It's a Jeep M-679 (M-678 has windows), less than a couple hundred made for U.S. Military.
I want another van and it's not made by GM.
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ihatemybike
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I want another van and it's not made by GM.
It's a Jeep M-679 (M-678 has windows), less than a couple hundred made for U.S. Military.
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
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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peter
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
Awesome!!!!!!!!
"Just keep swimming..."
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
97' 4wd Safari
ZZ 502 Ramjet
4"L"80E/NP241C
Ford 9"
Kinky is using a feather.
Perverted is using the whole chicken.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither
inclined nor determined to commit crimes".
- Thomas Jefferson
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GEJ
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
Wow-that is kind of cool looking.What do they use for a power train???.Engine/trans??.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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thevalleyboy
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
Jeep - now there is a topic I know - probably has the hurricane 4 cylinder for a power plant - tranny probably a 3 speed T90 or T86. It could have actually been produced by Ford (oh the f word.... but these were good Fords - M38 etc) - but all the same goodies as a Willy's... in the war they actually said screw copywrite/patent lets get the job done - and they did! Don't forget Bantam was also involved in the jeep story...
Guess I was wrong - 3 cylinder diesel... got the tranny right
http://jeepfc.www5.50megs.com/m67x/fcmil.htm
Guess I was wrong - 3 cylinder diesel... got the tranny right
http://jeepfc.www5.50megs.com/m67x/fcmil.htm
2001 Astro LT AWD - SOLD @ 180,200KM
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
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GEJ
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
Correct me if I am wrong-but the history of Jeep almost was owned by everyone at one time or another.Could this one be during the time F..d owned it??.
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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thevalleyboy
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
Ford never "owned" Willy's - the problem was - Willy/Bantam created a vehicle that met the US military's specs. but could not produce enough of them - hence Ford was allowed to produce them also under some sort of war act- but I have to admit Ford's later vans sure looks like siblings of this Forward Control Jeep
2001 Astro LT AWD - SOLD @ 180,200KM
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Now I got a 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch 4 x 4
to pull a Hybrid RV - 2006 Kodiak 235
Calgary, Alberta
Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
My super secret long term project is a Corvair van with Strofari AWD drivetrain --Shhhhhhhh.....!!!!!! 
1998 Safari AWD NE OHIO
1995 Safari AWD
1995 Safari AWD
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Mongke Khan
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
http://www.swissarmyvehicles.com
This place is located in Fayetteville Arkansas and I can hear it calling me, all the way up here in St. Louis MO
This place is located in Fayetteville Arkansas and I can hear it calling me, all the way up here in St. Louis MO
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kings-x59
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
I must have a brain tumor, that is one ugly pig of a van....but I...I...I want one... 
'89 Astro, 4.3L, TBI. Minor intake and exhaust mods. Rebuilt 700R4 trans (by me). Corvette servo, 0.5" boost valve, police grade 1-2 accumulator spring (shifts fast and solid). B&M stacked plate trans cooler. Bilstein shocks. Belltech sway bars front and back. New head unit, speakers and subwoofer. Needs paint and a new headliner.
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
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GnarliSafari
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
i think i remember reading once that jeep did make the first 4wd vans, whether produced by jeep or not they were badged as jeeps and all jeeps design, correct me if i am wrong however.
99 SLT Safari AWD, G80/GT4 rear, Burgundy, 196,000 and counting (strictly AMSOIL) flowmaster 40series muffler no more cat, K&N Kone Filter, roll pan, 255/60/15 rubbers mounted to 15x8.5 inch American Racing Tailgunner wheels, billet grille, CB Radio, Alpine Deck, Shag carpet, the list goes on....
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
03 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, LB7 Duramax Diesel, 5 speed Allison Tranny, Crew Cab Long Bed, no muffler or cat, 4 inch turbo back and side piped. not too many other mods yet, also addicted to AMSOIL.
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ihatemybike
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
According to my research, these were never made by Ford. I'll post more info about them later.
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
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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T.Low
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
bad ass.
I'd drive it.
I'd drive it.
90 Astro Cargo V-8
90 Artro RS - V-8 Now running!
& a bunch of tractors
"there's nothing like a V-8 Polluting the Environment"
90 Artro RS - V-8 Now running!
& a bunch of tractors
"there's nothing like a V-8 Polluting the Environment"
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ihatemybike
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
Somebody really needs to make reproduction kits for them. A rebody kit for the LJ would probably be the best bet.
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
Prev Astros:99,97,00,94,87,86
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Moreforles
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Re: I want another van and it's not made by GM.
cool van, reminds me of the early chevy vans.
and a rebody for astros would be nice, since they're not being manufactured anymore.
would like to see a rebody kit for Chevy/Geo/Susuki Tracker/vitara as well
plenty out there for Jeeps, Volks Wagons, Mustangs and even some Pickups, but nothing for Vans or the Tracker
found one for the Susuki in the UK thats not being produced anymore and a couple others in the US that might could be modified to fit.
Havn't looked for anything for vans, but havn't ever heard of them either.... worth looking into
and a rebody for astros would be nice, since they're not being manufactured anymore.
would like to see a rebody kit for Chevy/Geo/Susuki Tracker/vitara as well
plenty out there for Jeeps, Volks Wagons, Mustangs and even some Pickups, but nothing for Vans or the Tracker
found one for the Susuki in the UK thats not being produced anymore and a couple others in the US that might could be modified to fit.
Havn't looked for anything for vans, but havn't ever heard of them either.... worth looking into
2000 Astro, passenger van. Converted into a cargo van, used for Carpet cleaning (10 lbs of crap, in a 5 lb bag)