New member from Chicago area.

[ihatemybike]

You going come to the Astro meets at Augustino's in St Charles?

[RickU]

I don't know when and what that is.

[ihatemybike]

When: Pretty much whenever we get a reason.
What: AS drivers meeting at a cool '50s themed restaurant, eating, BSing, and showing vans.
Where: Augustino's is located just west of IL-59 (Sutton Rd) on IL-64 (North Ave) in St.Charles.

Last meet at Auggy's was a couple weeks back when Mr_Roboto was up from the Carbondale area for job interviews. Southern and I had our vans there. Same group and vans met at Southern's house about a week later when Mr_Roboto had his second interview.

[RickU]

Cool.

[phr1$k37]

Awesome! It's a got a "don't you dare dick with me" look. No chromey bling bling, yet pretty at the same time. Looks great

Must be interesting to think the way you do Petey ... but I am all thumbs up with your statement! I love look of the ride and '97 is the best
Those tires look lovely!!! Wish I did not have to go to so many underground parking here where I live - otherwise I would put beefer tires on my ride as well.

[RickU]

Thanks.

[trybe13]

Welcome aboard RickU. Nice looking van you've got, but I would stay away from Peter if I were you. You let him find out where you live and he might just show up riding a motorcycle, wearing a blue dress, whilst toting some serious firepower.....
(Stick around long enough and you'll find out what that little cryptic piece of information means!)

[Rebel]

Welcome,,looks as if you've already met our local Smurfette from the far north, so I'll just say hello and move on.

[RickU]

Welcome aboard RickU. Nice looking van you've got

Thanks.

but I would stay away from Peter if I were you. You let him find out where you live and he might just show up riding a motorcycle, wearing a blue dress, whilst toting some serious firepower.....

I've seen his motorcycle, I don't want to see him in a blue dress, and I have enough firepower I'm not worried about anyone stopping by.

[RickU]

Welcome,,looks as if you've already met our local Smurfette from the far north, so I'll just say hello and move on.

Love that corvette suspesion. Nice work.

[Rebel]

Thanks Rick,,life long project down south, leaving it in the will for my Son to finish it appears.

[peter]

Thanks Rick,,life long project down south, leaving it in the will for my Son to finish it appears.

Ya don't say.....

[9dawgs]

Great looking van! I like those Craigers. Were did you purchase them and what are the demensions? I've always liked the black out look.

[RickU]

Great looking van! I like those Craigers.

Thanks. I like your lift van also. Nice look to it.

Were did you purchase them and what are the demensions? I've always liked the black out look.

I got them on eBay for $200 previously owned but never used. 15"x 8" 5 on 5" bolt spacing 4.75" backspacing.

[9dawgs]

I got them on eBay for $200 previously owned but never used. 15"x 8" 5 on 5" bolt spacing 4.75" backspacing.

What!? $200!! Oh man, I've gotta shop Ebay more. I always get frustrated with the west coasters out bidding me in the wee hours of the morning...

Sweet deal indeed.