[dbzcollector]

Hello all. I'm glad to announce dropping my cash pit for a REAL van.

My ford windstar badly deserves being hauled away by the wrecker after the second headgasket and upper port seals failing. Not to mention the disco effect my dashboard lights exhibit and fragile front suspension and steering breaking AGAIN. Did I mention my transmission was slipping?

And all I ever did was transport me and my small children. :banghead:

A friend of mine has been driving Astros for years and recommends nothing else. So I bought his and he moved up to an Express.

I feel better already!

I hope to learn a lot since I'm a DIYer and like to understand every aspect of my vehicle (and I'm seeking therapy to get over the pain from the windstar) as well as share some stories with you all.

 

[Mr_Bowtie]

Welcome to the world of real Vans! Lots of good info on here for a DIYer.

 

[dbzcollector]

Already I got answers to a couple of questions I had just by searching, like adding bench seats to the third row (viewtopic.php?f=13&t=286) or just sticking with adding buckets (viewtopic.php?f=13&t=868).

I have a feeling I'll be visiting the junkyard soon!

Aaaand, the issues with steering are answered as well! (viewtopic.php?f=46&t=3349 AND viewtopic.php?f=46&t=2651)

:ty: to all the knowledgeable members here who help!

 

[Leeann_93]

Welcome and congrats on the upgrade!

 

[Jasen]

Well, it's about time you kicked that F**d to the curb :mrgreen:

Welcome aboard

 

[Matrixx]

Hi dbzcollector

Welcome to the forum

Thanks for the kind words and that's what this site is all about, one big family helping each other out.

 

[Big_kid]

Welcome aboard!
I flat out traded a rusted out '85 F150 supercab long bed for my Astro. Don't get me wrong though, I'd JUST gone through and replaced the engine, brakes, and God only knows what else I'd worked on. I didn't really want a Ford in the first place, but it was the only thing in the budget at the time. I'm just glad to be back from the dark side.

Welcome to the light!

 

[dbzcollector]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys, yeah i was in a budget pinch when i got my windstar and had to take out a loan from the bank to buy it, but lo, after i got the loan someone offered a 92' safari for $2000. :screaming: