*Chevy Astro Camper Van Project* - $1500 (NE Austin)
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1988 Provan Tiger GT built on a Chevy Astro Van chassis
*THIS IS A PROJECT* If you're not mechanically inclined you should probably turn back now.
Ok, if that didn't scare you read on. What you're looking at is a 1988 Provan Tiger GT built on a Chevy Astro Van chassis with a 4.3 liter V6. These were professionally built by a company called Provan that was based in Colorado. They built these until the Astro was discontinued in 2005.
The Tiger is only 17 feet long and features a pop-top similar to the VW Westfalia that provides room to standup, bed space over the cab, and it will fit in a standard garage. It is fully self sufficient and includes a 12 volt inverter, three burner stove, furnace, water heater, 3-way fridge (12v, 110v, or propane), fresh water tank, grey tank, black tank, couch area, and a tiny bathroom with a toilet and shower! Yes, I know, it's hard to believe but there's a bathroom in there. The front seats also swivel to face the rear. It's pretty roomy when it's all set up.
It'll start but the engine needs work. I drove it 1200 miles from Minnesota and it ran great for half the trip but started acting up. Pretty sure it's got a blown head gasket and it's only running on 5 cylinders. Also, the top and interior need work. There is some water damage in the bed area over the cab, the cabinetry is beat up, and some of the motor home features need repair (ie furnace and water heater). How big a project this is will depend on how you plan to use it. If you're a bachelor dude, a hunter, or a band just repair the engine (or swap in a V8!), patch up a few things, and go. If you plan to travel the country with your wife (like me), it's a big restoration project. Please serious inquiries only. Include your phone number in your email or I'll assume it's spam and delete it. Thanks
