Restoration Design are they still trading?

RedDwarf · Post by **RedDwarf** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 12:23 pm

Anyone know if Restoration Design are still trdaing? Their website is still running but no luck getting hold of them.

Also anyone got a bonnet latch for a 59, need the top section that bolts to the bonnet, got the lower half.

Cheers T.

RedDwarf · Post by **RedDwarf** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:53 pm

No one knows then?

Checking with peeps on thesamba.com to see if they know.

Who reccomends who for supplying panels?

Julian Hunt · Post by **Julian Hunt** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:45 am

We stock what are considered to be the best quality range of 356 panels at Karmann Konnection, give me a call (I'm in on Sunday) and you can even get some DDK discount!

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 11:42 am

Julian is right I did some research and these panels are made in Europe and are seen as the ones to have as the shape and pressings are as best as you can get.

But saying that RD is still going but they are a pain in the arse to get hold of. But the panels have a mixed responce. Some say they are very good others not. I think it's also down to a little bit of skill with what you are doing tomake them fit better..

Purists like the European pannels.. I think the difference in price is about 20% I think. So it's a close call.

what panels do you need to use?

BD55 · Post by **BD55** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:44 pm

From what i know RD panels are ok but not great. I tried to order stuff from them but they are a pain to deal with ie no email no call backs etc. I've also had panels from Stoddard in the US which came with my car, again they are not the best. The stuff that KK Sell are the best available.

RedDwarf · Post by **RedDwarf** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:53 pm

Nice one guys much appreciated.

I've had some panels from RD before & had no issue's hence thought I would use them again but sod them, if they want to miss custom by not being contactable thats up to them.

K88FER, I'm busy at work today but will try & call on Tuesday for a chat.

Thanks guys.

streetwagens · Post by **streetwagens** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:36 am

How do the panels from Roger Bray compare to these? Going to need a bottom 6 inches at some point...

streetwagens · Post by **streetwagens** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:55 am

Anybody used any of these panels? or does the silence mean avoid at all costs?

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:04 pm

I have used both types in the past,these ones are nice and crisp,the floors they do are nice,but the Stoddard type are not that bad,just need a bit of jiggery pokery here and there,once a good coat of stone chip is on all is well!
Roger Bray stocks both types of panels I think.

Julian Hunt · Post by **Julian Hunt** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:59 pm

Graham wrote:Roger Bray stocks both types of panels I think.

Karmann Konnection are the sole UK stockist of Simonsen panels!

davidppp · Post by **davidppp** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 2:16 pm

Yes, RB has the Restor. D panels...or can usually get them.

I concur re Simonsen being better generally..but also more $$$..you get what you pay for, and fitting skill ...and time....
is really the main thing

Kind regards
David

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:52 pm

K88FER wrote:
Graham wrote:Roger Bray stocks both types of panels I think.
Karmann Konnection are the sole UK stockist of Simonsen panels!

Sorry there are some there that look similar,they come to us in red primer,I promise not to assume in future!!!

mad · Post by **mad** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:21 pm

K88FER wrote:
Graham wrote:Roger Bray stocks both types of panels I think.
Karmann Konnection are the sole UK stockist of Simonsen panels!

how much is it for a set of floor pans for a 59a rhd ?

Julian Hunt · Post by **Julian Hunt** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 12:47 pm

mad wrote:
K88FER wrote:
Graham wrote:Roger Bray stocks both types of panels I think.
Karmann Konnection are the sole UK stockist of Simonsen panels!
how much is it for a set of floor pans for a 59a rhd ?

DDK Price is £158.63 Including vat for the Front, and the same for the rear!

mad · Post by **mad** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:32 pm

shite, thats a hell-ofa-lot cheaper than i thought it was gonna be, i`ll be in touch to place and order soon

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Restoration Design are they still trading?

Restoration Design are they still trading?

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