how many here from the old astro site?
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how many here from the old astro site?
I used to be involved with the other site before it was sold/transferred I am curious as to how many people on here from the old site?
Recently bought a 1989 Astro RS from Florida. Replaced stock engine witha 1997 5.7 vortec with TBI and replaced transmission with rebuilt 700R4 with mild shift kit.
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Bought on Monday the 16th of April 2012
Re: how many here from the old astro site?
me ! I was a member on AS for less than a year before the site started crashing ( IIRC it was all of Smurf Peters Post Whoring and that did the site in LOL ) then I migrated over here to ASV. I am not really much of a poster though. I just check in now and again to see whats up.
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I'm from the 'original' Astro/Safari site... and contrary to what AS claims, that site isn't it!
(But I was involved in AS from the beginning up until it went to hell. Then I joined my van friends over here.)
(But I was involved in AS from the beginning up until it went to hell. Then I joined my van friends over here.)
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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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I think most of the people in the "post your mug" thread are legacy members.
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I came over from the dark side when it started crashing on a routine basis.
Mike, Billings, MT, 'MERICA!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
92 Safari SLE w/Z Motor (sold to a good home)
98 AWD Stro LS
93 Suburban Silverado 4x4
Look for the MISSING Alien in the Right Seat. AL, PHONE HOME!!!
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
me me me =D>
sandfly/bob
(http://www.bigmeadowsflyshop.com)
I didn't Escape----They gave me a day pass !
95 astro SOLD
needs work no $$$$.$$
overland vans 4" lift
30 x 9.50 x 15 tires
I want more!!
taking donations for the home for wayward vanners...
1990 ford E-150 original 104,000 + miles
(http://www.bigmeadowsflyshop.com)
I didn't Escape----They gave me a day pass !
95 astro SOLD
needs work no $$$$.$$
overland vans 4" lift
30 x 9.50 x 15 tires
I want more!!
taking donations for the home for wayward vanners...
1990 ford E-150 original 104,000 + miles
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I left as soon as Hitler took over. It was REALLY nice that the real old timers came up with ASV.Com. Thanks guys. I'm a life member.
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
hey, I was there.
I remember about the first thing I saw on there was a picture of "old Yellar"
He's still around here too, somewhere, "Yellan" at someone no doubt.
Lol, but seriously folks. I like it here, Doyoulikeithere?
I remember about the first thing I saw on there was a picture of "old Yellar"
He's still around here too, somewhere, "Yellan" at someone no doubt.
Lol, but seriously folks. I like it here, Doyoulikeithere?
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I think I joined up in 2004 or 2005 to the old site.The nick name of Ole Yellar came about in a late night chat rm.No matter how long you have been around a site,plenty of new guys all the time come on and show how much the know or can do.
This is home to me.So many of the people that has been involved in the vans for yrs are here.I am proud to be apart of this forum and I respect the heck out all those that have been here for so long.
This is home to me.So many of the people that has been involved in the vans for yrs are here.I am proud to be apart of this forum and I respect the heck out all those that have been here for so long.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
i was a member, guess i probably still am, havent checked it since it went haywire. was a member since 05 i believe, maybe even 04.
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I was on the old board. I think I joined in about 2003 or 2004 I lurked and read the board for a while before I joined so it is hard to remember.
1999 Safari Touring edition.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
trailer tow pack with a 3:73 posi
Bucket bench seats, Rear heat, Rear Airconditioning.
teal green
300 000 kms
AirRide air bags in the rear to fix soft stock suspension.
Onboard aircompressor to make it all work nice.
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
me me me. i can't remember when i joined exactly however i do remember it was like winning the lottery when i found a group of people into these vans. i can talk about my addiction w/out getting a glazed over look as if i'm crazy. hahha.
1995 Black LT AWD
2000 Ninja ZX-6R
2003 Mazdaspeed Protege (spicy)
1961 Impala...gone but not forgotten.
http://www.propertystation.ca/
2000 Ninja ZX-6R
2003 Mazdaspeed Protege (spicy)
1961 Impala...gone but not forgotten.
http://www.propertystation.ca/
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
Moi Oci!
1991 Hartland EXT with Z motor. Only 190K miles on mostly original parts.
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I was there too, but for not long. I found some people were a little chippy for no reason.
Peter
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Re: how many here from the old astro site?
I know I'm not. I was escorted out for sharing this site with folks.GnarliSafari wrote:i was a member, guess i probably still am,
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!