Going VIP Style in A GM... "Astrolade"

[SoCal FZJ80]

I figured I would post up some pics of my other ride if you guys are interested. I took a 1996 Chevy Astro and did it up JDM V.I.P. Style... Like the Lexus LS400's and Vans you see over in Japan that are blacked out and kitted with deep lip rims.
This van has a 2003 Escalade front clip, bodykit, and is tucking 22" Rims. I painted in satin black and the entire interior is black with cream seats out of a Escalade as well. Even though it is a domestic, the tuner crews out here all dig it so mostly it hangs out with them. Right now me and my wife are daily driving it (ouch) because it is the car that gets the best gas mileage out of everything we own.
if you want, let me know and I'll make a photo gallery on here.

[lownslow95]

I figured I would post up some pics of my other ride if you guys are interested. I took a 1996 Chevy Astro and did it up JDM V.I.P. Style... Like the Lexus LS400's and Vans you see over in Japan that are blacked out and kitted with deep lip rims.
This van has a 2003 Escalade front clip, bodykit, and is tucking 22" Rims. I painted in satin black and the entire interior is black with cream seats out of a Escalade as well. Even though it is a domestic, the tuner crews out here all dig it so mostly it hangs out with them. Right now me and my wife are daily driving it (ouch) because it is the car that gets the best gas mileage out of everything we own.
if you want, let me know and I'll make a photo gallery on here.

Why? :bigeek:

[Ender81]

Post em up I just want to see it

[lownslow95]

I want to see it too. Just because.

[Big_Jim]

i want to see it as well. vanning in japan is HUGE. theres a kit for the first gen scion xB (04-06.5) called the snowy heron kit that converts the front end of the xb to look like an astrovan.

[Got Insulin?]

Definitely interested in seeing some pics, but would be hesitant to name a project with anything that could be mistakes for the word "Astroglide"

[SoCal FZJ80]

i want to see it as well. vanning in japan is HUGE. theres a kit for the first gen scion xB (04-06.5) called the snowy heron kit that converts the front end of the xb to look like an astrovan.

Now that might just make me want to buy a Scion XB to make a mini version of my Astro... LOL

[SoCal FZJ80]

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/DSC01324.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/DSC01323.jpg
All body lines shaved and smoothed
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/DSC01322.jpg
Rear doors converted to lift hatch with 1/2 dutch doors on bottom. Shaved and relocated license plate.
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/DSC01321.jpg
Front 3/4 Shot... tucking 22's. Inner fenders are reworked. Drives without rubbing... No air bags or hydraulics! Hellaflush... LOL
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/ASTRO001.jpg
Matching Black Interior with Cream Escalade seats and CTS Steering Wheel.
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/DSC00673.jpg
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp132/RBIndustries/Astro%20Safari/DSC00671.jpg
At Twisted Obsessions Car Show. This van is for sale. Email me direct:)

[Big_Jim]

definitely wouldnt call that VIP, but it looks neat.

[Vtecepidemic]

Not bad. Japs over do their vans.

Where are you from ? Cuz I see Cali plates. So you're either from there but living here now. Or you're just really lost posting in the tristate forums.

[SoCal FZJ80]

Not bad. Japs over do their vans.

Where are you from ? Cuz I see Cali plates. So you're either from there but living here now. Or you're just really lost posting in the tristate forums.

I'm from Pittsburgh, PA but relocated to SoCal. I came here to keep in touch with friends from the area. Are you really in Osan Korea??? Long way from the Tri-State... LOL
:supz:

[SoCal FZJ80]

definitely wouldnt call that VIP, but it looks neat.
We'll I guess I need to dust off the Honda Odyssey body kit from Junction Produce and actually bolt it onto a van... have a kit and no van for it :(
I have a friend out here with one with a Garson kit on it and it is sick...

[Ender81]

Yeah I wouldn't call it VIP either but for some reason I dig it. May be because I am a sucker for those hot rod pins.

[OutToWinPAHC]

VIP no, cheap 22's not tucking tire, no camber compensation for offet, bondo bleeding through the primer with rat rod decals, lowered but still clearing a parking block.... Is that rhinoliner for carpet?

VIP
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_NRSDCBt4i-U/TD1Xe1eksUI/AAAAAAAAFE0/HjzkyeRk34E/Vip+Lexus+GS300+interior.jpg

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Mike%20Garrett/The%20101/Vanning/van2.jpg

in a nutshell
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/000/122/bush_doing_it_wrong_1.jpg

[Vtecepidemic]

I'm from Pittsburgh, PA but relocated to SoCal. I came here to keep in touch with friends from the area. Are you really in Osan Korea??? Long way from the Tri-State... LOL
:supz:

Ahh didn't realize it still said Korea. I was stationed there aug. 2010-2011. Now I'm stationed in south Carolina.

Born in florida, moved to arizona, Grew up in Quakertown, PA for 16ish yrs, moved to Northumberland PA (near Harrisburg) for 5yrs. Then joined the AF.
Nvr been more bored w life. Lol.

[dudewheresmycar]

Oh wow..

[jpalamar]

Oh my god. I'm sad now.

[PunkboySL2]

Certainly not VIP. You need bags, wheel spacers or new wheels, and a real paintjob. Can't say I'm a fan.

[DRCprojectS13]

not JDM VIP at all but still looks pretty cool, I like the stock astro van front end more than the escalade front. kick ass pinstriping though!

[yellow2000S/R]

Not hellaflush either. How would you considet that VIP? LOL.

[AWD GS]

well i think everyone else covered the comments lol. props on the work though! would fit more into the mini trucking fad than VIP

[yellow2000S/R]

'VIP'ish Astro =

http://www.wald.co.jp/parts_acce/carrange/chevrolet/astro/astro/img/astro_m_02.jpg

[dumpleRL]

not the first astrolade ive seen but sweet

[11secdsm]

Lots of potential. It's got lots of mini truck influence...definitely not VIP influenced. Keep it up!