The Mini Van Is Done !!!

[Infomaniac]

Well nearly done. Need to mount the fuel cell, align the front end, fab a firewall etc.
The van runs like crazy. It will burn down the tires effortlessly and pushes real hard in the seat when you give it any amount of throttle. I have a few more things to tidy up but it definately is done and driving.
Not bad for an Oklahoma street machine. With Trident Custom Boats Engine #1 in it.
A few pics.............
http://moritzmachine.com/done2.jpg
http://moritzmachine.com/done3.jpg
http://moritzmachine.com/done4.jpg
http://moritzmachine.com/done5.jpg
http://moritzmachine.com/done6.jpg
http://moritzmachine.com/done7.jpg

[Jordy]

That came out cool Info!!! Nice job as usual. :D

[TexasChopper]

I assume will it do wheelies if you could get it to hook up?

[NOTALENT]

Holy shiat...haha..that is bad ass...something different to the scene too....major props!

[sigepmock]

That looks pretty sick. Definitely going to turn some heads :)
Nice job as usual Info,
Chris

[Jbb]

Nice work Ron!...

[superdave013]

Dude, You should have built a Rhino! j/k :)
VAN LOL <- <- now that's funny!

[syke-o]

VAN LOL - LMAO :crossx:

[RitcheyRch]

Awesome. Bet that will haul a$$

[Howie Feltersnatch]

Best license plate ever!

[dmontzsta]

lol, that license plate rocks.

[Tom Brown]

I'll bet that lowered roof line improves the mileage quite a bit. :cool:

[Kilrtoy]

Don't mess with that soccer mom..
very cool

[Infomaniac]

Yea I tried to get ROFLMAO on the license but they wouldnt do it.
And tried ROSLMAO (street)
LOL

[Liberator TJ1984]

How long is it gonna be till ya' put a " Hat " on it :crossx: ???

[ratso]

I've been needing a work van... :idea:

[Froggystyle]

Sick Ron... just sick.

[fat rat]

Cool van........how about some action video. :cool:

[bruddah]

how long is the drive shaft??? or does it have cvs or something, what type of rearend? that is one of the coolest things ive seen in a while! good work!

[blown428fe]

We need a nice burn out video. Your van looks sick..

[Infomaniac]

how long is the drive shaft??? or does it have cvs or something, what type of rearend? that is one of the coolest things ive seen in a while! good work!
Thanks :)
It has a single "U" joint joining the shorty powerglide to the 9" rearend. The rearend is mounted solid (no suspension) with ladder bars. 456 gears spool and Moser axles

[boatnam2]

nice grocery getter!

[bordsmnj]

just plain BITCHEN.

[Mandelon]

Ron, that is badass. Do you have any pics of the build up? Video, we need video... :crossx:

[Kim Hanson]

Ron that van is TITS............( . )( . ).............. :cool:

[Kim Hanson]

Video tape it idling ,please.........( . )( . )........... :cool:

[Infomaniac]

Thanks Mandy and Kim.
Recent complications with the wife has led to a video camera to concrete unfortunate occurrence. :cry: :cry:
But I do have pics of the buildup and trident engine #1 idling (the engine in the van) on a test stand in my driveway a few years back that should do the trick.
The only intact complete buildup is On This Message Board (http://astrosafari.com/) They don't allow direct links but in their forums in the v8 swap section. Project Big Block Safari is there from start to finish. Even the engine idling
But I will get some of it in the van soon enough. :)
This is the BEFORE picture almost a year ago.
http://moritzmachine.com/Safari.jpg
Wow what a difference. :rollside: :rollside: I need to park in the same spot for the AFTER picture.
http://moritzmachine.com/done7.jpg

[Jbb]

Found Brown a new avatar at that site... :p
http://www.hagersesales.com/Trent/rem.gif

[pm069]

Very nice ride!!! Now that you know how to do it right. I got a 87 Astro that can use a bit of freshing up. How about a straight-up trade? :cool:

[Kindsvater Flat]

Ya we need some good smokey burnout vids!!!!

[Infomaniac]

Sorry had to bring it ttt for a good url link

[rrrr]

Them Okies can do anything with a welder and a rattle can.........:D :D
Looks awesome, Ron.

[jet4fun]

i cant find the thread. i went to v8 swap section, but couldnt find anything titled "Project Big Block Safari", or anything else that sounded like it. whats your screenname on there?

[Infomaniac]

i cant find the thread. i went to v8 swap section, but couldnt find anything titled "Project Big Block Safari", or anything else that sounded like it. whats your screenname on there?
I'm infomaniac on there.
Probably been more than a month since I've posted
You might need to look a few pages back or change the number of days viewed to see it. I think it was Feb when the last post was made

[Baja Big Dog]

I dont understand your "got to mount the fuel cell" comment, you mean the plumbers tape aint even legal in Okie homa?:D

[Cole Trickle]

That thing is sick!!!:eek: :D

[uvindex]

Very, very nice. (I'd love to see you pull up to daycare with a couple of car seats and "Baby On Board" signs. Leave it idling when you run in to get the little ones! :))