Newbie to the Subies! Now help me get this thing going!

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1fasdzl · #1 Post by **1fasdzl** » 19 years ago

Hey guys! Well (obviously) I am a newbie and glad to be able to finally post! I am Anthony and live in San Jose, CA.
I purchased this, my first Subie- a 1969 van. It needs some work, but I'm looking forward to the challenge...well, sorta. I am new to these cars but not to wrenching on cars.
Luckily, it seems that my van has no rust damage and only a few small dents in it.
I have compiled a short list of parts I need. I will post these in the other areas as well, but since I have the stage

here goes:

*Reverse light
*Driver side sliding window catch (and glass, if you got it!)
*Engine door with complete hinge assemblies and lock
*Front bumper in good condition
*Rear bumper in good condition
*Tail lights
*Set of 4 hubcaps
*Top clearance lights
*Ignition switch
*Complete set of locks with keys
*Steering column cover
*Sun visors
*Front and Rear coutersy lights
*Window seals
*Wiper bezels with nuts
*Gas cap
*Rear hatch hinges
*Rear hatch T-handle assembly
*Rear hatch assembly thingy that keeps the rear door open

That's it for now! See, pretty short, right?

If you have any of these or know of somewhere that I can find these, PLEASE let me know. As I'm sure most of you are, I am on a tight budget so handouts are ALWAYS welcome!

-Anthony

P.S.
I have joined the club as well, so I've been looking in the newsletters too.

2stroketurbo · #2 Post by **2stroketurbo** » 19 years ago

Welcome Anthony,

The book of reprints will keep you busy for awhile reading about what is availble for the vans. Your list looks typical for most van owners, some parts of which are very-very tough items to find. I need most of those parts you listed.....and, wish I had some extras to offer.

Paul G. reproduces taillights lenses @ littlecartrader.com

Mark

1fasdzl · #3 Post by **1fasdzl** » 19 years ago

Thanks for the welcome, Mark.

I have been reading up on the BOR. Man, there is a LOT of info there!!! I am excited about getting it up and running, but scared about trying to find parts. I lucked out and my brother-in-law found and bought me a carb for my birthday. Now all that is left is...well...everything! I'll post some pictures of it as-is shortly.
I have already contacted Paul about the lenses. That's a great start and thanks for providing that.

-Anthony

2stroketurbo · #4 Post by **2stroketurbo** » 19 years ago

Sure no problem, I wish I could be of more help.

Billy Paul in Florida has reproduced the lenses for the interior lights
( I think I read that in the last newsletter) and is trying to reproduce the steering column covers.

I use 1980 Suabru 1600cc GL engine oil filler caps for van gas caps. I've had to drill a tiny hole in the center to for gas tank venting.

....Some more for you.

Mark

subaru360nut · #5 Post by **subaru360nut** » 19 years ago

The '70s - '80 4-cyl Subaru oil cap is identical to the 360 gas cap. Stant # is SO-93, available just about anywhere.

You should not need to drill a hole in the cap to vent it. The 360 had a solid cap, the vent was thru a steel nipple with a plastic hose on it, to the right of the gas cap on the sedan tank - and thru a series of connected hoses on the van tank.

Ed