Hi Im Seb, I am a Brit and currently live in Vancouver, BC
Two weeks ago I bought a 1995 Safari RWD, Originally went out to buy a Dodge caravan, but this took my eye. Its got a much better ride hight
Just got some winter tires for it the other day, looking to get another set of steelies and put them them on in the next week and give it a quick winter service. Before taking it to Whistler, Big White and various other places, possibly Calgary for the new year.
It had the EGR code up on it, but have cleaned that and its now running much better :-)
I will get some pics when its not raining and I have some daylight.
Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
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Relaxed Diver
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LiftedAWDAstro
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Welcome aboard!
Current rides:
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8S Special Edition
Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
2003 Astro AWD all stock - traded for a 3/4 ton truck
2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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mdmead
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Welcome to ASV!
Matt
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Welcome Aboard.
Always nice to see a fellow BC/West coaster.
Cheers Bro.
Always nice to see a fellow BC/West coaster.
Cheers Bro.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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H2OJoe
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Welcome to the forum! Post some pics of your van when you can. We love pics!
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
2001 Astro LT AWD "Redneck Edition", 4" Custom Lift, 30x9.5R15LT on stock wheels, Hightop conversion, custom interior, custom roof racks, external solar shower, front recovery points. SOLD
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
1997 Astro LS AWD Starting build soon.
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MountainManJoe
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Welcome. I think you're the second new British Columbian this month.
Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Yup, I would be the other one from Port Moody, BC.
Welcome! Let's throw some back bacon on the barbee and crack open a few cold ones eh?
Welcome! Let's throw some back bacon on the barbee and crack open a few cold ones eh?
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MountainManJoe
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
I lived in Port Moody for a good part of my life. Close to the Art Centre.
Once, my friend and I capsized a sailboat in Burrard inlet. #-o I also witnessed a train derailment and an explosion at the chemical plant.
Once, my friend and I capsized a sailboat in Burrard inlet. #-o I also witnessed a train derailment and an explosion at the chemical plant.
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
I never lived i port moody, but lived close by near eagle ridge Johnson hill area.
Spent a quite few evenings at the the gool ol 'PMI', (is it still there?)
Rode my dirt bike all over IOCO as a youngin.
Even tried to ride my bicycle up Gatensbury hill once. Phewww. Down was a lot more fun that UP, Lol...
So, Hey, Welcome neighbour.
Spent a quite few evenings at the the gool ol 'PMI', (is it still there?)
Rode my dirt bike all over IOCO as a youngin.
Even tried to ride my bicycle up Gatensbury hill once. Phewww. Down was a lot more fun that UP, Lol...
So, Hey, Welcome neighbour.
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
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MountainManJoe
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
You mean Port Moody Inn? I don't remember seeing it. The Golden Spike pub is there now.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkesuk-AJuQ#![/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkesuk-AJuQ#![/youtube]
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doyoulikeithere
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
ya, The PMI. we used to go downstairs on the weekend , I think the downstairs was called Copacabanna's way back in the late 80s. Some mighty fine meat at that market, Lol...
2021 Yamaha Tenere 700 - Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
2016 Yamaha XSR900 - Silver.
1990 Astro - AWD - Brown.
1987 Astro - With 5 Speed & 4wd - Silver & Blue.
Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
I live right in the centre of town, just off St. Johns & Moody St.
The PMI was a great place to go for a burger and to watch a few peelers.
The PMI was a great place to go for a burger and to watch a few peelers.
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thegreenmachine
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Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Welcome aboard the hms crazy!!!!
Side note I just finished some Reno on the outside of the McDonalds on st James. Just past the golden spike in Port Moody!
Side note I just finished some Reno on the outside of the McDonalds on st James. Just past the golden spike in Port Moody!
2003 Chevrolet Astro 4wd np233c transfercase 245/75/16 ETS Trailermaster tires
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1995 Safari AWD (death by torsion bar. a.k.a. "the final straw")
1999 Safari AWD ( death by tree x2 )
1997 safari rwd cargo ( sold @ 450,000+ km )
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1995 Safari AWD (death by torsion bar. a.k.a. "the final straw")
1999 Safari AWD ( death by tree x2 )
1997 safari rwd cargo ( sold @ 450,000+ km )
Re: Seb with a Safari in Vancouver, British Columbia
Next time let me know and I'll swing by with the Astro as Rockin' Ronnie's is just blocks from my house. 