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Hello Folks,

I am new to your forums as well I am new to Astros. I picked up a 2003 AWD EXT with 53K it also has a camper type shell. I am using it as a RV/Work Van. I have been on on trip already and have already done a few upgrades. I'll post some pics soon.

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https://goo.gl/photos/hmSsjzTgJxodE7kV8
let me know if this works

Paul AKA SRDragon
2003 Astro EXT AWD
1995 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 3" lift
1999 Kawasaki KLR 650 Um Camo?
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X (Wife's ride)
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53,000? nice find.
Yep, I can see the pic.
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Welcome. Nice low mileage rig. I would like to see Interior shots of that high top when it works.

Ryan
2004 Astro (was AWD now 4X4) 125,000 miles: purchased April 2012
Colorado Camper Van poptop
4" Overland lift, Rancho 5000 Cooper AT3 245/75/16 C,
4x4 - NP236 Transfercase
Propex HS2211 propane heater
I am copying a few of you hope you don't mind!

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Snowgeek wrote:Welcome. Nice low mileage rig. I would like to see Interior shots of that high top when it works.

Ryan
So when I got it it was unfinished, I have since lined the high top with Reflectix and a thin carpet as a headliner. I still have a bunch of finish work but it looks much nicer. I also built a box in the back, nothing new to anyone here but just my take on it. Since I have the topper I have plenty of headroom to have the bed lay on top of the folded down seats. Pics to come
2003 Astro EXT AWD
1995 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 3" lift
1999 Kawasaki KLR 650 Um Camo?
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X (Wife's ride)
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Snowgeek wrote:Welcome. Nice low mileage rig. I would like to see Interior shots of that high top when it works.

Ryan

Hey Ryan

https://goo.gl/photos/bthFdNuPZPJTieF46

This is after I carpeted it.
2003 Astro EXT AWD
1995 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 3" lift
1999 Kawasaki KLR 650 Um Camo?
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X (Wife's ride)
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Welcome from another in San Diego!
"My minivan is cooler than your bro-truck"
2003 Astro AWD Astrolander/ZMB - GTRV Top Transplant, 4" OLV Lift, NP233 T-case, evolving interior
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Herbie wrote:Welcome from another in San Diego!
Hey Herbie,

I bought my Van from someone in Rancho Bernardo area, it was actually being used as an Ice Cream Truck. I'm in North County, Vista. Looking forward to maybe checking out your awesome Van.

-Paul
2003 Astro EXT AWD
1995 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 3" lift
1999 Kawasaki KLR 650 Um Camo?
2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X (Wife's ride)
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