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New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:13 am
by KiteDiva
Hello everyone!
Well I am now the proud owner of my first Van! She's a 1989 Safari Touring with all the bells and whistles. Thanks to some other members locally, there are already plans afoot to begin the customization of Aiyana's (thaz me btw) Van. Nothing major yet just a few cosmetic things. I had a good friend and fellow Vanner check this one out prior to my purchasing it.

It's a V/8 conversion, I know it has a posi rear end and gobs of power, but not being much of a gear head yet I'm not exactly sure what all the goodies are. I was told however that the conversion was done right! Yaaaay! For now I'll content myself with adding my touches to make it "mine" so to speak. Yes she's got a few bumps, bruises and sags on her...kind of like me! :D So I know well get along famously!

As for me, I'm widowed, getting long in the tooth, (ain't we all) but still young at heart and looking forward to getting the rear seats outta this van to make room for camping stuff and of course...my kites! And yes...if you tell me to "go fly a kite"...I most likely will!

cheers!
Aiyana (aka Kite Diva)

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:29 am
by Smiliesafari
Welcome aboard........we're glad to have you amoung us. There's lots of us old guys around here so you'll feel right at home. That's a nice Safari you got there. We'll help you all we can. And I love kites also. \:D/

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:26 am
by 89AstroDan
Welcome to the family! You've come to the right place for friendly help and advice.

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:35 am
by astrozam
Sounds like a great van to start with Aiyana welcome to ASV and thanks for the introduction :cheers:

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 7:38 am
by trybe13
Welcome aboard! It does my heart good to see another SAFARI owner here! They are so much more regal than the Astro! LOL!!
But seriously, you have come to the right place to pick up inspiration, tips, and tricks to turn your van into the one you want it to become.
Take care and be blessed,
James
:guitar:

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:13 am
by mdmead
Yeah, what they all said!

Hey, how about some kite pics?

Welcome! :bounce:

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 9:42 am
by LaGrasta
Wow, already a V8 convert! Welcome.

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 10:45 am
by Rebel
SAFARI owner here! They are so much more regal than the Astro! LOL!!
:poke: [-X \

Welcome to the van world of ASV's. Nice ride you have there and yes,,do post some pics of your kites.
By the way,,,Skip there(smiliesafari) is a hot air ride nut,,not the same but they both are off the ground activities so guess that counts. :yawinkle:

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:57 pm
by reaper
hey Aiyana,
good to have you here.
If you don't want the rear seats,Just dump em off in Kidhauler's front yard. :muhaha:
Link to a couple more pics of her van
viewtopic.php?f=26&t=4774

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:40 pm
by T.Low
Welcome to ASV, my northern neighbor, or should I say, "another" one of my neighbors to the north.

Is that kite boarding or dry land kiting?

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:10 pm
by kings-x59
Welcome Aboard KD!

Re: New gal on the block

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 3:59 am
by crash
welcome to the site Image