Took some pics of the inside as well but due to the overcast day and my camera phones cruddy camera they didn't come out. I will post up some interior pics another day.
The 88
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WACK
Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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The 88
Thought I would post a few pics of my new van. It is an 88 Astro shorty 4.3/auto passenger van I just picked up in Seattle for 800USD. She has just shy of 137K miles and seems to run like a top. The van has a g80 locking 3.42 rear, ac, cruise, 4 bucket seats (though the middle 2 are MIA) and the rear bench. The interior is in great shape except for the headliner and front 2 seats are a bit worn. The van has new window tint all around, tires, wheels, idler arms, belts and hoses, water pump, plugs, and various other small things with receipts all within the lat 5K or so. The story goes that the people I bought it from were getting it ready for their daughter to drive but, due to unsatisfactory grades, they decided to sell it. The exterior is also quite nice save for the black paint around the windows chipping off and a long scratch/shallow crease on the passenger side and some light surface rust on the roof. All systems work (even all the doors open!!) and I am SOO happy to have found her. Comments welcome!
Took some pics of the inside as well but due to the overcast day and my camera phones cruddy camera they didn't come out. I will post up some interior pics another day.
Took some pics of the inside as well but due to the overcast day and my camera phones cruddy camera they didn't come out. I will post up some interior pics another day.
1988 Astro 4.3 2wd passenger stock save for tint and 15" black rims.
1978 Ford F150 302 2wd std. cab long bed
2006 Suzuki LTR450 Bolt on power and some shiny stuff
2004 Suzuki Z400 Dads
1985 Yamaha Sv750 needs engine work
1978 Ford F150 302 2wd std. cab long bed
2006 Suzuki LTR450 Bolt on power and some shiny stuff
2004 Suzuki Z400 Dads
1985 Yamaha Sv750 needs engine work
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kings-x59
- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: The 88
wish my '89's paint looked that good. Nice buy!
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
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Smiliesafari
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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- Location: Orlando, FL
Re: The 88
Very nice.........I've always liked the shortys. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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crash
- I plan to be buried in my van
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Re: The 88
wish my 93 paint/rockers looked that good... very nice buy .. damn saltkings-x59 wrote:wish my '89's paint looked that good. Nice buy!
Rob 
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
Re: The 88
nice! the 80's RUle! that is low miles too. my '86 has +350,000 w/ original engine and diff.
good luck
keep us updated on it.
good luck
keep us updated on it.
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ihatemybike
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Elgin, IL
Re: The 88
Nice looking van. Good score with the G80. Got any planned mods?
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86