96' 383 build
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Re: 96' 383 build
some day not soon
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96' Chevy Astro Cargo. Custom paint. 5.7 Vortec motor stroked out to a 383ci. 17" wheels Dad stripped it.
Re: 96' 383 build
I wondered the same thing when I saw that. WTF?Rockwerx wrote:Looking good! Are you going to paint the subframe later?
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'00 Astro / El Camino
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'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
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Re: 96' 383 build
If I painted the frame, then I would dissassemble the whole thing. Then while I had it apart, I would replace the steering componts "while I had it apart" then I would replace the bushings" while I had it apart". The list goes on.
I left it alone because this project is expensive enough already. I just dont have the money to replace everything in one single swipe. It will eventually happen, plus I might be doing some mods to the frame itself so I feel it is a waist to paint it.
-Vance
I left it alone because this project is expensive enough already. I just dont have the money to replace everything in one single swipe. It will eventually happen, plus I might be doing some mods to the frame itself so I feel it is a waist to paint it.
-Vance
96' Chevy Astro Cargo. Custom paint. 5.7 Vortec motor stroked out to a 383ci. 17" wheels Dad stripped it.
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Re: 96' 383 build
Don't be a DUD, Vance. Throw a coat of paint on it just for looks.
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Re: 96' 383 build
very well then,
After analyzing, no matter what, you could be able to see at least a tiny part of the frame so I decided to paint the frame from the cross over foward. Just please, everyone stop yelling at me! [-o< .
-Vance
After analyzing, no matter what, you could be able to see at least a tiny part of the frame so I decided to paint the frame from the cross over foward. Just please, everyone stop yelling at me! [-o< .
-Vance
96' Chevy Astro Cargo. Custom paint. 5.7 Vortec motor stroked out to a 383ci. 17" wheels Dad stripped it.
Re: 96' 383 build
LOL, thank you.
'04 White AWD Astro cargo
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
'00 Astro / El Camino
'61 BSA Super Rocket
'71 BSA B50 engine in a '67 C25 250 chassis
Impossible is just a degree of difficulty....
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Re: 96' 383 build
Vance-I promise you,I had nothing to do with it.
Just the PM to you only. =; Looks good bud. =D> =D> You da man.
Just the PM to you only. =; Looks good bud. =D> =D> You da man.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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Re: 96' 383 build
That's much better!!! Now that unpainted part won't take away from the otherwise GREAT work that you've already done. And by the way, Gary contacted the entire membership and threatened us if we didn't YELL at you.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
Re: 96' 383 build
That looks a lot better! Looks like you only have a couple more things to paint and it will be all done! Keep on posting your progress pics!
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1990 V8 Astro LT AWD Lifted
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Re: 96' 383 build
[-o< just dont kill me!Smiliesafari wrote:That's much better!!! Now that unpainted part won't take away from the otherwise GREAT work that you've already done. And by the way, Gary contacted the entire membership and threatened us if we didn't YELL at you.
haha,
-Vance
96' Chevy Astro Cargo. Custom paint. 5.7 Vortec motor stroked out to a 383ci. 17" wheels Dad stripped it.
Re: 96' 383 build
there did that kill you vance???? man that looks amazing! i like it alot!
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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Topic author - I finally get the smurf thing
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Re: 96' 383 build
I was cussin you all under my breath the whole time I painted it. :^o
haha, thanks for the input everyone.
-Vance
haha, thanks for the input everyone.
-Vance
96' Chevy Astro Cargo. Custom paint. 5.7 Vortec motor stroked out to a 383ci. 17" wheels Dad stripped it.
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Re: 96' 383 build
You're a good boy, Vance. We just have to keep an eye on you. You ain't gettin' away with nothin'.
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Re: 96' 383 build
Vance- Oh well never mind. Keep the good work coming. =D> =D>
How's the tranny thing coming??.
How's the tranny thing coming??.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.