Just received word from a co-worker that her parents are looking to scrap a 1996 Astro. She told them about my unhealthy obsession with these vans and now it looks like they are willing to give it to me.
It hasn't moved from their driveway for two years and apparently it needs a brake line replaced and a tuneup. :-k
At this point I want to go take a look at it. If it looks OK and I can get it going pretty quickly, I think I'll grab it. One slight problem, my wife has said no more until a current one leaves.
If I get it, I might shuffle it to a friend's house to get it going, then down to my parents for my mom to use.
Last edited by ihatemybike on Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:55 am, edited 1 time in total.
mine was "free" too. $3-$4K later it runs like a top. ok, well I did "improve" a few things...
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
Previous Vans: 1998 Astro, AWD, 138K mi; traded on 2003 Chevy Astro, AWD, 125K mi; traded on
2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT, 4x4, ext, long box
2007 Chevy Cobalt
1998 Maza MPV (180K mi and in need of PA inspection--only paid $500!)
Sad. But, sometimes you can't do it all. i'm painfully learning that myself. If junked it will help keep another on the road... Hey, if it works could you send me a front passenger and drivers ABS sensor from the thing before it's junked? My friend's 96 needs them...
Previous Vans: 1998 Astro, AWD, 138K mi; traded on 2003 Chevy Astro, AWD, 125K mi; traded on
2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT, 4x4, ext, long box
2007 Chevy Cobalt
1998 Maza MPV (180K mi and in need of PA inspection--only paid $500!)
