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Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 3:33 pm
by Astrophysics
Like those adjustable Rancho rear shocks.
I also noticed what appears to be a 1x2 inch box tube on the left side. Is that part of a sub frame extension?
AP
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:06 pm
by photo_van
Astrophysics wrote:Like those adjustable Rancho rear shocks.
I also noticed what appears to be a 1x2 inch box tube on the left side. Is that part of a sub frame extension?
AP
Yes, that tube runs from the sub-frame back to the rear spring hangers. I mounted my rock sliders to it.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:09 pm
by photo_van
when I can't exercise for long periods, I get into trouble...
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:31 pm
by photo_van
finished the dashboard mod. and changed out the TC fluid.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:45 pm
by Astrophysics
Wow! That is excellent. Awesome fabrication and electrical skills.
AP
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 7:01 pm
by photo_van
thanks AP, now, if only I can remember what all the positions in those switches control
top- house battery charge and bypass control, middle- aux voltmeter and rear lights, bottom- driving lights and fog lights
Anyone know if there is any way to print out white letters on some sort of transparent stickum...?
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:01 am
by ihatemybike
Decided to sell Green. I currently have 2 Astros, a Blazer, a Corolla, a Kawasaki KE100 and my wife has her Liberty. Time to thin the herd a bit, in preparation for purchasing my next Astro.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:39 pm
by WoodButcher
photo_van wrote:thanks AP, now, if only I can remember what all the positions in those switches control
top- house battery charge and bypass control, middle- aux voltmeter and rear lights, bottom- driving lights and fog lights
Anyone know if there is any way to print out white letters on some sort of transparent stickum...?
Nice.
I've seen items on Ebay, print to order bumper stickers and the like, never had a need myself so I can't say.
Check Staples or Office Supply, they might have something for you.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:48 pm
by Captn. Crunch
Logged on to AllData and downloaded all the schematics and wiring diagrams to finish wiring up the np236 transfer case. Need to get to the pick n pull for a fistful of gm wiring harness so the wiring is original-esque. Baby steps ever forward
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 7:10 pm
by photo_van
Ever since I put the rack on the back, I've been looking for a place to store the five gallon gas spout. I use the gas cans regularly and the spout smells to much to keep it in the sleeping area. Lucky for me, some inconsiderate person dumped a large satellite dish off a road I frequent. Perfect gauge aluminum and I managed to find a large enough piece, free of bullet holes! It was even the same color as the existing stove table!
Room for the bottle jack, lug wrench, spout and lots of other stuff.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:45 am
by Herbie
photo_van wrote:Anyone know if there is any way to print out white letters on some sort of transparent stickum...?
Many of the label makers from both Dymo and Brother P-Touch support a white-on-clear label making tape. See the various supplies
here on Amazon.
I use my p-touch all the time, so buying a label maker just to print something like your project doesn't sound weird to me...
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 7:57 am
by photo_van
thanks Herbie, that looks exactly like what I need!
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:28 pm
by photo_van
Poly motor mounts came in the mail today... oh boy! Thankfully my new water pump crapped out after 30K, so I've got it all torn apart anyway.
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:33 am
by Herbie
ihatemybike wrote:Decided to sell Green. I currently have 2 Astros, a Blazer, a Corolla, a Kawasaki KE100 and my wife has her Liberty. Time to thin the herd a bit, in preparation for purchasing my next Astro.
Can't let this comment go un-remarked. Holy heck, that's a huge thing. Good luck in both your sale and your next purchase!
Re: What did you do to/with your van today?
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:49 am
by ihatemybike
Yeah, I still really, really like Green. It runs great, gets good gas mileage, every common Astro issue has been addressed.
I'm looking to the future. In the spirit of adventure, my wife and I may eventually live full time out of my next Astro. We seem to be happiest when we're exploring our world with no set itinerary. With that plan, I'm going to build up a 2003-2005 AWD for overland travel.