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#560 of 618 grille guard on Express by adis8066 Jul 10, 2007 (6:15 pm)
Has anyone ever seen a Chevy Express with a grille guard on it?? I'd like to have one installed on my Express. Is it Wierd?? The reason i asked was someone keep either back-in or hit my front bumper where the license plate is in parking lot. I claimed insurance once, & i don't wanna claim the second time, or they may think i'm cheating on them !! Replies to this message: jodyz (Jul 15, 2008 2:23 pm)
#561 of 618 Swapping bench seats. Possible? by eandlcubed Aug 05, 2007 (8:35 am)
I am torn between buying the Express and the Sprinter. I like the Express because it is alot cheaper and I like the Sprinter because all its seats have shoulder belts. I went and look at an '07 Express and notice that the second bench actually has shoulder belt for its middle passenger. However the third bench looks exactly like the second bench but it only has a lapbelt for its middle passenger. So I ask the salesman if I could get another second bench and swap out the third bench. He does not seem to know the answer but said "why not."   I figure you guys/gals here are the best people to ask ... So can it be done (i.e. same track ect)?   Thanks a bunch! Replies to this message: 6xadad (Aug 24, 2007 8:34 am) eandlcubed (Aug 24, 2007 3:29 pm) johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 11:56 am) and 1 more... 2vanman2 (Apr 28, 2008 7:01 pm)
#562 of 618 1996 chevy 1500 express conversion audio problem by amiles1 Aug 05, 2007 (6:47 pm)
I have a 1996 chevy 1500 conversion van which I am having audio problems with when the vehicle is first started the factory systems sounds fine then few seconds later the sound goes down to a whisper and sound is only coming out of the passenger front and rear speakers at a whisper could someone give me an idea of what could be wrong is it a problem with my head unit or does the van have a factory amp that may be malfunction any help would be much appreciated                          thank you
#563 of 618 got an express by eandlcubed Aug 11, 2007 (10:43 am)
Well, I went ahead and bought a used '07 Express over a Sprinter because it costs 12k less. Can't fight the math .   Anyway, does anyone here know if the emblems in the rear and on the front door have position holes behind them. I would like to remove them but don't want to expose any holes in the van.   oh, to answer my own question regarding the swapping of bench seats...it seems the second and third row benches are similar in track length so maybe they are switchable. Replies to this message: adis8066 (Aug 11, 2007 11:49 am)
#564 of 618 Re: got an express [eandlcubed] by adis8066 Aug 11, 2007 (11:49 am)
Replying to: eandlcubed (Aug 11, 2007 10:43 am) As far as i know, all emblems around the vehicle are using very strong double sided tape instead of pin mounted like the old days. It is not easy to remove them, you should heat it up using a heat gun (not hair blower) to solften the adhesive at the back of the emblem, then peel it off gradually. Most of the time, it will left behind the residue on the vehicle, you can use glue remover to remove it. Body shop has a set of tool just for removing emblems before sanding the body of vehicles. For removing the glue residue, they're using a rubber wheel (they claimed it is made of air craft tire's rubber) attach to power drill, & spin the wheel against the glue area until it is cleaned; it won't damage or scratch the surface. You can buy these tools at your local body shop supplier.
#565 of 618 01 2500 cargo van computer by taker442 Aug 22, 2007 (4:06 am)
I am having trouble reading my 01 van computer. When I plug the code reader in it tells my it can not access the computer. Any ideas? There is something wrong the van because I do get a light but I can not read what it is.   Thanks
#566 of 618 Re: Swapping bench seats. Possible? [eandlcubed] by 6xadad Aug 24, 2007 (8:34 am)
Replying to: eandlcubed (Aug 05, 2007 8:35 am) No, the second row seat doesn't fit into the third or fourth row slots. The 2008 Express has as standard equipment center shoulder belts for every bench. Replies to this message: eandlcubed (Aug 24, 2007 3:29 pm) johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 11:56 am) johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 1:31 pm) 2vanman2 (Apr 28, 2008 7:01 pm)
#567 of 618 Re: Swapping bench seats. Possible? [6xadad] by eandlcubed Aug 24, 2007 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: 6xadad (Aug 24, 2007 8:34 am) Are you sure? I asked my Chevy dealer and they said the only new features that they know of are: standard curtain airbags for the passenger version and tweaked-up engines. He is not sure on the shoulder belts for all seats. Where did you find this info? I would be very bumped if it were true since I was, for the long time, torn between buying an Express or a Sprinter. I settled with a slightly used Express because of the huge price difference between the two.   You also said the second row wouldn't fit into the third row. I haven't got the time to actually remove these two benches to try them out. From just looking at the legs and latches, they seem to match up pretty well. Have you actually try them out? Another bump for me since I thought I could try a junk yard or actually buying new to get the extra shoulder belt and two child LATCHes Thanks Replies to this message: johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 11:56 am) johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 1:31 pm) 2vanman2 (Apr 28, 2008 7:01 pm)
#568 of 618 trims don't seem to line up right ... by eandlcubed Aug 24, 2007 (3:38 pm)
I had the opportunity to really check out my '07 Sprinter and found that most of the interior trims don't seem to fit tightly and have big gaps. I took it back to the dealer and they said that is the way it was built. I know it is a workhorse but the quality seems so inferior. For instance, the area around the belt holders on the headliner doesn't seem to attach to anything. I keep pushing it up hoping it would click onto something but no. The plastic trim around the lower glass in the rearmost bench has huge gap between it and the glass. I could see some sort of attachment of the window glass but the trim, again, does not seem to click onto anchor. Lots of 'give.' The bench floor anchors don't seem secure (the pins that say L and R) but I am sure they are. Plus all mine anchors look rusty or very reddish in color. Let me know what yours are like since it is hard to get hold of another passenger express for comparison. Thanks Replies to this message: johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 12:27 pm) eandlcubed (Aug 26, 2007 3:42 pm) gpturner (Jun 19, 2008 1:37 am)
#569 of 618 Re: Swapping bench seats. Possible? [eandlcubed] by johnsc Aug 26, 2007 (11:56 am)
Replying to: eandlcubed (Aug 24, 2007 3:29 pm) The only difference I can think of is the passenger side shoulder strap that allows you to get by the first row. I didn't really examine it that well. You could probably rig a middle shoulder harness by attaching it to the top seat frame. I think they didn't have one for the third seat because the seat in front would be soft? Or just carry 11 people instead of 12, or whatever it carries.   I had a Dodge 97 and it was a nightmare. The Sprinter looks ok, but like you said, it is over 10k more. And has that small V6. Not sure how well that is going to hold up. But the 22 mpg is impressive.   This is my second Chevy Van, the fisrt was a 2000, this on is a 2006 3500 passenger.   Just make sure your tires are properly inflated when hauling that many people and you are good to go. 85 in the back and 55 in the front. Van's and SUVs can roll over when the tires are low. (especially the extended van) Replies to this message: johnsc (Aug 26, 2007 1:31 pm)

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