How about this for thought?!?!

[iluvmy72]

My wife and I recieved an 88 Astro van the other day from her parents.....it's beat up inside and out.....it has a tired 4.3 liter fuel injected engine and a rebuilt 700r4 tranny and a completely redone AC system on the engine side.......in looking at the frame underneith, the body sits flat like our cabs do.....I'm wondering if this would be a good frame to convert over to.....My LB is out of wack from a wreck....plus I want to convert over to a shortbed anyway.....my question is, would this be a good frame to use?....the suspension alone would give a much nicer ride and I was thinking that I can take that 4.3 liter and rebuild it and add some headers and then yank the smog equipment to give a some ponys.....of course the rear end would have to go.....but this would be a fun project if the wheels would line up correctly. This would give me lots of power and save gas at the same time......what does everyone think about this theory?....or has anyone tried or have any experience with these Astro Van frames.