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by 53Scat
Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:35 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Restoration of a 356SC
Replies: 24
Views: 1556

Re: Restoration of a 356SC

One of the first changes I made to mine as I was never happy with the cranking speed and confidence in starting.
6v starter works fine with a 12v solenoid but youwillneedaresandexpensive12
Dynamo.
Well worth the benefits
by 53Scat
Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: ZAGATO coupe............PORSCHE
Replies: 9
Views: 788

Re: ZAGATO coupe............PORSCHE

What a beauty. Has a lot of Abarth in it from this view.
by 53Scat
Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: O/T - A lovely hot rodder's story...
Replies: 2
Views: 340

Re: O/T - A lovely hot rodder's story...

I love the term 'caretaker of a relic'.
What a great piece of Hot Rod history...never seen anything like the double dash gauge before - very cool indeed.

Thanks keith
by 53Scat
Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:57 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: AFN no. 400 - what have I done?!
Replies: 53
Views: 2787

Re: AFN no. 400 - what have I done?!

Go for it.Sounds like a great plan
by 53Scat
Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:33 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: AFN no. 400 - what have I done?!
Replies: 53
Views: 2787

Re: AFN no. 400 - what have I done?!

Better than bank rate returns and fun too.Take small steps at a time, make a plan.
Enjoy the journey!
by 53Scat
Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: New Members and Guests - CLICK HERE
Topic: Hi
Replies: 6
Views: 419

Re: Hi

Welcome, let's have some pictures !
by 53Scat
Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:07 pm
Forum: Porsche Market Place Discussion
Topic: RHD 356 T6(?) Plenty to discuss here!!!!!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 854

Re: RHD 356 T6(?) Plenty to discuss here!!!!!!!

Well it does look well executed but I was disappointed to not see a turbo 6 stuck in the back. 3 bolts on one of the front wheels ring big warning bells too.
by 53Scat
Fri Feb 19, 2016 11:24 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Pre A seat trim
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Re: Pre A seat trim

Thanks for the info James. Visualfx was able to source a great match for my red leather so I'm good to go!
by 53Scat
Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Member's 'Others' Gallery
Topic: Pre-war fun.
Replies: 15
Views: 1249

Re: Pre-war fun.

What great proportions , looks like a lot of fun
by 53Scat
Sat Jan 30, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Pre A seat trim
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Re: Pre A seat trim

PM sent
by 53Scat
Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:15 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Pre A seat trim
Replies: 5
Views: 410

Pre A seat trim

The time has come to retrim my pre A interior.I would like to return the seats to the original cord insert style but am struggling to find a source for the corduroy trim material as I would like a red material to match the red leather that I have already. Anybody have a source - car is a '53. Many t...
by 53Scat
Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:38 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 Repair Panels
Replies: 8
Views: 748

Re: 356 Repair Panels

Have had good results with Roger Bray and simonsen but it depends on what panels you are looking for.
by 53Scat
Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:06 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Pre A windscreen fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Pre A windscreen fitting

Thanks for your help. Today my restorer has reinstalled my old screen and my old screen rubber- it looks fine but I really wanted the fresh screen that I stored all these years......shame it wouldn't fit !, I look forward to the return of my car now in its original Fish Silver Grey.......shame it's ...
by 53Scat
Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Pre A windscreen fitting
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Pre A windscreen fitting

I'm Getting close to the completion of my bare metal body and paint resto on my Pre A. My restorer has hit a problem with the windscreen fitting. I supplied a fresh KK screen and they supplied a fresh Porsche screen rubber. Much time has been spent but the screen rubber seems too fat. Has anybody ru...
by 53Scat
Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Insurance Valuation
Replies: 17
Views: 1156

Re: Insurance Valuation

Thanks for the offer Sam but Bootsy is sorting it for me.I will bear you in mind when I want something on an appropriate letterhead !
Cheers