Astro"88"LT-RS 262cu.in. Surrey U.K. (LT with hint of RS)

[bowtie262]

My Astro"88" LT-RS. (an LT with a hint of RS)
I've always loved the look of the shorty Astro RS,
but they're rare (if not extinct, correct me if I'm wrong) here in the U.K.
This is the third Astro I've owned,

I rescued this LT to create my own 'RS'ish' version,, The LT-RS !!
It's my daily runner.




I'm going for a slightly 'retro' look.
The mirrors need changing to the early 'metal arm type',
,, if you have an old pair to 'donate' !!



the garage, it's better than being out in the rain !



Searching for cheap gas !

Older Vanners might think this picture is just a bit familiar !

[doyoulikeithere]

She's Purdy !!

[HPbyStan]

I'm usually not a fan of the Gen 1s but I DO like that one.

[T.Low]

Prefer 1st Gen body style. Like the "Cheap Gas" pic.

[doyoulikeithere]

Great thing about GEN-1 is the availability of a "Shorty" !

[Smiliesafari]

Love the shortys. If I didn't already have too many vehicles I'd own one. You did a nice job on this one.

[WoodButcher]

I saw a cut full size chevy van when I was a kid, early '70s IIRC. I wanted it. When Chevy made the astro they built my dream car but left out the V8. Over the years life always seemed to keep the toys just out of my reach until I got my '97 and that poor thing I beat on for work every day since 2000.
This past year I finally got a '93 shorty and while they are not "extinct" here in the US I treat her as if they were.
Keep up the good work bowtie262, let's keep these beauties on the road forever.

[doyoulikeithere]

I wish GM would have made a StroFari RS/GT: with AWD, the 1994 200HP brains (or a V8), a 5 speed, and of course - a shorty.

[bowtie262]

Thanks for your posts, everyone.

I had wondered how my van would have been received by U.S. AstroSafari'ers.

My baby is pretty rough compared to many on your side of the Atlantic,
,,but I love her !!

Of course I'd be down the JY every weekend searching for bits and pieces
to make her look and feel more proud,,,
But the JY's here are like our roads, full of rusting VW's BMW's Audi's etc.
And most of them are less than half the age of my trusty Astro !

My '88' is the third Astro I've owned since 1992.
& I can't see myself ever wanting any other type of van.

When I win the Lotto, she'll receive a full, professional, makeover, re-build.
( that's just a small hint to any U.S.TV producers out there ! )

[bowtie262]

Still Vannin' after all this Time !

[crazyvanman]

Don't you guys have to move the steering wheel in the UK? Looks like in the one photo the wheel is on the yank side.
Just curious cause i lost my butt when a friend talked me into taking a boat load of US muscle cars to the OZ.

[bowtie262]

No, We don't change the steering to RHD. With a bit of practice driving LHD isn't much of a problem. Some insurance companies like the driver to have previous experience tho'. I'm not sure about in Oz, there might be rules about it. I understand even lowering suspension isn't allowed down there! So left hand driver might be a problem legally. I have no idea!!

[bowtie262]

UPDATE,
My first go at a DIY Astro Van Wrap.


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[Captn. Crunch]

NICE SHORTY DUDE!!!
And don't worry bout what we think. Remember we're the wretched refuse you threw out of your country. Keep up the good work and stay in touch. Maybe we can set up a small parts life line if you really get stuck