I was just given 2 1970 vans by my Dad. He used them for many years with his business Chalet Pizza. These vans were sort of icons since my Dads restaurant has been around since 1964. They have been sitting in a field for almost 12 years and I now have a business of my own that I want to use one of these vans to market my business.
From what I can see it looks to be a super helpful, super kind bunch of people that are associated with these 360's....
Welcome, Looks like the vans are in fairly good condition. It's really cool how their coming back to the family they started with. Love the pics keep em coming.
Spud the Orange Young, Hippie (Sold), DB1 Yatch car, DB2 Cheesburger dune buggy, DB3 Burrito one of two known
Troy - welcome to the Club! What a great story, and you are about to write the next chapter. I still drive the 360 van every day that we bought in Feb. 1975 and it has never failed me. The Book of Reprints answers at least 95% of all the questions I get, and if you can't find an answer there I am as close as your e-mail.
Ed Parsil, Tucson AZ
300,000+ miles on Subaru 360s since Feb. 1975, and have never (yet) been stuck on the road with one!
Thanks everyone; I will try and post alot of photos and let you know of progress. As of right now I just ordered a master cylinder kit and need to get brakes working. It turns over but no spark.
bmx316 wrote:Thanks everyone; I will try and post alot of photos and let you know of progress. As of right now I just ordered a master cylinder kit and need to get brakes working. It turns over but no spark.
First check the fuse/fuse block near the battery.
Next check themiddle fuse & connecting wires under the dash.
If still no spark see Wiring Diagram P. 31 in BOR
Ed
300,000+ miles on Subaru 360s since Feb. 1975, and have never (yet) been stuck on the road with one!
Thanks subaru360nut for the advice; I am focusing on the brakes before I make a real attempt to start it. I'll be less tempted to try and drive it and have to stick my feet out the door to stop.
bmx316 wrote:Thanks subaru360nut for the advice; I am focusing on the brakes before I make a real attempt to start it. I'll be less tempted to try and drive it and have to stick my feet out the door to stop.
So far I have the master cylinder cleaned up and left rear cleaned up, 2 down and 3 to go. Waiting on rebuild kits. So far no pitting and they look to be just clogged with dried up crusty fluid; everything is cleaning up good.
As far as the other van with Chalet Pizza graphics it will probably not be restored and left as is other than trying to get it running.
Troy - I have wheel cyl seals, new special order from Raybestos (not NOS) for $2. each, all sizes, in case the kits you are looking at are a lot more expensive. E-mail me if you are interested, I can also e-mail you my 8-page parts list.
Ed
300,000+ miles on Subaru 360s since Feb. 1975, and have never (yet) been stuck on the road with one!
Welcome aboard Troy!! You'll find the folks here to be about the best group anywhere (everywhere)! I've been on here for almost two months and my brain is still squeaking from the vast amount of info I'm taking in... or I have water in my ear - either way, you are in good hands here. There are some VERY knowledgeable folks on here when it comes to anything/everything to do with the 360 lineup!
Enjoy!!
~Smitty (Robert Smith) | Proud Owner of a 1969 Subaru 360 Van ~The Mistress~
Web: http://www.smittymicro.com
bmx316 wrote:Thanks subaru360nut for the advice; I am focusing on the brakes before I make a real attempt to start it. I'll be less tempted to try and drive it and have to stick my feet out the door to stop.
~troy
I recommend wearing shoes....
I rode in a weekly moped gang with a guy that had no brakes, just lag bolts screwed deep into his military boots, sparks would shower 30 feet from his soles. It was impressive.
I rode in a weekly moped gang with a guy that had no brakes, just lag bolts screwed deep into his military boots, sparks would shower 30 feet from his soles. It was impressive.
Yep. And Uphill Battle, I've ridden with the swarm a few times in the Summers. They think 1977 Puch's are really old, until I show up with 1959 and can keep up. Blows lots of minds.
Awesome. I've been to a few rallies and there's nothing cooler than 200+ mopeds cruising through town blowing smoke and making noise. It's quite a sight.
