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by books1
4 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New owner in Connecticut.
Replies: 27
Views: 15953

Re: New owner in Connecticut.

Pertronix. Read all about it here
by books1
4 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hallo from Holland
Replies: 14
Views: 10108

Re: Hallo from Holland

Welcome to the Club - from "downunder" (Australia), Jan! We run some parallels - I also joined the USA Club instead of starting up my own one-man show here (plus these guys know what they're talkin' about and are true enthusiasts), and someone also cut holes in my sedan to fit rear indicat...
by books1
4 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Michigan
Replies: 5
Views: 5519

Re: Greetings from Michigan

G'day... er... Hamster,

Welcome to the club from downunder - this is definitely the place to learn about those little Subies! :D
by books1
4 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Sedan owner
Replies: 12
Views: 10627

Re: New Sedan owner

Welcome to the Club... from downunder, Dan - I see your problem, it's the steering wheel is on the wrong side!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: hello from calgary
Replies: 6
Views: 6170

Re: hello from calgary

Hi David,

I travelled through part of Europe with a chap from Calgary - he was on a Honda Goldwing.

That was back in 1979.... but for now, welcome to the Club!

Cheers,

Ian
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello!
Replies: 15
Views: 11293

Re: Hello!

Hi Rebekah,

Welcome to the Club.

I'm also from the South! (just a little further, that's all) :D

Cheers,

Ian
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Why can't it remember me??
Replies: 30
Views: 25804

Re: Why can't it remember me??

No you don't
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Why can't it remember me??
Replies: 30
Views: 25804

Re: Why can't it remember me??

YUM :D
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Why can't it remember me??
Replies: 30
Views: 25804

Re: Why can't it remember me??

Ed, I have PM'd instructions for you to set cookies for this site.
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Why can't it remember me??
Replies: 30
Views: 25804

Re: Why can't it remember me??

What browser do you use, Ed? FireFox, Chrome, Pale Moon, or Microsoft Edge?

Whichever it is, I think you need to answer YES to the box that says REMEMBER ME.


Cheers,

Ian
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Congratulations on 40 years!
Replies: 8
Views: 7101

Re: Congratulations on 40 years!

oldone wrote: 5 years ago Ian where were your resto pic's before the club started...........????? :? :?
Hey Wayne - see my project pages.
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Congratulations on 40 years!
Replies: 8
Views: 7101

Re: Congratulations on 40 years!

^------ Wot 'e said!
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Why can't it remember me??
Replies: 30
Views: 25804

Re: Why can't it remember me??

Yes Ed, I concur with Andrew. If you're like me and TRY to encompass some privacy, then I add "Exceptions" for every website that I trust. It then remembers that setting - and... Me!
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: 360 vans
Replies: 5
Views: 5403

Re: 360 vans

Hi George and welcome to the Club from downunder - you'll get lots of help here! Hopefully you'll send Bob piccys of your restored van/vans when completed. Cheers, Ian
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: resto of 2 deluxes
Replies: 7
Views: 6820

Re: resto of 2 deluxes

Hi Jerry, ....... What he said -----^ Except my sedan resto is slower :D :lol: - and not yet retired.
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Sedan Mudflaps
Replies: 7
Views: 6576

Re: Sedan Mudflaps

Hi Mike, and welcome to the Club from downunder. Those mudflaps are probably made by Club member Anthony - he can tell you more about them.
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Blocked out
Replies: 6
Views: 5804

Re: Blocked out

subaru360nut wrote: 5 years ago It only happens on that one topic, key fobs.
(...)

Ed
Then that's the key to it!! :lol: :oops: :mrgreen:
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Blocked out
Replies: 6
Views: 5804

Re: Blocked out

jcimino wrote: 5 years ago Ed,
Have you paid your dues? :shock: :lol: :lol: :twisted:
:D :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :shock:
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Blocked out
Replies: 6
Views: 5804

Re: Blocked out

No problem here Ed - I just tried access from "Board Index/360 General Discussion/Fuji Heavy Industries Badge & Keyring" and it went straight in. My normal access path is via Active Topics and that also has no problem getting me in
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Minnesota
Replies: 14
Views: 11305

Re: Hello from Minnesota

Daughters get older and farther away... you can miss things. The Subie will always be sitting in the corner awaiting your next visit - heck, mine's been waiting almost 40 years!
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Minnesota
Replies: 14
Views: 11305

Re: Hello from Minnesota

Hi from down under - and yes, I'm an originality sort of chap, but I also respect a well-done customisation (especially when there is little chance of the body being restored to original). Just don't claim it's " the fastest Subaru 360 in the World " and we'll all get on like a house on fi...
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! Sambar Pickup in Costa Mesa California
Replies: 10
Views: 8998

Re: Hello! Sambar Pickup in Costa Mesa California

Welcome to the Club from downunder! Many dopplegangers for your pickup in this group!
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: need help identifying exact year of my mini so i can get parts.vin# k153L2288
Replies: 6
Views: 6400

Re: need help identifying exact year of my mini so i can get parts.vin# k153L2288

2stroketurbo wrote: 5 years ago
books1 wrote:Are you talking about a Morris Mini, or just an alternative description for the Subaru 360?

:?
Appears to be a Subaru 360 VIN

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Ah, I see. I think..... (I've always described the Subaru 360 as a micro car! :D )
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: need help identifying exact year of my mini so i can get parts.vin# k153L2288
Replies: 6
Views: 6400

Re: need help identifying exact year of my mini so i can get parts.vin# k153L2288

Are you talking about a Morris Mini, or just an alternative description for the Subaru 360?

:?
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Orlando
Replies: 8
Views: 6655

Re: Hi from Orlando

My Young SS is apparently around March '69 - and has acrylic back window (although I think it was part of the essential "go faster" ingredients along with dual carbs, lower ride height and bonnet/roof stripes!).
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi from Orlando
Replies: 8
Views: 6655

Re: Hi from Orlando

Hi Rob,

Ummmm.... try SEVEN years ago.... here

:D :lol: :wink:
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: HELLO ROBRIZZO here West Island Fairhaven MA. 1969 van
Replies: 13
Views: 9937

Re: HELLO ROBRIZZO here West Island Fairhaven MA. 1969 van

Welcome to the Club from downunder, Rob. This club covers all corners of the Globe
(who coined that phrase anyhow? - doesn't make sense!) :D
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Face book
Replies: 8
Views: 6923

Re: Face book

Hi Wayne - are you saying that it's on the increase (Facebook ..?) - to the exclusion of email communication? (coz that's what I've found - even amongst my family members). I go to a restaurant nowadays and see a group of folk at a table, nobody talking, all of them just staring at their phone scree...
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from SoCal
Replies: 30
Views: 21182

Re: Hello from SoCal

Two sets similar to those (one set had lens flutes, the others were plain clear) went up for auction on Yahoo Japan Auctions last week. They had Subaru "boomerang" logos in the glass lenses.
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from SoCal
Replies: 30
Views: 21182

Re: Hello from SoCal

W O W :!: :D
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Not able to reach Jamie for website updates.
Replies: 12
Views: 10020

Re: Not able to reach Jamie for website updates.

Wot they ----------^ said!
by books1
5 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Not able to reach Jamie for website updates.
Replies: 12
Views: 10020

Re: Not able to reach Jamie for website updates.

Don't worry Carl..... I'll take your money! :D
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: NEW HERE, 360 SAMBAR RESTORATION PROJECT
Replies: 27
Views: 22884

Re: NEW HERE, 360 SAMBAR RESTORATION PROJECT

That's great Scott!

Downunder, when I've gone into a Subaru dealership and asked if any parts exist, I just get either laughed at :lol: , or there's just no reaction, with an open-mouthed gormless glazed-eye expression.... :shock: - so I eventually gave up.
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: NEW HERE, 360 SAMBAR RESTORATION PROJECT
Replies: 27
Views: 22884

Re: NEW HERE, 360 SAMBAR RESTORATION PROJECT

Scott, as you are a Subaru dealer, are there any 360 parts that still remain active (that you have managed to ascertain so far) :?: As a regular shopper on Yahoo Japan auctions - I sorta suspect that things like wheel bolt sets, new distributors and even fuel tanks might possibly still be available,...
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: NEW HERE, 360 SAMBAR RESTORATION PROJECT
Replies: 27
Views: 22884

Re: NEW HERE, 360 SAMBAR RESTORATION PROJECT

That bodywork is great - it's a different van! :D
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello all!
Replies: 19
Views: 16704

Re: Hello all!

:lol:
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello all!
Replies: 19
Views: 16704

Re: Hello all!

subaru360nut wrote: 6 years ago Probably not replaced after the canvas rotted - but it is possible
some did not have the canvas roof, I have never been able to
get an authoritative answer on this.

Ed
Hi Ed - I meant where did the ORIGINAL roofs and rear windscreens end up? :lol:
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello all!
Replies: 19
Views: 16704

Re: Hello all!

subaru360nut wrote: 6 years ago (...) Either 24 or 30 were made, and only half of those were sold to the public!
(...)Ed
Which begs the question: Where did all the roofs and back windscreens go :?: :!: :?
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to the Club!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 14728

Re: New to the Club!!!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm only 5'3" (I think that's how you show feet/inches - it's been a while, we're metric nowadays), so I am built for these cars - or are they built for me?
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to the Club!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 14728

Re: New to the Club!!!

Nice pics, but please now excuse me whilst I go make an appointment with my chiropractor! :?
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello From Canada
Replies: 10
Views: 9033

Re: Hello From Canada

Welcome to the Club, Aye...

from downunder.. Aye.

:D :lol: :lol:

Met many Canadians whilst hitch-hiking around Europe...

Got on like a house on fire! :D

MANY, many moons have past since then, though! :( :cry: :cry:
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Another Newbie! 1970 Sambar owner
Replies: 10
Views: 8900

Re: Another Newbie! 1970 Sambar owner

Hi Rob, welcome to the club, from downunder - that van already has character - you will only add to that with the help of these folk! :D
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: new sambar owner
Replies: 8
Views: 8195

Re: new sambar owner

Welcome to the Club - from downunder. Everyone falls in love with these liddle guys - you couldn't help it! Cancel the counselling - it's normal!
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newbie - 1970 Deluxe
Replies: 10
Views: 9806

Re: Newbie - 1970 Deluxe

Top marks that man! Welcome to the Club from downunder, George!

Took a shotgun to it?? Ooooherrr ... nasty. I hope the rest of its life is very peaceful!
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to the Club!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 14728

Re: New to the Club!!!

Welcome to The Club from downunder! Lotsa help on these forums for you!
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Club Member with Dune Buggy 360
Replies: 36
Views: 32692

Re: New Club Member with Dune Buggy 360

I wonder whatever happened to Patricia's Jolly :?: :?:
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Wrong hand drive in Melbourne
Replies: 11
Views: 8849

Re: Wrong hand drive in Melbourne

Hi Dean,

Re : Wiseco repro pistons:

I believe that two sizes are available:

62.00mm (+0.50mm over stock)

62.50mm (+1.00mm over stock)

Any other member care to confirm?

Cheers,

Ian
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Wrong hand drive in Melbourne
Replies: 11
Views: 8849

Re: Wrong hand drive in Melbourne

There are also some parts that are quite different, i.e.; air filter canister. The only place you'd be likely to pick up 450 parts Dean would be...... (wait for it!) AUSTRALIA! Hehe - we imported around 35 of them back in 1961. That's the other thing - the parts would be ten years older than your ex...
by books1
6 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Wrong hand drive in Melbourne
Replies: 11
Views: 8849

Re: Wrong hand drive in Melbourne

Hello down under!!! Welcome to the club. I see a set of Wiesco pistons in your future... :wink: Ian is your closest link in Perth. Is the rust on the door on the front lip?? Common due to foam rubber seal. Ian should have the RHD parts left over from his old SS???? Yes indeed Wayne - I've already P...