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Bob Moore · 03-24-2006, 02:19 AM

What's the deal on Astro/Safari steering columns. Our local yard will have about 35 Astro vans at all times. The column is pulled(sold - not stocked) on 30 of those. They get $26.50 complete from steering wheel to u-joint including all levers, switches, etc.

What do these fit? Why are they always gone? I never pick them up because I don't know what they fit(beside AstroVan) and they are almost always gone.

Nobody (except me) pulls the van tilts that fit our trucks - I usually get 1 every 2 or 3 weeks - I'm becoming more selective.

Help me out on the Astro Van deal. Thanks - Bob

1LoC10 · 03-24-2006, 02:28 AM

just a guess, but i would assume they would fit s10's and sonomas... and those are pretty popular is the customizing sport

72armyswbtruck · 03-24-2006, 08:57 AM

TTT for you, I want to know

Longhorn Man · 03-24-2006, 04:11 PM

I know some of the local junk yards will pull all tilt columns out of all GM vehicles, get them all confused with each other, tell you you are stupid when you ID the one they hand you as being wrong, and then charge way more than a junk yard column could ever be worth.

mplex2000 · 03-24-2006, 04:42 PM

Hehe, I love it when they try to give me the wrong stuff and sit there and give me a bunch of attitude telling me they know what they're talking about. I only know about a few cars, but I know just about everything about those few cars....those guys know the very basics of cars in general!

72armyswbtruck · 03-24-2006, 07:08 PM

I agree hole heartedly, Some people are to stuborn to listen to those of us who know alot about a very few cars, but this can and does work to my advantage,
Big Block motor mounts for the same price as small block, and other little parts like that, especially when it comes to picking things from the vans that work on our trucks.

Bob Moore · 03-24-2006, 08:14 PM

Andy - I understand what you are saying but this yard DOES NOT stock parts. The columns make it out to the yard but just not for long.

CG · 03-24-2006, 11:25 PM

hey bob could you tell me what yard that is? i need some parts for my 99 astro van. im going to sell it, but want to fix a couple of things first...thanks,

mark

Bob Moore · 03-25-2006, 12:46 AM

CG - it's the pick a part right next to McChord AFB on 112th St S. From the Auburn/Kent area take 167 south to 512. Exit 512 at Steele St. Go south on Steele(back over 512) about 3 blocks to 112th. Turn right onto 112th. Turn left into the yard at 2416 South 112th St. Entrance is in back down below. Run by the Ferrell family. They have another yard in Lynnwood or south Everett. Only a buck to get in until April 3rd, then it's going to be $2.00

Make sure you bring your tools. Good hunting - Bob

CG · 03-25-2006, 12:58 AM

hey thanks bob

Bob Moore · 03-25-2006, 02:14 AM

Mark - You might call them first. 99 is somewhat new for them. # is 253-588-1775. Don't know what you want or if it goes back aways. Normally they deal in 10 year old and earlier.

03-24-2006, 02:19 AM	#1
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Astro Van Columns What's the deal on Astro/Safari steering columns. Our local yard will have about 35 Astro vans at all times. The column is pulled(sold - not stocked) on 30 of those. They get $26.50 complete from steering wheel to u-joint including all levers, switches, etc. What do these fit? Why are they always gone? I never pick them up because I don't know what they fit(beside AstroVan) and they are almost always gone. Nobody (except me) pulls the van tilts that fit our trucks - I usually get 1 every 2 or 3 weeks - I'm becoming more selective. Help me out on the Astro Van deal. Thanks - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-24-2006, 02:28 AM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Astro Van Columns just a guess, but i would assume they would fit s10's and sonomas... and those are pretty popular is the customizing sport __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-24-2006, 08:57 AM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Astro Van Columns TTT for you, I want to know __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-24-2006, 04:11 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Astro Van Columns I know some of the local junk yards will pull all tilt columns out of all GM vehicles, get them all confused with each other, tell you you are stupid when you ID the one they hand you as being wrong, and then charge way more than a junk yard column could ever be worth.

03-24-2006, 04:42 PM	#5
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Astro Van Columns Hehe, I love it when they try to give me the wrong stuff and sit there and give me a bunch of attitude telling me they know what they're talking about. I only know about a few cars, but I know just about everything about those few cars....those guys know the very basics of cars in general!

03-24-2006, 07:08 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Astro Van Columns I agree hole heartedly, Some people are to stuborn to listen to those of us who know alot about a very few cars, but this can and does work to my advantage, Big Block motor mounts for the same price as small block, and other little parts like that, especially when it comes to picking things from the vans that work on our trucks. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-24-2006, 08:14 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Astro Van Columns Andy - I understand what you are saying but this yard DOES NOT stock parts. The columns make it out to the yard but just not for long. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-24-2006, 11:25 PM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Astro Van Columns hey bob could you tell me what yard that is? i need some parts for my 99 astro van. im going to sell it, but want to fix a couple of things first...thanks, mark

03-25-2006, 12:46 AM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Astro Van Columns CG - it's the pick a part right next to McChord AFB on 112th St S. From the Auburn/Kent area take 167 south to 512. Exit 512 at Steele St. Go south on Steele(back over 512) about 3 blocks to 112th. Turn right onto 112th. Turn left into the yard at 2416 South 112th St. Entrance is in back down below. Run by the Ferrell family. They have another yard in Lynnwood or south Everett. Only a buck to get in until April 3rd, then it's going to be $2.00 Make sure you bring your tools. Good hunting - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-25-2006, 12:58 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: Astro Van Columns hey thanks bob

03-25-2006, 02:14 AM	#11
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Astro Van Columns Mark - You might call them first. 99 is somewhat new for them. # is 253-588-1775. Don't know what you want or if it goes back aways. Normally they deal in 10 year old and earlier. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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