I Found the COOLEST Chevy Astro at the Junkyard

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • Todays junkyard finds were great! Got a rare piece for the interior, some parts for Michael and 3D.Power, and found a pretty awesome van!
    If you haven't already, check these guys out!
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Komentáře • 41

  • @ImChrisDeDecker
    @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +4

    If you haven't already, check these guys out!
    Michael Zicopoulos: czcams.com/users/mzd1966
    3DPower Production: czcams.com/channels/USpJjpXZKU7OlsI8WGCjhQ.html
    Check out my Patreon I would love your support:
    You also get videos early!
    www.patreon.com/BuildsUnited

    • @3dpowerproduction
      @3dpowerproduction Před 2 lety +1

      Cool video man! I appreciate it 🙏! It is awesome to work with another CZcamsr! Keep the good work coming. I also have a few astro van videos coming.

  • @AstroVanTribe
    @AstroVanTribe Před 2 lety +2

    WooHoo....! Exciting... Really looking forward to that box getting here - I hope it does, recently sent a package to Canada that looks like it got lost along the way.
    A couple things:
    - Go back and snatch them seats and that headliner for your van (unless you plan to do your own ceiling)
    - That paint-job reflected both the Arctic and antarctic - polar bears are in the arctic and penguins are in the antarctic :)
    I really need to get to a junk yard - Thank YOU!

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      I could not figure out where exactly it was, but it sounds like one side of the van was the artic and the other was the antartic! I am definitely leaning towards grabbing the seats..

  • @KindCreature1
    @KindCreature1 Před 2 lety

    Very thoughtful of you to move the sliding door so the next guy can get in easier! Mike

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety

      🙏 immediate thought was exactly that when I was going for the hinge.

  • @robwalker7496
    @robwalker7496 Před 2 lety +2

    It was awesome seeing Mike Z un boxing the parts you sent !! It was really cool , you sending them !! God Bless !!

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      I am glad I was able to find the perfect part for him! Thank you for stopping by Rob!

    • @robwalker7496
      @robwalker7496 Před 2 lety

      That you for all your informative videos !! They are a big help !!

  • @cawad43
    @cawad43 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh wow....I've got the same issue on my 2005 Astro....the Grab handle has been broken, cracked....this was an awesome how to on getting a newish one....thanks for sharing..!!

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      They are definitely a bit rare. I’ve probably been through 8 vans in the junkyard and this was the only one that wasn’t broken. There is a chip on it, however. But not a big deal

  • @mauricioallende7171
    @mauricioallende7171 Před 2 lety

    Hey, loving the build! I have found that for the handle bar the best thing to reinforce the interior where they break is to use JB weld, sand the inside a bit to have the JB weld hook onto something and let dry for a few days. I use that for anything that has to do with plastic pieces and it hardens as a rock. I’ve used it on sun visor clips and haven’t had an issue. Hope it helps. Keep up the great work!!

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey, thanks for stopping by. I actually did that two videos ago! But, thank you for the suggestion. A lot more work to do with this van

    • @mauricioallende7171
      @mauricioallende7171 Před 2 lety

      @@ImChrisDeDecker oh snap you did?? Which video is that? I must have missed it.

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety

      @@mauricioallende7171 that’s alright! This one:
      czcams.com/video/v92hRUBuXF0/video.html

    • @mauricioallende7171
      @mauricioallende7171 Před 2 lety

      @@ImChrisDeDecker aahhhh for some reason I missed that video. Thanks!! BTW, I also have a van (not an Astro van, someday) but I had some rust spots and bought some rust remover( in liquid form) and it removed the rust and then I sprayed it with STEEL-It….. rust gone! Also steel it is an awesome product, check it out for your projects. Again keep up the good work!!

  • @jeffambrose5244
    @jeffambrose5244 Před rokem

    Good score on that handle and trim pieces I think I'm going to make my handle out of wood keep the van videos coming been watching since you started

  • @williamhock9822
    @williamhock9822 Před 2 lety

    I have a 98 Astro van and it has skulls all over it it's pretty cool I learn a lot from your videos and go Gators

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      Dude, that’s awesome. I enjoy seeing peoples personality on their work
      Can’t wait until they start playing again!

  • @manuelester7420
    @manuelester7420 Před 2 lety

    Try JB WELD to reinforce the grab handle fasteners.😁

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety

      Mike Z actually mentioned JB weld aswell. Ill probably work on that after I build out some of the interior. Thank you for the suggestion 🙏

  • @ChrisLee66
    @ChrisLee66 Před 2 lety

    Did I detect a hint of Ed Bassmaster going on with that door? LOl

  • @AstroVanTribe
    @AstroVanTribe Před 2 lety +1

    Another thought.... Why not grab a new dash?

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      I am actually pretty happy with my dash! It would be cool to have the blue dash, though

  • @RuffPlay
    @RuffPlay Před měsícem

    My door locks open on my 97 until I grab the handle to shut it. I can make a short to show you if you're interested?

  • @nathanmace3936
    @nathanmace3936 Před 2 lety

    Mike Z sent me

  • @maxeffenberger280
    @maxeffenberger280 Před 2 lety +1

    great video, i just did not understand one thing, on my 1993 Astro i have to pull the handle on the sliding door forward to close it. Is it different on youre van?

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      I might be missing something, but the door handle doesn’t do anything when I push it forward. I don’t think there is a lever that would be do anything when pushing the handle forward. 🤔

    • @maxeffenberger280
      @maxeffenberger280 Před 2 lety

      @@ImChrisDeDecker hm weird on my van a cable goes down from the handle to the sliding door arm and unlocks the hold function of the door

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      @@maxeffenberger280 huh… I don’t feel like taking the door panel off at the moment, but I’ll get around to checking and seeing if I have that cable soon. Thank you for letting me know!

    • @maxeffenberger280
      @maxeffenberger280 Před 2 lety

      👍when I'm on my astro tomorrow I can send you a picture of it

  • @caelgrayheavens1234
    @caelgrayheavens1234 Před rokem +1

    How do you get access to a junkyard❔

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před rokem +1

      It’s a local yard that you pay an admission fee for. They are all over the US

  • @BigWillAuto
    @BigWillAuto Před rokem

    what editing program do you use love the videos

  • @WizzRacing
    @WizzRacing Před 2 lety

    Get them seats and the base.. You will regret it if you plan on keeping the van... As they are highly sought after item in good condition...

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      I did end up going back for them. The recliner level is broken, but I am confident I can fix it. My current seats are in amazing condition, better than these ones. Hoping I can swap the hardware over. I have yet to look too far into it, though.

  • @Dan0rioN
    @Dan0rioN Před 2 lety

    How is no rear ac a good thing!?!?!

    • @ImChrisDeDecker
      @ImChrisDeDecker  Před 2 lety +1

      More room in the rear of the van as a camper setup. If you don’t have seats or passengers in the back, you really only need front AC.
      In my Tahoe it has rear AC and heat. I never use the rear as or heat.

    • @Dan0rioN
      @Dan0rioN Před 2 lety

      @@ImChrisDeDecker I guess that makes sense execpt for running only front will be less powerful & direct but I can definitely see how it could be done without