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#1 Post by sierramicros »

Hello everyone, my name is Mike Turner I live beautiful South Lake Tahoe, CA. I was looking for a project and came upon a white 1969 Subaru 360 van. The van came with some extra body parts and a seized engine. The van is in good condition and needs love like any project. About a month following, I was looking for parts, and came upon another 360 van. This van is customized and complete. I plan on restoring the white one to stock and updating the paint and interior to the customized van. http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy35 ... 53ebe2.jpg http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy35 ... 9a2ca0.jpg

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#2 Post by subaru360nut »

Mike - Welcome to The Club!

If you didn't order the Book of Reprints when
you joined, it's a good thing to have and will
answer at least 95% of the questions you ever
have about the history, repair, and maintenance
of your vans.

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

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Kanzen-Henkei
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#3 Post by Kanzen-Henkei »

Welcome aboard! Do you happen to have any spare parts for sale?
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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#4 Post by carlofsumner »

Mike:

Welcome to the club! Good looking van. I feel it is my place to tell you however that every new club member who comes on board with two vans must sell one of them to an existing club member without one who lives two states to the north. Since I just happen to live in Washington I would be happy to drive down and pick it up from you. Just let me know when it will be convenient.
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#5 Post by rogerbhp »

Mike:

Carl got it partly right when he gave you that advice; here's what he was actually trying to say: club policy requires that whenever a newby (that's you) joins the club with more than one 360, he is obligated to share with the club members who don't yet have enough 360s to fill their needs. Furthermore, in order to maintain and minimize rust on the vehicle, it is also club policy that the vehicle you release should go to a 360 enthusiast who lives in a mild climate (like Southern California.) Coincidentally, I happen to need a van and I live in a very mild climate. I'm sure you will do the right thing and meet with the Subaru 360 Club's policies. How soon should I expect arrival?

Sincerely,

Roger Ward

P.S. Welcome to the club! We will try to be helpful as you build your remaining van.

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#6 Post by Velecasa »

I was next in line to buy that van
Guy had me call him everyday and said tomorrow tomorrow
Was pissed when he told me it's sold after a week of bullsht

But anyways I hope u enjoy her
She looks cool

If ever decide don't want to finish project. Let me know.
Interested.

Looks like hopes of getting van are getting slimmer and slimmer

Might have to go extreme !!!! Lol

Steve

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#7 Post by 2stroketurbo »

That van used to belong to Mort Smith. Don Harper customized it in the 80's. It used to sport scooter front tires an expansion chamber, reed valves of some type.
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#8 Post by sierramicros »

Hi Ed, yes I did get the BOR and it has been very helpful thankyou.

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#9 Post by sierramicros »

Spare parts, are 4 van doors with glass, rear van hatch with glass, 360 sedan complete front end, 360 sedan pedals, E-brake lever and a few more Jorge.

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#10 Post by oldone »

The prior posts are NOT quite correct!! The West & East coast are OVER saturated with 360's, while the heartland "Norman Okla" has a shortage of 360's causing recent earth quakes nearby due to the in- balance! Help Chpfxr & Oldone out. Hey! Did you feel tha.....

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#11 Post by kjrcace360fan »

If you have any good door bottoms that are somehow bad on the top let me know I could use two door bottoms for my truck.
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#12 Post by books1 »

Hi Mike, and welcome to the Club, from downunder!

All previous posts saying that all previous posts are inaccurate are inaccurate.....
Living in the World's most isolated capital city, we are most needy of any Subaru 360 here!

:D :D :D

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#13 Post by Velecasa »

I was second in line to buy the white van with joker on the side but u picked it up let me know if you don't want it

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#14 Post by Garm »

Help Chpfxr & Oldone out.
haha, not til you list ALL the cars you own, oldone. :P

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#15 Post by Velecasa »

Who me subie 360 sedan ,austin Mini Cooper truck & honda az600

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#16 Post by Garm »

^ I said "oldone" which would be Wayne. I know what you're holding. 8)

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#17 Post by kjrcace360fan »

Whatcha hiding there? You know I have no secrets! Spill
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#18 Post by Preciador6 »

Love that rag top. :D

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#19 Post by LeeBuckman »

Nope...... Forget your American friends and let me have one here in the UK. I can't get one and you find two ............. :x

Good luck and keep us all posted. One day i will have one, just not sure when ........... :cry:

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#22 Post by oldone »

That's two nice vans :D The sunroof looks almost like a BMW 600 Limo sunroof???

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#23 Post by mt_wallet »

Welcome to the club Mike!!!
I could go on & on about how we don't have enough 360's in my part of the world, but it looks like you have heard all the excuses before, so I just want you know that you won't find a better place to find all the help your going to need to keep your vans smokin' than right here on this site :D :D
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#24 Post by TONY »

Nice ! welcome to the club ..Enjoy your project...I love the vans ..I have one my self ..

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#25 Post by ogiebendogie »

Holy thread revival Batman!
Currently:
Yellow 360 van, "Yoshi"

Past:
1972 MGB, 1959 Goggomobil TS400 Coupe, 1990 Legacy, 1997 Outback

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#26 Post by Garm »

^ Someone noticed. Bonus points!

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