This is Bart the Destroyer story, starting half way in. I will post earlier pictures here in the future. But for now this is where he is.
A 5.7 vortec with a cam and a few other goodies and a tune, with a NP 246 Transfer case. Starting on the front drive shaft and exhaust in my mock-up frame before pull Bart into the garage. Most likely after Christmas.
Some things I have done already 5" lift, 17" wheels, roof rack, spare tire carrier, and Bumper.
Cant believe the 98 has the service 4wd light in the gauge cluster. So pulled it out and hooked it up, works too. Well I did have to add a wire and pin. So just 1 wire left, should get that in the next few days.
Going to be ordering some Sunbrella material soon. Hope to get the awning on in the next few weeks. That is up to the person sewing though, something I cant do.
Been down a week. The Tuner "clear throate" forgot a few things and had to send it back. Hopefully they can get it this time. May have to change to quieter mufflers. Sounds great just a little to much. Starting a 2nd build as well.
Thank you. Also wanting to do a astro trailer to tow behind Bart. But first I have a 2000 astro going to camperize, thinking a slide out kitchen, awning and some solar. If that goes well the the trailer will be a copy.
Update. All is good. So glad I lifted the engine and trans instead of a cut and hack oil pan! Im building a 2nd van and what a PITA is to work on with the engine in its stock location. The 270 ° Awning is coming just go tied up in the second van for awhile.
All is good. The 246 transfer case was the right call. Love having the 4 wheel auto sure helps going from snow/ice to payment without having to constantly change from 4wd to 2wd. Where I live you can have packed snow to dry pavement in a half mile. Turn a corner and back to ice.
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