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355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 11:40 am
by 3ftDeep
Hello.
I just bought a factory workshop manual for the 356A, bought as an original 1950s book.
However, it looks almost brand new. If it's genuine, well really great but I just wondered if it could be a replica or really good reprint.
Is there any way I could tell? Or does anyone sell really accurate reprints?
This is the book with the white cover and blue / red spanners on the front.
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 3:18 pm
by 3ftDeep
Ah well.
I guess this answers the question - Genuine Porsche reprint:
https://www.rosepassion.com/en/parts-po ... 54-0-81146
But I got this and a 1976 Stoddard reprint of the 356A parts catalogue for just over £200, so I won't complain.
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:09 pm
by roy mawbey
I bought my factory 356A workshop manual and the supplement manual for 58 /59 cars from AFN in 1969. I paid £5- for both brand new. They both have full full red thick card covers and ring binder action. It was the best £5-00 I have spent on the car. Elfrink book has a lot but the factory one has so much more.
Roy
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:33 pm
by 3ftDeep
Thanks Roy.
I am on the lookout for the supplement now. I'm sure one will turn up.
I've had a copy of the Elphrink book as long as I've had the car. Can't remember where it came from but it is a good book too.
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:46 pm
by Rustytubs
I would also be interested in a copy for the 356a cars
Is there a scanned copy on the internet anywhere that can be downloaded or does anyone have it on a disc or stick device?
Cheers
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2023 9:32 pm
by neilbardsley
I have/had one. Let me see if I can find it
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:52 pm
by 3ftDeep
Hi Neil
If you have a pdf or similar of the 356a workshop suppliment, I'd be interested too.
Thanks in advance : )
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 4:39 pm
by Nine One One
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:08 am
by 3ftDeep
Great. Thanks very much for the links. They are excellent.
Pretty funny that the 356A PET has 356 pages : )
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:46 pm
by dcraigmyle
The manuals are available on the 356 registry website if you are a member.
https://porsche356registry.org/content. ... _id=481598