356/912 alternator conversion kit update

[rocket280]

I have now just completed the second batch of 10, 356/912 alternator conversion kits. I did say I was only going to do 10 but they all sold within a few months so I decided to do another batch. This batch is exactly the same as the ones I produced before with the custom made sand cast aluminum stand, but this time I have improved the design of the fan backing plate. A porsche or vw fan backing plate can not be used because of the extra length of the alternator compared with the original dynamo. The first backing plates I made were fabricated from 3 separate pieces of steel and welded together. This worked fine and looked neat but I was never happy with the appearance. I wanted a more mass produced factory look but was concerned about the cost of making a pressing tool for such a small production run . This time I decided to go for it. Although I have never made a tool like this before I decided to give it a go as I also fancied the challenge. I have now advertised the kits here in the parts for sale section and will soon be putting them on ebay again.
Here are a few pics of the tool and a link to the kits for sale
cheers jason
http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28110

[john fletcher]

Hi Jason,
I must compliment you on your work with this project. I read your original post regarding the new casting and I must say you have done a fantastic job - Porsche would be proud
John

[Timo]

Same here, I am more than impressed with the detail that has gone into this project, I may well give you a shout for one of these at some stage.

[roy mawbey]

Jason,

As I remarked before, I like your work. My early working life after my appreticeship was involved with press toolmaking so appreciate the decision you made on this next batch with the special tooling.

There is no doubt your equipment must work well on the 356. Its only the fact that I have spent so long finally getting my 50 year old 6 volt system
working as it did 40 odd years ago that stops me from changing it.

Well done indeed. This equipment (and possibly an electric fuel pump which I still have yet to succumb to), would no doubt help to hide many problems that these old 356's suffer from.

Roy

Roy

[Mike Smith]

Jasons engineering of this product is excellent and you could not be dealing with a nicer guy

It is great to see someone else producing 356 parts

[rocket280]

Thanks guys for all the positive comments it's much appreciated
cheers jason