Just picked up a 95 Astro AWD, 3:73/G80 and looking forward to modding it. I've actually never even seen it in person yet (my friends and family picked it up and are hanging on to it for us till we get back from Bali). They assure me it's worth the 1900 bucks we paid for it though. Been over here a couple years since getting out of the Navy so I'm looking forward to some good ol American steel once again. Initial plans are some lift, 31's, custom sawzalling, 231 swap, etc...
Then hopefully some camperlike interior mods and a homegrown poptop (a.k.a. GTRV knockoff). We'll see about those last two. Just depends on how much I like it. Never owned a van before, but it's a Chevy and you guys seem to like yours, so that's good enough for me. Just wanted to say hi and thanks for all the hard work so many of you put into this site.
Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
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giddug
Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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- Location: Bali/So. Indiana
Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
...here from the other site in attempt to save myself from the "DORKside"
Re: Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
Welcome to the site.The people here are the greatest group you ever want to be on a forum with.Anything you would want to do to a Astro/Safari has been done here and shared on this site.
Hope you enjoy your stay.Thank you for your service in the Navy.
Hope you enjoy your stay.Thank you for your service in the Navy.
1979 Malibu drag race only car
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
1999 Sonoma 4.3 5 speed-Rufus
1989 Astro-Ole Yellar cancelled-still selling off parts
1985 Astro-shop van R.I.P. my friend
1994 Astro LT RWD W4.3 rod knock RIP
1982 Winnebago single rear wheel-Chevy 350 Scraped 1/28/13-broken dreams......
Rochester,NY
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crash
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 1289
- Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:18 am
- Location: Woodstock, Ontario
Re: Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
welcome to our humble abode 
Rob 
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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Smiliesafari
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
- Posts: 2667
- Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:34 pm
- Location: Orlando, FL
Re: Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
Welcome, Dude. Gary said it all. If it's been done someone here has done it. Great bunch of guys and gals. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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kings-x59
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 1374
- Joined: Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:50 pm
- Location: Cypress, Tx
Re: Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
welcome to the site! We have great Admins here. The members make this baby hummmm. Work is not a word I've associated with the site. Seems to be a labor of love, or addiction, or something.
'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....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
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giddug
Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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- Joined: Wed Mar 31, 2010 8:01 am
- Location: Bali/So. Indiana
Re: Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. I'm looking forward to getting back and starting the lift and tires part. I'll try and post some before and after pictures then. I'd like get the 231 swap done around the same time, but that depends on what mood the counter guys at the junkyards are in. 
...here from the other site in attempt to save myself from the "DORKside"
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mdmead
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:45 pm
- Location: Selah, WA
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Re: Hi everybody...& thanks for a great site.
Welcome!
Matt
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!