Anyway, just wanted to touch base with you guys and let y'all know what I've been up to the last few months...
I guess I can always start an alternate Express site, eh?
I'M BACK!!!
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NYCvibe
Topic author - I am merely driving my van
- Posts: 16
- Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:40 pm
- Location: NYC
I'M BACK!!!
...though I clearly don't belong here now, do I?
Anyway, just wanted to touch base with you guys and let y'all know what I've been up to the last few months...
I guess I can always start an alternate Express site, eh?
Anyway, just wanted to touch base with you guys and let y'all know what I've been up to the last few months...
I guess I can always start an alternate Express site, eh?
That Vibe in The Big Apple
2003 "4.3 V6" Astro AWD (R.I.P.)
2005 "3500 6.0 V8" Express RWD (I know, she don't belong here)
2003 "4.3 V6" Astro AWD (R.I.P.)
2005 "3500 6.0 V8" Express RWD (I know, she don't belong here)
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mdmead
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 2153
- Joined: Sun Sep 10, 2006 6:45 pm
- Location: Selah, WA
- Contact:
Re: I'M BACK!!!
Wow, no doubt you have the 'van bug'!
Sorry to see it isn't an Astro/Safari, but the 6.0L is redeeming...
Welcome back.
Sorry to see it isn't an Astro/Safari, but the 6.0L is redeeming...
Welcome back.
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
-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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Smiliesafari
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
- Posts: 2667
- Joined: Sat Dec 02, 2006 12:34 pm
- Location: Orlando, FL
Re: I'M BACK!!!
NICE!!!!!!!!! If you need a lot of room that's the way to go. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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GEJ
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 1487
- Joined: Mon Dec 25, 2006 9:50 pm
- Location: Rochester,NY
Re: I'M BACK!!!
Nice van for sure,but NYC,I would think a Astro/Safari would parrell park easier some. 
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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LiftedAWDAstro
- I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
- Posts: 4379
- Joined: Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:35 pm
- Location: New Haven, NY
Re: I'M BACK!!!
Glad to see you around again. Nice van as well. How do you like fuel economy with the 6L?
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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NYCvibe
Topic author - I am merely driving my van
- Posts: 16
- Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:40 pm
- Location: NYC
Re: I'M BACK!!!
Definitely easier to parrallel park the Astro but trust me, once you can handle the Astro/Safari, this (or the Savana) is a breeze. Also, see that mirror sticking out the back window? HUGE HELP! It's when I jump into the Corolla for a quick run to the store that I realize just how huge this is. I almost always over-steer the Toyota when switching parking spots.
However, with the Express I can load way more DJ gear and do events with like a million more party-goers (which translates to more $$$ for me!). I used to have to do 2 trips with the old Astro whenever I got a call to do large gigs but with this beast, I just need one shot with room to spare for groupies and all that. Hahahaha!!!
Another thing is that these are designed to run on 87 octane fuel wherever you are so the cheaper gas price cancels out the slightly less gas mileage. In the end, I spend about the same amount at the pump as I did with the Astro (which at sea-level here in NYC plus all that DJ gear in the back required 89 or 92 octane) Plus, no room for groupies in the back - hehehehe. Ok, I'm just kidding with the whole groupie thing...
However, with the Express I can load way more DJ gear and do events with like a million more party-goers (which translates to more $$$ for me!). I used to have to do 2 trips with the old Astro whenever I got a call to do large gigs but with this beast, I just need one shot with room to spare for groupies and all that. Hahahaha!!!
Another thing is that these are designed to run on 87 octane fuel wherever you are so the cheaper gas price cancels out the slightly less gas mileage. In the end, I spend about the same amount at the pump as I did with the Astro (which at sea-level here in NYC plus all that DJ gear in the back required 89 or 92 octane) Plus, no room for groupies in the back - hehehehe. Ok, I'm just kidding with the whole groupie thing...
That Vibe in The Big Apple
2003 "4.3 V6" Astro AWD (R.I.P.)
2005 "3500 6.0 V8" Express RWD (I know, she don't belong here)
2003 "4.3 V6" Astro AWD (R.I.P.)
2005 "3500 6.0 V8" Express RWD (I know, she don't belong here)
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Rebel
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 2009
- Joined: Thu Sep 14, 2006 7:24 am
- Location: Evergreen, Al. 96 mile marker, where life is slow and there are no rules.
Re: I'M BACK!!!
Good to see ya around and hope all is going good for ya.
89 Astro, 350 V-8, Shaved doors, Filled Slider, Corvette IRS, 94 Mustang GT Rack & Pinion(Thanks to Skip), Cad Tail lights from SoCalliV8 ( RIP) Miss you my friend.
VIDEO
If you drive illegally, they take your driver's license. If you're here illegally, they want to give you one
If guns kill people, do pencils misspell words
VIDEO
If you drive illegally, they take your driver's license. If you're here illegally, they want to give you one
If guns kill people, do pencils misspell words
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trybe13
- I sleep in my van
- Posts: 410
- Joined: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:53 pm
- Location: Artesia, NM -a beautiful desert oasis
- Contact:
Re: I'M BACK!!!
SWEET!
No you're not!
:^o :^o :^oNYCvibe wrote: Plus, no room for groupies in the back - hehehehe. Ok, I'm just kidding with the whole groupie thing...
No you're not!
90 Safari XT Hi Top
Lead guitarist for The Jericho Effect
Click the link to bang that head! http://www.ilike.com/artist/Trybe13
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Cobra
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 1750
- Joined: Sat Jun 16, 2007 2:31 pm
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
Re: I'M BACK!!!
out of curiosity what is the engine code on the beast LQ9/LQ4 and can i get some pics under the hood mind you there probably isn't much space to move under there hmmm i should probably pm'ed this.....
1998 GMC Safari AWD, BFGoodrich AllTerrain T/A
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
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T.Low
- I plan to be buried in my van
- Posts: 1768
- Joined: Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:11 pm
- Location: Bellingham, Wa
