Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I like it. But its still a little too big (I know, I've owned a full sized Bronco.)
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Ford's coolest van ever
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peter
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
It is kinda nifty!
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crash
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
I like it... wonder if it has a diesel?
Rob 
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
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mdmead
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
Cool!
Matt
Selah, WA
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-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
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-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
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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T.Low
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
As posted on Expo:
"What the heck is this? Saw it on the way home tonight.."
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"That's Bruce Lansfield. He used to work for AMP Research (may still) and developed some AMP steps for our vans. Super cool guy, met him a few years ago. Notice those running boards?
I don't remember if he shortened a Quigley or used a Bronco chassis???"
From this picture taken on the freeway, anyway, it looks like a great job. Would love to test drive it for a long backroads weekend, but I suspect it would still be bigger than I would personally prefer. Would like to know a little more about it, though, thats for sure.
"What the heck is this? Saw it on the way home tonight.."
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"That's Bruce Lansfield. He used to work for AMP Research (may still) and developed some AMP steps for our vans. Super cool guy, met him a few years ago. Notice those running boards?
I don't remember if he shortened a Quigley or used a Bronco chassis???"
From this picture taken on the freeway, anyway, it looks like a great job. Would love to test drive it for a long backroads weekend, but I suspect it would still be bigger than I would personally prefer. Would like to know a little more about it, though, thats for sure.
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GEJ
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
I did get a ride once in a Ford power stroke van.Very impressive. 
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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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ihatemybike
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
This is cool.
Tom you might like the size of the shortened E van. The bodies are only 1.8" wider, front track 3.7" wider, rear 1.9" wider, than the Astro.
The big difference comes in height. They are about 6" taller stock, 5.3" of which can be found in the interior.
Tom you might like the size of the shortened E van. The bodies are only 1.8" wider, front track 3.7" wider, rear 1.9" wider, than the Astro.
The big difference comes in height. They are about 6" taller stock, 5.3" of which can be found in the interior.
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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91AWDAstro
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
Too bad it's a Ford!
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I don't understand all I know about that.
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Chris
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and a bunch of other wrecks...
I don't understand all I know about that.
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Chris
91AWD 350
and a bunch of other wrecks...
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kings-x59
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
I was thinking with a slightly shorter snout, it'd look a lot like a stro or safari on steroids.
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name's Steve
I can't remember all I've forgotten about that....
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mattblackratbus
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
its even got the ugly hinges on the rear doors....Johnnykings-x59 wrote:I was thinking with a slightly shorter snout, it'd look a lot like a stro or safari on steroids.
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T.Low
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GEJ
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
T.Low wrote:It would fly with a Powerstroke. Downright frikin fly.
T.Low-the ride I got in a power stroke Ford van was owned by a fleamarketer at Hartville Ohio out of Mich going to the store for eats.The road narrowed and he hit it to get ahead.Yeah they really fly.
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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T.Low
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
GEJ wrote:T.Low wrote:It would fly with a Powerstroke. Downright frikin fly.
T.Low-the ride I got in a power stroke Ford van was owned by a fleamarketer at Hartville Ohio out of Mich going to the store for eats.The road narrowed and he hit it to get ahead.Yeah they really fly.
Yeah, a lot of the contractors I work with have chipped em out and hopped em up and they do ok. Especially in shorty-bobbed form like the red one above, I'd suspect. Intriguing to say the least.
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If it was production, I'd get one!
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2" Overland Vans Lift Kit, Add-a-Leaf, Shackles, Torsion Bars Cranked 1"
AGM Deep Cycle Marine Battery w/Isolator
Helwig Rear Anti-Sway Bar
Auburn Gear Pro Series Limited-Slip Differential
BFG AT KO 235/75/15
Cragar Nomad I Wheels
Dearly Departed 1990 RWD Shorty owned since day one.
Sold Feb 2007 with 193k miles.
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crash
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Re: Ford's coolest van ever
anyone know if this Bruce guy has the van documented anywhere on the net?
Rob
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*
current rides:
04 Mazda 6 V6 5spd
vans owned:
97 Astro AWD (selling by summer .. i think) SOLD
99 Astro LS Sept 08 ASV VOM
94 Astro LT
93 Astro LT
96 Astro LT AWD * parts van*