Chevy & GMC Vans

I just got my first Safari in the beginning of May, I sold My sup'd up Mazda Mx3 GS, with the KL-ZE swap for cash plus this BEAUTIFUL project Safari. I have always liked Astros' And found out that they and Safaris' were Twins... So I opt'd for the Trade... I have plans for the Safari and Yes... I will be posting ALOT of pic's. I have a passion for making unique thing, that catch the eye, so on with the show....

I have a 1997 GMC Safari , RWD, 4.3L V6, standard run of the mill...

Now, when I got it the back bumper made me think that this was not going to be the best build... But with some searching I found that, there are a lot of after market parts... (ALOT)

I found a roll pan that was fiberglass from "Piranha" and this is where it is starting....

I cut the rusty bolts on the back bumper and hitch and eliminated both. I cut out the spare tire parts as well as I have AMA Gold, and don't require having a spare. As I get towed when I break down or have a flat... I debadged the front and back doors. Then I retrofitted the Piranha Roll pan and it fit snug... If you don't plan on making a complete smoothie this roll pan works also... You can leave a gap on either side and just paint it... I then went and added some Fiberglass (FG) mesh cloth to the crack and spare tire drop down key hole, Filling them in and smoothing it out...

I will be adding pictures regularly and hope you come back often and enjoy..

"Mad"

Here are some Pic's in order:

Ok, By the no comments this is not that interesting... lol

I have a whole bunch of things I am doing to this Safari by the summers end, and I promise you you won't be disappointed...

This is a part in the rear end of the Safari, and I just wanted to show you the first part of the stereo build...

The pictures speak, enjoy...

More pics...
any question please post...

Very nice work, Mad. Keep the pictures coming.

You have my attention... I like your take on the sub in the wall. I was going to box mine behind the panel but yours is very clean. Anyone that take a new vehicle and starts the mods in the audio dept is alright! Kelly

SO, I decided My van need a hood scoop!

and more pictures...

Will be painting the hood next Warm day....

Thanks for stopping by,

"Mad"

These pics got me grinning ear to ear. That is AWESOME!

Did you make that yourself?

Yes, I make alot of custom stuff. and In the experiment process of making custom Skull seats out of carbon fiber... 2 failed attempts, but not giving up.. When I have them completed I will be posting alot of pics on the process as well... Please be paitent they WILL come...

I am glad that there is interest in my baby, if there wasn't I would be sad....

"Mad"

Here's My custom gas door....

can you do something like that for my rusty rockers?

Now THAT is COOL!

Gotta say this is getting more interesting with each additional pic! Way cool gas door!

Painted Hood / Hoodscoop...