Finally got an Astro
Finally got an Astro
Hey all, I joined this site several months ago to get more info and an education before I took the plunge. Happy to say that I am now the proud owner of a 2004 Astro AWD. I look forward to sharing my future outings and my future frustrations with you. Anytime you want to visit Sedona your welcome.. Just bring your tools!
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astronut74
- I sleep in my van
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- Location: Melbourne, FL
Re: Finally got an Astro
Sedona??!! Aw man, I'd love to go back there! That is some beautiful county out there. Tell me something, I went out there in 1992, before I had even heard of the place. My dad, who lived in Phoenix, called it a "local secret" some of the most beautiful country, that no one else knew existed.. Well, a couple years later and everywhere I go it seems people are talking about the place.. has it "grown up and out"? or is it the same old quaint place I remember?
Anyways..Glad you found us, there's a great bunch of folks on here.. I've honestly not found a more friendlier, helpful forum yet. Everyone's family here and will treat you likewise. Welcome!
Anyways..Glad you found us, there's a great bunch of folks on here.. I've honestly not found a more friendlier, helpful forum yet. Everyone's family here and will treat you likewise. Welcome!
Steve O
94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
94 2WD Astro EXT
179,000 miles and counting
Going from an 8 seater to a 4 seater
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crash
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Location: Woodstock, Ontario
Re: Finally got an Astro
welcome (a few mths ago) LOL.. don't forget to post pics & details of the new van
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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ihatemybike
- I plan to be buried in my van
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- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 6:57 pm
- Location: Elgin, IL
Re: Finally got an Astro
Welcome to the site!
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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Smiliesafari
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Re: Finally got an Astro
Welcome, Chris. Glad you're here. There's a wealth of friendly folks here. Info too. We like pics. 
1996 Safari SLX Hotair balloon transport vehicle
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mdmead
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Re: Finally got an Astro
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
-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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89AstroDan
- I finally get the smurf thing
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- Location: Indiana
Re: Finally got an Astro
Oh Chris, you've done it now. 1st it starts with big tires and a lift, then you'll just hafta have more power. You've come to the right place. Welcome.
89 Astro Shorty
3.73 G80
3.73 G80
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WVKayaker
- I sleep in my van
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Re: Finally got an Astro
Welcome...make room on your C.C.!
1999 AWD Astro purchased January 2007
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.
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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tinytherhino
- I am smitten with my van
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- Location: Ft. collins, colorado
Re: Finally got an Astro
Welcome!...we want pics!! 
'00 Astro AWD- 4" OLV lift, 31x10.5" tires, Yakima rack and a whole lot of fun!
Re: Finally got an Astro
Welcome Chris, glad to hear you found a van, a 2004 AWD sounds sweet... throw up some pics when you get a chance and add your van's info to your sig 
Re: Finally got an Astro
Thanks for all of the welcomes. I plan on getting some pictures on soon. It came with a, I assume custom, push bar style bumper that looks a bit over kill. So I suppose I will have to go with a lift and some bigger tires just to make the bumper look better. Right now it looks like a family van with a train front end. I guess the deer and elk are shacking in their hooves when they see me coming.
Astronut- Sedona is mostly state park land so we havent had the sprawl and the locals are holding on to keep it a small town. It is not a secret anymore so the tourist season almost doubles the population.
Chris
Astronut- Sedona is mostly state park land so we havent had the sprawl and the locals are holding on to keep it a small town. It is not a secret anymore so the tourist season almost doubles the population.
Chris