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Sticky What did you do to/with your van today?

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Just a place for quick little posts.

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Had fun, yes fun, driving for several hours in Chciagoland's snow.

Pulled into an unplowed parking...
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Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:21 pm
Sticky Trailer wiring for your van.

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:03 pm
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by v8famvan » Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:13 am
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Large white wire is ground.
Small white wire or...
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:03 pm
Sticky OFFICIAL MEMBERS RIDES PICTURE THREAD*see note on first post

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by astro-jason » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:38 pm
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Sticky WHO ARE WE?? - Post your ugly mug

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Since we lost this cool/funny thread from the old board lets start it again.
Who are we,Lets put a face to a online name.
Steph & I
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Wed Aug 26, 2015 1:15 pm
Sticky Auto parts

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:23 pm
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by astroturf » Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:12 pm

Looks like they have 1st gen rust repair panels:

Enjoy, Jim

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Sun Jul 22, 2012 12:23 pm
Sticky Trailers you have towed with your Astro or Safari

Last post by Vanjoe « Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:46 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:57 pm
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Last post by Vanjoe
Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:46 am
Sticky Camping Games You Can Build

Last post by Herbie « Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:52 am
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by Fire Cakes » Wed Feb 06, 2008 6:00 pm

Here are two links to a couple of games that our kids like to play while camping. The first one we had never seen before until we were camping with...

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Mon Apr 09, 2012 10:52 am
Sticky camping recipes

Last post by grapple « Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 pm
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by GEJ » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:08 pm

Yeppers,food made while camping.Got a special dish you like??.Camp ground recipes??.Got any???.

We like to make groole.It's 25lbs of the best ground...

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Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:10 pm
Sticky Extra weight capacity for towing or hauling

Last post by 78si « Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:19 pm
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:17 pm

This thread will be for documented ways to get the extra lift or support for hauling or towing heavy loads. It will only be allowed to post actual...

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Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:19 pm
Sticky Selling your van ?? please read .

Last post by batmo « Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:00 pm
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by skippy » Thu Jan 08, 2009 10:28 am

If your intent on selling your van here at ASV , please make sure you do the following :

1) post the price you want
2) the vans location
3) your...

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Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:00 pm
Locked For Sale Etiquete

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by skippy » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:06 am

Please Please PLease , If you sell your Van , Parts or anything in the For Sale section Or FTGH section & its gone or you decide not to sell after...

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Sticky Weight distribution hitch and sway control setup and use

Last post by ScottS « Wed May 28, 2008 1:03 am
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by LiftedAWDAstro » Mon Jul 16, 2007 6:05 pm

I am posting this thread as a way to get information and ideas from folks who have used and currently use WDH with or without sway control. Since...

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Wed May 28, 2008 1:03 am
Sticky mini survival kit for kids

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:08 am
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by astrozam » Sun Feb 03, 2008 4:16 pm

My kids and I have been studying bushcraft skills lately and today my daughter maddy came up with a mini survival kit for kids (or anyone for that...

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Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:08 am
Sticky Tieing the knot

Last post by Rebel « Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:19 am
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by astrozam » Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:41 pm

Quite often when your camping etc you need to know how to tie a couple of knots,here's a link to a great site that clearly illustrates how to tie...

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Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:19 am
Locked Picture Hosting Tutorial - Lots of usefull stuff!!!

Last post by Stro Owner-Luin « Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:50 am
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by Stro Owner-Luin » Tue Sep 26, 2006 1:38 am

First off you dont have to be a computer expert to post pictures, you just have to be familar with the code you have to use in order for a picture to...

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Last post by Stro Owner-Luin
Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:50 am
Vantics

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by MountainManJoe » Mon Mar 29, 2021 6:31 pm

Some humor to lighten the day ...

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Fri Apr 09, 2021 6:41 pm
HPbyStan sad news

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:43 pm
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by WoodButcher » Thu Mar 18, 2021 7:37 pm

This was posted on the other site,

It brings me much sadness of heart. I just found out. Stan HP By Stan, DRZ here has passed last Dec 14 2020.

I...

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Thu Mar 18, 2021 11:43 pm
Thanks from NW Pa

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by deplorable » Sun Mar 14, 2021 6:44 pm

Before and after.

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Are there any graphic design wizards out there?

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by MountainManJoe » Fri Mar 05, 2021 10:26 pm

I need a new site banner

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Thu Mar 11, 2021 4:36 pm
95 Astro bagged “For sale”

Last post by WoodButcher « Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:14 pm
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by Bizzyb » Sun Mar 07, 2021 4:28 pm

95 2WD bagged,Air lift w ride sensors for each corner,never been installed. Still in box. 2 compressors, tank,etc Re-located shocked bridged, 4...

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Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:14 pm
2003 Astro 2wd Pop Top Build

Last post by WoodButcher « Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:37 am
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by justjoel » Fri Feb 19, 2021 5:34 am

Hey there. First post on my Astro build. I am planning to build and install a custom pop top for camping with my kiddo. I picked up this van on...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:37 am
WANTED: Folding conversion van bench WTB

Last post by cowgirlcullen « Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:21 pm
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by seadmiral » Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:09 pm

Hi all, looking for a folding rear bench from a conversion van to plug into my 2002 awd astro. Not finding much on eBay or car-part. Please PM me if...

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Last post by cowgirlcullen
Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:21 pm
wanted-switch for rear heat on 1985 to 1990

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:11 pm
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by markinnh » Wed May 01, 2019 10:36 am

I am looking for the switch for the rear heat on a 85 to 90 or 91 Astro or Safari. I can be reached at mark-mitch@hotmail.com
Just put rear heat in...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:11 pm
Wanted-ac line for 85 to 90 or 91 with rear ac

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:10 pm
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by markinnh » Wed May 01, 2019 10:38 am

I need the aluminum line that runs across and down in front of the AC condenser for an Astro or Safari 1985 to 1990 or 91 for a van with front and...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:10 pm
wanted 1st gen interior parts

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:10 pm
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by markinnh » Mon Jul 22, 2019 7:36 pm

I am looking for the following parts: rear tweeter covers, glove box assembly from an 85 to a 89, tan seat belt for the drivers seat. The bat phone...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:10 pm
Moved Donations

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:01 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:02 pm

I figured that since we've had a change of management, I should update the official donation topic. So here we go ...

You will notice that there is...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Mar 13, 2021 2:01 pm
FREE FREE FREE FREE!!!94 Astro parts van

Last post by Sebmathews « Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:02 pm
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by markinnh » Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:49 pm

I have a 1994 chevy Astro ext ran well and shifted good when I got it, I started to pull the V6 to use in my other van but them realized it will not...

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Last post by Sebmathews
Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:02 pm
WANTED: 2nd row captain’s chair with base for 2001

Last post by Sebmathews « Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:58 pm

by Sebmathews » Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:58 pm

Would love chair and base, but just base is fine as I want to do the northern tool swivel base swap for my passenger’s seat. Thanks!

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Last post by Sebmathews
Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:58 pm
flat towing 3100 miles

Last post by markinnh « Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:14 pm
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by markinnh » Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:44 pm

So I wish to use a tow bar to tow my van with driveshafts removed from Norcal to New Hampshire. I have a 97 ford e350 with 10 cylinder to tow it...

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Last post by markinnh
Sun Jan 31, 2021 6:14 pm
Hellonfron Los Angeles, Chile, South america

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:38 pm
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by AlfaAlfa » Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:30 pm

:bounce:
I'm happy to be here for share our passión...
I have an Astro 2005
Swap 4wd at 4x4
My english is a little bad.
Bye
:D

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:38 pm
Farwell ASV .

Last post by markinnh « Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:34 am
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by doyoulikeithere » Mon Jan 18, 2021 6:56 am

Sold all my vans and most of my van parts.
dowsized a bit. Now I drive a Solstice or ride a yamaha.
Its been s slice.

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Last post by markinnh
Mon Jan 25, 2021 10:34 am
Dutch Astro undergoing maintenance

Last post by michielw « Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:03 am
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by michielw » Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:06 am

Went to see the Astro today. Nose gone, half of the engine gone. Quite an endeavor, but all for the greater good. The cylinder heads will be...

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Last post by michielw
Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:03 am
Hello from Haarlem, Holland!

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:38 pm
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by michielw » Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:51 pm

Hi, my name is Michiel and since two weeks I am the proud owner of a 1991 Chevy Astro CL. It’s been a while since I was so happy with a new ride,...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:38 pm
New automotive data collection

Last post by Cobra « Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:53 am
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by Cobra » Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:23 am

Is there anything like this going on in the US
Automotive aftermarket in Canada is concerned as manufacturers make it harder and harder to extract...

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Last post by Cobra
Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:53 am
trade van for truck

Last post by markinnh « Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:01 am
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by markinnh » Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:18 pm

I recently bought this 03 AWD Astro passenger van it has 140K miles new tires/alignment recently passed smog here in California recent tune up, oil...

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Last post by markinnh
Wed Jan 20, 2021 8:01 am
Hello from Ontario!!!

Last post by VanDamn « Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:21 pm
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by VanDamn » Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:02 pm

Hello everybody!!!!

My name's Kam Murdoch.

Recently for my part time job my boss had me take the shelves out of his 2003 astro cargo van to go in...

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Last post by VanDamn
Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:21 pm
Hi from Canada

Last post by okie1 « Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:09 am
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by jdMcEvil » Sat Jan 09, 2021 3:03 pm

I can't begin to count how many Safaris I have had over the years.
But, I'm new to this forum so..
Hi
:cheers:
I drive a 90 Safari with a 355 V8...

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Last post by okie1
Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:09 am
Michelin LTX M/S TIRES

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:24 pm

by MountainManJoe » Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:24 pm

Michelin LTX M/S TIRES
(recovered from archives)

This will be a review of the Michelin LTX M/S tire sized @ 215/75/15 ( 27.6 ) which are classed as...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:24 pm
CHANNEL LOCK 169 PIECE MECHANIC'S TOOL SET

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:41 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:05 pm

Author: Justice
(Recovered from archives.)

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:41 pm
1994 Astro all shined up

Last post by Astrophysics « Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:39 am
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by okie1 » Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:44 am

Just want to show off the old 1994 Astro, for 26 years old, it looks pretty good. After a good wash and wax, still shines like new. Only 117,000...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:39 am
parting out 98 Astro cargo

Last post by markinnh « Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:27 pm

by markinnh » Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:27 pm

I have a rust free cargo here guys anyone need the radiator support?
front gray bucket seats in great condition
drivers door
I am in Norcal close to...

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Last post by markinnh
Fri Oct 02, 2020 3:27 pm
Project unfinished business 92 shorty

Last post by Herbie « Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:34 am
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by 356redux » Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:38 pm
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Last post by Herbie
Thu Oct 01, 2020 9:34 am
New Member - UK

Last post by Explorer98 « Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:43 am
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by Explorer98 » Thu Jul 02, 2020 1:00 pm

Hey guys!

Just found this very nice place after buying my second Astro. Had an '87 around 25 years ago then this one came along recently and since...

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Last post by Explorer98
Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:43 am
Looking for AWD van for parts

Last post by markinnh « Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:51 pm

by markinnh » Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:51 pm

Hello I am in Norcal close to stockton and I am looking for a AWD parts van, so basically if you have one with the front frame, axle and suspension I...

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Last post by markinnh
Sun Aug 30, 2020 8:51 pm
Good, the forum is back

Last post by Astrophysics « Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:27 pm
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by okie1 » Tue Jul 07, 2020 10:57 am

:supz: Glad to see it back up and running, cause I need all the help possible!!!! :cheers: :cheers: :partyman:

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Last post by Astrophysics
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:27 pm
Tool Tip for Factory Lugnut/Winch Tool

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:15 pm
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by Herbie » Wed Aug 12, 2020 2:14 pm

So I was going through the tool kit in my Van today and realized I'd neglected to post about a little tool tip I came up with.

Bottom of that photo...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:15 pm
Bittersweet news

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:36 am
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by doyoulikeithere » Mon May 11, 2020 4:58 pm

My 2 shorty vans have been neglected far too long.
A young fella saw a you tube video of my 5 speed 4wd lifted shorty, and made a comment on the...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:36 am
New Guy- Boise ID

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:16 am
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by gunther » Thu Jul 09, 2020 2:55 pm

Hello all! Been lurking around here a bit just gathering information on these vans although sadly I am not an owner... yet.

I started yearning for...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:16 am
Tranny issues, would like opinions

Last post by markinnh « Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:08 am
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by rpjn59 » Mon May 18, 2020 6:02 pm

Hello, I'm having transmission issues, slippage mostly, I was hoping to get expert opinions and suggestions.

- 2004 2wd, 4.3L passenger van. 130+k....

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Last post by markinnh
Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:08 am
Caution

Last post by okie1 « Sun May 17, 2020 6:34 am
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by Bubbathegimp » Sat May 16, 2020 3:49 am

It's Been a while since I've been on here.

In the past week I have received 2 scam extortion E-Mails with the password I used on here (I just...

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