'97 GMC Safari AWD BackCountryVans maiden voyage
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Absolutely beautiful! I'm so jealous. Florida is as flat as it comes and I live in the hilly part of the state. Nice van too, cant wait to see more.
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Been a while Loopie, Hows the Van rolling these days?
Any New Vids, pix or Backcountry Parts?
Any New Vids, pix or Backcountry Parts?
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Wow that is a beautiful area. Van looks great too. Looks like I'm gonna need two astros. One lowered like i have, and now you've made a strong argument for a lifted one as well.
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That looks alot like eastern Oregon/Washington. What's happening with the BackCountryVans project? Awesome looking van!
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
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Where did Loopie go? He hasn't posted in almost a year.
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Didn't he get mad and then took his ball and went home?timelessbeing wrote:Where did Loopie go? He hasn't posted in almost a year.
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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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Oh yeah.
One shouldn't take the internet so seriously.
Too bad
One shouldn't take the internet so seriously.
Too bad
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Re: '97 GMC Safari AWD BackCountryVans maiden voyage
^^ You guys must be thinkin' of someone else...I don't recall having any issues with any one or any site
...just doing other stuff since getting my lift done.
The van is doing great! Very happy with the way I did the rear lift.
Too labour intensive to market tho...
...just doing other stuff since getting my lift done.
The van is doing great! Very happy with the way I did the rear lift.
Too labour intensive to market tho...
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Thanks, Loops. Good to hear from you.
Hey, where'd TLessB go? He hasn't posted in about a year?
Hey, where'd TLessB go? He hasn't posted in about a year?
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Yup, since he got his pilots licence he has been suspiciously absent. Can you blame him ??T.Low wrote:Thanks, Loops. Good to hear from you.
Hey, where'd TLessB go? He hasn't posted in about a year?
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.
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If he can get a float plane he could takeoff from False Creek and land across from your A&W on the lake, walk up for a Papa Burger and a frosty root beer!
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If ya ever make up here again, Avoid the A&W !!T.Low wrote:If he can get a float plane he could takeoff from False Creek and land across from your A&W on the lake, walk up for a Papa Burger and a frosty root beer!
I wont get into any detail,,,
but I will say there is a far superior local place about 3 doors down called "J & V's Burgers and Pizza" that is just awesome !!!!!!
Oh, And lemme know what day you will be around, and bring your BIKE. Lets Ride !!
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.
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Re: '97 GMC Safari AWD BackCountryVans maiden voyage
Oh nice , now I am going to have to rework my trip plan to include a stop at that burger joint. Looks awesome.