I mowed 3 days ago, swear to god, 3 days!! Oregon springs are gorgeous, but a pain in the a$$ for yard maintenance! Yards gotta wait, I'm off to the races! See ya'll in a week!mdmead wrote:Uh, looks like it is time to mow the grass....
The GHETTOBAGO
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rubberdown
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
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mdmead
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
Mine gets like that mid summer if I water heavily. Luckily right now I'm only having to mow weekly!rubberdown wrote:I mowed 3 days ago, swear to god, 3 days!! Oregon springs are gorgeous, but a pain in the a$$ for yard maintenance! Yards gotta wait, I'm off to the races! See ya'll in a week!mdmead wrote:Uh, looks like it is time to mow the grass....
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!
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rubberdown
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
SCORE!
Been getting bored watching the lift parts trickle in... still waiting on the rear leafs... so i decided to do some shopping for the wheels & tires.
Ended up with 30" BFG A/T Ko's for $500 mounted & balanced, and Cragar Soft 8's (black of course) for $184 shipped for all four. Black lug nuts for $16 & black center caps for $22.
Its amazing how much tire shops will budge when you play hard to get!
Now, the hard question.. white letters in or out?? I am thinking out!
(thanks for putting up with me & my stoked-ismness)
Been getting bored watching the lift parts trickle in... still waiting on the rear leafs... so i decided to do some shopping for the wheels & tires.
Ended up with 30" BFG A/T Ko's for $500 mounted & balanced, and Cragar Soft 8's (black of course) for $184 shipped for all four. Black lug nuts for $16 & black center caps for $22.
Its amazing how much tire shops will budge when you play hard to get!
Now, the hard question.. white letters in or out?? I am thinking out!
(thanks for putting up with me & my stoked-ismness)
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
White letters out!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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T.Low
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Smiliesafari
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
Don't listen to these guys. 
Their taste is in their mouths. 
Black side out !!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks better with the Soft Eights. I just put a set of these on the "Smilie Van". Polished trim rings. Stock GMC center caps. Looks GRRRRRRRRRRATE. 
Their taste is in their mouths. Black side out !!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks better with the Soft Eights. I just put a set of these on the "Smilie Van". Polished trim rings. Stock GMC center caps. Looks GRRRRRRRRRRATE. 1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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mdmead
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
There are only two reasons to put the letters 'in'....
If you are gonna off-road heavily, where rocks and other obstacles are going to ding the white letters. (The edges will start to fray and they look like crap.)
If you buy no-name tires. Then you should be embarassed to put 'em 'out'!
I've got the letters 'out' on my Super Duty as I don't wheel it hard enough to worry about it. (I'm more concerned about dragging the letters up against a curb somewhere!) I'm going to put the letters out on my van... someday... when I get to that point(!) My Bronco has them 'in' and the next set of tires will be the same as this one was bought to USE.
If you are gonna off-road heavily, where rocks and other obstacles are going to ding the white letters. (The edges will start to fray and they look like crap.)
If you buy no-name tires. Then you should be embarassed to put 'em 'out'!
I've got the letters 'out' on my Super Duty as I don't wheel it hard enough to worry about it. (I'm more concerned about dragging the letters up against a curb somewhere!) I'm going to put the letters out on my van... someday... when I get to that point(!) My Bronco has them 'in' and the next set of tires will be the same as this one was bought to USE.
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!
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rubberdown
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
I dunno Smilie, looking like yer' odd man out on the letters here mate! 
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
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ihatemybike
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
I'm with you Smilie, black out. It's very rare for me to see white out and think, "That looks really good."
Aaron
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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rubberdown
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
We now have plumbing! One of our pains has been toting around a 5 gallon water jug for our use & to keep the mutts watered. Filling it, strapping it down somewhere & then unloading it onto tables etc. once we park somewhere for the night... CHANGED ALL THAT!
Puts out like 20 ounces in a single pump! When the spigot is on, it shoots outside the rear doors so no mess ever!
I was stoked to get it to fit so that it allows plenty of room still to sleep us & the dogs, I fit laid down with ease between the box & drivers seat. I plan to make some sort of elastic cord storage on the side for stuff too!
Easy to take out.
Instead of blocking the accesory outlet, I decided to incorporate it... and damn do stupid things like that ad tons of steps!!
Puts out like 20 ounces in a single pump! When the spigot is on, it shoots outside the rear doors so no mess ever!
I was stoked to get it to fit so that it allows plenty of room still to sleep us & the dogs, I fit laid down with ease between the box & drivers seat. I plan to make some sort of elastic cord storage on the side for stuff too!
Easy to take out.
Instead of blocking the accesory outlet, I decided to incorporate it... and damn do stupid things like that ad tons of steps!!
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
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GnarliSafari
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
nice mod, almost looks like a factory option! the older vans had insulation of sorts and a drain plug in the little compartments on each side of the wheel wells so they could act as coolers, may be a mod you wanna look into...
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
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rubberdown
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
Well, decided to pull the trigger on the false floor beds before the 5 week trip. I shocked myself that they came out half decent! Very comfy! No loss of real space, if anything it brought the dogs higher off the floor to cram their noses through the tilt windows! I can remove the entire setup in 2 minutes if i ever need the cargo space. Of course she's now a two seat rig.
About $160 in materials (or one night in a nice hotel!)
1400 staples! (overkill i'm sure!)
The only drawback is I have enough leftover plywood & carpet, I am feeling compelled to redo my wire rack setup with cabinets... hmm.
About $160 in materials (or one night in a nice hotel!)
1400 staples! (overkill i'm sure!)
The only drawback is I have enough leftover plywood & carpet, I am feeling compelled to redo my wire rack setup with cabinets... hmm.
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
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LiftedAWDAstro
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- Location: New Haven, NY
Re: The GHETTOBAGO
Very nice!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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mdmead
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Re: The GHETTOBAGO
Very nice! 
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!
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rubberdown
Topic author - I get chills without my van.
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- Joined: Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:34 pm
Re: The GHETTOBAGO
She's all growed up now!!!
Need to crank the front end a bit more to level her off & just a bit more wheel well trimming. So stoked!! Even more stoked that I realized today that my beds double perfectly as a couch!!! She is now officially our mini-sportsmobile, aka GHETTOBAGO! Thanks for being stoked with me on this project too guys! And thanks for the PM's about the techy stuff!
Need to crank the front end a bit more to level her off & just a bit more wheel well trimming. So stoked!! Even more stoked that I realized today that my beds double perfectly as a couch!!! She is now officially our mini-sportsmobile, aka GHETTOBAGO! Thanks for being stoked with me on this project too guys! And thanks for the PM's about the techy stuff!
---------------Not All Who Wander Are LOST---------------
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!
99 AWD, 4" Overland Kit, 30x9.5 BFG A/T Ko's, interior work, rest is stock & will stay that way til something breaks!