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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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Sticky Extra weight capacity for towing or hauling

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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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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 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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If you have or want trailer wiring on your vehicle then the wiring colors & what they are for are:
Large white wire is ground.
Small white wire or...
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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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Sticky Auto parts

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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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Sticky Trailers you have towed with your Astro or Safari

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

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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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Sticky camping recipes

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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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Sticky Selling your van ?? please read .

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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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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

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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

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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

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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!!!

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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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Tue Sep 26, 2006 3:50 am
Need a mechanic near Lake Havasu Arizona

Last post by TigerMary « Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:24 am
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by TigerMary » Thu Apr 07, 2022 6:44 am

Hi all. I'm a new member with a 1991Tiger GT camping van. My vehicle broke down in the desert and is making some pretty bad engine noises. Can anyone...

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2004 Astro AWD Build: Colorado Camper Van Pop Top

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by Snowgeek » Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:44 pm
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One year ago I was inflicted with the camper van flu thanks to a friend with a Westy Camper. I had no interest in a 20 year old VW nor the cash to...
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New guy

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by Bubblehead » Sun Mar 27, 2022 5:54 pm

New guy here ... Minnesota 95 astro AWD ... Submarine veteran amputee right leg above knee. CV axle issues drivers side came here to find some...

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new guy

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by 87tommygate » Sun Feb 06, 2022 8:37 am

hey all, I live in Chicago with my three dogs, just got a 84 Vandura cargo with a tommy gate on it, it has a 305 with blown headgaskets. I'm looking...

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New member

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by EVOEDDIE » Tue Jan 18, 2022 3:50 am

I'm a new member from Northern California mountains.....I have a 1977 g20 Surveyor conversion van.....Had it for 20 plus years.....Been all over the...

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Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:52 pm
Hello

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by IcarusFlies » Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:28 am

Hello everybody... I'm Icarus and I'm a mechanic and a full time van lifer. Just bought a 93 G20 StarCraft edition, she's pretty sweet and we just...

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Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:14 am
New member

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by Gordlikesfishing » Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:06 pm

Hi people new member here.
Looking forward to my astro safari build

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Moved Anyone selling bumpers now?

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by Herbie » Fri Jan 29, 2016 1:35 pm

So I hadn't been paying attention, and recently went looking to see about aftermarket bumpers as a foundation for the next phase of things I want to...

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Wed Dec 29, 2021 8:57 am
Astro Camper Layout

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by tribri1 » Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:18 am

Hey guys, long time no post. I found this and immediately thought it would be of interest to you guys,

Hope all is well

TriBri1

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Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:37 am
Happy Thanksgiving

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by Astrophysics » Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:16 am

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL.

Put a new red top Optima battery in my 2003 Lifted 4x4 np231C Astro.

Old Optima lasted 5+ years.

God Save USA.

Impeach...

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Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:42 pm
NEW MEMBER - CAPE COD (local owner help?)

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:29 pm
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by Rein » Tue Jan 01, 2019 7:13 am

Greetings!

I’ve been on this forum since 2013 but never posted - just a lurker searching for answers. As you can see from my signature lines I’m a...

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Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:29 pm
testuser

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by MountainManJoe » Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:57 pm

Do not be alarmed by the test posts. I'm just figuring out some forum config stuff. Thanks for your patience.

MMJ

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Wed Oct 20, 2021 5:57 pm
testing delete time limit in different forum

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yabbadabbadoo

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testing post delete time limit

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hurry gurdy goo

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sumdumcrap

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testing user interface

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Discord server

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by MountainManJoe » Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:55 pm

Hi guys. Just an FYI.
A Discord server for Astro/Safari vans has been launched by Will.

Discord is a sort of like the chat rooms of the 90's, but...

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Sun Oct 03, 2021 8:55 pm
wanted 1st gen interior parts

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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 WoodButcher
Fri Oct 01, 2021 5:25 pm
2000 OEM bumper brackets

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:44 pm

by MountainManJoe » Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:44 pm

Stock bumper brackets

Could be useful for fabbing some custom frame mounted things.
Or you could use it for a poor man's lift kit.
Rust is...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jun 25, 2021 8:44 pm
what have I done to improve my Astro over the years.

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed May 26, 2021 7:02 pm
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by markinnh » Sun Nov 17, 2019 9:19 pm

V8 swap, rebuilt/upgraded transmission, made various different hoods with different hood scoops, added louvers to fenders, rebuilt rear axle with...

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Wed May 26, 2021 7:02 pm
Vantics

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

Some humor to lighten the day ...

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Thu May 13, 2021 4:57 am
HPbyStan sad news

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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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Mon Mar 15, 2021 2:23 pm
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
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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Fri Mar 05, 2021 6:37 am
Moved Donations

Last post by MountainManJoe « Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:13 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
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:13 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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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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Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:03 am
Hello from Haarlem, Holland!

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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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Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:38 pm
New automotive data collection

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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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Thu Jan 21, 2021 7:53 am
Hello from Ontario!!!

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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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Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:21 pm
Hi from Canada

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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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Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:09 am
Michelin LTX M/S TIRES

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

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by MountainManJoe » Sun Jan 17, 2021 6:05 pm

Author: Justice
(Recovered from archives.)

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