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by Mike Smith
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:20 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Porsche ranked least reliable car
Replies: 32
Views: 3930

Re: Porsche ranked least reliable car

It has been no different since 1948

You have to want to love the cars
by Mike Smith
Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Porsche Technical advice and help
Topic: The after 356 road trip fixes
Replies: 33
Views: 4082

Re: The after 356 road trip fixes

Neil,

Save yourself all the grief and Solder everything
by Mike Smith
Thu Nov 03, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Bouncy front end !
Replies: 24
Views: 3389

Re: Bouncy front end !

It always seems that no two 356`s are alike so I am really a little reluctant to offer `definitive` advice. The other problem is that Manufacturers change things – are the working guts the same today as they were 30 years ago? – I doubt it I made an effort to work with Koni 40 years ago - at that ti...
by Mike Smith
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:32 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: I May have the Documentation for your Car
Replies: 0
Views: 596

I May have the Documentation for your Car

Chuck House on the 356 Registry Forum recently remade this offer If you have imported a 356 from The States at any time in the past - You may wish to check this list If you find your car and are not a member of the USA Forum you should Join (or you can contact me) Mike @@@@@@@@@ Chuck House Some ti...
by Mike Smith
Sun Oct 02, 2022 6:13 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: KS's hillclimbing odyssey
Replies: 391
Views: 29719

Re: KS's hillclimbing odyssey

Blimey Keith - that is short ride

Stiffening - Try bracing the roof (if you have not already done it) might be cheaper than a roll cage ?
by Mike Smith
Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 1958 Porsche 356A
Replies: 6
Views: 1173

Re: 1958 Porsche 356A

Garfield, See if you can find out who the Directors were, at wind up, track them down and see if any of them retained any records What about the local registration Office In the period that we are talking about, I believe that the records were kept in a different manner at each record office around ...
by Mike Smith
Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Earth grounds on a 356A T1
Replies: 6
Views: 1430

Re: Earth grounds on a 356A T1

The more grounds, the better

Especially on the Lights and Indicators and especially 6v cars
by Mike Smith
Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:25 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Steve Kevlin
Replies: 11
Views: 1221

Re: Steve Kevlin

Always on hand, when I needed him - a loss to the community
RIP Steve
by Mike Smith
Tue Mar 01, 2022 7:30 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Cargo Ship Reportedly Sunk
Replies: 18
Views: 1710

Cargo Ship Reportedly Sunk

'Felicity Ace' Cargo Ship Reportedly Sunk: Was Carrying Porsches, Lamborghinis (msn.com) The management company towing the Felicity Ace to shore reported this morning that it had suffered a "list to starboard" and has sunk in waters off the Azores. Road & Track reported today that the ...
by Mike Smith
Fri Feb 11, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: RHD 356A Coupe hand throttle length?
Replies: 9
Views: 890

Re: RHD 356A Coupe hand throttle length?

There is not one, that I am aware of that is specific for RHD However, if you think about the route that a LHD one takes and the Route that the RHD one takes, from the Dash to the Pedal assembly, I do not believe that a specific one is necessary With all this said. I can remember that, on one car th...
by Mike Smith
Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: STARTER MOTOR - HIGH TORQUE TYPE
Replies: 29
Views: 4500

Re: STARTER MOTOR - HIGH TORQUE TYPE

A Pleasure to see a Clean & Tidy Engine bay - also proper hose clips and not those bloody ugly Jubilee things
by Mike Smith
Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Fuel consumption for 914 2l Webers?
Replies: 9
Views: 651

Re: Fuel consumption for 914 2l Webers?

Throw a Full Can in the Back
by Mike Smith
Fri Nov 12, 2021 11:22 pm
Forum: Porsche 912
Topic: Value for 67 912 RHD
Replies: 12
Views: 1549

Re: Value for 67 912 RHD

Ian,

Contact me and I will see if I have the AFN Sales card
by Mike Smith
Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:37 pm
Forum: Porsche Parts Wanted
Topic: Genuine Recaro bucket seats
Replies: 3
Views: 491

Re: Genuine Recaro bucket seats

Try Paul at PRS

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but he has a pair with Headrest provision - backs have Ventilation holes

www.prs356.com