Thread: Bad Ast Astro Van Build

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I realize this is not a "classic" Hot Rod but, if anyone is interested in following this build, I have started throwing pics into my gallery.
Bad Ast is what I have named the project and, to give you a bit of background, this is an '88 Astro that I am building in the Pro-Touring style that has emerged in the last few years.
I have the chassis and suspensions designed in a 3D cad program and am working on most of the body panels.
The van is lowered 6" and along with the redesigned front and rear suspensions it will be running a Big Block Chevy set back 14" and down about 5.5". A 700r4 (or 4L60E) will be the trans of choice and a 9" rear with 4.11's and an Auburn posi will sit out back.
Tires and wheels are Michelin Pilot Sports; 275/40-17's up front with 345/35-18's out back. They are mounted on Bonspeed 17x10's and 18x12's respectively and all rims run a 7.00" backspacing.
At the moment I have a full set of Corvette Grand Sport HD disc brakes, 13" in front and 12" in the rear but I may upgrade to wilwoods or Baers before the proect is done.
Thanks for looking
Mark