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#1 Post by rcman_1998 »

Hello to all from the east side of Washington State. Currently I'm new to the Subuaru 360 hobby however I have a passion for vintage cars as I have been building and restoring vintage VW's for a while and have a passion for all cars. I have owned show cars to rat rods and everything in between and have focused on the Subaru 360's as a new passion/interest. I am currently in the middle of build a 1966 VW Single Cab pickup that is very similar to the 360 pickup and my '64 Split Window Camper is very similar to the Vans. My desire would be to have a van to put in the bed of the SC as an accessory piece or a truck done to match my truck. At this time i'm looking to read, learn in hopes to some day acquire one. So I look forward to meeting folks with similar interests. I'll post a couple of photos of my VW's even though they aren't Subie's it will show what I lean towards. Thanks.

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The SC Album
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welc ... TRi5cMW7zY

The Bus Album
http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welc ... TRi5cMW71A
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1958 - VW Bug
1960 - VW Bug
1964 - VW Camper Bus
1966 - VW Single Cab Pickup
1969 - VW Bug

Hoping to add a 360 to the stables
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#2 Post by 1_2MINI »

I have the exact same desire...to put my 360 van in the bed of a VW single cab pickup. It will JUST barely fit according to my measurements. The biggest problem is getting it up there. My thought was to lower the pickup as low as possible and making very long ramps, that would slide under the van for storage.

My total vision is this: VW Type 2 Transporter SINKA in antique white to match my 360, then both of my Motocompo motorcycles in the back of my 360. I've already begun the design for a custom rack in my van. They'll be mounted up high in the back so they can be seen through the windows.

I actually have my eye on a SINKA right now, but they're asking $18k for it...pretty pricey for a Type 2 IMO, but it might be a good deal in the long run. That's about double my current budget so I have no choice but to wait for the right one to come along anyways.
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#3 Post by carlofsumner »

Hello and welcome from the wet side of the state. There a few pickups available. Check out the for sale section of this forum.
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#4 Post by Garm »

loading dock makes putting in the VW easy.

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#5 Post by 2stroketurbo »

Like this ?
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#6 Post by 2stroketurbo »

or maybe this?
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#7 Post by 2stroketurbo »

I guess we've all been dreaming the same dream. Although, I need something more quirky than a VW. I've been toying with a Tempo Matadoor and a Hanomog.

I've been chasing both these trucks for years.
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#8 Post by Garm »

^ Whoa. And I though a Divco milk truck would be quirky. Got me beat!

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#9 Post by Subie Gal »

hiiiiiiiii!

glad you made it onto the forums! welcome :D
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#10 Post by rcman_1998 »

The Matadoors are super cool and very unique. I have a friend here that has built a couple of COE's with diesels and probably could fit 2 - 360's on it as it's a big truck. As far as loading and unload for me that won't be an issue as I have a lift in my shop my biggest concern is tying things down without having to drill into the bed but ..... realistically I would have to put hooks in. Hard to do when I'm just restoring the entire truck. So something I have to think about. The other option if I can't find a Van would be for me to put an Isetta in the bed. I have a line on two of those but really enjoy the Subies. I'm part of the Tri-Cities Subaru Club and I they all run in modern cars my hope is to bring something that shows the roots of why they have WRX's, STI's etc... don't get me wrong I would love to have one of those as I love power and speed but right now not in the cards. As for the SINKA's keep an eye out on http://www.thesamba.com. I'm a big fan of Synchro's and Doka's as well. There's so much out there it's hard to keep focused sometimes.

Thx Jamie
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1958 - VW Bug
1960 - VW Bug
1964 - VW Camper Bus
1966 - VW Single Cab Pickup
1969 - VW Bug

Hoping to add a 360 to the stables
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#11 Post by rcman_1998 »

The Matadoors are super cool and very unique. I have a friend here that has built a couple of COE's with diesels and probably could fit 2 - 360's on it as it's a big truck. As far as loading and unload for me that won't be an issue as I have a lift in my shop my biggest concern is tying things down without having to drill into the bed but ..... realistically I would have to put hooks in. Hard to do when I'm just restoring the entire truck. So something I have to think about. The other option if I can't find a Van would be for me to put an Isetta in the bed. I have a line on two of those but really enjoy the Subies. I'm part of the Tri-Cities Subaru Club and I they all run in modern cars my hope is to bring something that shows the roots of why they have WRX's, STI's etc... don't get me wrong I would love to have one of those as I love power and speed but right now not in the cards. As for the SINKA's keep an eye out on http://www.thesamba.com. I'm a big fan of Synchro's and Doka's as well. There's so much out there it's hard to keep focused sometimes.

Thx Jamie
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1958 - VW Bug
1960 - VW Bug
1964 - VW Camper Bus
1966 - VW Single Cab Pickup
1969 - VW Bug

Hoping to add a 360 to the stables
.

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#12 Post by 2stroketurbo »

I forgot to say welcome to the club. Thanks for submitting pix and some background info.

You'll be in good hands here !
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#13 Post by 2stroketurbo »

PS. this van may be very near you. 425 area code?


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#14 Post by books1 »

Here's me in 1981, helping a mate pick up an old Tempo Matador truck from a bush homestead yard:
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- and again, from the front:
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(After twenty-five years, neglected and left out in the weather by the wood shed, we were still able to inflate the tyres and roll her onto the trailer!)

- and here is one (not the above one!), lovingly restored:
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#15 Post by subaru360nut »

Welcome to The Club!
When we lived in NJ I would go to the NY Auto Show
every year, that's where I saw my first Subaru 360 and
also first Tempo Matador (a van) and also a Commer van,
of the 3 it seems more Subaru 360s actually were sold here
and I have had my 360 van since Feb. 1975 and drive it
every day.

The Club is here to help. Keep in touch

Ed Parsil in Tucson (I was in Tacoma for the big Little Car
show there in July)
300,000+ miles on Subaru 360s since Feb. 1975, and have never (yet) been stuck on the road with one!

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#16 Post by 2stroketurbo »

books1 wrote:Here's me in 1981, helping a mate pick up an old Tempo Matador truck from a bush homestead yard:
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- and again, from the front:
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(After twenty-five years, neglected and left out in the weather by the wood shed, we were still able to inflate the tyres and roll her onto the trailer!)

- and here is one (not the above one!), lovingly restored:
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I love those trucks!
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#17 Post by Garm »

That is a crazy cool truck. The front reminds me of the Vespa 400 for some reason.

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#18 Post by Garm »

thesamba.com -- ugh. Where everyone thinks their ride is worth ONE.... MILLION....... DOLLARS

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#19 Post by 2stroketurbo »

Micro Image wrote:That is a crazy cool truck. The front reminds me of the Vespa 400 for some reason.

you like Vespa 400's?

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#20 Post by Garm »

Yes. Even more than your videos. :P :lol:

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#21 Post by kjrcace360fan »

Welcome, Love your bugs. I restored a 68 in 82. It was a lot of fun. Similar car but different from these 360's. You can buy parts anytime.
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