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Stoddard Newsletter: Early July 2015

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New Chrome Drum Brake Wheels! 

    We have just completed our first batch of chrome drum brake wheels for the 356 and they are now in stock! These wheels are made here in United States to modern production standards and they pass DOT standards with modern safety bead seats. 
    The wheels come complete with riveted hubcap clips and they're finished with a three-layer chrome finish that is concours quality. Our drum brake wheels are available in either 4.5 or 5.5-inch wide versions.  Silver powdercoated drum brake wheels are also in stock. 

 

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Stoddard Newsletter: Late July 2015

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First Shipment of Parts for the We Can Save Them All Winner!

    We have just packed up the first of several shipments of parts for Trevor Gates, the winner of our "We Can Save Them All" contest. He will soon be receiving a pair of our bumpers, as well as a floor pan, battery box and bumper brackets. That shipment and the remainder of the $5000 for sheetmetal will go a long way towards getting his three-piece 356 back in one piece.   
    We will be visiting his project when we are out in California this weekend for the 356 Club's Dana Point Concours. We'll be sure to take pictures of his progress to share with you folks. 

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Stoddard Newsletter: Late August 2015

Not Glamorous: Rocker Shafts. 
     
   Not many people wake up in the morning and say, "You know, I could really go for some rocker shafts—and let's make sure they're hollow like the originals."  But that's exactly what our New Product Development guy said a few months ago—and now his wish is a reality. We've got a new selection of both short and long rocker shafts in the original hollow design in stock.  They're for the later 356 and 912 engines with alloy rocker shaft supports.  

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Stoddard Newsletter: Early September 2015

Drive Your Porsche, Win a T-Shirt

    The 356 Registry holds an annual "Drive Your 356 Day" in September. This year it's on the 20th—but we'll go out on a limb and say it's a good day to drive any Porsche!
    If you're a Registry member out and about in your 356, don't forget to snap a picture! The 356 Registry is accepting one image and caption by email per member until September 28th. You can submit the picture to the Registry here
    We like this idea so much that we're going to expand it somewhat. If you've got your Porsche (any model) out that weekend, send a picture, caption and your postal address to us here at Stoddard. We'll pick the top five images and post them online—and we'll send the winners a free Stoddard Authentic Parts T-shirt.  
 

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Stoddard Newsletter: Late September 2015

"My friends all drive Porsches..." 

    We were recently asked to evaluate Janis Joplin's Porsche 356SC Cabriolet and we took some detail shots of the most famous 356 in existence. RM Sotheby's will be selling the car on December 10th as a part of its "Driven to Disruption" promotion. 
    You can see our never-before-seen pictures of the car on our website.  


 

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Stoddard Newsletter: Early November 2015

Is There An End To This Rust?
    

    The winning car from our "We Can Save Them All" contest was a really big project and not for the faint of heart. We knew that from the start, yet it's always a little surprising when even more rust is found—despite the fact that the car was a sandblasted-bare shell. 

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Stoddard Newsletter: Early December 2015

2016 East Coast Holiday Plans Announced!  
    

   Mark your calendars for September 8 - 11, 2016 and join us in nearby Akron, Ohio for the 356 Registry's East Coast Holiday. Organizers led by Roberta Heller - who gave us the sensational 2010 Holiday in Cleveland - are planning an autocross, a concours at the fabulous Glenmoor Country Club, Tech Sessions led by Chuck Stoddard, and some activities unique to Akron (think Goodyear blimp and Soap Box Derby). A very nice host hotel has been chosen with accommodations for a large group, but be sure to register early. More information and registration will be available soon 


 
 

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Stoddard Newsletter: Early February 2016

Take A Tour of Stoddard
    

    Let's take a look at how your Porsche parts get on their way to you, from the online or phone order process all the way through until they leave our warehouse via the parcel truck.  

    While we've had a mild winter here in Ohio, today happens to be a bit cold and snowy here in Highland Heights, Ohio. Our facility is at 190 Alpha Park Drive and the plows have already come through. We are open for business!  

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