project ratstro
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coooooool.
-Vance
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96' Chevy Astro Cargo. Custom paint. 5.7 Vortec motor stroked out to a 383ci. 17" wheels Dad stripped it.
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well got some progress today got some cool pictures figured id share. got the garage cleaned out and some cool pictures. my buddy doing my body work needs some rust repair done so in comes a civic hatch.
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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looking very nice, i bet it was great to wheel it outside for some fresh air, how long did you spend just staring at it thinking look what i did ...keep it up dude....Johnny
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me and my buddy just kept walking around it felt good thats the second time its been rolled around outside now. can wait to hear the motor from underneight the van. should be nice.
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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It's just my opinion Danny.Certainly it takes skill and talent to do the work you have posted.But I think more than anything,it takes great vision of how a person wants a project to look.That I think is almost never learned.(If ever)Danny I think you have great vision and I think that is rare.Congrats on what you have finshed so far and just keep it coming.You are something very special. =D> =D> =D>
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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^what he said.
Dont let that honda sit next to the stro for too long, the van will start to rust.
-Vance
Dont let that honda sit next to the stro for too long, the van will start to rust.
-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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thanks you Gary on the kind comment!
it really makes all the time and effort really worth it when somone takes the time to read all the info look at the pics and really understands how much work this is not to just half do the project just to get it on the road.
I'm sure you know how much can be hacked being from a race car team i used to look at other racers and i was young and just go "oh my" and with custom cars you see the same stuff.
I am just REALLY fortunate for some amazing friends and a understanding dad.
Danny
it really makes all the time and effort really worth it when somone takes the time to read all the info look at the pics and really understands how much work this is not to just half do the project just to get it on the road.
I'm sure you know how much can be hacked being from a race car team i used to look at other racers and i was young and just go "oh my" and with custom cars you see the same stuff.
I am just REALLY fortunate for some amazing friends and a understanding dad.
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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Great pictures Danny, and great work also..... well done!
I also have an overflowing box of empty cans in the corner of my garage, from when working on my van. haha!
I also have an overflowing box of empty cans in the corner of my garage, from when working on my van. haha!
`86 V8 Lowered Cargo, extensively modified, shaved bald, wearing the shortest, sluttyest white primer dress....
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
A British Wanker living in So KarlyFornia.
My Astro tows my toys to Glamis sand dunes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2pqjQtpso
First ever canal jump at Glamis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXZjM84x_Xc
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your van is looking sicckkk!!
im doing co-op at an auto body shop this year. so i will learn this stuff and most likely put my skills to the test afterwords... maybe one day ill have something as slick as this machine
im doing co-op at an auto body shop this year. so i will learn this stuff and most likely put my skills to the test afterwords... maybe one day ill have something as slick as this machine
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All I can say is.... WOW!!
(Looks good!)
(Looks good!)
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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thank you all
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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been busy with some side work and trying to get that civic out of the garage. but got a some pieces of rust fixed and some more of the wheel tubs welded up trying by next week to have all sheet metal work knocked out. will try to get some pictures my computer is acting up.
Danny
Danny
Danny im 21 year old with an 89 astro bbc 9in bagged 20's & 18's
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We appreciate the updates from both you and Vance, its cool seeing these projects come together
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Danny
I have been following your build...... =D> ....excellent work
I am planning something on the same line but more towards the Pro Street style.
You give us older guys hope for the future of our hobby and a desire to get our old butts out in the garage and get to cutting......Keep up the great work
BigRick
I have been following your build...... =D> ....excellent work
I am planning something on the same line but more towards the Pro Street style.
You give us older guys hope for the future of our hobby and a desire to get our old butts out in the garage and get to cutting......Keep up the great work
BigRick
93 Astro cargo .... Newest Aquisition !
95 Safari , on the injured list
95 Safari , on the injured list
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Great work
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1987 Murdered Out Safari - shorty- 32K mi.
Stock 4.3L
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153.4 musical in the van on a TL legal..
*New, louder build coming soon*
Astro's n Safari's- over Lambo's and Ferrari's
http://www.sbcustomz.com
1987 Murdered Out Safari - shorty- 32K mi.
Stock 4.3L
3 18's- 8K rms
153.4 musical in the van on a TL legal..
*New, louder build coming soon*
Astro's n Safari's- over Lambo's and Ferrari's