Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Here are some pictures of my van from a few months ago, Yes it used to have a ford emblem on it, it was just a joke. I hit a deer and it went under my van a ripped the corner off my roll pan, so I just dragged it until it looked like it does in the last picture. I have since cut it off, and I just got my new one that I'm going to weld on tomorrow.
It's a 2000 Astro cargo, right now the van has a 4 link in the rear, with firestone bags on the lower link arms, suicide doors cups in the front with slam specialties bags. 2 5 gal tanks, 2 viair 480c's, all 3/8 lines and valves, and some pretty serious train horns underneath.
It's a lot of fun, but I'm bored and want it lower. Future plans in this order:
Re-do the 4 link, z the frame so it'll lay on the body, do the interior with a serious audio/visual system, and then eventually drop an ls1 in it. but that's the very last thing if it even happens, I might not even do that.
Anyway, let me know what you think... Earlier this year I towed a 6000lb trailer with my other car (awd turbo mitsu eclipse) and everything I own packed inside the van and on the trailer across the country from california to Greenville, NC where I live now, and it made it the whole way like a champ. That was when I hit the deer.
-James
It's a 2000 Astro cargo, right now the van has a 4 link in the rear, with firestone bags on the lower link arms, suicide doors cups in the front with slam specialties bags. 2 5 gal tanks, 2 viair 480c's, all 3/8 lines and valves, and some pretty serious train horns underneath.
It's a lot of fun, but I'm bored and want it lower. Future plans in this order:
Re-do the 4 link, z the frame so it'll lay on the body, do the interior with a serious audio/visual system, and then eventually drop an ls1 in it. but that's the very last thing if it even happens, I might not even do that.
Anyway, let me know what you think... Earlier this year I towed a 6000lb trailer with my other car (awd turbo mitsu eclipse) and everything I own packed inside the van and on the trailer across the country from california to Greenville, NC where I live now, and it made it the whole way like a champ. That was when I hit the deer.
-James
2004 Dodge SRT-4 DD
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Looks good. I love cargo's, they just scream "I need a super loud system in me".
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Lookin good, god I wish I could bag my van. Damm you awd.
1993 Astro, 1973 Austin Mini Clubman Estate, 1980 Trabant, 1961 Morris Minor
Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
i really like the pillar gauges. That's something I've been wanting but can't justify the expense. I'm think an RPM and trans temp would be nice. I also liek the painted dash. It looks smooth; did you coat it, then sand it before painting?
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
oh yeah, welcome to the board! It's nice to have you.
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Thanks, yeah sanded and primered it first. I got the pillar pod from either summit or jegs, don't remember which, for only about $25. Mission Viejo huh? I lived there for about 6 months, off of La Paz.LaGrasta wrote:i really like the pillar gauges. That's something I've been wanting but can't justify the expense. I'm think an RPM and trans temp would be nice. I also liek the painted dash. It looks smooth; did you coat it, then sand it before painting?
2004 Dodge SRT-4 DD
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Bout time you found your way over to this board.
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
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Good lookin' van!
Welcome.
Welcome.
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
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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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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Haha, I've been on it but I've been lazy and haven't posted at all. I've been traveling a lot and haven't really had time.ihatemybike wrote:Bout time you found your way over to this board.
2004 Dodge SRT-4 DD
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Funny, I'm off La Paz as well, Aegen Hills neighborhood, behind Albertsons.jamesfoster wrote:Thanks, yeah sanded and primered it first. I got the pillar pod from either summit or jegs, don't remember which, for only about $25. Mission Viejo huh? I lived there for about 6 months, off of La Paz.LaGrasta wrote:i really like the pillar gauges. That's something I've been wanting but can't justify the expense. I'm think an RPM and trans temp would be nice. I also liek the painted dash. It looks smooth; did you coat it, then sand it before painting?
1998 Astro, 246,000 miles
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
K&N air filter
TruCool trans cooler
2" Overland lift & 15" BFG Terrain, 3.73 gears
JET Performance SCU-2000 (Speed Control Unit)
Gabriel Ultra shocks, rear AirLift bags & sway bar
Draw-Tite Dual Port Hitch System, hitch-mounted bike rack (4), hitch-mounted cargo tray, Thule roof-mounted cargo box
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
welcome...not sure about dumb, it sure looks wicked clean to me, and maybe mine will look that good soon...would love to see pics of the bag setup...
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Welcome and nice looking ride. =D>
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
So ... do you spark?
Looks quite nice .... so not dumb. I am sure it turns heads!
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Topic author - I am merely driving my van
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Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
phr1$k37 wrote:
So ... do you spark?
Looks quite nice .... so not dumb. I am sure it turns heads!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tiqb6FLXx0c
2004 Dodge SRT-4 DD
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
2000 Bagged and Shaved Astro Cargo Daily Driver FS
1990 Mistubishi Eclipse AWD Turbo built motor, tranny, roll cage etc...
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Caged shell
2000 Ford F-150 Single Cab Shortbed FS
2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R
Re: Pics of my dumb bagged and shaved cargo van..
Well that explains why your last photo in the series had some damage ...
97' Safari AWD SLT - Nicknamed "Princess" cause of all the TLC she begs from me!
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"
Location: West Coast, B.C., Canada eh?
Photos and Specs of "Princess"