2005 AWD Astro...Back in the game!!!!!

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Installed a True-cool LPD4590 aux trans cooler.

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Current rides:
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2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

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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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need pics of the van with the wheels reinstalled
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Current - 2004 Astro Cargo


Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)

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Here you go...

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Snapple is bringing a new hitch Saturday and Ben and I ordered new vent visors and a bug deflector today! :supz:
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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Like the cooler that you got and the fact it doesn't use those plastic ties that go threw the rad.I do think the plastic ties over time create problems.Seems the bracket holds the cooler away some from the rad too,very cool.


Wheels are looking good too.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
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1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
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Now that looks great. You put a couple extra bucks in Ben's allowance this week. When Bill comes by tell him Cherie and say "HI".
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He is lucky he has a son who loves him. :muhaha: I bought the vent visors for him. They will be in tomorrow.
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Smiliesafari wrote:Now that looks great. You put a couple extra bucks in Ben's allowance this week. When Bill comes by tell him Cherie and say "HI".
I dont get an allowance. As mom and dad say "I get a roof over my head and all I can eat"
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lookin good Dean
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Current - 2004 Astro Cargo


Former
95 Safari (money pit - sold)
93 Astro Cargo (totaled)
85 Astro - (Bought for parts and scrapped)
92 Astro Conversion (sold)
87 Safari Shorty (sold)

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Thanks guys! Lynne wants me to paint the center caps black too...I like it the way it is.
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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Hey Ben, A roof and food are a pretty good deal.
Dean, I like them as is. Maybe a small trim ring. What would Lynne know? She's just a girl. :muhaha:
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Smiliesafari wrote:Dean, I like them as is. Maybe a small trim ring. What would Lynne know? She's just a girl. :muhaha:
I don't think a trim ring will fit on these wheels. They were never meant to have one. Wait until Lynne reads this! :axe: :muhaha:
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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Smiliesafari wrote:Hey Ben, A roof and food are a pretty good deal.
Dean, I like them as is. Maybe a small trim ring. What would Lynne know? She's just a girl. :muhaha:
And to think I used to like you Skip :swords:

Actually now that he got the tires on with the white letters out they don't look as bad. When it was an all black tire, back rim and then the center caps were silver it looked weird. Even Dean said he was wondering about painting them, he just wanted to put the blame on me.
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Smiliesafari wrote:Now that looks great. You put a couple extra bucks in Ben's allowance this week. When Bill comes by tell him Cherie and say "HI".
HI , Skip & Cherie! \:D/ :cheers:
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I do like the tires. Vent visors got installed today. :D The bug deflector did not come in yet. Hopefully it will be in within the next week or so.
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OK Ben.......Have your Dad explain "Rule 6 b". :muhaha:
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