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by higs356
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Fennlane - help with missing parts needed
Replies: 19
Views: 2474

Re: Fennlane - help with missing parts needed

For me its a pretty major list I have pictures of all of my pieces taken from inside Fenn Lane. I drove a 1973 car with fully restored mechanicals into Fenn Lane to have bodywork and engine twinplugging done to a pretty distinctive Carrera 3 engine. I purchased a set of Weber IDA Carbs from Chris an...
by higs356
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:52 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: RHD 356s - how many?
Replies: 31
Views: 1391

Re: RHD 356s - how many?

As mentioned above, I believe that Hendrik and Mike's new book covers much of this. In Australia, Geoff Starkey compiled an extensive history of the RHD deliveries here in 2011. Estimates were that around 500 were sold as RHD in Aust and that about 75% survive. Sales of individual models here don't...
by higs356
Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Cars
Topic: 1952 coupe for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 1315

Re: 1952 coupe for sale

If a radium green body bumper car it should look more like this https://www.google.nl/search?q=radium+green+porsche&rls=com.microsoft:en-GB:IE-SearchBox&tbm=isch&imgil=d88kjihr2vCg2M%253A%253B-vi831Lk97nieM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fforum.porsche356registry.org%25252Fviewtopic.php%252...
by higs356
Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: HELP! Photo from CLM needed now!
Replies: 5
Views: 544

Re: HELP! Photo from CLM needed now!

I have part of one ... stuck in a jam at the roundabout ... LEt me know and I'll send in case you don't find something better
by higs356
Wed Jul 09, 2014 3:15 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Quite a nice Black 57/58/59 RHD 356 for sale
Replies: 8
Views: 696

Re: Quite a nice Black 57/58/59 RHD 356 for sale

left4dead wrote:
neilbardsley wrote:It was a coupe with a sunroof.
This one, Neil?

http://www.juliensumner.com/full-details.php?code=001


... Body-mounted foglights ...a pretty unusual option !
by higs356
Wed Jul 09, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: 2014 Classic LeMans Blog and pics
Replies: 290
Views: 9680

Re: 2014 Classic LeMans Blog and pics

Looks like myself and Mrs Hig got back on the Chunnel before all of the commotion Some of my pers pics from the weekend ... Great light the first evening... Sleepy Porsches ... http://i1334.photobucket.com/albums/w656/higs356/Le%20Mans%202014/DSC_0119_zps93344df7.jpg http://i1334.photobucket.com/alb...
by higs356
Mon Jul 07, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: 2014 Classic LeMans Blog and pics
Replies: 290
Views: 9680

Re: Classic LeMans Blog

Just got back home It sure looked wet when we left LM and Bleu Camping ... I had to reverse back up and take a couple of pics of the soggy campsite and the struggle to fit as many people as possible under that little canopy . It was great to meet you all and hope you all have a safe trip back ! Here...
by higs356
Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Insurance - any suggestions?
Replies: 24
Views: 1138

Re: Insurance - any suggestions?

Was about to post a silmilar Q when I saw this I hope it OK to piggy back and ask for peoples opinion on best insurer for following... Recomissioning a Car after yrs in Resto ... 73 911 E to 3L RS spec Would prefer an Insurer that was OK with me using it on Le MAns Parade Lap and occasional track da...
by higs356
Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Original RHD Rubber Floor Mats.
Replies: 30
Views: 1462

Re: Original RHD Rubber Floor Mats.

I know my mate Greg in Melbourne had a batch of these previously. He had a bit of an Aladin's cave of old RHD parts and new top quality parts sources ... very few things he couldnt get. He is a regular concours judge so he will know whats right . Contact Greg O'Keefe gokeefe1@bigpond.net.au Mobile ....
by higs356
Mon Jul 29, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Specification Info for different 356s?
Replies: 9
Views: 503

Re: Specification Info for different 356s?

Thanks Bruce, its getting clearer to me, but more to it than meets the eye. I found copies of Road and Track road tests from the 50's for a 356 A normal, a Speedster super and a 356A Carrera. All interesting road tests that also advised the curb weight for each car. 356A Normal Coupe: Curb weight 1...
by higs356
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Build diary.....72e....Becoming known as Geoff's 72 Hot Rod
Replies: 134
Views: 7624

Re: Build diary.....72e

The car looks awesome Geoff !!!

I could never bring myself to take it that far
It was just too much fun to drive it as it was :)
Youve done a standout jobsofar
Mine should be finished soon too ...will look to catchup when they are both done
by higs356
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:24 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Build diary.....72e....Becoming known as Geoff's 72 Hot Rod
Replies: 134
Views: 7624

Re: Build diary.....72e

] I'd recommend for reliability, ditching the scotch lock joints, making good solder joints and sleeve with black heat shrink sleeve. Tim[/quote] Tim, I fully agree and sorry the photos were misleading the scotch locks have gone as have a multitude of other electrical sins....all covered in quality...
by higs356
Wed Oct 24, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Speeding Speedster
Replies: 0
Views: 248

Speeding Speedster

by higs356
Mon Sep 05, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: More RWB 'porn' for those that do...
Replies: 16
Views: 1027

Anyone care to translate RWB ... RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF ?

I didnt have the classic multiple euro languages education so I struggle much past Ein Bier Danke shoen