I Won this 1993 Chevy Astro Conversion Van for $375 from IAA! Will it Run and Drive?

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[@jasonmoore8518]

Digital display in 1993 that van was way ahead of its time!!!

[@battycowboy]

Nope they started in the 70’s became big in the 80’s and started dying in the 90’s and bounced back in the late 2010’s

[@ryanravencaller]

Look up the 1987 buick somerset 😂

[@B0xlife1]

Look at late '70s Chrysler products and I think mid '70s Chevrolet products or GM had that as well it's been around quite a while

[@gerry-p9x]

​@@battycowboyhat display was a. PITA

[@gerry-p9x]

Alarm system old school viper

[@delisadestefano7374]

The silly little thing on the kawi is a dual kickstand, while standing next to the bike balance it up on two wheels step on the dual stand and pull up and back it will lift up and is very stable no leaning. A very useful tool to have.

[@creatureshategod6471]

88-89 I worked at the Baltimore plant building those vans. I was a summer employee. Drank beer on the job every day.

[@HoschtonBoy]

The little boy in Randy is still alive and well.

[@gerry-p9x]

Tires batt belts. Oil fluids. Thermostat gonna go another 300k

[@Michigander2024]

my grandfather had the same year van just not the conversion part. it was very reliable, it has over 400k on it and not once has it broken down only thing he's done is normal oil changes. they don't make cars like they used to and that's a fact

[@coreyverrett8117]

Awesome van Brings back nostalgic memories.

[@SouthsideKidd550]

Exactly what I said.😊

[@johntron7986]

Agreed fellas!

[@carlbernard4197]

This van was born when I graduated from high school 🏫 😊. I would love to have one of these. Much easier to deal with than the current generation of vehicles 😊

[@jbncnow]

I had an 86 GMC Safari i dropped a 350 v8 in it, very easy swap i made my own motor mounts

[@williamsinger4124]

I just started this video, and I already started to think....that van would make a wonderful home for that Smeding 383, a better trans etc...and run that on power tour next year

[@SouthsideKidd550]

@@williamsinger4124I said the same thing. He shouldn't paint it either. Just send it to Bryan at the Auto Spa and have him do an interior detail, re-laquer the wood panels. I wouldnt even fix the headliner.😊

[@Autographoard]

Randy build the van, we will watch lol tell him lol

[@jafo4u508]

I sold these vans back in the day, surprising what a good product they were. I had customers who would come up to me and tell me stories of the vans I sold them new. Always made me happy to hear my customers were very happy with them.

[@OKHall]

That is a kickstand to set it up straight, level. You stand it up ,push down and pull back on the bike. It brings up off the rear wheel. Try it and you will see. It may be a little hard by yourself but it will work.

[@scottn303]

It’s definitely a kickstand! You step on it while pulling on the handlebars and the bike will stand up straight! I guess it’s a safer option Versus the old style kickstands and 😊

[@fredford2274]

Growing up in the late 90s my dad had a 91 Safari he bought pre owned in 94 right before I was born and let me tell ya he drove the hell out of. He sold it in 2015 with just shy of 450k miles to one of his buddies that really needed a ride. Never touched the engine other than basic little things like water pumps and such. Just 1 transmission and rear-end replacement at around 370k miles

[@georgemartin1436]

I drove a Safari for work and an Astro in a later job and loved them. Wondered why they did away with them.

[@bloomerdavid]

That Astro would be great to donate to a needy family or a first car for Nick!

[@bradzimmerman3171]

Poor Nick…doesn’t need to be stuck with “yuck “he really wants a Mustang (learn right from the start)

[@kevinkay8115]

Had 95 Astro AWD that 4.3 was amazing put 295 thousand miles on it with only basic maintenance was living in fear of fuel injection spider failure but it never did. Was amazing in the winter.

[@maximeparent3004]

I love these old GM 4.3. Been around them all my life, grandpa had multiple, my dad too (S-10, S-15, Sonoma, Blazer, Jimmy) to work on the farm or in the forest… They never skipped a beat. They could be clapped out with a tone of issues and always started right up.

[@arri275555]

We had an 88 LT Astro and a 93 Safari. I remember the digital gauges on the 93. Loved those vans

[@fatwithmoney8953]

You need a "Dont come a knocking, if the van starts a rocking" sticker

[@johntron7986]

375 bucks is amazing deal

[@davidgrimaldi4904]

if you can get the van to pass your safety issues this might be a really cool vehicle for nick. Could be the coolest kid at school rolling up in a party van!

[@robertselkirk674]

Would YOU let your daughter ride in that passion wagon with a young male driver ???????????

[@Chesswood]

Best purchase of all time! I've owned 3vof those. 94,96,2005. All are fantastic. 4.3 engines in them are perfect. Basically a 350 engine with 2 cylinders cut off the block. The engines are awesome. Great mileage. The wood on those are easy to clean if not completely damaged. Otherwise you did well! I'd buy it if I lived closer. I'm in Cincinnati. Love those Astros and the gmc version

[@Jimsathome]

Thanks for the Video Randy. A change of pace. Of course I'm into audio, and I have been for decades. Glad to see you are getting into it. The present day tech is amazing versus the old stuff. Some of the speakers today are just amazing.

[@michaelgresham9794]

Man! You really should redo that van. I still want one. Modernize the interior and the tech and you've got a jewel!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@leenichols4141]

The Astro van was an amazing blessing to you clean it up make sure it runs right and andquadruple your money

[@HiddenTide]

Did not expect to see Cerwin Vega sound system. I'd love one.

[@regana6425]

I worked for O Sullivan's. They closed down in 2007. That cabinet will survive a fire just don't get it wet.

[@patrickbone263]

Paint or Wrap the wood in vinyl on the doors and console Take wood off interment cluster go te salvage and get factory baseless And steem clean clean clean And you will have a nice old van

[@MiguelRodriguez-nt5eq]

Those old Astros were great vans with bullet proof 4.3s..

[@fasteddy917]

I was a furniture restorer for over 50 years. During that time I restored the interior wood in three Rolls Royce's. Do one and others will follow it seems. Countless wooden sports car dashes as well. The interior of the conversion van had my attention and it can be restored but it will need a lot more than a sand and finish. Another outstanding purchase along with so many others. Grand video. Thank you.

[@yaseen-q50]

Talk about a digital screen on a 1994 Chevy Astro wow. My pops first van was a 98 Chevy Astro and that van like a Champ and then my dad bought another one for his work. Never gave any issues to him and I would say it still better then some of the vans we have.

[@bk_goatkim679]

When I lived in Korea (06-09) wed a used Chevy Astro van just like that and it was AWFUL! I was only 1-3 years old but yeah. I love that one and keep it up randy what a steal!!! ❤

[@patricksnyder468]

Randy the vortec v6 is an absolute beast I had a 2003 work truck that had 265,000 when I sold it to a good buddy of mine. He drove it another 200,000 miles the odometer read 465,000 when he got t-boned in it that ended its life otherwise it was running awesome....

[@Mac28531]

That home sound system is Badazz! I have a vintage setup from the 70s merged with my Sony Surround Sound from the early 2000s. Can’t beat vintage gear💯!

[@dcpoolsvc]

My Mom had a few of those Astro vans and had a Safari that was set up a lot like this one. I’ve always liked them and honestly wouldn’t mind having one! Also, love the audio equipment. A turntable will complete it!

[@gerry-p9x]

Eq needed too bang the door or motor to free up the motor. Brushes😊😊

[@chermzer0]

HELL YEAH LOVED THE BURNOUT HELL YEAH BROTHER

[@randallshannon1973]

I have a 1995 Astro van and I love it it's my first car too

[@michaelsaint9181]

I like the twin set analogue ash trays,....way ahead of it's time.

[@kevincarey8192]

SCORE!!! Those vans are great... I would have bought that in a hearbeat.. If I was closer I'd come get it.

[@bungeycord5971]

Those 4.3 vortecs were great.

[@SouthsideKidd550]

My Grandpa still own his 1992 Chevy S10. His has the 4.3 Vortec motor and he still drives it.

[@dextermorgan4337]

They can handle turbos pretty well

[@DillionHaney]

Randy that van is in better shape than my mom's 08 Buick enclave The van has WAY more miles IT RUNS and it looks better inside and out!!!

[@KingShamrock69]

Hey Randy, that (silly Lil not a kickstand) on the Kawasaki. Is indeed a center stand. You put your heel on it and rock the bike back until it sits up straight. Much more secure than the leaning kickstand.

[@chriscreekmore210]

My brother had one around the same year when his two sons were young he ran the hell out of that thing it definitely served him well

[@ericbeaudin3741]

Randy , on the bike , this is a kick stand. You can put the bike on it and have the rear wheel turning ...

[@bradleypagliaro9133]

The stereo equipment brings back so many memories!

[@davidlee9732]

The funny kick stand is actually called a center stand. It stabilizes your bike on two stands.

[@dyllanhenderson5771]

Born mid 90s, hated my uncles 5.0 with his 15 kickers while I was 5 and road in the back with no cart seat, vibrating… yet here I am fast forwarding 5min to get into it but see speakers! So I start from the beginning haha hate becomes a love. Boom boom

[@IKhanNot]

Cerwin Vega, Pioneer, Dahlquist, Marantz and Yamaha were the sources of the best sounds of the 80s and 90s for me. People lived in crappy apartments and rental houses BUT they almost always had a kick ass stereo and TV.

[@ΑΣταματακης]

Nice ride!!!!!! Your very best video about electric scooters. Congratulations!!!!!!! I watch every video you make. Greetings from Greece creta.

[@reyong4217]

I still have old stereo set system from the 90s. And a laser disc player that works excellent still. The good old days.

[@garagerebuilds1604]

That was an amazing deal for that chevy Astro van keep the amazing job you do randy

[@Ford_Guys_Videos]

Randy give that old van to Nick, and see if he wants it. I would think he was the coolest kid because he is driving a very rare van

[@MondayNightRAWsRKO2024-xk9ew]

Those Astros looked the same basically from when they came out in 1986 to 1994 then I believe 95 and up got the last refresh look before discontinued. They were also truck based van similar to the 1985-1997 Ford Aerostars but these held up better than those did. The originator of the 3 the Chrysler K car based minivans that started in 1983, were the best and are still being made today as the Pacificas. Shame Ford and GM don't make minivans anymore!

[@djohnson2477]

Nice audio and plenty of cool rides. Randy I really enjoy your videos, I watch every evening when I get home and chilled out after work! Keep up the good work brother you've definitely taught me a lot 👊🏿

[@theernisbrothers]

We are definitely gonna need a restoration of this Classic haven’t seen one of these ina while man would love to see it 💯💯🔥

[@lukebutanda2334]

i wish i could get something like this for this price in my country, this is AWESOME.

[@dbaKen]

That van is in great shape for its mileage and age!

[@samcooper430]

The I just graduated and moved out bachelor pad of the 80’s & 90’s. Free, cheap furniture in a cheap rental & the $2,800 stereo!!! Party on Wayne!!

[@GLXTCHYY]

My old neighbor had a Chevy Astro and when I was growing up I remember taking apart a GMC Safari (I think it was the GMC version of the van)

[@NoahClay6]

That is such a sweet Astro Van! Loved the early years especially the 80's versions. A friend had a 91 Astro and a 94 Safari for a long while. The Vortec is a good motor knowing both of his vans had well over 390K miles on them. Still looked pretty good as well in similar shape to this one. Great score on this van Randy it doesn't need much either. Just a cleaning some AC and maybe tires. Can't wait for the next video!👍

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

Cerwin Vega rocks... I used a 18 inch for bassguitar. Amazing.

[@2003cobramustang]

What a cool van! At least it runs and drives great! Clean it up and run it through the auction.

[@SoosRamirez1]

no

[@dannymartin2455]

Love these vans. Been looking for one for camping

[@wizpin]

As a kid, I loved those vans, and no, not for the free candy. I wished my parents had one so I could live in it, with TV (incl nintendo), cool lights, comfortable seats, etc. 😎

[@nicolasb9924]

The audio system is nice, i bet it sounds good man. Love my system.

[@just4kicks950]

Have a 1993 astro Ext AWD satellite conversion. My family bought new. The cool thing Randy is the mileage 47.k lol. It's been sitting since 08 in Tennessee in knee high grass with everything pretty much gone from sitting 😔. That's a cool find & brings back so many memories from my youth. Thanks dude 👍🫡✌️

[@Irondogg2011]

I have a real soft spot for these Astro/Safari vans. My dad had a bunch of them when I was growing up. They are terrible passenger vans, but are work trucks through and through. The thing that really helped them was those old 4.3L V6's were bulletproof, they got really bad fuel mileage, always ran rough, and almost every one I've ever seen had an exhaust tick, but I've never seen one that doesn't run unless there's a hole in the side of the block.

[@joshuamerrill2422]

My parents had a 1988 Chevrolet Astro Van it was a pretty cool ride

[@ExploringAutoJames]

Definitely a score I love the collection updates

[@TylerBoutell]

Just seeing the thumbnail for this video instantly brought back some good memories of the ‘93 GMC Safari that my grandpa had. Wasn’t a conversion van though. It was just a good old reliable van!!👍👍

[@georgeedmond4267]

Keep it as support vehicle when you and Mike go galavanting and things go boom, save on hotels. Now you have the audio gear, you need a competition going between you all on who does the best mix tapes

[@Mys10v829]

Randy, just watched and yes that is a kickstand on the motorcycle,so it will sit level and not fall over if sat on., push to ground and pull bike backwards by handlebars

[@ksturmer5388]

The stand on your Kawasaki is your center stand Randy. So you don't have to put it on it's side stand say, when it's windy. Takes the rear wheel off the floor pal. It's just a heavy bike. Peace from the UK bro.

[@pablochavezsalas7615]

Hola, recién me encuentro tu canal, me encantó tu astro, tambien tengo una 1993 converssion van, le hize un intercambio de todo el frente por uno de safari 1995-2005, no es tan equipada como la tuya pero me encanta, estoy a poco tiempo de pintarla, tambien me encanta el audio de la vieja escuela, me gusta mucho coleccionar equipos technics, Fisher y sansui, actualmente tengo varios equipos entre ellos un Pioneer sx-1980. Saludos desde Ensenada Baja México

[@christophertoscano2026]

I have the same techniques system I purchased as a set from sears in the 90s it’s in my garage know was stored away along time the cabinet is long gone and it still sounds good

[@kennethmcmillen1147]

My main system is vintage. Set of Realistic Mach one speakers recently restored and a Pioneer SX-780 receiver that drives them. Both made in 1978. Nothing made today beats the vintage!!

[@chromestarautodetailing1167]

Let’s go! Finally , another one- OG’s will remember the other ASTRO you had

[@armons.355]

That van definitely kicked up some rocks 🤣💯

[@SuperBanana45]

great stereo setup i have the same technics tape deck , paid almost 500$ for it over 20 yrs ago n it still works great, keep the great vids coming

[@haskellburks]

Hello Randy. The stereo equipment is awesome. The 1993 Chevrolet Astro EXT Conversion Van is a great looking van. Let's see if it's going to run and drive.

[@turboboy0]

for batteries i have a NOCO GENIUS 5 & a NOCO GENIUS 10. i can recondition or charge pretty much any battery (including LITHIUM). love NOCO products.

[@astrovanboss]

Love the Astro! They never complain. ❤

[@carsonn73]

I am most definitely into audio... I have like 200 records, alot of cds and cassette tapes too... Music is life my friend.. I have things ranging from slayer to nwa to Charley Pride

[@Lane-jq3ed]

Find a family that needs a hand up and donate to them. Use it as a tax right off and make a video about the give away🤔 sure the video would pay the $375 back....just an idea

[@alvinames5041]

Hey Randy, Your Chevy Astro Van is Value at $1900 Low, $2327 Average Value & $3,087 High Value! In 1993 it Sold For $19,143!!👍👌😉

[@alvinames5041]

If That Van Has All Wheel Drive & Has The S10 Blazer LT Package Low Value is $2,325!! Excellent Shape You're At $3,837!!!!!👍👌😉

[@jefffrank4867]

What a score! The old Astro's are pretty much bullet proof!

[@troyduty]

I miss the old rack systems, another reason our childhoods were the best!

[@pbattis1]

Love the vintage audio. Consider looking into a vacuum tube driven amplifier. That's right up your ally Randy. Best sound out there. also awesome van.

[@ninjasupreme5966]

Man, that thing would be an awesome daily driver or commuter van!

[@brendonmatthysen2769]

Reminds me of the A Team van when you did Doughnut Awsome

[@stevenwhitt2958]

You should have taken this on power tour

[@LOGAN0941]

Randy I love the stereo system, I got a old Kenwood stack with a set of cerwin Vega 12s and I still prefer that over the new stuff

[@randomhero111391]

Love the van! Also wish I had those cerwin vegas to go with my late 70s Marantz 2238 receiver I inherited.

[@anthonygonzalez352]

Great van for content would love to see you get the AC working and clean her up like she deserves you have no money into her as it is it'd be worth putting a few extra bucks into her 💯

[@syahirnizal6284]

34:21 that was called double stand...it is useful when you want to service that bike...im sorry my English wasn't good... I'm from Malaysia 😅

[@brianbaisden5288]

Randy, feel like you are going to miss the boat on the Monte. Everyone loves a redemption story, grab a turbo 400 from the junk yard and rebuild it with Santa and Monkey Wrench Mike and dominate Power Tour 25! Rub monsters face in every step of the way!!

[@davesantos456]

Hey Randy. I think that other kickstand on the Kawasaki may be a two legged kickstand that holds the bike up more strait and secure. You have to hold the bike strait up and pull it back while you are pushing the kickstand pushing down on the left side and she’ll go back and up to stand on her own

[@randyericson141]

On your Kawasaki that is your center kickstand to put your bike at center stand 80s were weird. That’s for sure. Take it easy brother been calling you a long time.

[@brandon6678]

Hey Randy, I believe the 2nd kickstand on the motorcycle is a Center Stand. When engaged, the bike sits up right and slightly elevated. Good to use when doing maintenance. I could be wrong though, I'm not a motorcycle expert but I remember when I was a kid, I knew someone with a Honda Goldwing that had same thing. Awesome video as always!

[@jennaemullins7612]

Yes have always liked audio. Had a competition Rockford Fosgate system I'm my 81 Cutlass with 18 speakers back in the late 80s early 90s.

[@richroj]

I had a nice Fisher Studio Standard rack system back in the 80s that I bought at SaveMart Electronics in Brooklyn. it had the 15inch 3 way speaker system with 20band graphic equalizer dual cassette deck 6CD carousel unit. Linear tracking turntable and the matching rack to put everything on, Rebuilds 👍

[@curtisbousfield5306]

Other kickstand is center stand.stands bike straight up and down for service and winter storage

[@laurahall3380]

I have those same Cerwin Vega's, I've had them for 24 years and love them!