vans should be avoided like the plague!
I'm curious, I've had a good 95 van. I see lots of other members with...
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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:21 pm
Am I seeing a trend here?

Last post by Kabey's Van « Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:42 am
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by Meterpig » Sat Jan 15, 2011 5:29 pm

In reading the two astro van boards (don't ban me please), it seems that most of the bugs were worked out in the 04-05 vans. I rarely ever see a...

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Last post by Kabey's Van
Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:42 am
Van in the snow with a real man's sled

Last post by ihatemybike « Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:14 pm
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by Jennifer » Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:29 pm

This thing tears up the snow... it's like it's not even there! I'm in love.

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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:14 pm
Guess what we've been doing.

Last post by Kabey's Van « Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:51 am
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by Smiliesafari » Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:14 pm

No V8 yet. Just a motor swap for my son.

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Last post by Kabey's Van
Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:51 am
Blackout Sealed-Beam Grill?

Last post by crash « Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:04 am
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by Herbie » Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:27 pm

OK guys, this may be a bit unorthodox, but bear with me.

I was pulling the last of the parts I needed from the GTRV donor van before I send it to...

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Last post by crash
Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:04 am
Surgery

Last post by GnarliSafari « Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:49 am
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by markmitchinnh » Tue Jan 04, 2011 7:50 am

I had rotator cuff surgery on my right shoulder yesterday, I am in a lot of pain so I may not be on much in the next few weeks. Good timing since its...

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Last post by GnarliSafari
Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:49 am
No start this AM

Last post by blacknome « Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:57 am
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by blacknome » Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:03 am

Van acting strange this AM. So it's the first cold snap and -14c / 7f + the windchill this morning so I go out and start wifeys car and the van to...

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Last post by blacknome
Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:57 am
Prototype for the new Astro

Last post by wkastro « Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:52 pm
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by ihatemybike » Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:37 pm
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Looks pretty good to me. Roughly the same size as the 1985-2005 vans, available with manual or automatic transmissions, AWD and lifted with lockable...
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Last post by wkastro
Mon Jan 03, 2011 5:52 pm
getting ready to move in the spring

Last post by Moreforles « Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:38 pm
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by Moreforles » Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:04 pm

Heading to NC, trying to clean house (and garage and RV....) prior to moving time. will be getting rid of as much as possible.... if you in the...

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Last post by Moreforles
Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:38 pm
96 Astro update

Last post by drrwms « Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:06 am

by drrwms » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:06 am

Happy New Year !
Mine has started off with my van in working order once again after it died two weeks and two hours as of yesterday 12noon.
It had...

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Last post by drrwms
Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:06 am
High tops

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:45 pm
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by Moreforles » Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:54 pm

spotted a nice hightop conversion astro/safari at the pull a part on West 130th, didn't price it but was considering going down there and pulling it...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Dec 25, 2010 10:45 pm
replacement panels

Last post by GnarliSafari « Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:46 am
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by Moreforles » Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:49 pm

anyone know if anyone produces any fiberglass or plastic replacement panels for the astro/safari

Shaving some weight might increase the mileage a...

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Last post by GnarliSafari
Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:46 am
did they make these things?

Last post by Logan « Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:05 pm
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by patgizz » Tue Dec 21, 2010 8:23 am

i was on my way to work and in a driveway i saw a plain white shorty cargo astro - obviously 94-down from the old front end, and being a shorty. it...

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Last post by Logan
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:05 pm
who knows the low down on 3rd Brake lights?

Last post by Drooler « Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:53 am
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by batmo » Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:20 pm

Im wondering if the factory third brake lights for the dutch doors and cargo doors are the same unit and also if they are true leds or just look like...

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Last post by Drooler
Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:53 am
Broken bolts/studs removal-new idea

Last post by Kabey's Van « Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:08 am
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by 1Gary » Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:13 pm

I thought while reading Engine builder.com this article about removing broken bolts/studs was kind of cool.

If you use heat to remove broken bolts...

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Last post by Kabey's Van
Sat Dec 18, 2010 5:08 am
anyone from Arkansas

Last post by markmitchinnh « Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:53 am

by markmitchinnh » Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:53 am

I am planning on moving to Arkansas in 1.5 to 2 years I would love to chat/talk to anyone from there and ask some questions.

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Tue Dec 14, 2010 8:53 am
New member - New purchase of second van question

Last post by leadtrombone « Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:09 pm
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by S_Ian_Howard » Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:52 pm
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I've had a 97 Safari 2wd bought used eight or nine years ago. Love it!

We're on the verge of buying a newer Astro and are trying to decide....
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Last post by leadtrombone
Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:09 pm
Chevy Astro appears in 166 movies

Last post by loopie « Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:34 pm
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by astroturf » Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:54 pm

Yup, That's right our lil Astros are famous. Jim

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Last post by loopie
Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:34 pm
Navy grade Astro

Last post by peelers « Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:38 am
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by ihatemybike » Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:43 am
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That's right, an Astro on Aircraft carrier.

To help sailors with a shift of its home base from California to Washington, the U.S.S. Nimitz aircraft...
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Last post by peelers
Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:38 am
How is this for mileage...

Last post by Moreforles « Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:09 pm
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by justice » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:10 pm
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I just recently took a trip from Houston TX to Konawa OK to visit my grandma. A couple of weeks prior, i had my transmission rebuilt and a new...
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Last post by Moreforles
Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:09 pm
Merry Christmas from the Florida West Coast!

Last post by Cobra « Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:17 pm
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by 9dawgs » Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:37 am

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

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Last post by Cobra
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:17 pm
You guys will like this.

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:10 pm
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by ihatemybike » Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:49 pm

I have a great big (like huge) downloadable present for my fellow van drivers. PM your email address to get the goods.

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Nov 23, 2010 5:10 pm
Re. Replacing Back light in Fan, Temp, AC selector.

Last post by cfs « Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:15 pm
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by cfs » Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:54 pm

My light behind the Fan section burned out. How do I replace that ? also does rear fan switch and rear wiper switch light up at night with dash...

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Last post by cfs
Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:15 pm
CarFax

Last post by CaptSquid « Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:56 am

by CaptSquid » Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:56 am

Does anyone have a subscription to CarFax? If so, could you run my VIN for me? Thx.

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Last post by CaptSquid
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:56 am
Re. Driving lights

Last post by phr1$k37 « Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:37 am
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by cfs » Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:06 am

I'm getting ready to install PIAA 525's on the 'Stro. any thoughts on installing them behind the grill or on the front bumper ?

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Last post by phr1$k37
Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:37 am
an update

Last post by thumbsafari « Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:14 pm
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by thumbsafari » Thu Oct 21, 2010 4:52 pm

i just thought i would post that i just rolled 194000 on the 2000 safari awd i purchased two months ago.

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Last post by thumbsafari
Wed Nov 10, 2010 4:14 pm
By Grabthar's hammer....what a savings - Advance Auto Parts

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:07 am
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by ihatemybike » Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:34 am

Had to buy a bunch of stuff for Grumpy, placed my order online to pick up local and used an online savings code.

Advance Auto Halloween Promotion...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Nov 09, 2010 11:07 am
Re. Dual fuel Tanks ?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:07 am
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by cfs » Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:23 am

Is it possible to add another fuel tank and how ? I had a 77 Chevy Silverado that had dual tanks with the transfer switch and it was great. has...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:07 am
I'm back! New astro pickup tomorrow

Last post by patgizz « Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:00 am
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by meetthespeakers » Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:31 am

Well guys, I sold big blue a little over a year ago to downsize vehicles, I no longer needed it, bought a 2004 Blazer Xtreme... But I am now finally...

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Last post by patgizz
Wed Nov 03, 2010 6:00 am
RockAuto.com

Last post by kings-x59 « Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:56 pm
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by GnarliSafari » Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:48 pm

any of you ever shop at ? dieselplace.com is sponsored by them and i have bought a couple things from them now and have been more than satisfied. my...

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Last post by kings-x59
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:56 pm
where r the english lads

Last post by vanmania « Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:58 am
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by vanmania » Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:12 pm

hi
is there anybody from england on this forum, it just seem to be all from america
nothing against u lot, iluv yanks anyway just that im thinking...

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Last post by vanmania
Sat Oct 30, 2010 3:58 am
Locked Official hosting donations and Thanks thread.

Last post by justice « Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:49 pm
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For those of you that have expressed an interest in making a donation to move AstroSafariVans.com to its own hosting, first of all let me say thanks...
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Last post by justice
Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:49 pm
long shot

Last post by astroturf « Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:25 pm
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by Seabee » Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:25 am

I have been out of the van scene for about 2 years and the last astro I sold was a 93 with a 5 inch lift to a guy in Apopka Florida I presume it to...

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Last post by astroturf
Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:25 pm
getting another safari

Last post by markmitchinnh « Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:01 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:45 pm

I found a 1993 safari ext needs minor body work and paint touch up- I now own and don't care for a 1999 ford e150 with a built up (camper type)...

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Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:01 pm

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