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Door Handle Woes

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:29 pm
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by CaptSquid » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:01 pm

Well, I exerted dental pressure on the jacketed projectile this afternoon and parted ways with $50 at the stealership. In as much as I have very few...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:29 pm
power door locks are slow..

Last post by 6spd_monte « Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:17 pm
Replies: 14
by batmo » Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:11 pm

on my '86 Safari I have to hit the lock/unlock switch a few times to get the doors to lock or unlock. anyone had this problem before and can suggest...

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Last post by 6spd_monte
Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:17 pm
Spot light install

Last post by Logan « Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:45 am
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by Logan » Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:30 am

I purchased an old police car spot light at a swap meet and installed it on my van. I didn't take any how to pictures, but here are the finished...

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Last post by Logan
Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:45 am
Door Switches

Last post by batmo « Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:26 pm
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by CaptSquid » Sat May 30, 2009 7:01 pm

We've all got those little rubber dust boots on our doors that have either fallen to pieces or are in the process of disintegrating. I had to ask the...

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Last post by batmo
Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:26 pm
Fixed the side of my van... kinda

Last post by Logan « Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:55 am
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by Logan » Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:11 am

Once all the insurance crap would've gone through, I was going to get $200 and a salvage title. So, I thought I would try to pull my dent our myself....

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Last post by Logan
Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:55 am
Did some welding.....

Last post by NotDadsW41 « Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:34 pm
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by Logan » Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:40 am

Ever since I installed the second gen nose on my van, it's always been kinda loose. Well, I have since realized I never attached the core support to...

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Last post by NotDadsW41
Mon Nov 16, 2009 2:34 pm
Does anyone know of a cowl or ram air hood?

Last post by Astro-SS-V8 « Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:38 am
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by AstrSafariFamily » Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:15 pm

I once saw a picture of a Astro with a cowl hood, does anyone know if there is a cowl or ramair hood avalible for the Astro or Safari's

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Last post by Astro-SS-V8
Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:38 am
I built my own spare tire mount

Last post by Cobra « Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:22 pm
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by original_balzer » Sun May 04, 2008 11:19 pm
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Its made of 1 round tube a few pieces of angle and some flat stock.
Its going on the driver side barn door. The left side takes up most of the space...
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Last post by Cobra
Sat Nov 07, 2009 1:22 pm
where is flash turner or corner lights...

Last post by hebert12 « Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:13 pm
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by hebert12 » Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:23 pm

hola amigos
I need help because the lights are too fast flaggers to activate the signaller .... (turner or corner lights)
to other emergency lights...

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Last post by hebert12
Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:13 pm
Poll POLL: Would you be interested in a DIY-installable Pop-Top?

Last post by Astrophysics « Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:36 pm
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by Herbie » Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:00 am

Hello all. After months of lurking and research, I've finally made it official and purchased my own Astro. Now I begin the process of conversion to...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:36 pm
Poll Parking light poll

Last post by astronut74 « Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:38 am
Replies: 6
by Rvamobiledetailing » Mon Oct 19, 2009 7:16 pm

Hey guys/gals,

Which one of these do you look better? I will be painting the factory grill inserts black until i get a billet grill.For now will...

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Last post by astronut74
Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:38 am
please i need one "how to" install electric mirror

Last post by Cobra « Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:41 am
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by hebert12 » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:27 pm

hi i need one how to install electric mirror, but my astro no have preinstalation why is manual
please i need fast.

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Last post by Cobra
Mon Oct 19, 2009 5:41 am
Swapping Steering Wheels

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:21 am
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by Astro-SS-V8 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:43 pm

Anyone know who makes an adapter for a '95 Safari to add an aftermarket steering wheel
I am really wanting to change it out or is a complete column...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:21 am
welded hinges....

Last post by Moreforles « Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:39 pm
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by Moreforles » Mon Jul 13, 2009 8:46 pm

started thinking about what I wanted to salvage form the 88 shorty, and just realized.... the doors aren't bolted on like on older full sized vans...

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Last post by Moreforles
Tue Oct 06, 2009 5:39 pm
arm rest

Last post by lockdoc « Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:11 pm
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by rooster4 » Mon Oct 05, 2009 12:51 pm

anyone know where I can get a new armrest for the driver door. You know the one that rips on all 98's. Rooster

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Last post by lockdoc
Mon Oct 05, 2009 3:11 pm
looking for rotating bases for front seat

Last post by Philly758 « Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:19 pm
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by Chkou Moon » Sun Jun 07, 2009 10:29 am

I am looking for rotating basis for stock astro LT ext front seat !
somebody knows if that exist??

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Last post by Philly758
Tue Sep 29, 2009 4:19 pm
just an idea?

Last post by dj_joker_2002 « Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:21 am
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by dj_joker_2002 » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:54 am

I was just curious about the idea of removing the rectangular head lights and replacing them with old style round head lights. just to change the...

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Last post by dj_joker_2002
Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:21 am
Battery Relocation

Last post by reaper « Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:16 pm
Replies: 17
by Rebel » Sat Aug 23, 2008 6:52 pm
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Haven't there been a few members who have relocated their batteries to the rear or elsewhere ?
Curious where they located the battery box. I'm having...
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Last post by reaper
Thu Sep 17, 2009 9:16 pm
Slight SPB bumper mod

Last post by Cobra « Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:51 pm
Replies: 4
by lockdoc » Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:54 pm

When I got the SPB it came with a couple front bumper extensions in the pile. I don't know if they were made after the initial bumper or they were...

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Last post by Cobra
Wed Sep 16, 2009 6:51 pm
i have problem in the heating

Last post by hebert12 « Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:36 pm
Replies: 8
by hebert12 » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:34 pm

I need that they help me. my heating only works in the level but fast or strong they stopped working the levels but slow those that are 3 but slow...

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Last post by hebert12
Tue Sep 15, 2009 7:36 pm
Sick idea

Last post by gabequest « Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:54 pm
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by ihatemybike » Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:01 pm

Recently did the brakes on a friend's Caravan with the duel sliding doors and spent some time looking at the mechanisms. The idea in my brain is to...

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Last post by gabequest
Mon Sep 14, 2009 5:54 pm
dash lights not working

Last post by Rvamobiledetailing « Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:49 pm
Replies: 2
by Rvamobiledetailing » Mon Sep 07, 2009 8:14 pm

Hey Everybody,

My 95 astro has no instrument lights. The previous owner just put tap lights on both side of the dash and rode like that. Is there a...

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Last post by Rvamobiledetailing
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:49 pm
Swapping Doors.

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Sun Sep 06, 2009 12:27 am
Replies: 11
by Lon » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:26 am

I'm swapping the front end on my 93 Astro to a 96 front end. My donor van's door locks, and windows work perfect and the the newer door panels have a...

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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sun Sep 06, 2009 12:27 am
Shaved back door

Last post by Rebel « Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm
Replies: 7
by Lon » Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:44 pm

Now I have gone and done it. The van is useless now. A friend gave me a steel tagbox, I wasnt going ot use it, then decided to use it.

The front is...

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Last post by Rebel
Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:33 pm
Switching to automatic locks from manual.

Last post by karlboer « Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:25 pm
Replies: 3
by karlboer » Mon Aug 24, 2009 6:46 pm

Hello,

I am switching my manual door locks to automatic in my 2001 astro cargo van. It looks like the wiring is in the doors, I now have the rear...

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Last post by karlboer
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:25 pm
Cargo Van Seatbelt help

Last post by GnarliSafari « Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:01 pm
Replies: 8
by karlboer » Tue Aug 25, 2009 2:57 am

I have a 2001 Astro Cargo. Just got it, and love it.

Problem:
There is no window in the sliding door. When I try making a left turn from a road...

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Last post by GnarliSafari
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:01 pm
Bra or Bug deflector

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:33 pm
Replies: 11
by KiteDiva » Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:59 am

I'm torn! Golden Girl (my van's name...all vans should have a name yanno!!) has a hood that is in pretty darn good shape considering her age (20) I...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Aug 19, 2009 3:33 pm
Added some billet

Last post by astrozam « Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:28 pm
Replies: 8
by reaper » Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:37 am

Here's a couple of pics of the Billet accessories in my 90 cargo.
Just a few pieces as I didnt want to flood the interior with it.
Steering...

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Last post by astrozam
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:28 pm
Need help quick with seat belt!!!

Last post by astrozam « Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:52 pm
Replies: 9
by Detectorist » Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:51 pm

I depend on my van for work. I'm a delivery driver. Tonight, the plastic around the driver's side seat belt latch disintegrated and the mechanism is...

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Last post by astrozam
Tue Jul 28, 2009 7:52 pm
tail light fillers?

Last post by Rebel « Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:58 am
Replies: 9
by dj_joker_2002 » Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:40 pm

Anyone know where I can get some fillers for the taillight holes.
I wish to install taillights in my roll pan. Thank you, Mark

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Last post by Rebel
Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:58 am
Has anyone every done face to face seating in the rear?

Last post by lockdoc « Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:16 pm
Replies: 6
by pengyou » Mon Jul 13, 2009 11:32 am

By face to face as opposed to everyone looking forward. I have seen some motorhomes where the rear part of the vehicle had the 2 sets of seats...

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Last post by lockdoc
Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:16 pm
Drivers door locked and closed

Last post by Kidhauler « Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:07 pm
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by Kidhauler » Tue Jul 21, 2009 7:55 pm

Well here is the story. Got a call from the wife saying that the drivers door will not unlock with the key or electric lock buttons also it will not...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:07 pm
Dutch Door won't Release!

Last post by sfeaver « Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:43 pm
Replies: 8
by CaptSquid » Fri Jul 17, 2009 3:12 pm

It's not mechanical, it's electrical. I can't get in by using the key, because the key switch had a tumbler fall out of place, so the only way in is...

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Last post by sfeaver
Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:43 pm
Putting a roof vent in my 'stro - what should I know?

Last post by pengyou « Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:11 am
Replies: 4
by pengyou » Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:33 pm

I am heading out to a couple of wrecking yards tomorrow that have vans with a vent in the roof in the rear. I am assuming that roof vents are roof...

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Last post by pengyou
Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:11 am
installing a roof vent (with pics)

Last post by gabequest « Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:32 am
Replies: 20
by batmo » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:40 pm
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Ive put this off for years but finally cut that big hole in the roof..

I searched for any tips but found nothing so I thought I would post up some...
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Last post by gabequest
Tue Jul 14, 2009 7:32 am
How I made brackets to move the passenger seat back

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:18 pm
Replies: 9
by Coyote X » Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:17 pm

The brackets are made out of 1 inch square tubing. To make a set for yourself you need 3ft or so of square tubing and 4 new bolts and nuts. I cut it...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Jul 08, 2009 9:18 pm
over head console

Last post by regal200021 « Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:54 pm
Replies: 3
by regal200021 » Sun Jul 05, 2009 5:02 pm

hey guys i am parting out a 97 awd astro and it has the over head console in it and would like to put it in my 95 awd cargo ... what do i all need to...

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Last post by regal200021
Mon Jul 06, 2009 6:54 pm
More Mirrors.

Last post by CaptSquid « Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:20 pm
Replies: 5
by DON » Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:05 pm

This might seem like a unreasonable question. The mirrors on a Silverado pick up look like the same connection to the door as the Astro. Is there a...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:20 pm
Safety latches for rear tip out windows

Last post by pengyou « Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:21 pm
Replies: 5
by pengyou » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:53 pm

I am making good use of my 'stro for camping now but there is one thing i would like to change. The rear windows tip out from the bottom. That is...

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Last post by pengyou
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:21 pm
Cigarrete lighter female end came out

Last post by astrozam « Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:21 pm
Replies: 3
by Detectorist » Mon Jun 29, 2009 11:38 pm

It looks like it screws into a part that's behind the engine cover. How do I remove the cover to do this?

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Last post by astrozam
Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:21 pm
Darn these square headlamps!

Last post by Smiliesafari « Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:50 am
Replies: 2
by CaptSquid » Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:46 pm

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:50 am
hacking off the top

Last post by pengyou « Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:57 pm
Replies: 19
by pengyou » Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:03 pm
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I just went to the local U-pull it to see what they had in the way of Astro parts. I noticed that they had a number of van conversions that had the...
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Last post by pengyou
Mon Jun 29, 2009 6:57 pm
Trip to the Auto Recycling Center

Last post by CaptSquid « Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:36 pm
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by CaptSquid » Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:38 pm

I hopped into Klementine and boogied off to the local Auto Recycling Center in an effort to find a few grill pieces and whatever else struck my...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:36 pm
Seat search???

Last post by blk lt awd « Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:20 pm
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by blk lt awd » Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:36 pm

The time has come for me to find some seats for my project. I've been thinking about the style of seat i'd like to use and am thinking hot rod style....

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Last post by blk lt awd
Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:20 pm
cd0156 - Bumper?

Last post by Fire Cakes « Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:36 am
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by ihatemybike » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:23 pm

Is that a custom front bumper?

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Last post by Fire Cakes
Thu Jun 11, 2009 3:36 am
Removing a fiberglass top

Last post by T.Low « Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:57 am
Replies: 3
by pengyou » Sun Jun 07, 2009 3:20 pm

There is a 96 stro with a fiberglass top being parted out in my neck of the woods. It is in good condition - no cracks. What do you think are the...

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Last post by T.Low
Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:57 am
Weatherstrip part number?

Last post by NotDadsW41 « Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:53 pm
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by NotDadsW41 » Thu May 28, 2009 7:22 pm

I need to get some new door weatherstripping for my 95 van. I can find the pieces that go all the way around the doors to seal it up. But there are...

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Last post by NotDadsW41
Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:53 pm
Door Handle

Last post by ihatemybike « Fri May 29, 2009 9:49 am
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by CaptSquid » Thu May 28, 2009 5:08 pm

I know it's been discussed ad nauseum, but I can't seem to find the Replacement Procedures.

My driver's door outside handle finally bit the big one....

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Last post by ihatemybike
Fri May 29, 2009 9:49 am
Rusty rocker panels

Last post by Rebel « Fri May 29, 2009 8:12 am
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by SafariRob » Sat May 23, 2009 7:37 am

Anybody ever replace rusted out rocker panels? My 89 Astro has developed a terminal case of Michigan cancer on the rockers over the last year and I'd...

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Last post by Rebel
Fri May 29, 2009 8:12 am
Dutch doors grrrrrr ...

Last post by BC-Astro « Wed May 20, 2009 12:55 pm
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by BC-Astro » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:08 pm
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Hi Guys,

Button to open the dutch doors isn't always working ... sometimes I have to push like hell to make it work or I have to lock and unlock it...
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Wed May 20, 2009 12:55 pm

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