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Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby Clayboy [OP] » March 22nd 2012, 7:33pm

I recently bought a 99 Astro LT Rwd with only 40k original miles on it. Paid $500 bucks for it.

Sounds great right? Well I live in SW Florida and it is completely sunbaked.

It sat for about 3 years. I did drive it home about 20 miles so I do know it runs.

I plan on relying on your guys knowledge as I bring this thing back to life. Should be fun and hopefully not a nightmare.

Thanks,

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Re: Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby paintdrying » March 22nd 2012, 9:15pm

welcome aboard!!! Let us know if it is coming up for sale.
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Re: Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby Big_kid » March 22nd 2012, 9:27pm

Looks like my '95- congrats & welcome aboard!
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Re: Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby RECox286 » March 22nd 2012, 10:31pm

You didn't buy it, you stole it ! Let me know if you want to make a quick C note ...

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Re: Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby 94 Van Guy » March 22nd 2012, 10:59pm

Welcome to the forum,

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Re: Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby Clayboy [OP] » March 22nd 2012, 11:25pm

Thanks guys. I have no interest in flipping it. I really would like to drive it for awhile. Im no stranger to painting or body work so I will be undertaking all of that as well.

I will keep the pictures coming.
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Re: Bought a sun baked Astro

Postby Mr_Bowtie » March 23rd 2012, 2:31pm

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