Just got painted and will be lifted within the next 2 weeks, Will post pics soon on that.
http://www.vimeo.com/11160217
My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
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GnarliSafari
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
why lift it? it looks perfect as is, those wheels and tires fill the wheel wells nicely!
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T.Low
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Oh yeah, ma brother, that thing is sweet. You've got vision. Luv the hood, nice job.
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Well, my wifes got the vision. She picked everything on this van. The hot rod flatz paint is flat but with sheen to it. Thanks guys, shell be happy that you guys like it.
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
The front tires are smaller and the front tires are the biggest we can get to fit. The rims are 18". ThanksGnarliSafari wrote:why lift it? it looks perfect as is, those wheels and tires fill the wheel wells nicely!
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Diggin the colour, should look even better with the lift 
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crash
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
cool wife =D>
looks good.
any chance you could let me know the paint brand, color names and codes for both the green and black?
i have people in all the time looking for flats with a matte finish .. if i could cross those names/numbers it'd be helpful
looks good.
any chance you could let me know the paint brand, color names and codes for both the green and black?
i have people in all the time looking for flats with a matte finish .. if i could cross those names/numbers it'd be helpful
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
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Smiliesafari
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Never seen a van that color. Cool. The wifey sounds like a keeper. 
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
I LOVE it! =D>
What year? The difference in diameters of the tires will destroy the transfer case and/or front diff if the van is a 1996 to 1998. If the van is a 1999 to 2002, I hope you have the ATC fuse pulled.JoeJITSU wrote:The front tires are smaller and the front tires are the biggest we can get to fit. The rims are 18". Thanks
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
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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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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
The coolest paint I've seen!
2004 Astro AWD
4inch Overland lift, 265/70/16, Poptop Colorado CamperVan, 11inch Roof Fan, Custom Bumper...more to come on the interior
4inch Overland lift, 265/70/16, Poptop Colorado CamperVan, 11inch Roof Fan, Custom Bumper...more to come on the interior
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mdmead
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
X2!T.Low wrote:Oh yeah, ma brother, that thing is sweet. You've got vision. Luv the hood, nice job.
And of course my vote it to LIFT it!
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!
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Its a 1995 with the fiberglass leaf springs. ATC Fuse? Dan is sending us the lift kit.Also its RWD if that helpsLiftedAWDAstro wrote:I LOVE it! =D>
What year? The difference in diameters of the tires will destroy the transfer case and/or front diff if the van is a 1996 to 1998. If the van is a 1999 to 2002, I hope you have the ATC fuse pulled.JoeJITSU wrote:The front tires are smaller and the front tires are the biggest we can get to fit. The rims are 18". Thanks
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T.Low
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Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Personally, that may be the coolest looking 2wd van I've ever seen, bar none.
I'll be very interested in watching this unfold because I really like the stance as it is, but understand your predicament if the friking tires don't quite fit.
How high do you plan on lifting it?
Black wheels usually don't appeal to me (it usually reminds me of those goofey girls that wear heavy black eye make up all around thier eyes, top and bottom, yuch) but your's look awesome. What a great package. It's really making me reconsider my next work truck choice, something similar would make an awesome construction supply sales rig.
I'll be very interested in watching this unfold because I really like the stance as it is, but understand your predicament if the friking tires don't quite fit.
How high do you plan on lifting it?
Black wheels usually don't appeal to me (it usually reminds me of those goofey girls that wear heavy black eye make up all around thier eyes, top and bottom, yuch) but your's look awesome. What a great package. It's really making me reconsider my next work truck choice, something similar would make an awesome construction supply sales rig.
Re: My Wifes 1995 Safari van (Just the beginning,will be lifted)
Thanks t.low.T.Low wrote:Personally, that may be the coolest looking 2wd van I've ever seen, bar none.
I'll be very interested in watching this unfold because I really like the stance as it is, but understand your predicament if the friking tires don't quite fit.
How high do you plan on lifting it?
Black wheels usually don't appeal to me (it usually reminds me of those goofey girls that wear heavy black eye make up all around thier eyes, top and bottom, yuch) but your's look awesome. What a great package. It's really making me reconsider my next work truck choice, something similar would make an awesome construction supply sales rig.
Shes planning on just lifting it 4 inches. Im trying to find her some 15's and maybe be sitting on 31 x10.5's. I know your the expert...would she clear?Thanks
Also I forget.....she hates when I call it a van.....ITS A TRUCK she says. She says "look at the emblem it says GMC TRUCK" lol