What did you do to remove the adhesive on the doors? I just picked up 3 doors to replace mine, and my Astro does not have the plastics. I want to get rid of the pieces on the doors. One is already gone from the drivers door and there’s tons of adhesive still there. The pieces are still attached on the passenger door and slider. Thanks for making the video. All of us Astro Van fanatics thank you 🙏
Those can be found in the wrecking yard .. they will be on cargo vans that didn't have the plastic moldings. Most will be cracked but don't let that stop you .. there is a lot of void room on the back side so you can goop some epoxy or fiberglass in that void and easily repair them..
I just put up a "Hack" video showing the one rusted piece I still have. My opinion -- take it for what it's worth -- I do not think making it out of aluminum is a good idea... especially if you live where there is salt on the roads. Once the salt gets on them you will get natural electrolysis causing the steel to corrode even faster. I'd try plastic or even wood.
Thanks. just got my van about 3 months ago 98 GMC with 160k miles. I have those on mine MN van. The rockers are rusted fairly bad. The drivers door piece fell off! I'm afraid if i pull those off it's going to be a nightmare under but i will need to. I kinda like the plastic bumper panels but after i pull them off ill debate on what to do. I'll look around but do you know if there prefab rocker panels you can buy or do i go to a junkyard and try to find some cut them out and weld them on?
Hey Mkel, where did you get those small plastic trim pieces to cover up the gap just behind the front two tires that exists after removing all the OEM trim?
Thx much. Did you paint front and back fenders black? Mine is 2002 astro LT. it has all the moldings you do but I also have running boards and it's all same color including bumpers in gold. I know you don't have the running/step boards and my side molding isn't attached under van cuz the running boards are but the bumpers are more my question ❓ thx for any help
I have not painted the fenders black .. thought about painting the lower part a different color but I don't have anywhere to paint without dirt and bugs getting into it. I think removing the running boards and panels is a smart move however, it is a lot of work and if you have no rust and like them leave it alone.
many people do paint them..... They were basically a inexpensive way for GM to give the Astro a more custom look .. but the engineering of the way they were fastened on was lacking
Thank you for the video...The van looks just as good without the plastic paneling. Now I will have to look at my van.
I took mine off and found quite a bit of rust!! Also subbed your channel
What did you do to remove the adhesive on the doors? I just picked up 3 doors to replace mine, and my Astro does not have the plastics. I want to get rid of the pieces on the doors. One is already gone from the drivers door and there’s tons of adhesive still there. The pieces are still attached on the passenger door and slider. Thanks for making the video. All of us Astro Van fanatics thank you 🙏
GREAT VIDEO!!! THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME AND OTHERS!!! NEW SUB. FROM THE 641.. ALWAYS THUMBS UP!!!
Thanks for sharing this information. What wheels are you using? They look good.
vintage american racing wheels
Thank you for the info
Nice video. 👍🏻 Where did you source the filler pieces behind the front tires?
Those can be found in the wrecking yard .. they will be on cargo vans that didn't have the plastic moldings. Most will be cracked but don't let that stop you .. there is a lot of void room on the back side so you can goop some epoxy or fiberglass in that void and easily repair them..
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I would like to see a close up of those metal strips. They are completely gone on my van and I am trying to reproduce them from aluminum
I just put up a "Hack" video showing the one rusted piece I still have. My opinion -- take it for what it's worth -- I do not think making it out of aluminum is a good idea... especially if you live where there is salt on the roads. Once the salt gets on them you will get natural electrolysis causing the steel to corrode even faster. I'd try plastic or even wood.
@@MKEL_1327 thank you I will check out the video. I live in Canada, yes salt would be an issue but I try not to drive it in winter:
Thanks. just got my van about 3 months ago 98 GMC with 160k miles. I have those on mine MN van. The rockers are rusted fairly bad. The drivers door piece fell off! I'm afraid if i pull those off it's going to be a nightmare under but i will need to. I kinda like the plastic bumper panels but after i pull them off ill debate on what to do. I'll look around but do you know if there prefab rocker panels you can buy or do i go to a junkyard and try to find some cut them out and weld them on?
google search Astro rocker panels .. I know I've seen them for sale .. can't tell you where or if they are a perfect fit. Good luck with your project.
Hey Mkel, where did you get those small plastic trim pieces to cover up the gap just behind the front two tires that exists after removing all the OEM trim?
Those are standard on cargo vans... Search the junk yards ... If they are cracked there is a lot of void space on the back side for a epoxy repair.
Thx much. Did you paint front and back fenders black? Mine is 2002 astro LT. it has all the moldings you do but I also have running boards and it's all same color including bumpers in gold. I know you don't have the running/step boards and my side molding isn't attached under van cuz the running boards are but the bumpers are more my question ❓ thx for any help
I have not painted the fenders black .. thought about painting the lower part a different color but I don't have anywhere to paint without dirt and bugs getting into it. I think removing the running boards and panels is a smart move however, it is a lot of work and if you have no rust and like them leave it alone.
In my opinion where the Astro is designed sort of have to have the panels on. I just painted mine
many people do paint them..... They were basically a inexpensive way for GM to give the Astro a more custom look .. but the engineering of the way they were fastened on was lacking
where did you purchase your leaf springs from?
Think it was SD Springs ... Google Astro leaf springs and you will get a lot of places .. probably pretty much the same.
I want to ADD those pieces to my Astro Van.....how much do you want for the whole set?
hadn't really thought about it .. we can work something out but I won't ship these .. you would have to pick them up in Bolivar Missouri
Hello my friend, I am looking for the right corner for my van, you have the panels for sale
I'm sorry I do not.. they are easily found in wrecking yards
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