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Post by martslay on Aug 11, 2023 3:29:39 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 11, 2023 5:28:26 GMT -5
That's some good history on a car that even though there were 10,000 imported here in the U.S., I've never seen nor heard of them before. I'll be following along closely on your build up of it bud.  |
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Post by tcoat on Aug 11, 2023 7:54:49 GMT -5
That's some good history on a car that even though there were 10,000 imported here in the U.S., I've never seen nor heard of them before. I'll be following along closely on your build up of it bud. Not surprised you haven't heard of these as they were not even close to the American ideals back then (or even now for that matter). Saw one at a car show last year and was surprised they even attempted to sell them over here. Smaller than a VW Bug, with a two stroke two cylinder engine making something like 15HP and a 0 to 60 of almost a minute they would have been suicidal to drive on US highways in the 60's. Interested in seeing some more pics on this as I have had this kit in my hand at my local shop many times and just never quite pulled the trigger on it. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 11, 2023 7:58:35 GMT -5
Man.....that was GROSSLY under powered to share the road with some of the cars that were on the streets back then. lol
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Post by handiabled on Aug 11, 2023 8:09:04 GMT -5
I'm used to seeing my kids Impreza WRX outside. This is a little different. Watching for more
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Post by tcoat on Aug 11, 2023 8:41:56 GMT -5
I'm used to seeing my kids Impreza WRX outside. This is a little different. Watching for more My wife is on her 3rd Subaru and I am on my second "Toyota" that is 80% Subaru under the hood. My starter motor probably has my HP than the 360 had in the engine.  |
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Post by Joe Rix on Aug 11, 2023 8:46:44 GMT -5
Certainly an interesting kit. Not to mention the car itself. This will be a fun build to watch.
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Post by martslay on Aug 11, 2023 11:29:09 GMT -5
I'm used to seeing my kids Impreza WRX outside. This is a little different. Watching for more My wife is on her 3rd Subaru and I am on my second "Toyota" that is 80% Subaru under the hood. My starter motor probably has my HP than the 360 had in the engine. The starter on your car is undoubtedly more powerful.  On this version of the car (YOUNG-SS), the engine power was 26KW (!). Here is the data from the wiki: Equipped with a 3-speed manual transmission, the 360 had a top speed of 60 mph (96.6 km/h),[7] and with a curb weight under 1000 pounds, the 360 was exempt from compliance with US safety regulations. Consumer Reports recorded a 0-60 time of about 37 seconds and reported 25–35 mpg‑US (9.4–6.7 L/100 km; 30–42 mpg‑imp),[8] despite Subaru's claimed 66 mpg‑US (3.6 L/100 km; 79 mpg‑imp). When introduced in 1958, the 360's engine produced 16 hp (12 kW). By the end of production, power had increased to 25 hp (19 kW) with a 36 hp (27 kW) twin-carbureted engine optionally available, achieving 100 hp per liter. The performance and size limitations were largely the result of it having been engineered and designed for Japanese driving conditions, as the speed limits in Japan are realistically set at 40 km/h (24.9 mph) in urban areas, with average driving distances at 5–8 mi (8.0–12.9 km) per day. |
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Post by martslay on Aug 11, 2023 11:33:57 GMT -5
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Post by keavdog on Aug 11, 2023 11:40:07 GMT -5
Ha... I like the marketing slogan in the US. Kinda like when they marketed the 'Thing'. This Subaru has hints of Citroen (or vice versa). Fun project and I like the frocking.
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Post by garydavis on Aug 11, 2023 12:51:06 GMT -5
This is looking real good, martslay. I too like the flocking on the interior.
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Post by Real G on Aug 11, 2023 13:47:16 GMT -5
15 HP? And I thought my old 1983 Honda Accord 3-door was anemic at 75 HP! It was a really good car though, and it was reasonably quick so long as you asked for power before you needed it. Those "Kei" cars coming from Japan now are really cute, but most of them top out at around 60 MPH, so they really have to be pushed hard to stay on the freeway, even in Hawaii!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 11, 2023 15:30:37 GMT -5
What a unique machine. Very cool
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Post by martslay on Aug 14, 2023 5:43:59 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 14, 2023 5:51:17 GMT -5
Fantastic. I love it.
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Post by 70 STING on Aug 14, 2023 6:58:04 GMT -5
That is a cool pain job. What was the inspiration for it?
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Post by martslay on Aug 14, 2023 7:28:53 GMT -5
Thanks guys! That is a cool pain job. What was the inspiration for it? Japanese WWII aircraft  |
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Post by handiabled on Aug 14, 2023 8:24:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys! That is a cool pain job. What was the inspiration for it? Japanese WWII aircraft Very cool idea! It looks like you are near the "finish line" with this build |
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Post by martslay on Aug 14, 2023 9:54:29 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Japanese WWII aircraft Very cool idea! It looks like you are near the "finish line" with this build Thanks The car is very boring (in all respects). So I decided to make it more fun. The finish will be tomorrow. |
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Post by brandonk on Aug 14, 2023 10:22:28 GMT -5
Now there is something you don't see everyday. Super cool and I love that scheme.
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Post by Medicman71 on Aug 14, 2023 11:26:58 GMT -5
That looks really cool. My wife has a Subaru Crosstrek and loves it.
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Post by garydavis on Aug 14, 2023 13:13:53 GMT -5
Man...that paint scheme is OFF THE CHARTS!!! Great idea...at first I didn't get it until you explained it. Waaaay to cool!!
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Post by martslay on Aug 14, 2023 13:37:13 GMT -5
Thanks a lot fellas!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 14, 2023 21:40:30 GMT -5
Catching up here... great choices on the colors!!!!
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Post by martslay on Aug 15, 2023 0:50:16 GMT -5
Catching up here... great choices on the colors!!!! Many thanks Andy! |
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Post by martslay on Aug 15, 2023 0:51:13 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 15, 2023 5:04:33 GMT -5
Wow!! I get a little busy with real life for a couple of days and look back in here and it's..........finished!! The paint scheme that you used is a real attention getter all by itself and then there's the rest of the build. Very nicely brought across the finish line in what seems like a blink of an eye Vyacheslav. Your attention of detail on the smallest of builds is just outstanding. Well built and well photographed bud.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 15, 2023 5:39:41 GMT -5
A great looking result! Love the paint scheme too. Very cool
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Post by 70 STING on Aug 15, 2023 5:50:39 GMT -5
A little hard to tell from the photos, but are those photo etch rivets on the body?
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On this version of the car (YOUNG-SS), the engine power was 26KW (!). Here is the data from the wiki: Equipped with a 3-speed manual transmission, the 360 had a top speed of 60 mph (96.6 km/h),[7] and with a curb weight under 1000 pounds, the 360 was exempt from compliance with US safety regulations. Consumer Reports recorded a 0-60 time of about 37 seconds and reported 25–35 mpg‑US (9.4–6.7 L/100 km; 30–42 mpg‑imp),[8] despite Subaru's claimed 66 mpg‑US (3.6 L/100 km; 79 mpg‑imp). When introduced in 1958, the 360's engine produced 16 hp (12 kW). By the end of production, power had increased to 25 hp (19 kW) with a 36 hp (27 kW) twin-carbureted engine optionally available, achieving 100 hp per liter. The performance and size limitations were largely the result of it having been engineered and designed for Japanese driving conditions, as the speed limits in Japan are realistically set at 40 km/h (24.9 mph) in urban areas, with average driving distances at 5–8 mi (8.0–12.9 km) per day.
