@ 2:34 theres a white Honda Acty. Apparently mine is at the port in Japan waiting to be shipped and it looks identical to that (of course they all look very similar) but that could be it! 1997 HA4
Yeah many Japanese love a good manly van every now and then. I remember this 80's Japanese import Ford van with some pretty neat kit like the one in this Astro, actually it might have been the same brand even because that big ass rear bumper looks pretty much the same. I saw this one back in 06' I think (in Chile, of all places). Back then we used to move newly imported cars from the docks to the dealers directly so we saw a bunch of rarities but proper American cars have always been the most scarce. When this van came around, a friend of mine couldn't believe it really came from Japan and not "some trailerpark".
I would love to have this back in the uk, my past two Astro’s are ex Japanese, and loved them both, still have my last one, currently off road and would like to buy another one either from the USA or Japan . Nice van.
Ooo a video shot at the port, this is a rare sight. Lots of nice cars in the background. I spotted the front end of mine in the far end near the BB :) Cool conversion van!
The rails have probably rusted due to the salty moist air, not necessarily because they have got wet, the rusting would be less uniform IMO, wish I could find one this nice on the east coast.
I worked for a Chevy dealership in Spokane WA and we had a Chevy Astro van as a customer shuttle van/errand vehicle. We beat on that van every chance we had. Seriously, we were ruthless on it and it never had any issues. Felt bad later on when the dealership replaced it with the model that came after the Astro... they simply removed the company decals and put it for sale on the used lot.
Friends of my dad's had an Astro, but it wasn't that fancy, at least still a nice van, and I have ridden in it with them. Unfortunately, those vans discontinued in the spring of '05, so I'll never ride those again.
How much would this type of Astro be to import?, I’d rather have a flat top Astro. Looks like my white Starcraft but with a better roof. Mines a 1999 and still not done 80k had it for years and never let me down but the kids love it
Man that thing is nice with the StarCraft ground kit👍 especially it being a regular not high top. I want one either a GMC or Chevy just like this with the ground kit. But I would really love a 92-95 fullsize van with the StarCraft ground kit. Currently own a 95 GMC Vandura conversion van if I'm able to get my hands on that kit I'll slap it on mine
A good interior detail some minor body work new rims and tires same size as what's on there and put some bags on it to lay it low and eliminate that tire to fender gap at cruise nights or car shows. Yeah I think that will make a nice cruiser
Hey derek ? If i imported a car for example gtr R34 under 15year law register it in canada then do sneaky breaky and bring it to the US would be legal to register it again in the US?
Buen video, me llama la atención los GM en Japón, tengo una duda si en algún momento harás un vídeo de un Toyota Cavalier (Chevolet Cavalier en US/Canadá/México), así se comercializó como Toyota en Japón. Saludos desde México.
@CHINK ZHANG CHINKY ZHANGY well here in kuwait we cant import right hand cars and convert them ...but we can import left hand cars converted before importing no one would check or notice unless its a famous car that is known to be only right hand like skyline GT-r these only came in right hand so if they see one in kuwait with left hand steering they will know its converted lol
*Tell you what, that van.... Comeback at night and please RUN A BLACK LIGHT over the entire interior, then we will see! Guarantee that van has been in some Japanese versions of BANGBRO'S* Putting yall up on real game..... and as always #UnLOCKyoURfOoL®
I have an obsession with American cars in Japan
@CHINK ZHANG CHINKY ZHANGY I have to find pics. This sounds like the Chevrolet Venture 10 passenger van in the Philippines
Same LMAO
Nice to see a black interior, the blue color is horrendous in the 90's models.
Reliable, just underbody rust is the concern
@ 2:34 theres a white Honda Acty. Apparently mine is at the port in Japan waiting to be shipped and it looks identical to that (of course they all look very similar) but that could be it! 1997 HA4
After getting further info, mine was at that exact port at that time. The odds are pretty good. On a boat now!
Yeah many Japanese love a good manly van every now and then. I remember this 80's Japanese import Ford van with some pretty neat kit like the one in this Astro, actually it might have been the same brand even because that big ass rear bumper looks pretty much the same. I saw this one back in 06' I think (in Chile, of all places).
Back then we used to move newly imported cars from the docks to the dealers directly so we saw a bunch of rarities but proper American cars have always been the most scarce. When this van came around, a friend of mine couldn't believe it really came from Japan and not "some trailerpark".
A friend in Alberta sent me a photo of this van and I linked him this video. Cool to see an overview of it!
Astro/Safari do really well with a 5.7 litre LT1 swap.
if you do the swap does the Transmission needs to swap as well?
@Tom E The 4.3 litre v6 should have the same bolt pattern for the 700r4 as the 350. The 4.3 is more less a 350 minus a pair of cylinders.
@@techevaryes v6 trans has 2 less clutches than v8 version you will smoke the v6 trans quickly...
I have a 97 l31 350 in a 86 GMC safari runs great at 18mpg last 8yrs...
A port video! Like in the good old days
What kind of front an rear bumper are those if you don't mind
I would take that 100%
its pretty much the same as the US versions. I owned one of these 2002 Astro but it was AWD
I would love to have this back in the uk, my past two Astro’s are ex Japanese, and loved them both, still have my last one, currently off road and would like to buy another one either from the USA or Japan . Nice van.
I got one with low miles if you are interested, in the US. Imported from japan ;)
That red/black HiAce camper at 2:27 looks dope.
Ooo a video shot at the port, this is a rare sight. Lots of nice cars in the background. I spotted the front end of mine in the far end near the BB :) Cool conversion van!
The rails have probably rusted due to the salty moist air, not necessarily because they have got wet, the rusting would be less uniform IMO, wish I could find one this nice on the east coast.
I worked for a Chevy dealership in Spokane WA and we had a Chevy Astro van as a customer shuttle van/errand vehicle. We beat on that van every chance we had. Seriously, we were ruthless on it and it never had any issues. Felt bad later on when the dealership replaced it with the model that came after the Astro... they simply removed the company decals and put it for sale on the used lot.
Friends of my dad's had an Astro, but it wasn't that fancy, at least still a nice van, and I have ridden in it with them. Unfortunately, those vans discontinued in the spring of '05, so I'll never ride those again.
How much would this type of Astro be to import?, I’d rather have a flat top Astro. Looks like my white Starcraft but with a better roof. Mines a 1999 and still not done 80k had it for years and never let me down but the kids love it
Correct the title, according to General Motors it's a 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
Rear 3 piece doors on the Astros are called Dutch doors.
Man that thing is nice with the StarCraft ground kit👍 especially it being a regular not high top. I want one either a GMC or Chevy just like this with the ground kit. But I would really love a 92-95 fullsize van with the StarCraft ground kit. Currently own a 95 GMC Vandura conversion van if I'm able to get my hands on that kit I'll slap it on mine
A good interior detail some minor body work new rims and tires same size as what's on there and put some bags on it to lay it low and eliminate that tire to fender gap at cruise nights or car shows. Yeah I think that will make a nice cruiser
I like the vids at the port. Lots of eye candy in the background.
Hey derek ? If i imported a car for example gtr R34 under 15year law register it in canada then do sneaky breaky and bring it to the US would be legal to register it again in the US?
US 25 yr law doesn't care if the forbidden car comes for Japan or Canada
Awesome looking van. I remember the Chevy Astro van. Although I never drove one, I've known people who have.
Chevrolet Trailblazer at 9:14, maybe another Canadian/American import?
What is the price and what part of Canada will this be sold?
This is an amazing van, very interesting.
Buen video, me llama la atención los GM en Japón, tengo una duda si en algún momento harás un vídeo de un Toyota Cavalier (Chevolet Cavalier en US/Canadá/México), así se comercializó como Toyota en Japón.
Saludos desde México.
the seats say midnight not moonlight
Is there any links to after market body parts for these astro vans?
What a beauty!
i can tell you why it failed in Japan, its not factory RHD and its not japanese enough feature wise
But does it still leak at the dutch doors
A shag-van!! That's pretty cool...
What was that red Hiace hitop there?
Nice cool van!👍👌
Anyone onow the name of the rims
you closed the door on the bunch of keys ouch!
thing is not many cars in japan are LHD
yeah vans are a big thing in japan....big enough for them to import an american van
@CHINK ZHANG CHINKY ZHANGY wow....this the first i see right hand astro van
@CHINK ZHANG CHINKY ZHANGY well here in kuwait we cant import right hand cars and convert them ...but we can import left hand cars converted before importing no one would check or notice unless its a famous car that is known to be only right hand like skyline GT-r these only came in right hand so if they see one in kuwait with left hand steering they will know its converted lol
@CHINK ZHANG CHINKY ZHANGY ill finish my work then ill come back ....its hard to type with phone lol
@CHINK ZHANG CHINKY ZHANGY is it possible to import cars from philipine to kuwait online or do i have to be there in Philippine ?
Is this available still?
*Tell you what, that van.... Comeback at night and please RUN A BLACK LIGHT over the entire interior, then we will see! Guarantee that van has been in some Japanese versions of BANGBRO'S*
Putting yall up on real game.....
and as always #UnLOCKyoURfOoL®
those are called Dutch doors
Is this available to purchase?
Qué bonita camioneta....Estás son las que me gustan.
Hola soy gomzalo de Mexico d, f cuanto cuesta la ben si la tienes tenkio
Man those headlights and especially those taillights just RUIN this
Its like a Dajiban but littler.
These are bulletproof.
Hola zoy Gonzalo de Mexico d, f cuanto cuesta la ben tenkio
Y cuánto es el precio?
So Perfect
LS Swap it!
its been done by the way but somthing want to do .....
Back seat drops to a bed
That’s GM steel for you. They start rusting from factory.
thanks for the internet this would not be possible ...
CONVERT TO RHD AND SHIP IT TO THAILAND
you shut the door on your huge pile of keys...
The North American minivan
Фигасе! Очередная находка.
@Charles Bronson не особо. Не прижилась здесь подобная техника.
اعجبتني 😍
To bad its Gas Hog asf