What did you do to/with your van today?

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Post by WoodButcher »

Welcome Digger! high miles?
where?
oh yeah, you did mention mountains,,, =D>
'93 Safari shorty, 350 swap
'05 Astro AWD, lifted, 6 liter, cammed, ported and programmed for fast.
'93 cargo, work in progress

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Sick and tired of AWD meaning one in the front /one in the rear wheel drive. Pulled out the open rear diff and slid in a Torsen. Three wheel drive is almost AWD!
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Post by 97CargoCrawler »

On my way home last night I'm stopped at the intersection of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland when none other than Charlie Chaplin strolls over to my window with top hat and cane in hand. He pops his heads in the window and says, "This is how we roll right here motherf**ker!"

He spoke! :supz:
1997 SAFARI 2WD CARGO
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Post by safari kev »

Van hit 190k last week and still going strong.
I wish it would get warmer though. Dad and I have agreed that this summer, we'll redo the interior of the van. The walls and floor fabric are definitely showing their age with some small tears and old cig burns from the P.O. (It's still far nicer than a ton of ones I've seen for sale and all but a couple in the junkyards though). I have 3 sets of wood...figure I'll pick the best pieces, restain what needs to be restained, and install them. My wood and vinyl covered abs window ledges are well worn.
00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera

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Post by Digger »

Today I learned 200k is nothing to worry about :) Oh and I got it tagged and insured and decide I really really have to learn car audio I hate this stereo.

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I started to remove the gas tank from my 93 Safari to replace the fuel pump. I got it sitting down on the drivers side because the bolts on the passenger side were close to breaking. Its suppose to rain so I wrapped it up for today. But I decided to cut the hole in the floor to finish this task come From Friday morning. I will come back on after its finished.
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

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Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

Put new Trico Neoform wipers on it! They seem to work very well. I replace mine every 6 months anyways.
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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Post by markmitchinnh »

worked on stripping the 93 all day yesterday, removed the bucket seats, rear sway bar, cylinder heads, Y pipe, front and rear bumpers, and overhead console(this is for sale if anyone wants it its tan) radiator is now out too.
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

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Post by 97CargoCrawler »

Called in "SICK"

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1997 SAFARI 2WD CARGO
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"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." Nikola Tesla

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Post by safari kev »

Just been driving it. The van is by far the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned :)
Had to get the rear diff replaced on the equinox 2 weeks ago....44k miles and 8 years and the rear end goes out.
Also been working on getting everything for the stereo setup in the caddy. Only thing keeping me from doing it is not being able to find 8 AWG ring terminals that can fit over the seat belt bolts so I can ground the amps.
00 safari high top explorer conversion. "shagfari" 235xxx miles on body. 242k on junkyard Jimmy motor.
94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
83 lesabre limited. 71k miles
66+68 toronados
66 Riviera
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Post by C11MAN »

Hooked up an LED to monitor when/how strong my AWD is active. Install was very easy but I did get some funny looks as I did in my dorms parking lot :whistle:.

I haven't had my AWD kick in on dry pavement yet as other have reported but it lights up nicely with less traction.

Then while on a standard late night ice cream run, i was eager to show it off. Then got the van stuck.... Fortunately a drop in tire pressure was able to get me out but still.

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A lil bit of this a lil bit of
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"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success... Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." Nikola Tesla

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Post by LiftedAWDAstro »

Nice Fab 4's bumper! :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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Post by maestro »

Bumper looks sick! Any info on your towing mirrors? I can't seem to find any that fit... :(
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Post by doyoulikeithere »

got really nervous while my oldest son did his first ever drive !
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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