Ya, I like the pod. Makes the Delica stand out even more but really doesn't help me with underground and ferry... I'll have to wait until the weekend to tell you what kind it is as the van is in the shop for preventive service right now. But it's really light (fiberglass) and my guess is that it's mainly for skis and boards. There's foam underneath to protect the roof and it worked good as the roof is real nice.
I wish I could figure all the "extra" wires inside, seems like the PO had it tricked out. There's a huge cable assembly going to the back for what I think used to be an amp along with some double outlets at the front, no idea what they are for.
I was happily surprised when I got her to find out that all the shades work perfectly along with all the lights on the inside knobs. Basically there's nothing wrong "yet", I even have the full Delica on the tailgate. Oups, the stereo (crazy Alpine system with remote from early 2000) probably needs a fuse but that's it. The inside is immaculate as well, no smell, no tears/burns and the seats look almost new.
The bad part about importing from Japan is the wait, for me it was a gruesome 4 months wait without knowing for sure what I was getting. I used Terra2 if anyone is interested to know how it went just PM me...
The good part with this van is that it came with lot's of extras that I had no idea. Like it came with Volk Racing forged wheels, aftermarket steering wheel, turbo timer, funky stereo that "will" work and a few other goodies and it was definitely as advertised, a grade 4 BB.
For those interested to know the accurate speed while running 30" tires, I used my GPS and the speedo is bang on. I also get 2500RPM at 95Km/h. Does everyone have similar numbers?
More pictures and details to follow...
So thanks again for this great community, you guys have been great all along. I don't think I would have jumped onto the Delica if it wasn't for you!
After all, I already had 2 toaster vans...
Congrats David.