I should clarify by stating I do not know the length differences between different makes of astros? maybe someone could educate me? I'm not looking for a short vehicle here

 

First CL link is dead.

Any Astro/Safari 95 or newer is a long body. 94 could be short or long. 03 - 05 had a few changes like rear disc brakes, 16 inch wheels instead of 15. Fuel intake systems on all these vans varied a lot over the years. Throttle body, Central point induction, Multi point induction maybe others.

95 was a changeover year between the Gen I vans and the Gen II vans. Some suggest to stay away from that year because of the "bastardization" of parts.

If I was going to install a hi top on a plain van, I'd want to be very sure I knew exactly how to do it and that it was well within my skillsets OR know what it would cost to have someone do it. It's a pretty big project. There's a thread or two here on that. Member Gary could probably shed some light.

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There are more second gen vans around now too which usually means more parts available, second gen started in 1996 (some consider 95's as 2nd gen but I don't) you most likely will find more AWD versions in states that have snow and ice in winter. As for the raised roof models thats just hit or miss, try looking for conversion van websites that may be a better place to look then craigslist Welcome and good luck, Mark.

 

Thanks for answering my questions even though they are basic ones. The information was helpfui. Hopefully by January I'll have just come across a high top at the right place at the right time. Cheers!

 

:shock: That blue roof is one hell of a raised roof!

 

The blue roof in SF has been there a long time. I've seen it listed for at least 4 -5 months. Bet he'd take an offer now.

 

Here's the first link; looks like it was doubled in the code somehow.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/5222533638.html

Sweet looking van there!

 

off topic here, but, my heart is still set on the astro! no vehicle in hand yet, but i live life one day at a time and i'm feeling the purchase coming in a few months. in the mean time...check this out. i am going to inquire about getting a fiberglass roof made, and at the same time manufacture it to hold a big sliding ragtop roof right in the middle. i'm talkin big. don't know if that's possible, but if it is......if not? i'll pick up the blue on on the san jose craigslist, is it?

as for the reason of this update? well, i've been feeling very tropical, and as i spend my days thinking about what i'm going to do to my astro, it hits me... replacing the stock carpet with TURF. ASTRO. it was meant to be. vandrew out

 

a little update, i'll be purchasing the van in a few months to live in and i'm stoked. i think i'll get an 18 inch top installed through Happy Vans in california. awd baby.