Ideal surf vehicle???
Propane or this http://www.fourwheeler.com/brandpages/1 ... r_diesels/ is where I'm going with my Windkusschine upgrade I think, certainly any future vehicle. "a typical 75% for a well-tuned diesel engine running on pure diesel fuel alone, to 85-90% with the addition of LPG. Obviously, this more complete combustion also gives a nice boost in power, with an accompanying increase in fuel economy and reduction of pollutants." This rocks any way you look at it!! except having to have another fuel tank
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Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
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My father in law (eccentric German/Canuck) hooked a propane tank from the cab of his old Nissan diesel pick up to the intake manifold. He would manually open the valve & the tired old 4 cylinder responded with gobs of smooth power !!! http://www.minivancamping.com/forum/index.php
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here is another link for Japanese imports etc. : http://www.luxuryimports.ca/index.php
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A friend just picked up a diesel crew cab flat deck toyota 'high ace' truck http://www.mustang.bc.ca/images/27272-1.JPG from http://www.mustang.bc.ca/index.html (he ordered it used from Japan 10,000) he said they were great to deal with. Nice rig...Links on above site.(imports)...Here is another idea from links (above), a rooftop tent... http://www.autohomecanada.com/file_gb/t ... ronto.html
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I have heard good things about mustang.bc.ca, Luxury Imports (Wayne stands behind his product), and Outback Imports. For a comprehensive list of Toyota (and other) JDM importers, check out this thread on the Ih8mud forum: http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=82972
Also, if you do decide to buy an import, do your research regarding known problems for your vehicle, and BC's requirements regarding things like headlights. Ask for references from your importer. Beware of "curbers".
If you don't mind the risks, you can import a vehicle from Japan yourself and save $$$.
Also, if you do decide to buy an import, do your research regarding known problems for your vehicle, and BC's requirements regarding things like headlights. Ask for references from your importer. Beware of "curbers".
If you don't mind the risks, you can import a vehicle from Japan yourself and save $$$.
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Great links...Here is a Mazda crew cab: http://www.j-specimports.ca/dealernet/d ... id=1722254 or a Camper van: http://www.j-specimports.ca/dealernet/d ... id=1723088#
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Here's my first "surf vehicle" in 1974, parked outside the Warehouse at M&B Juskatla, in the Charlottes.
That was my first new surfboard shaped by Mike Eaton for me. It cost $140.00 plus shipping. I had it flown up and eventually it was delivered to me at the Warehouse.
1963 GMC bakery truck converted to a camper. Inside it slept four, had a stove and fridge, a closet and lots of drawers and storage space. I also had a big 8-D battery as a backup and to power my 8 track sound system installed. The piece-de-resistance was the modification I made so one could take a leak without having to stop when hauling ass to Tofino in '73 to go surfing. A funnel on a piece of hose that exited next to the left rear tire did the trick and served well both in motion or when parked.
You just didn't want to stay parked in one spot long.
Lots of fun in that thing before it went to it's final resting place, as a garden shed somewhere in Shirley.
Take care.
That was my first new surfboard shaped by Mike Eaton for me. It cost $140.00 plus shipping. I had it flown up and eventually it was delivered to me at the Warehouse.
1963 GMC bakery truck converted to a camper. Inside it slept four, had a stove and fridge, a closet and lots of drawers and storage space. I also had a big 8-D battery as a backup and to power my 8 track sound system installed. The piece-de-resistance was the modification I made so one could take a leak without having to stop when hauling ass to Tofino in '73 to go surfing. A funnel on a piece of hose that exited next to the left rear tire did the trick and served well both in motion or when parked.
You just didn't want to stay parked in one spot long.
Lots of fun in that thing before it went to it's final resting place, as a garden shed somewhere in Shirley.
Take care.
The name Hump?
Well, it all started off innocently enough...
Well, it all started off innocently enough...
I saw another Kus-Mobile, or whatever you call it Kus, for sale in Duncan. If I got one we could ralley along the OR Coast! That would be almost as much fun as the wave sailing.
Here is what the Kus-Mobile looks like just in case you have missed the rig http://www.bigwavedave.ca/gallery/displ ... at=0&pos=9
Here is what the Kus-Mobile looks like just in case you have missed the rig http://www.bigwavedave.ca/gallery/displ ... at=0&pos=9
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This has got to fit somebody around here....price maybe a bit high but great looking rig. Diesel, Itasca, not overheight, gotta love it
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified- ... otor-homes
http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified- ... otor-homes
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You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
Vancouver Island Windsports
Chinook /Takuma /KA Australia (Tribal) /Aztron
You're either in or in the way....
Doing things the hard way since 1963....
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Here is a Coombs importer of those Mitsubushi Delica Turbo Diesel vans: http://coombscountryautos.com/page9.html http://www.fivestarautosales.ca/testimo ... d65c04d1ad
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I saw this Sprinter driving onto the ferry the other day, killer looks with the blacked out windows. Nice seating, overheight mind you and probably big bucks but the black on black just rocked
Why the picture looks so weird I do not know. seems they come up way wide when I post them, wasn't great to begin with but this is really bad. How do I fix this HollowDood
Why the picture looks so weird I do not know. seems they come up way wide when I post them, wasn't great to begin with but this is really bad. How do I fix this HollowDood
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