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Good point - I may have missed the factory callback memo [emoji848]

I’ll make a note to my ’53 preventive service program that there will be need to again replace the sunvisor inserts within next 65-70 year timeframe.

Seats, minus the headrests, look like late 356 seats indeed. Rails looks like T6 rails. But impossible to say for sure. Could be also mix of parts from different eras.

Br,
Aki

Thank you for the compliments. I’m pleased how it turned out - however there are few things, that nobody else would not even notice, I would like to sort out still.

When I bought the project pre a in boxes and fairly sad shape in general I certainly did not think that it would be 2020 when I take it on it’s maiden voyage to Porsche meeting. But better late than never. Photo credits: Tero Virta https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200830/57b631f066e20d4665c699b8b0...

Thank you for the tip! AI has even longer lead times now due to covid. I’ll probably need to save this project for the winter.

TLC356 wrote:Autos International in California offers engine compartment liner.

Some time (years?) ago there was someone offering vinyl liners for pre a engine compartment with few color options. There was even some options to have classic pattern and diamond pattern stiching. Now that I’m looking for a set I can’t find a provider - any leads? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2...

Hi Hugo and thanks for the comment. I too have more issues with the driver's seat. My seats are fully rebuild but the wooden frames are original. I need to investigate it a bit more.

Br,
Aki

Hello, I’m buttoning up the looong restoration of my prea. It has been compelete nut and bolt resto and there are just few last things to finish. One of those is to install seats on the new seat rails. I have fat back seats with new upholstery and new upper and lower repro seat rails. However the se...

Early 356 drum brake spindle is a VW part, later stronger part is a Porsche part.

This was indeed extremely useful. Thank you! Br, Aki Hello, this knurled knob, on either a spring or rigid stalk of varying lengths, is found on lots of different makes of classic car clocks, have a look at http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-car-clock-swiss-made-12v/254314241179?hash=item3b364f5c9b:g...

I’ll contact those but I would be interested if there is some source on this side of the bond as well. Veigel parts are quite hard to find - should be easier to find them in Europe where they originated yhan from US.

Br,
Aki

Hello, My pre a Veigel speedometer is under restoration at the moment. It was in fairly sad shape when I got it but seems to restorable according to expert. Plan is to convert it also from MPH to KMH dial. There are KMH dial faces available from several vendors. Are any which is superior in quality?...

I have one restored spare. The cracks have been welded, it has new valve seats and guides. PM me if interested.

I have 912 housing if you still need one. Other tinware as well.

Br,
Aki