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Re: Meet the Members - Brian from AZ [vanowneraz]
by vanowneraz
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Feb 03, 2008 (9:45 pm)
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Replying to: vanowneraz (Feb 10, 2007 10:34 pm)
Larry, I just traded in my 2001 Express for less than $6000 so your conversion van being 2 years newer than mine may be worth between $8900 and $9900 depending on other options installed and interior quality.
I am now a new owner of a 2007 Chevy Express 3500 15 passenger van with a smaller 6.0 liter V8 engine hoping to save a few miles of gas.
Anyone else have a 2006/2007 Express with any comments about this model year?
Brian
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2000 Chevy express with Regency Conversion
by dan98296
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Jul 04, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Hello,
We are thinking about getting a 2000 Chevy express with a Regency prestege conversion. It is white with tan leather interior, High Top, 5.7 vortec engine, TV with DVD, 2 CD players, GPS,and everything else imagenable. It has 80,000 miles and looks to be in close to perfect condition.
It is exactly what we are looking for.
Before I travel 1000 miles to get it I would like other peoples opinion. You can't find one close to Seattle so before I commit I would appreciate any help.
Problem is I can't seem to find the value of this Van anywhere.
Dealer states 20mpg highway, is this true?
Pro's and Con?
I Appreciate your help
Dan
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Re: Chevy Express/GMC Savana Owners: Meet the Members [claires]
by doitright
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Aug 03, 2008 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: claires (Oct 27, 2006 6:05 pm)
Hi Everyone 
My name is John. I'm located in Round Lake (northern IL). I have owned many Chevy's including 87 Beauville & 91 Extended 15 passenger Beauville Vans. Currently I have a 2003 3500 Express Access van. These have all been used as work vehicles. I love the access package!
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express 4x4 conversion
by jgarnaas
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Aug 03, 2008 (5:40 pm)
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would like to convert my 4x2 express g25000 to all wheel drive.i dont see any problem with changing the stock front axle to a front drive axle.anyone have any info or tips or has done the conversion on this type of van?i know the 1500 is offered in AWD but does anyone have a 2500/3500 with AWD?
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Re: Chevy Express/GMC Savana Owners: Meet the Members [doitright]
by jgarnaas
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Aug 03, 2008 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: doitright (Aug 03, 2008 9:43 am)
just received my GM factory service manuals (100 bucks) chock full of all kinds of info.
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Re: express 4x4 conversion [jgarnaas]
by newsie23
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Aug 05, 2008 (5:30 am)
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Replying to: jgarnaas (Aug 03, 2008 5:40 pm)
The H van, I believe, uses the Astro van AWD and is 'light duty'. I suggest you investigate the Quigley4x4 system, before you proceed. There was a H2500 AWD cargo van offered, with a GVW weight limit slightly above the H1500 My 03 is a 'super venicle', especially with MT treaded tires. My only complaint is the non-folding 'park bench seats'!
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Re: express 4x4 conversion [newsie23]
by jgarnaas
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Aug 05, 2008 (10:38 pm)
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Replying to: newsie23 (Aug 05, 2008 5:30 am)
Thanks for the info.yes ive looked into quigley but they only convert new vans from the factory.They dont do conversions on older vehicles.quigley has an independent front suspension on their front drive axle wich keeps the curb height of vehicle nearly the same as stock.if a dana strait front drive axle is used it has leaf springs under it wich raises the curb height of the van about a foot.as far as i know,quigley is the only company doing a custom IFS front drive axle.Do you know if the astro van AWD uses a dana 44 or 60 front drive axle on the h 1500 model?also what are the MT treaded tires that you are using?My van is an express cargo 2500 that only has 2 captains seats in the cab and open rear area.Im slowly doing a conversion of the rear area to make the van a sport/industrial dual purpose vehicle.
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Re: New Owner [newsie23]
by jgarnaas
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Aug 05, 2008 (10:46 pm)
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Replying to: newsie23 (Dec 04, 2007 2:59 pm)
is your o3 express a g1500 with AWD and do you know if you have IFS or a straight front axle on leaf springs on your particular model of vehicle?
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Re: New Owner [jgarnaas]
by newsie23
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Aug 06, 2008 (6:17 am)
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Replying to: jgarnaas (Aug 05, 2008 10:46 pm)
My 03 is a H1500 - with torson bar suspension and AWD. The G1500 uses A -arm suspension and 2 wheel drive - similar to GM pickups, and ??likely the Quigley setup. Don't know, - but the front axle is more likely American Axle, not Dana (more often a Ford, not GM supplier). My MT treaded tires are Wrangler SA, (Silent Armor) - see on Tire Rack how these are better liked, than regular, old Wrangler tires! I have used MT tires for their winter tread pattern, that can be used in the summer (without excessive wear) and not having alternate tires on rims. Also, I have been trying to confirm if 01 - 02, LT model, mid row bucket seats would fit the 03 and later, seat brackets. I would like to carry drywall, plywood, etc., on edge, between the seats. The 'park' non folding, bench seats are a $%^&pain! I have installed tracks and Seat Belts (ala 'short 12 passenger versions) so that I can carry plywood on the seat backs in rows 2 and 4 ($%^&*the shoulder belt hump). The folding seats in my (old) Aerostar, worked better, for my needs.
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Re: New Owner [newsie23]
by jgarnaas
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Aug 06, 2008 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: newsie23 (Aug 06, 2008 6:17 am)
I can look in my factory service manuals to see if the seats your looking for would fit your vehicle.give me some time to look into it..From 96 on when the new chevy chassis was introduced there has been little change in many aspects of the vehicle.In 2004 the stabilitrac was introduced into the vehicle.Glad i just happened to buy a used o4.Im still learning the variouse vehicle model codes such as h and g versions and name differences such as express/savanna etc.I know the frame and engine setup of the 04 express is the same as the 2500 silverado pick up.been very happy with my express van with no problems so far.Also like being in a 6000 pound tank in case im ever hit!
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