astro van from chile

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Re: astro van from chile

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i kinda thought those pics might have been used elsewhere...sharp van keep it up!
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Re: astro van from chile

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thanks.
ASTRO VAN 4.3, YEAR 1988 FROM PUNTA ARENAS, CHILE
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Re: astro van from chile

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This is such a clean van. I love it.

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Re: astro van from chile

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man that's beautiful, I would of never though of a bra for my vans, but now I'm gunna order some..

love the clears and tails also..

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Re: astro van from chile

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If you like the bra-ed look *shutter to think* you'd be better off having a black vinyl wrap applied in the shape of one.

Bras were supposed to protect the front from road debris, thus keeping the vehicle's finish nice and retaining resale value. What they actually did was trap dirt under them, which wore away the paint.

There are several companies on the market today that offer thick clear vinyl kits that protect the finish. 3M stuff is the best though.
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Re: astro van from chile

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Re: astro van from chile

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Such a clean van! Very nice! :supz:
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

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Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Thank you for keeping another Generation 1 van alive and well !!

Looks Awesome !
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thanks
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Re: astro van from chile

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new corner lights from japan and hood vents (thunderbird vents)
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Re: astro van from chile

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Oh Dios Mio, look at the SHINE on that van! =D>
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new parts
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Re: astro van from chile

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Nice!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition

Mileage spreadsheet

Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Re: astro van from chile

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new third brake light interior race car type
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Re: astro van from chile

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bumper mods.
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