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Tally TransAm

11-21-2003, 11:18 PM

i wanna get a beater in jan so i can stop racking miles up on my car so much.

conditions:
1) must be able to tow my car
2) must be able to hold a lot of shit
3) must be 600 bucks or less
4) want something different, but cool

right now im thinking either

chevy g van
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2003/11/15/148/374/651875880.148374474.IM1.MAIN.240x180_A.240x160.jpg

ford econoline
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2003/11/15/148/395/651976428.148395051.IM1.MAIN.240x180_A.240x180.jpg

chevy astro
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2003/8/21/140/039/497677271.140039884.IM1.MAIN.240x180_A.240x180.jpg

i would prefer a work type van with no windows on the sides

right now im thinking things like spinny hubcaps, pimp $200 maaco paint job, and homemade sidepipes with flame throwers.

what are your guys thoughts, get creative and give me ideas that would fit those four categories and what to do with them??? remember COST is the biggest factor here, right now im leaning towards astro for gas mileage

also anyone know anyone whos got something like this they wanna let go CHEAP

fatkid

11-21-2003, 11:31 PM

i think u should go with the chevy astro and put a fart can on it and a big ass spoiler along with the spinner hubcaps and totally rice that shit out that would be great.

brandboZ28

11-22-2003, 12:35 AM

I would stay with GM, the G van in particular but the astro would save on gas mileage but what do I know, Im wasted:lol:

redmach1

11-22-2003, 07:47 AM

Either of the full size vans. The mini vans are not worth a flying fu...... They don't have enough power to pull a sick whore out of bed. Vans suck to work on, so keep that in mind. Whole front clip has to come off to rebuild the engine. Based on what I have seen in the past, the ford vans seem to hold up better, but they love to crack exhaust mainfolds so will sound like shit.

99mustang

11-22-2003, 08:40 AM

try finding an old truck, it will tow more and be easier to work on. or get the van and paint it like the A-team.

Mr_Bond

11-22-2003, 09:21 AM

What's the tow rating on the vans?...

Bryan02TA

11-22-2003, 10:33 AM

there was one of those vans in g-ville few weeks ago, it ran like a high 12...funny as shit

97TA

11-22-2003, 12:36 PM

i hear ex-mail jeeps get good milage and look good spray painted Camouflage :alf:

Highway Hero

11-22-2003, 01:48 PM

http://www.carbonfibrefx.com/index2.htm then click gallery then 91 astro van. I think the choice is a easy one ...

http://www.carbonfibrefx.com/images/gallery/astroburn.jpg

brandboZ28

11-22-2003, 03:14 PM

I think the astro would be a cool lil tow vehicle:mrgreen:

11-22-2003, 09:47 PM

Paint it like the A-team van

brandboZ28

11-22-2003, 10:53 PM

Paint it like the A-team van
You could hide guns and shit in there too:headbang:

slmdLS1

11-23-2003, 12:36 AM

theres the paraplegic(paralyzed legs) guy turning mid 11's in his LS1 powered safari :mrgreen: driving/shifting with his hands :headbang:

SloNLo_350

11-24-2003, 01:37 PM

try finding an old truck, it will tow more and be easier to work on. or get the van and paint it like the A-team.
I agree on the truck idea. Find an old fullsize, maybe a long bed, it will certainly tow anything you need and you can get a camper shell and carry alot more shit than a van!! And yeah, it will be ALOT easier to work on.