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Hi all, I'm new to the forum here and a new Astro van owner. Hope to learn alot here from everyone.
Jeremy
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welcome to the site :D
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Welcome to the site.

I moved it from General discussion to this forum where it is more appropriate. Thanks for the understanding
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Welcome to the premier website for anything Astro or Safari related Jeremy! Nice looking van. You gotta post more pics. What are your plans for mods?
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welcome...
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SoCalli V8 wrote:Welcome to the #1 AstroSafari website...... >> we have ALL your answers here!
Just don't turn your back on the guy in the dress... (You'll figure out who soon enough.)
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Thanks for the welcome guys. I'm a member over on Oilburners.net, and drive an old '86 F350 diesel 4x4 crewcab. So the minivan scene is new for me. My wife and I needed more room for our growing family, so I went for the Astro due to its size, driveline and 4x4 capability. The Astro is very comfortable and drives well, but it seems a little sluggish once it gets past second gear. I'll figure it out eventually. Thanks
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Welcome Jeremy! =D> Sluggish, you say?..... Hmmm, sounds like it's time for a V8!! :supz: :supz:
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Welcome.
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Pipeliner_86 wrote:So the minivan scene is new for me.
But you don't van a horrible FWD car platform minivan. You have a RWD based 1/2 ton tough mid-size van. Big difference which we all find much better.

Welcome to the site.
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Here'smy attempt to post more pics.
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A couple more.
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Looks good.
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1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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