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afsigma21
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Late Hello

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Well, I have been on the site for a couple weeks now posting like mad, forgot to say Hello!!!

I am currently without an Astro, but in the market. I previously owned 2 Astro's.

A 1991 that was stolen with about 180k on it, then crashed into a tool rental place so that they could rob the place. Junkyarded that one! 7 seater, loved that van!

A 1995 that I just did not like the seat config, it was 8 seater with 2 benches, and not as nice. Sold that after my son broke the front windshield with his head from the inside..... Long story, he was 4 years old at the time, was playing in the front seat while I was filling the gas tank, he jumped up and shattered it. Luckily he was unhurt, not even a bump. It was really wierd.

After a miserably uncomfortabl 5000 mile 3 weeks of traveling in my 2001 Ford Expedition with 3 adults and 2 kids (10 and 11), I realized it was time for an Astro again.

I am looking!

I am from Ohio, left side middle ;)

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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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Hi and welcome. Glad to have ya here.
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Welcome! :cheers:
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"


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Perverted is using the whole chicken.

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astronut74
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Re: Late Hello

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After a miserably uncomfortabl 5000 mile 3 weeks of traveling in my 2001 Ford Expedition with 3 adults and 2 kids (10 and 11), I realized it was time for an Astro again.
Note to self, don't buy a Ford Expedition.

What the heck am I talking about? Stay away from any Ford!!

Seriously though, that's a bad way to find out you don't like a vehicle.
Welcome, and good luck in your search!
Steve O

94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
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SafariRob
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Welcome to our humble abode, Afsigma. Another Ohioan, I see...hmm, there must be something about Ohioans and Astro/Safaris.
You must be from around Van Wert; I'm north of there here in Bryan.
Rob Shaver
1989 Astro 305 with an MSD 6A ignition and a dash-mounted MSD timing control, a 4160 Holley 465 cfm four barrel carb, and an HEI distributor.
Moog 625 front springs and Energy Suspension poly bushings. Rear OEM sway bar. Edelbrock shocks.
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afsigma21
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No, not Van Wert, That is the NORTH ;)

I am closer to 70/75 split.

You are right, Astros are in DROVES around Ohio!
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1991 Astro CL 170k, then stolen and drove into a building, junked.
1995 Astro 110k sold for a truck, wish I hadnt.
Current, 1997 Safari, Explorer High Top Conversion, love my moneypit. "Humpty Dumpty"
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Jim in Indy
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Belated hello and welcome to the site then.... :)
Indy, all the horsepower you could ever imagine in one place...
Indianapolis 500, MotoGP, 400 at the Brickyard, NHRA US Nationals.

1991 Safari GT, 'B' motor, factory 4.10's. Original Owner !!!
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Hello and welcome!!
-James

1987 LT
249,000 miles
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Howdy! :cheers:
1999 AWD Astro purchased January 2007
2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels

Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.

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