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leaky astro

Last post by sfeaver « Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:35 am
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by woodman » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:46 pm

hi folks. long time lurker here, need a little help. i have a 1995 safari, and a 1994 astro . i love them both. but the94 astro leaks, when it rains....

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Last post by sfeaver
Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:35 am
i need some idea pics of your custom interiors

Last post by skippy « Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:11 pm
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by skippy » Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:38 am
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Hey guys , I'm going to be redoing the interior of my 95 conversion van . I'm torn between turning it into a camping van with the bed in the back...
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Last post by skippy
Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:11 pm
Smoothed and Tucked Rear Bumper

Last post by trybe13 « Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:43 pm
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by Lon » Tue Sep 23, 2008 6:40 am

I know there was a thread on modifying the rear bumper so it tucks closer to the body. Well I screwed it up and this the results of my experiment. I...

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Last post by trybe13
Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:43 pm
Rear doors rattle when I hit bumps, is there an adjustment..

Last post by safariobsession « Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:18 pm
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by astro355 » Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:16 pm

Is there an adjustment or does something just wear out? I did a search and found nothing about this. Also checked my haynes manual to no avail. Both...

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Last post by safariobsession
Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:18 pm
Front end conversion

Last post by lockdoc « Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:08 am
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by mprtftr » Sun Sep 21, 2008 2:56 am

On the old site there was a how to posted complete with pictures. I have tried to find it on this site but have had no luck. Can someone please post...

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Last post by lockdoc
Sun Sep 21, 2008 6:08 am
Dutch door swap...

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:49 pm
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by safariobsession » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:58 pm

I browsed pages of old post on the old site and the couple here but still have a question about swapping from barn to dutch doors. Does every van...

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Last post by SoCalli V8
Fri Sep 19, 2008 8:49 pm
Window Frame Paintwork

Last post by safariobsession « Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:26 pm
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by safariobsession » Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:58 pm

A few months ago i was debating whether to repaint around my van's side windows with black or the factory light blue. I eventually decided on the...

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Last post by safariobsession
Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:26 pm
Do bodywork or sell???

Last post by safariobsession « Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:53 pm
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by safariobsession » Thu Sep 11, 2008 7:47 pm

The bodywork itself doesn't really scare me, but it's where it is. I might add pictures later. I'm to the point where I'm really contemplating on...

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Last post by safariobsession
Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:53 pm
Power window doors

Last post by GEJ « Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:50 pm
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by GEJ » Thu Sep 11, 2008 3:27 am

While considering upgrade's for Ole Yellar one that come to mind is power windows.I don't know if the wiring harness that is currently in the van is...

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Last post by GEJ
Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:50 pm
suede paintjobs

Last post by LaGrasta « Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:36 pm
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by TheChopFather » Sun Sep 07, 2008 3:58 pm

heres an article I read on some suede hot rod paint jobs

Have fun reading!

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Last post by LaGrasta
Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:36 pm
RE-SEALING THE FIRWALL???

Last post by s10-den « Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:26 pm
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by s10-den » Tue Aug 26, 2008 12:49 pm

I know I'm getting to many things going on my van at once, but has anyone ever re-sealed the wiper/cowl/firewall area?I suppose that would be the...

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Last post by s10-den
Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:26 pm
chopped seat risers?

Last post by 77bc « Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:38 am
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by 77bc » Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:19 am
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I am interested in chopping a set of seat risers, to lower my front seats a bit. Anyone here done this one?
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Last post by 77bc
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:38 am
wiper cowl ???

Last post by violent b « Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:41 am
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by TheChopFather » Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:49 pm

are the wiper cowls different on the 86 than the 96's I tried to install the smooth one I got from 96astro and it just didnt line up right at all. If...

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Last post by violent b
Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:41 am
FUll HID conversion kit for 1990 Astro (now installed)

Last post by Bikehauler « Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:56 pm
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by Bikehauler » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:14 pm

Just wanted to post pictures of the new HID kit I just got for the Van.
I will do some, before and after pictures to see the difference.
I will post...

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Last post by Bikehauler
Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:56 pm
Flat black paint. Can't find it anywhere!

Last post by crash « Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:52 am
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by DonnieDarko » Sat Aug 30, 2008 12:39 pm

I know I'm just looking at the wrong places. I tried looking for both flat and matte black but I can't find anything except gloss this and jet gloss...

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Last post by crash
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:52 am
Rear door stop part# required

Last post by SafariRob « Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:14 pm
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by astroshepawd » Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:24 pm

Firstly I apologise for the poor pic (blown up from a larger one)
Does anyone know if there is a part # for this small piece of plastic which is...

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Last post by SafariRob
Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:14 pm
Second row captians chair install. A tutorial of sorts...

Last post by 77bc « Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:20 pm
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by astronut74 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:15 am
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This seems to be a fairly common mod, but I searched and didn't see any tutorial, so I thought I'd give it a shot. At this time, it's not completed...
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Last post by 77bc
Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:20 pm
Cluster gages

Last post by Rebel « Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:35 am
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by GEJ » Thu Aug 28, 2008 2:52 am

The 1989 donor van's dash is electric with a tranny that came from a 1991 full size pick-up V8.It has two wired plugs that drive it and come thru two...

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Last post by Rebel
Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:35 am
Need help with dome lights

Last post by s10-den « Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:51 am
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by GrinderBeatUdown » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:10 pm

I couldn't find an answer to this anywhere. My dome lights are not working. 1995 Safari awd. There is power going to both sides of the dome light,...

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Last post by s10-den
Fri Aug 22, 2008 8:51 am
leak

Last post by s10-den « Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:39 pm
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by s10-den » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:28 am

I washed the van yesterday, found a little water on the inside .Its under the rubber mat on each side in the front. When you open the doors,its right...

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Last post by s10-den
Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:39 pm
rear buckets,do they fit the front mounts?

Last post by s10-den « Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:18 pm
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by s10-den » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:34 am

Was at the junkyard this morning,found some super nice and clean buckets with the armrests on them,(the second row)will the seats mount right back up...

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Last post by s10-den
Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:18 pm
My HID'S 97 Astro

Last post by astrogus « Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:47 am
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by astrogus » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:27 pm

Kind of a bad pic, I will get a better one during the evening. There just too bright for a good pic. And thats dew on my van not the paint lol.

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Last post by astrogus
Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:47 am
strofari seats

Last post by Moreforles « Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:49 pm
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by Moreforles » Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:08 pm

96 Safari middle bench seats, cloth...

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Last post by Moreforles
Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:49 pm
Ordering Carpet!!!

Last post by meetthespeakers « Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:33 pm
Replies: 16
by meetthespeakers » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:50 pm
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Help guys, I just ordered carpet and I ordered the standard length which is 177 s. I have a 1998, do I want the extended version...
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Last post by meetthespeakers
Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:33 pm
92 Front end repair. PICS!

Last post by GEJ « Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:19 pm
Replies: 16
by lockdoc » Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:33 pm
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As some know, my son smashed the front end of his 92. Lucky for him I had the original 92 front clip left over from another project. First we had to...
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Last post by GEJ
Wed Aug 06, 2008 5:19 pm
door emblems(removel)

Last post by s10-den « Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:27 pm
Replies: 9
by s10-den » Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:54 am

I went to take the safariEX door emblems off last night and got behind them with my putty knife,and felt what I thought to be a stud?Are they bolted...

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Last post by s10-den
Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:27 pm
Any Way To Improve Seal Around Doors

Last post by HPbyStan « Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:47 pm
Replies: 8
by Rileysowner » Wed May 21, 2008 7:13 am

While there are no tears or the like in the weatherstripping around the doors, they have dried out a bit over the years. I have a fair amount of wind...

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Last post by HPbyStan
Sun Aug 03, 2008 10:47 pm
Front seat question and an arm rest fix.......I hope

Last post by Rileysowner « Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:59 am
Replies: 4
by Vanutty » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:59 pm

In the picture below, what was where the black thing is on the side of the seat? Lumbar control?

Also in the pic, you'll notice the arm rest is...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:59 am
Score! Set of seats for $45

Last post by kings-x59 « Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:01 pm
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by astronut74 » Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:26 pm

So I was checking craigslist the other day and came across a set of astro seats for $45. That's 2 captains chairs and a rear bench all for $45. I...

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Last post by kings-x59
Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:01 pm
Broken rear handle

Last post by toddluck « Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:41 am
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by Vanutty » Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:30 pm

So the day I picked up the van, I stop at a lumber yard to pick up some material for a job. When I went to open the drivers side rear door I hear a...

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Last post by toddluck
Tue Jul 29, 2008 1:41 am
4-Runner Scoop

Last post by T.Low « Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:29 am
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by Rebel » Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:48 am

Been looking for a factory look scoop for some time. What do you guys think about this ? One parked here at work today and looks like it may just fit...

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Last post by T.Low
Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:29 am
Dam it

Last post by ihatemybike « Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:50 am
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by ihatemybike » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:24 am

Air dam that is.

Interesting reading:

Got me thinking about trying an air dam on Grumpy. What do you guys think, worth a shot?

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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Jul 21, 2008 4:50 am
picked up another.......

Last post by Moreforles « Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:20 pm
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by Moreforles » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:01 pm

picked up a 96 GMC Safari window van, 2wd, 183,000 miles.... ($1000) soon to be a work van.... through my portable, some hoses in it and used it to...

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Last post by Moreforles
Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:20 pm
Power Lock add on for 1986

Last post by skippy « Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:20 pm
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by allegro » Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:54 pm

Hi to all Can you install power locks on a 1986 astro. It has power windows but no locks.
I am fixing up a 1986 allegro motorhome built on astro...

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Last post by skippy
Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:20 pm
Bumper cover removal

Last post by ihatemybike « Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:11 am
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by ihatemybike » Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:11 am

How hard is it to remove/install the bumper cover on the 95+ Astros? Thinking about taking Grumpy's off for off roading today.

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Last post by ihatemybike
Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:11 am
Digital Dash, switching from green to another color?

Last post by blk lt awd « Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:17 am
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by blk lt awd » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:13 pm

i've got the digital dash in my van and am tired of the ugly green color.....i wouldn't mind it so much if I could change it to a blue....i haven't...

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Last post by blk lt awd
Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:17 am
nondigital dash swap

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:07 pm
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by GEJ » Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:18 pm

Will the 1985 Astro dash swap with a 1989?.Both are nondigital.

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:07 pm
Adjusting Headlights properly?

Last post by meetthespeakers « Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:35 am
Replies: 5
by meetthespeakers » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:36 am

I have been looking online for answers and I cannot find anything concrete. How do you adjust your headlights properly? Does any one have any solid...

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Last post by meetthespeakers
Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:35 am
No Window Dutch Doors?????.

Last post by Moreforles « Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:41 pm
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by GEJ » Fri Apr 04, 2008 5:26 pm

Well it sounds like a dumb question,has anyone ever seen on later model cagro's no window dutch doors?.I am curious if they ever where built.

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Last post by Moreforles
Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:41 pm
Later yr Slider on early yr van??.

Last post by GEJ « Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:28 pm
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by GEJ » Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:51 am

The question is I have a 1985 Astro(Ole Yellar),and want to put on a no window 2001 slider side door.I have heard GM changed the striker bolt height...

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Last post by GEJ
Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:28 pm
removing passenger seat - help with sliding tray

Last post by GnarliSafari « Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:53 pm
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by crash » Sat May 31, 2008 12:30 pm

both my 93 and 99 have that sliding black plastic tray under the passenger seat. how the #*%@ do I get this tray out so i can access the front seat...

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Last post by GnarliSafari
Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:53 pm
Southern Bodywork

Last post by Rebel « Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:00 am
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by Rebel » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:26 am

Thought you guys would get a kick out of this creek mud filler being used by some.

Check out the damage repair.

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Last post by Rebel
Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:00 am
Rollpan Install ??

Last post by Rebel « Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:42 am
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by Rebel » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:51 pm
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Need some help with this one. I bought my rollpan from FBI and don't know if it's just their design or if it's the same with all steel pans. Question...
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Last post by Rebel
Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:42 am
Where to get new turn signals and side light

Last post by meetthespeakers « Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:31 am
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by stomp13 » Thu Jun 12, 2008 4:34 pm

Hello,

My 99 Astros turn signals and side lights (next to the headlights) are very yellow. I would like to get fresh ones. I dont want to pay...

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Last post by meetthespeakers
Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:31 am
removing the slider door for maintenance

Last post by GEJ « Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:19 am
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by astronut74 » Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:42 pm

Ok, so I've been having a few issues with my slider lately. Nothing too serious yet, but I wanted to fix it before the problems get worse. The...

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Last post by GEJ
Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:19 am
pillar gage pod for a 1992?

Last post by dj_joker_2002 « Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:57 am
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by dj_joker_2002 » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:33 pm

Anyone know of a gage pod to fit our vans? my factory gages don't work or there off. Oil pressure gage jumps all over, temp gage does not work at all...

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Last post by dj_joker_2002
Mon Jun 16, 2008 3:57 am
Anyone know the speaker size

Last post by meetthespeakers « Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:40 pm
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by Detectorist » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:36 am

on the rear door posts on a 2000 Astro totally stock? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks!

John

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Last post by meetthespeakers
Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:40 pm
installing on dash rear hatch release button

Last post by ihatemybike « Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:43 pm
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by crash » Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:10 pm

my 99 didn't have one. while at the wrecker scavenging I found a 99 LT with the on dash button. I snagged the button and the wire harness that runs...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:43 pm
new (to me) leather seats

Last post by crash « Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:14 pm
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by crash » Fri Jun 06, 2008 6:19 pm

thanks for the help of those that encouraged me through my rusty seat bolt saga.. LOL here's the reason why.... (if they were tan I would have...

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Last post by crash
Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:14 pm
Ok, where o where...

Last post by Detectorist « Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:46 am
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by Detectorist » Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:34 pm

Can I get an antenna for my 2000 Astro factory radio. So far the only thing wrong with the vehicle is that it only has the stub where the antenna...

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Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:46 am

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