New Member In Palm Springs California

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Kanzen-Henkei
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New Member In Palm Springs California

#1 Post by Kanzen-Henkei »

Hello everyone,
My name's Jorge, I live in Palm Springs. I am a new member. I just bought a 1970 Subaru 360 Van from a guy in Washington who had 2 van and still has 3 trucks. I bought my van running so I haven't had to do much to it yet but it does need a whole lot of restoration. If there is anyone out here in California who does this kind of thing let me know. I sadly am not mechanical at all. I need all the help I can get.

Anyway I discovered the 360 van online somewhere and just had to have one. It took me about a year to find one.

Well that's my story.

Update 12-4-2008
Yesterday my company laid off 30 people I was one of them so if any of you know of a job in graphic design in SoCal I would appreciate it very much. I have a 22 month old with another baby due in Feb. and need to get another job fast.
Thanks
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Semper Fidelis,
Jorge Lopez R, Cathedral City, CA

Own: '69 360 Sambar, '70 360 Sedan, '71 1300G FF-1 (Shell)
Wanted: Subaru FF-1 1000, 1100 or 1300G, Parts Car or Parts. 360 Van Side Vent, Pedal Access Panel, Rear Bench & Head Rests.

MJ
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Re: New Member In Palm Springs California

#2 Post by MJ »

Welcome, Jorge!

You'll get lots of help here, just ask! Your club roster will be very helpful to find other 360 owners near you. Good luck and have fun with your lil van!
-Mark
'70 Subaru 360 Young S
"Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes.
That way, when you do criticize him, you'll be a mile away and have his shoes."
...Groucho

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#3 Post by 2stroketurbo »

Hi Jorge,

I wonder who in Wa. has 3 trucks?

Mark
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Kanzen-Henkei
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#4 Post by Kanzen-Henkei »

Yeah this guy named Ron has 3 trucks. He said he was not ready to sell them yet because he wants to get them running first. He bought 3 trucks and 2 vans from the same guy who had them for years. So I guess he is buying, fixing and selling for profit. I have emailed him several times after I bought the van but he has not replied. I will notify the club if I hear anything.
Semper Fidelis,
Jorge Lopez R, Cathedral City, CA

Own: '69 360 Sambar, '70 360 Sedan, '71 1300G FF-1 (Shell)
Wanted: Subaru FF-1 1000, 1100 or 1300G, Parts Car or Parts. 360 Van Side Vent, Pedal Access Panel, Rear Bench & Head Rests.

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Kanzen-Henkei
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Location: Cathedral City, CA

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#5 Post by Kanzen-Henkei »

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Here is my sedan and my zipper, a stalled project.
Semper Fidelis,
Jorge Lopez R, Cathedral City, CA

Own: '69 360 Sambar, '70 360 Sedan, '71 1300G FF-1 (Shell)
Wanted: Subaru FF-1 1000, 1100 or 1300G, Parts Car or Parts. 360 Van Side Vent, Pedal Access Panel, Rear Bench & Head Rests.

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#6 Post by subaru360nut »

That Zoe Zipper is really cool, I drove Larry Cox's Zoe Zipper at one of the CA SWULC events
and the reverse "gear" is really ingenious :D

I put a story about it in the Newsletter at the time, it's still in the BOR.

Ed
300,000+ miles on Subaru 360s since Feb. 1975, and have never (yet) been stuck on the road with one!

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