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snowboard rack help

Last post by midnighthunder89 « Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:53 pm
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by midnighthunder89 » Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:08 pm

Hello,
I am interested in building a rack for snowboards. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on it. I want it to carry 6-7 snowboards and i will...

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Last post by midnighthunder89
Sun Jan 04, 2009 1:53 pm
Anyone know a way to temporaily stop rust?

Last post by Rileysowner « Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:11 pm
Replies: 11
by Rileysowner » Sat Dec 20, 2008 4:40 pm

I have a patch of rust where the paint was scratched just above one of the wheel openings on the van. Needless to say in Ontario where the answer to...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:11 pm
gages, speedometer, signals not working

Last post by lockdoc « Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:43 pm
Replies: 4
by blakeleyboys » Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:57 pm

Okay had the fuel pump replaced last week and now my gas, oil, and battery gage aren't working. Neither is my speedometer or my signals. The hazards...

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Last post by lockdoc
Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:43 pm
How do I set the %&@#*& clock on the radio?

Last post by pengyou « Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:32 am
Replies: 5
by pengyou » Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:31 pm

I have not been able to change the time on my radio since our time change. How do I do it?

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Last post by pengyou
Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:32 am
glass roof?

Last post by Jboy2 « Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:47 am
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by blk lt awd » Wed May 21, 2008 11:09 pm
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started thinking about this a few weeks ago.......what do you guys think about this idea as far as it working....i figure if a 3 or four inch...
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Last post by Jboy2
Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:47 am
front end conversion(older van----newer clip)

Last post by SoCalli V8 « Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:13 pm
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by s10-den » Tue Aug 05, 2008 1:07 pm
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Ok, dont beat me down, I have searched and read some stuff on the old forum......NOW
I went to the junkyard today and found a good front clip.I see...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:13 pm
Electronic RUST prevention

Last post by Cobra « Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:07 am
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by blk lt awd » Sat Dec 20, 2008 12:48 am

with one of the worst canadian winter's upon us.........snake oil or does it in fact work as advertised? worth it?

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Last post by Cobra
Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:07 am
bigger billet grille

Last post by marcus38 « Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:02 am
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by marcus38 » Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:27 pm

hey any body know if a fullsize chevy or fs blazer billet phantom grille can be cut down to fit the opening on an astro when u eliminate the entire...

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Last post by marcus38
Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:02 am
swivel seats up front?

Last post by stomp13 « Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:52 pm
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by pengyou » Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:02 pm

Is it possible to install captain style bucket seats up front that will swivel? so that the two people in the front can spin the seat around so that...

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Last post by stomp13
Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:52 pm
HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE LOWER DUTCH DOORS?

Last post by Rebel « Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:16 am
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by astrovanman » Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:40 pm

Hi everyone, i was hoping you could help me, i'm trying to remove my lower dutch doors and notice that the hinge is welded to the van body and the...

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Last post by Rebel
Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:16 am
Rear a/c and heating

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:14 am
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by pengyou » Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:38 am

How do the rear heating and a/c systems that come stock with some of the Astros and Safari's work? Do they just extend the hot or cool air from the...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:14 am
Dang teenage drivers!!

Last post by astrosafari « Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:44 am
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by trybe13 » Sun Nov 16, 2008 4:51 pm
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Yesterday morning, I'm lying in bed deep in REM sleep when I hear someone pounding on my door like they're the police. I answer the door and to my...
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Last post by astrosafari
Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:44 am
My steering column

Last post by kings-x59 « Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:11 pm
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by pengyou » Sun Dec 07, 2008 9:06 pm

One of the greatest features in this van is the adjustable steering column. I can raise it when I get in or go out and then lower it while driving....

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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:11 pm
Cad. Tail Install

Last post by GEJ « Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:03 am
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by Rebel » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:16 am
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Since AS is down, think I'll start posting here instead. Fillers came in yesterday and I'm once again amazed at how anyone can hand make these things...
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Last post by GEJ
Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:03 am
Rear Hatch Lifts Are Shot

Last post by Rileysowner « Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:46 am
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by Rileysowner » Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:26 pm
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Today when we opened the rear hatch of the van is came slamming right back down again. It has been sitting low for the last while, but now it won't...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Fri Dec 05, 2008 4:46 am
swapping the rear door

Last post by Rebel « Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:57 pm
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by pengyou » Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:47 pm

Is there any way to convert a stro with 2 barn doors to the type with 2 doors and one solid window at the top?

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Last post by Rebel
Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:57 pm
Overhead Console

Last post by potskie « Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:15 pm
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by HPbyStan » Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:13 am

What controls the overhead console in a '98 Astro? My temp has always been about 3-4 degrees too warm. I changed the sender when I had the grille off...

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Last post by potskie
Sun Nov 30, 2008 3:15 pm
Jump seats on the rear doors?

Last post by pengyou « Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:36 pm
Replies: 7
by pengyou » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:59 am

On occassion I would like to be able to carry an extra couple of people. I was wondering if it is possible to install two jump seats in the rear, one...

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Last post by pengyou
Sat Nov 29, 2008 11:36 pm
backup camera

Last post by zombie{[six]} « Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:44 pm
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by pengyou » Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:21 pm

Does anyone have a backup camera installed on their stro? Anyone know about them?

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Last post by zombie{[six]}
Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:44 pm
driving from the captains seat

Last post by CaptSquid « Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:46 pm
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by pengyou » Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:11 pm

I just saw an ad for a captains seat from an astro. It has arm rests which I guess is what makes it a captains seat.

Do armrests make driving more...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:46 pm
Installing power windows?

Last post by pengyou « Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:51 am
Replies: 7
by pengyou » Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:46 pm

Is it easy/possible to install power windows on the front two doors when they originally came with cranks? I am constantly driving to new places and...

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Last post by pengyou
Sat Nov 29, 2008 12:51 am
Astro door locks

Last post by GEJ « Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:06 pm
Replies: 11
by GEJ » Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:41 pm

With Ole Yellar-I have two door locks that work and two that are frozen.(not due to the winter,they just won't move)The question I have is if I pick...

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Last post by GEJ
Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:06 pm
Front Wipers Not Working (Mostly)

Last post by Rileysowner « Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:45 pm
Replies: 25
by Rileysowner » Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:51 pm
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Posting from my PDA.

Our front wipers are not working except occasionally on high were thry will run, but then occasionally stop wherever they are...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:45 pm
Drivers side arm rest

Last post by Smiliesafari « Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:25 am
Replies: 3
by pengyou » Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:43 pm

is really pretty torn up, though the rest of the car is in great shape. It looks like it is an integral part of the whole door panel. Is this true?...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:25 am
Gas door latch

Last post by GEJ « Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:24 am
Replies: 14
by GEJ » Mon May 12, 2008 9:53 am

I know this is a common problem with Astro's.My 1994 LT's door latch will release,but when I go to close it the plastic latch doesn't lock the door...

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Last post by GEJ
Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:24 am
my top door is stuck

Last post by kings-x59 « Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:51 am
Replies: 10
by CDGsafari98 » Sat Nov 22, 2008 4:31 pm

I have a 98 safari AWD with the dutch doors. When I push the button to open only the passenger side releases, thus my door will not open. Has this...

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Last post by kings-x59
Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:51 am
power windows - replacement

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:50 am
Replies: 9
by kings-x59 » Sat Nov 22, 2008 11:53 am

I could swear there were two really good posts on replacing the power window motors and I'll be danged if I can find them.
I have put this off...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:50 am
What connectors does the stock am/fm radio have?

Last post by thevalleyboy « Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:41 pm
Replies: 5
by pengyou » Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:30 pm

I want to make some improvements to my van but I don't want to change the plain jane appearance. I think one of the best deterrents to theft is to...

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Last post by thevalleyboy
Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:41 pm
Installing a center ceiling console

Last post by sfeaver « Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:44 pm
Replies: 7
by pengyou » Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:15 pm

My van does not have a roof mounted console like this:

(see the second post for the picture).

Is it easy to install one of these?

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Last post by sfeaver
Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:44 pm
Keeping "Jane" a little warmer in the winter and cooler....

Last post by ihatemybike « Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:17 am
Replies: 3
by pengyou » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:56 pm

and cooler in the summer. Would it be simple to add some kind of insulation? I have heard of some insulation that is pretty thin - maybe 1/2 - but...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:17 am
Roll Pan pics needed

Last post by GEJ « Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:05 am

by GEJ » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:05 am

Any one have decent pics of a roll pan installed on their van that I could use to post on my tail light thread??.

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Last post by GEJ
Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:05 am
HELP NEEDED MAKING FRONT BUMPER/VALANCE/SKIRT FROM METAL

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:08 am
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by tim1987uk » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:48 am

HI, I WONDER IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME. I SAW GOING BACK A LITTLE WHILE ON ONE OF THE ASTRO SAFARI SITES, SOMEONE WAS MAKING A FRONT BUMPER / VALANCE/...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:08 am
Installing fog lights behind the radiator grill

Last post by ihatemybike « Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:24 am
Replies: 3
by pengyou » Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:15 pm

My friend just gave me a pair of fog lights. I want to install them but I live in an area that is...well, I am concerned that they will be stolen of...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:24 am
rattles - or how to tighten up the sliding door

Last post by kings-x59 « Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:10 pm
Replies: 2
by justice » Sat Nov 15, 2008 9:48 pm

on my 87 Safari, the sliding door rattles when i drive, how to i go about stopping that?

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Last post by kings-x59
Mon Nov 17, 2008 4:10 pm
power lock mechanism on drivers door doesn't work

Last post by kings-x59 « Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:34 pm
Replies: 2
by pengyou » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:08 pm

Wow! Sorry for throwing all my broken toys at you folks but my budget says DIY . The level on the drivers door that should lock and unlock all three...

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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:34 pm
Futon in the rear?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:07 am
Replies: 10
by pengyou » Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:31 am

My Astro only has the middle bench seat, and not a rear seat. I want to be able to take 8 people around so was looking into picking up the rear seat....

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:07 am
How to replace hinges?

Last post by moboman « Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:47 am
Replies: 7
by moboman » Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:22 pm

Hi everyone.
My driver's door scrapes the latch every time it is opened or closed. I'm guessing its the hinges that are worn out.

Does anyone know...

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Last post by moboman
Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:47 am
Need rear window defroster, rwindow wiper and power windows

Last post by CaptSquid « Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:53 am
Replies: 2
by pengyou » Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:43 pm

I was waiting for the ideal astro but when i found mine I had to have it...it was love at first sight!

I would really like to add some things to it...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:53 am
Reattaching body cladding

Last post by Jeeper372 « Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:14 pm
Replies: 7
by Jeeper372 » Sat Nov 08, 2008 4:18 am

Does anyone know the procedure for reattaching the cladding on the lower part of the slider? The piece on my 2003 Astro has come off and I'd like to...

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Last post by Jeeper372
Sat Nov 08, 2008 12:14 pm
Undercarriage Protection for winter

Last post by thevalleyboy « Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:14 pm
Replies: 5
by MD/Astro\CL » Thu Oct 30, 2008 2:36 pm

I forget what this stuff is called but I know they advertise it at body shops alot, some kind of chemical you get sprayed on your undercarriage once...

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Last post by thevalleyboy
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:14 pm
please i need helps y need instal column shifter

Last post by hebert12 « Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:04 pm
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by hebert12 » Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:42 am

hi vanners i need of your helps.
i need install shifter of my chevy astro 88
these is the shifter

please ineed help
how change???

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Last post by hebert12
Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:04 pm
Soff Seal

Last post by MD/Astro\CL « Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:28 pm
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by GEJ » Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:11 am

Soff Seal is a company for weather stripping.I asked them what parts they had for Astro's.They emailed me back that they carry the passenger and...

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Last post by MD/Astro\CL
Thu Oct 30, 2008 3:28 pm
mileage reset

Last post by midnighthunder89 « Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:12 am
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by lukyboy » Sun Oct 26, 2008 4:55 pm

Hey everyone,
I'm new to this forum, having just bought a 2000 astro rwd lt. I just ordered an owner's manual on eBay, so hopefully some of my...

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Last post by midnighthunder89
Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:12 am
my new mirror side

Last post by hebert12 « Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:01 am
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by hebert12 » Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:37 am

these is my new mirror whit led and motoring

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Last post by hebert12
Mon Oct 27, 2008 11:01 am
How to swap out shifter?

Last post by astro355 « Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:28 pm
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by blk lt awd » Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:32 pm

I was looking at getting a billet shifter.......how does one go about taking off the factory one and replacing?

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Last post by astro355
Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:28 pm
Seat Belt Locking Mechanism

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:22 am
Replies: 4
by thevalleyboy » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:28 am

Just a weird question - you know how when you pull on the seat belts really quick they usually lock... it seems that none of the belts in my Astro do...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:22 am
Rear Wipers, Delay Doesn't Work

Last post by Rileysowner « Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:16 pm
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by Rileysowner » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:11 pm

I just noticed tonight, driving home in the rain, that the delay setting on my rear wipers now functions continuously with no delay. Any idea what...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Oct 21, 2008 1:16 pm
Part number help.

Last post by nitropyro « Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:09 am
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by TheHarv » Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:22 pm

Does anyone know the part number and correct part name for the plastic piece that bolts to the crossmember between the radiator bulkhead and the...

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Last post by nitropyro
Thu Oct 16, 2008 4:09 am
Black wheels and facia

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:22 pm
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by T.Low » Tue Oct 07, 2008 8:30 am

My buddy just painted his wheels black on his Sportsmobile. Its tan with black off road bumpers front and rear. It looks good with black wheels.

He...

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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:22 pm
Surface rust (pitted) on roof

Last post by kings-x59 « Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:21 pm
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by kc5gxl » Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:27 pm

Hello all;

I am doing a bit of body work on my 91 safari, along with an engine swap. Most of the body work is just minor dents, etc. However, the...

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Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:21 pm

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