Soo, it is finally time to make an introduction. Ive been viewing these forums heavily since about mid January, and have probably spent numerous hours, if not days, seeking out all kinds of pictures, info, and videos. Finally, as of next week I will be a true member! I am as mechanically inept as they come, so I wont be able to provide much assistance in that regard. However I would be thrilled to attend meets, go for drives, and share the tales of the (hopefully many) adventures to come.
Bit about how the Delica came to be. So as of last summer the plan was to work as much as possible, take the winter off and ski as much as one could. Come August I lost some of the courage needed to do so and decided to head back to school for the fall semester. As ski season arrived, literally the very first day for me (Nov 26th) on the fourth run I got hit from behind and blew out my knee.. Insert choice words for that for the unknown fellow.
. Skied down on the other leg and headed for the Canmore hospital, where I found out the season was over for me. Was pretty bummed for a quite some time, realizing that this winter would not go as planned. However with all bad things there is always a silver lining. As January rolled around, I pondered what to do with the summers earnings/ now useless ski fund, and began to think of the Delica. The Delica has always been the dream vehicle, one you would see tucked in various ski parking lot corners for a few days, or puttering down snowy roads. While sightings were somewhat rare, I knew one day if I could ever afford one, I would hopefully join the ranks of the illusive van drivers. Got into contact with William at JDM connection (separate bouquet post to come) and after many email the perfect van arrived. While a high roof would have been preferable, after reading on here that folks bigger than me camp/drive low roofs comfortably, I decided it was time. Now as the vans arrival/port clearance date comes (looking like around the 26th.. coincidence
) the plan is to write/stress through the last exams, fly down, pick it up, head to CVI and West Coast alignment and take her home. Maybe a potential Whistler day as well.. First mods planned: Pyro/egr. Headlight protectors for the yellow lights. Maybe a Falco special "gopher grille" later (although mine won't be nearly as nice)
Quick question, does Rich(d) still sell those pyrometer/egr kits? Thanks in advance.
Thanks to ALL the members for the enormous amount of valuable info and stories posted that has provided me with hours of entertainment and made the Delica choice an easy one. Now to try and post the auction photos.
PS, I say it "Del-ee-cah" .
Good Ship 