New member from Vancouver Island!

spkrwillspkrwill Band Wagon
in New User Introductions
I'm a newbie HCWagoneer, just 2 yrs. I now have 2, an '85 & my "new" '86! Neither are 4whlrs; can I still join the club? Both are 300,000+, but in kilometers, so barely 200,000 miles. I laugh when I hear the MPG's that most people are getting in their brand new guzzlers. Canadian gallons are larger than US gallons,(maybe not in Texas), so I get about 40 mpg average, about 20% higher! If anyone with the older carberated model has ideas for better milage, I'd love to hear about them! I'm hoping there are more Vancouver Island members who have extra parts!!! So other than I'm a musician who also repairs speakers, that's me...Spkrwill

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  • ScallyWagScallyWag Wagonist
    Welcome to the forum, new Canadian members are always appreciated! Where on the island are you? Got any pictures of those Wagons?
  • spkrwillspkrwill Band Wagon
    Hello!! No pictures yet, but soon! I'm in Cedar, a very short hop from Nanaimo, Nanaimo being the near centre of the island! It's claim to fame might be Diana Krall, graduate of the VIU Jazz program, of which I am as well.. All my musical gear fits in my wagon; amp, bass, speakers and mixer, mike stands, etc., still room for 2!! My first wagon is in the shop, timing belt went at 325,000! I'll be mobile again in a few days! Rads (it needs one) are scarce here! Take care! Will
  • spkrwillspkrwill Band Wagon
    spkrwill wrote:
    Hello!! No pictures yet, but soon! I'm in Cedar, a very short hop from Nanaimo, Nanaimo being the near centre of the island! It's claim to fame might be Diana Krall, graduate of the VIU Jazz program, of which I am as well.. All my musical gear fits in my wagon; amp, bass, speakers and mixer, mike stands, etc., still room for 2!! My first wagon is in the shop, timing belt went at 325,000! I'll be mobile again in a few days! Rads (it needs one) are scarce here! Take care! Will
    Well, I'm down to 1 wagon and a parts car! My '85 motor has bent valve guides, big money to put that one on the road, but my '86 is now up & running!! It was supposed to be the parts vehicle, but it runs like a top.. So, where would be a good place to look for after market odds & ends? Oh yes, removing the stereo!! I used the internet for help! They missed the "plumbers strap" info...the security piece bolted to the back and screwed to the underside, just behind the deck/radio/etc! A hammer and chisel became necessary. Anyone done a clock re & re? Thanks for any info!! Will
  • Eagle BeagleEagle Beagle familEE
    i need pictures...
    i cant read a word he says...

    :mrgreen:
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