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by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to the Forum
Replies: 8
Views: 7551

Re: New to the Forum

Hello, Marc, and welcome to the club. - For windshields and rubbers (repops), you can talk to Garm at (818) 693-8403; he has a website: reallysmallcars.com. Make sure you understand about the windshields before you do anything; to my knowledge, you can't get or use the stainless trim around the wind...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD
Replies: 18
Views: 12931

Re: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD

Possible brands for tires (10") are Vredestein, Kumho and Falken. Pirellis were great tires but I haven't seen them in years.
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD
Replies: 18
Views: 12931

Re: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD

For tires: try Garm and you can also try Mini Mania in Northern California. The problem with shocks is that even if you find one that fits, it may be a very harsh ride. The new shocks are usually made to carry a heavier car (2,500 to 4,000 pounds) rather than a tiny car like a Subaru (1,000 pounds),...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD
Replies: 18
Views: 12931

Re: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD

Garm has a website: reallysmallcars.com.
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD
Replies: 18
Views: 12931

Re: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD

Bent-in sides are fairly common, more so on the sedan. If the door is opened while the car is moving forward, the door becomes a giant sail which causes the bend and tweaks the door pillar. Buying a replacement door is usually only part of the answer; you may still need to find a way to twist the do...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD
Replies: 18
Views: 12931

Re: Hello! New Subaru 360 owner in MD

Hi, and welcome to the club! First of all, I suggest you add your location to the section at the left. Parts are getting harder and harder to find, including doors. I think the nose badge (hood ornament) was repopped recently but I don't remember who did it (maybe Bobby in North Carolina?) Many memb...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!
Replies: 24
Views: 17328

Re: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!

A $1,500 shipping cost seems extremely high to me. Last year I shipped a car from L.A. to Atlanta for $1,200, so your cost on the MA van should be around $800. I used U Ship. (The zip code for Chris is 02747.) I believe you can play hardball on price as these vans are essentially unknown to the coll...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!
Replies: 24
Views: 17328

Re: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!

Mistake in the last line of my apology letter just above: there's hope for the MN van ---- but don't pay $4,000 for it!
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!
Replies: 24
Views: 17328

Re: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!

Forget my most recent letter (above.) I think the MN van can be saved. I saw a complete rust bucket yesterday that had been dragged out here from IL and was hopeless. Apparently, the bad image of that van stayed with me and helped form my negative opinion. The MN van has some hope and I apologize fo...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!
Replies: 24
Views: 17328

Re: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!

Your original letter was lengthy and I'm willing to respond with an equally lengthy letter of my own -- but it seems like a waste of my time to do so. Both Ed and I are of the opinion that Chris White's van seems to be a much better car and since it's available for about the same amount of money as ...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!
Replies: 24
Views: 17328

Re: ittybitty360 in Minnesota. Help me with my decision please!

Hi, The only thing you did not state is what you want to end up with: a decent driver? a show car? most likely, something in between? If you end up with this van and do glass, interior, chrome, mechanics, tires and paint, you'll spend at least $10,000 -- probably closer to $15,000 --- in addition to...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Kentucky. 360 sedan owner here.
Replies: 14
Views: 10558

Re: Hello from Kentucky. 360 sedan owner here.

Yeah, I forgot that he has tires, too.
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Kentucky. 360 sedan owner here.
Replies: 14
Views: 10558

Re: Hello from Kentucky. 360 sedan owner here.

Here's more: When your wheels are apart, check the insides for rust. If you find any, the rims must be sanded smooth and painted. The rust is rough and can easily wear through the tube -- and we know what that means!
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Kentucky. 360 sedan owner here.
Replies: 14
Views: 10558

Re: Hello from Kentucky. 360 sedan owner here.

Hello, Jody, For tires, try Mini Mania in Grass Valley, CA (530) 470-8300. You don't say whether you want bias ply (original to the car) or radial (better in every way.) If you want more info on bias vs radial, put up such a request and we'll fill you in. The particular brands go in and out of stock...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Subaru 360 Micro Van Owner here in So-Cal; ISO Parts&Mechanic
Replies: 5
Views: 5389

Re: New Subaru 360 Micro Van Owner here in So-Cal; ISO Parts&Mechanic

Jeff, Welcome to the club. The other members and I will try to help you with your van. First, add your area (SoCal?) or your city to the info listed on the left. I have a mobile mechanic who lives in Santa Ana and who specializes in Subaru 360s. You're lucky to be coming into the community now, as r...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: (Another) New member for Upstate NY
Replies: 7
Views: 6717

Re: (Another) New member for Upstate NY

I know that car! Congrats on your purchase! I heard a rumor that Dave Raab has hit a snag in repopping the oil tanks, particularly the sedan tanks. Anyone know if that's true?
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Fuji Rabbit Parts For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 6782

Re: Fuji Rabbit Parts For Sale

Did anyone buy this guy's Rabbit parts?
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Want To Buy: Truck (or Van?)
Replies: 0
Views: 4213

Want To Buy: Truck (or Van?)

Yesterday I met a guy who's interested in buying a truck (or van?). He's in the L.A. - Orange County area. If you know of something for him, let me know and I'll provide his name and number.
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Fuji Rabbit Parts For Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 6782

Fuji Rabbit Parts For Sale

Yesterday I was at the Moon Car Show (with the Toon Truck) where I was approached by a guy who had a bunch of Fuji Rabbit parts for sale. If anyone is interested in them, send me a PM and I'll provide his name and phone number.
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Member from Fargo, ND
Replies: 16
Views: 11543

Re: New Member from Fargo, ND

Unless you have some crazy good metalworking skills, you're in for a very tough job if you try to make them yourself. I'd post a note here begging for a decent parts car that came from a desert area and has decent floors already. You probably won't find one, though. I don't want to be pessimistic bu...
by rogerbhp
8 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Member From the Chicago Burbs
Replies: 34
Views: 22210

Re: New Member From the Chicago Burbs

I think the focus of the club is contained in the club's name. We're all about driving the vehicles, whether they're restored to original or not.
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Orlando, FL!
Replies: 21
Views: 15343

Re: Hello from Orlando, FL!

Kevin and Melissa, One thing to consider when buying a basket case is whether or not it includes all the appropriate fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) When I sold a basket case truck recently, I threw in a half dozen bottles holding thousands of fasteners that I had collected over twenty years. ...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Orlando, FL!
Replies: 21
Views: 15343

Re: Hello from Orlando, FL!

Hello, Melissa, The first thing is for you to find someone in your area who has a van so you can see one up close and personal -- and drive it! You may be turned off .... or you may be even more hysterical to have one! (The latter, more likely.) Have you researched the membership to see if there's a...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Silicon Valley 1970 Sambar owner!
Replies: 19
Views: 13609

Re: Silicon Valley 1970 Sambar owner!

Google "Sambar" and see what you get.
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Silicon Valley 1970 Sambar owner!
Replies: 19
Views: 13609

Re: Silicon Valley 1970 Sambar owner!

Today's quiz question: What does "Sambar" mean? (Answer below.)











A Japanese national who was a friend of mine says it means "Deer" or "Fawn."
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Is UTC Necessary?
Replies: 10
Views: 9095

Re: Is UTC Necessary?

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is also known as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT.) By using this standard you can know, from anywhere in the World, just what time it is in Greenwich, England. This forum uses it so we can see the time of our posts. That might be important to some far-flung ex-patriates fro...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Is UTC Necessary?
Replies: 10
Views: 9095

Is UTC Necessary?

Moderators:
Is it necessary that all forum postings be done in UTC? I don't care what time it is in Greenwich, England. Even Ebay uses Pacific time!
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Website problems??
Replies: 91
Views: 59244

Re: Website problems??

Just waited 3+ minutes to post this response .... and this is on my 4th attempt. If it's only Wayne and I who are having this problem, I suspect it's a case of Elder Abuse!
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Website problems??
Replies: 91
Views: 59244

Re: Website problems??

Just waited 3+ minutes to post this response .... and this is on my 4th attempt. If it's only Wayne and I who are having this problem, I suspect it's a case of Elder Abuse!
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Website problems??
Replies: 91
Views: 59244

Re: Website problems??

Just waited 3+ minutes to post this response .... and this is on my 4th attempt. If it's only Wayne and I who are having this problem, I suspect it's a case of Elder Abuse!
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Website problems??
Replies: 91
Views: 59244

Re: Website problems??

Just waited 3+ minutes to post this response .... and this is on my 4th attempt. If it's only Wayne and I who are having this problem, I suspect it's a case of Elder Abuse!
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Website problems??
Replies: 91
Views: 59244

Re: Website problems??

It's not your computer, Wayne. I've been having the same problems - and more - for the last few days.
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi From The UK !
Replies: 16
Views: 11932

Re: Hi From The UK !

Garm (Micro Image) does a good job of checking/monitoring the Japanese sites. I have never seen a RHD van or truck in this country so if that is important, I'd watch the Japanese interweb.
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hi From The UK !
Replies: 16
Views: 11932

Re: Hi From The UK !

Hi, Lee, and welcome to the forum. Vans are quite desirable and much sought after over here. Given their propensity toward rust and the dearth of parts, acquiring one, particularly in good shape, will most likely be a considerable challenge. Still, they do change hands from time to time, so be of st...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Dallas!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 16086

Re: Greetings from Dallas!!!

Hi, Pete,The only real advice I have for you is: whether or not you can afford it, when a piece shows up that you need, buy it! There's nothing more frustrating than having to live without a steering wheel, or a brake lens, or a body panel .... especially when you saw one on ebay just a few weeks ag...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Miami FL
Replies: 11
Views: 8787

Re: Hello from Miami FL

DMC: you're missing reflectors from the rear quarters (hole near the air intake); you can ask but they're hard to find. If you ever redo your uphostery, I think you're missing an ashtray from the right rear door panel. You're probably missing the "Subaru" name from your horn button; hard t...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Miami FL
Replies: 11
Views: 8787

Re: Hello from Miami FL

DMC, I don't know how to post pics but someone else will pick up the slack, I hope. You have one door pocket on the door already; you'll need another that's the same for the other side. Door check straps have been covered recently (by ogenbendogi) and Mark from SoCal. Someone should post pics of car...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Miami FL
Replies: 11
Views: 8787

Re: Hello from Miami FL

Lowering your van is easy. It looks like you'll need another door pocket, maybe some door check straps .... and carpets. Don't ride around with the rear hatch propped up. Probably the hardest thing to find will be the backup lens -- but I have the feeling that they will be coming around soon. Are yo...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New member from Palm Springs California.
Replies: 35
Views: 24263

Re: New member from Palm Springs California.

I have a pair of NOS shocks (not Subaru) which I've never used because I'm afraid that they will be too stiff. Most shocks are for cars that weigh 2,500 to 4,000 pounds so I expect that they will be too stiff for a little Subie. My shocks are for sale @ $50 a pair, no guarantee, no refund, if someon...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New to the Club and new project!
Replies: 11
Views: 8786

Re: New to the Club and new project!

I'm running two trucks: one on DOT 3 and one on DOT 5. No problem with either one, so far. You probably know that they cannot be mixed; just be sure to completely evacuate your brake system before putting in the DOT 5.
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New member from Palm Springs California.
Replies: 35
Views: 24263

Re: New member from Palm Springs California.

Don't throw away any of your old parts because you'll almost certainly end up using them. I'll be surprised if you can find any new parts that fit at Car Quest. Brakes are the #1 problem with the 360 but we've figured out an answer, in most cases. It usually requires fixing your old stuff rather tha...
by rogerbhp
9 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Member in MS
Replies: 12
Views: 9581

Re: New Member in MS

Hello and welcome! If that's a picture of your Subie, you're ahead of many of our members already. I'm not a sedan guy but there are plenty of them in the club. Ask away!
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Member Locality Identification
Replies: 56
Views: 42453

Re: Member Locality Identification

The December issue of the printed newsletter has an up-to-date listing of all current members.
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Member in Ventura, California
Replies: 42
Views: 28771

Re: New Member in Ventura, California

Correct rear seats for a van are hard to find -- but not impossible. If you can't find an original, there are any number of other rear seats you can use. Just go to your local Pick-A-Part and get out your tape measure.
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New Member in Ventura, California
Replies: 42
Views: 28771

Re: New Member in Ventura, California

In general, I think it's a mistake to swap out engines in the 360. If your engine is properly tuned and set up, you should be able to get around OK (although it will always be a problem to pull that long hill going into Camarillo.) There's a guy near me who was just finishing up installing a Yamaha ...
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: New 360 pick-up owner in OC
Replies: 15
Views: 12274

Re: New 360 pick-up owner in OC

Welcome aboard, Solomon! You'll enjoy your truck and the club, too. The first order of business is to get the truck to be absolutely roadworthy and dependable, so you never end up walking home. Finding parts is a little tough but there's always an answer. Then you can worry about the cosmetics.
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Site Feedback
Topic: Member Locality Identification
Replies: 56
Views: 42453

Re: Member Locality Identification

Many of us members live in the same state (the State of Confusion) with a few living in a different state (the State of Frustration.) Where do list this information?
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Orlando!
Replies: 38
Views: 24463

Re: Greetings from Orlando!

Rob, you need to spend some time reading past posts. Start with (1) "Brake Cylinders" and (2) "Resleeving of Brake Cylinders" here on this forum. White Post is generally thought to be among the most expensive of the resleeving shops.
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from Top Gear on History
Replies: 26
Views: 18571

Re: Hello from Top Gear on History

Check ebay for lenses (right now!)
by rogerbhp
10 years ago
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Greetings from Orlando!
Replies: 38
Views: 24463

Re: Greetings from Orlando!

OT is the Japanese way of saying Over the Top (overdrive.)