Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Coupe rear decklid is supposed to be practically flat looked like that in profile.. Speedster/cabrio decklids on the other hand are bent.
Maybe your final drawing is like that? Looks like that? :D
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Thanks for that (and sorry for the late reply - work has been busy here)
I agree that the shape of the deck lid & maybe rear window isn't quite right on the profile & top view. I'll fix this then I think I'm almost done : )

Thanks very much for the input.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
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Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Speedster grillbars to the left and coupe bars to the right.

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Porsche 356A blueprints

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Hello. So, after well over two years (how did that happen?? :shock: ) I think I'm finished with the 356A factory blueprint reproduction.
It's probably not 100% but I think are pretty close. Probably not for reference for a scratch build but they look ok.

I've printed at A2 with a vintage texture. I sent one to Andy (Lightweight_911) for his invaluable help with working out the text in the box and he seemed to think it was Ok.

Here is it:
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I produced this firstly because I wanted one but also to sell to raise funds for my restoration.
So, I'm going to open a shop with this and some other artwork I've done, the original Porsche literature I recently purchases and the boxes of spares I have. I'll keep you posted if this is of interest. I hope it doesn't take another two years :(
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Looks great !

Hurry up. :)
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Well done but no beehive lights :(
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Ha ha :lol: Mine has these lights (which is obviously why I did this version) and took me long enough.

However, I'm happy to do a variant version.
What else is different with the bee hive version?
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Do you do one without bumpers ?
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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I haven't but I could. Is this something you'd like?
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Not me but there's definitely a bumperless market out there.

Personally I'd love a copy just as it is. Looking forward to ordering one.
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Actually, that's given me an idea for an outlaw variant; like an old factory drawing, lowered with gas burners or something. That would be quite cool.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
3ftDeep
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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I've decided I will do variants of this; an earlier T1 A and an outlaw version.

Is it just the beehive rear light that would set the T1 apart from the T2 (in general terms). I know there were a lot of small changes but what would make this look like a T1?

Thanks in advance.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Hello Gary, how are things going with your lovely blueprints ? :)
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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

Post by Lightweight_911 »

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They look great - at least the one that Gary sent me is ... :wink:

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Re: Porsche 356A blueprints?

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Excellent news.
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