Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
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356redux
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Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
Many years ago I saw this bad boy at the SEMA show but never saw it again. I have searched for it over the years but to no avail. I saw this thing before the internet and unfortunately didn't have any pics of it. I stumbled on these pics and it is just as awesome as I remember. I wish I had another Astro just to do a cool retro ride like this one. I sure some of you old school vanners will love this one. Enjoy.
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
Ah yes. We love Pix !
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mdmead
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
But we need interior shots of shag carpet and paneling too! 
Matt
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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!
Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
Cool! That's the best looking nose I've seen. Is that grille buyable somewhere?
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photo_van
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
I gotta be wondering how the slider clears those flairs?
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safari kev
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
I'd guess either it doesnt or they made custom tracks for it to open ontophoto_van wrote:I gotta be wondering how the slider clears those flairs?
I love that van btw. I really wish we had interior pics though
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94 safari hi-top explorer limited. 132k miles.
95 ASTRO choo choo conv. RIP @115K
97 safari slx "surfin' safari" 145k miles RIP
91 safari shorty Tiara conversion. RIP
86 cadillac fleetwood brougham. 67k. It thinks its a hot rod.
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H2OJoe
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
The side pipes are awesome too. Maybe a solution for headers/dual exhaust on an AWD? Probably not too practical on my lifted van but then I don't really do any serious wheelin anyway. Thoughts?
Have a great weekend everyone.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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mdmead
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
How about a set of 2" tubular steel rock sliders with the exhaust routed through them?H2OJoe wrote:The side pipes are awesome too. Maybe a solution for headers/dual exhaust on an AWD? Probably not too practical on my lifted van but then I don't really do any serious wheelin anyway. Thoughts?
Have a great weekend everyone.
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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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
I like almost everything about this van except the mirrors , never been a fan of those large chrome mirrors . I guess that visor is made for a fullsize van then modified to fit the Astro . Wonder how much work that would involve .... hmmmmm !
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Mooneyes Japan retro Astro
It really really looks cool. I like its pictures a lot.
But, the slider doubtfully opens more than an inch or two..
Sure looks Japanese !
It would make a nice plastic model kit.
But, the slider doubtfully opens more than an inch or two..
Sure looks Japanese !
It would make a nice plastic model kit.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.