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Hello from what used to be sunny California!

Post by Group_B »

Funny how this all started thanks to a few auctions on Ebay.

A buddy and myself have been toying with the idea of throwing diesel engines into our Starions and watch ebay regularly for said engines. He had found an auction for a Delica Starwagon and shared the link with me. Holy hell are these vans HOT and I knew I had to have one of my own.

I started looking around the web, digging up what information I could from various websites, and quickly learned that the Delica never made it to the US market, however the same chasis was sold as the LS in two flavors, a 7 seater and a panel van. I also learned they were only sold with the 2.4 EFI engine mated to a rear drive train. Rather disappointing. However, I had also learned that the entire drive train from my SWB Montero would bolt right up, save for the front differential assembly and front lower control arms. No big deal. A little cutting and some welding and it'll all fit, its only metal. :wink:

Long story not so short, I'm supposed to take posession of a '87 LS panel van sometime later this week. Shortly thereafter I'll be disassembling my Montero to use the parts to build a Delica. The only bits I don't have available are the ones that make the van look so awesome: headlights, front facia, bush bars, rear hatch trim and badges.

Some might say it would be simpler to import a RHD model, but I already know its nearly impossible to register such a vehicle in the state of California.

Anywho, we found another Delica listing on ebay that referenced this forum in the Q/A section and here I am. Just wanted to say Hello before I start asking y'all where you get replacement parts from. :wink:

-Eric
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Post by Green1 »

wow... now THAT is dedication... unfortunately, if our government has it's way... it may soon be the only way we can get these vehicles too...
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Post by josh »

I am sure with dedication like that we will be all the help we can be... also check out the ausie and UK forums... they will be a wealth of knowledge.

Welcome

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Post by Jungle Jon »

Hi Group_B and welcome to the site,

That sounds like an interesting project, keep us informed of the progress!

Jon
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