Another 98 Astro solid axle swap

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Jake, what are the plans for your old rear axle- I am in the market for one if it not rusted all to hell.
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peter wrote:Well, it'll be different, that's fer sure. And different's what I live for, so.... :supz:
You'ld be able to lay down in that box and still have plenty of room to spare lol.

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Scotts, I have no plans for the stock rear, but not sure how to get it to you. It's still under the van at the moment.
A freind of mine just started building a new shop at his place, and for helping him get some stuff done he is allowing one corner of the new shop to be "mine", so my van will be moving inside sometime in the near future. Still won't be able to do anything for awhile, but atleast she'll have a roof over her.
Hope to be vannin' again someday........
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Jake,
See I told ya man.Welcome back!!.

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i just reread this one and it is now october so is the debt paid off are we going to see this thing come back to life? oh also did the van ever make it into the new shop ur friend had?

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Major changes have been made in my life. My debt was finally paid off last month, a little earlier than expected. In the process of all that I ended up becoming single again for the first time in 10 years. Decided I really needed to make some changes and try to start over, so me and the kids moved to Wisconsin for a fresh start. I had to part with the van, couldn't see dragging it with me, and couldn't afford to do that either. Got me a new job out here, and the kids and I are getting settled, so far so good. Someday I hope to get another van.
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thanks for the speedy reply and glad to hear ur doin good. its too bad about ur van but i can totally understand.
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Jake-van or not,you know it's all about the people here first and formost.So hangout when you can and post up with help where you can.Good to hear things have gotten better for you.Looking forward to seeing you more on the forum.
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Glad to read that the damned debt is finally paid off, bud :cheers:
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