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- Thu May 11, 2023 9:13 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Optima or Traditional Lead Acid?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 758
Re: Optima or Traditional Lead Acid?
One big difference I find is that the Optima (any closed battery) doesn't give off fumes. With a regular lead acid battery I often had problems with dirty battery terminals. I've never had a dirty terminal problem with the closed battery.
- Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:49 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Advice on rustproofing
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1241
Re: Advice on rustproofing
I live in a cold, often wet climate (New England in the U. S.) and have owned 356's since 1975. It is my experience that since our cars are not being driven on salted roads and are seldom driven in the rain, the problem today is not what it was in the past. As long as seriously rusted panels have be...
- Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:15 am
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: 356 Registry Site
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1970
Re: 356 Registry Site
Mike: Good point ("The fantastic thing is that under the leadership and efforts of Chuck House, they were able to retain their identity, unlike every other Porsche club in the world, which are Din Standard Porsche sales operations and bloody boring.") I suspect that came to pass because th...
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:42 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Engine compartment liner, pre a
- Replies: 2
- Views: 375
Re: Engine compartment liner, pre a
Autos International in California offers engine compartment liner.
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 1:13 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Tall Driver Issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 852
Re: Tall Driver Issue
At 6' 3" I've never had a problem with the more than ten 356's I've had over the years including coupes and open cars. It may be that either the seat track is stuck and not allowing rearward travel, the seats have been "overstuffed" or some other issue.
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:34 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Stone chip on pre A bonnet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 765
Re: Stone chip on pre A bonnet
If the paint color is a good match, with patience you hopefully will get a good outcome. I've been told that when wet sanding, use a flat stick behind the sand paper for a better result than if you use your finger. Good luck. TLC
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 2:25 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Stone chip on pre A bonnet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 765
Re: Stone chip on pre A bonnet
Fix it yourself and you'll always see it. Get the right pro and fix it right. Some pro's will want to paint the whole hood/bonnet, but somebody who specializes in chip/scratch repair can fix a small chip so that it will be invisible. Like Ignatzcatz I was able to have a front bumper scratch on a Box...
- Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:01 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Gear stick lock key missing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 338
Re: Gear stick lock key missing
If you have the key number from the Kardex, Zims in Texas can cut one from that number.
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 1:46 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Gear stick lock key missing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1109
Re: Gear stick lock key missing
If you get key number from Kardex, there are several shops (one is Zim's in Texas) that can cut from the number.
- Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:04 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Porsche 356A Horn Button - Restoration
- Replies: 6
- Views: 439
Re: Porsche 356A Horn Button - Restoration
While I have never used crazy glue but I have used lacquer thinner on knobs with good results. I suggest you experiment on a small section to see if it works. Other solvents may also be tried. Here are notes from the registry on the knob job. The miracle product is laquer thinner. Take the knob and ...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 1:19 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: "Author of German citizenship" stamp in 1954 manual
- Replies: 1
- Views: 237
"Author of German citizenship" stamp in 1954 manual
My 1954 service manual has the stamp "Printed in Germany Author of German Citizenship" only on the separating pages for the "Lights and Electrical System" section and the "Data and Specifications" section. Several people have guessed as to why this was put there so, no ...
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Restoration of a 356SC Best battery to buy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 570
Re: Restoration of a 356SC Best battery to buy
Over many years I've tried a variety of batteries and the best are the sealed batteries such as Optima-(Note-they don't appear OEM). The original style batteries don't last as long and I believe they off-gas and cause fouled connections. Before I started with sealed batteries, my car often failed to...
- Wed Oct 25, 2017 1:41 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Angle of wiper arc on pre a clap hands wipers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 416
Width between center of wiper spindles
My '55 has them 17.5" apart. It is a left hand drive car and the left hand spindle measures 8.5" from the center of the car with the right at 9". I don't know if this is random or if they offset them depending on which side is the driver's.
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 5:17 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Why all the B hating...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1171
Re: Why all the B hating...
Phil: If you read what is written about other cars on BAT, I think you'll find that it relates less to the specific car than to the instant comment ability the internet offers. Allow me to use the analogy that it is best not to get opinions on race horses from wheat farmers. Comments from people qua...
- Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:17 pm
- Forum: Porsche 356
- Topic: Carrera 123227, engine for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 557
Carrera 123227, engine for sale
The engine with the number that appears to be original to this chassis number (right hand drive car) is listed for sale on a German website.
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 1-223-9181
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anz ... 1-223-9181