Stoddard Newsletter:Early August 2015

By Per Schroeder
Feb 11, 2016

August 5, 2015

2015 Dana Point Concours

A high point of our yearly event calendar is the Dana Point Concours hosted by the 356 Club of Southern California. We sponsor the event and love to help support the club.

Tustin Cars and Coffee

Cars and Coffee events are a staple of the modern car scene. You meet early, grab a parking spot and a cup of Joe and BS about cars for a couple of hours on a Saturday morning.

NLA-351-033-00 Drum Brake Shoe Set

Brand-Spankin-New Brake Shoes

For many years remanufactured brake shoes were the only choice for the 356 owner. Just as it sounds, each shoe is stripped of its friction material and new material is reapplied. Now there is an option for higher quality and better performance. For the first time in decades, newly manufactured 356 brake shoes are available for sale. These new shoes are designed to fit perfectly and are a great value.
  Stoddard brake shoes are made here in America using the highest quality components. Each new backing plate is laser cut and then assembled using state of the art computer-controlled TIG welding. The backing plate ends are finished with proper coining to better fit the cylinders. The friction material is bonded to our plates with asbestos free lining applied by the largest manufacture of brake shoes here in the United States.
    An axle set of our brake shoes (4) is a great value at $179.50 and will fit 356, 356A, and 356B models. There is no core charge as we use all new materials.

Correct 911 and 912 Plenum Seal

The fresh-air intake plenum at the base of your 911 or 912 cowl is sealed with a strip of rubber. We have recreated this in the original black rubber compound for a perfectly authentic look. It's the little details like this that can help make your car a stunner.

901-571-292-00 Cowl Vent Plenum Seal. Fits 911 912 1965-1977.

Meeting our Contest Winner

While we were in California for the Dana Point Concours, we stopped by Trevor Gates' house to check out his 356A Project. He was the winner of our "We Can Save Them All" contest with his car.

Complete 356 Tails in Stock

Rust...Accidents...Errant golf cart mishaps, you name it, it's happened to the bodywork of a 356. We've gotten some excellent complete tail sections for 356B and C Coupes and Cabriolets that offer Factory-like precision at a fraction of the price.

NLA-503-081-25 Rear Body Panel Tail Skin Fits 356B and 356C Cabriolet

One-Owner 1973 911E For Sale

The original owner is selling this 1973 Sepia 911E, recently removed from 25 years of climate controlled storage. Numbers matching (COA), 85% original paint, original interior, 66,000 documented miles. Detailed to "Preservation Class" standards, this 5-speed with MFI is in excellent running condition. Offered at $145,000.

356 Wipers

While most 356 owners might not make a habit of driving their cars in inclement weather, it's a good idea to be ready for it. We have excellent replacement blade assemblies that look great and work well. Don't get caught out in the rain without them!

644-628-311-12 Windshield Wiper Blade for 356B T6 and 356C

911-107-006-31 Oil Tank Reservoir. Fits 911 1973-1989

Latest from Porsche Classic:
Later 911 Oil Tank

The air- and oil-cooled 911 engine uses a dry sump lubrication system to keep the temperatures in check. That system relies heavily on a large tank that acts as an oil reservoir so your engine is never run dry. These tanks are located in the right rear fender well and as such, are constantly bombarded with road debris, water spray and everything else that gets chucked up from the rear tires. We have the latest Factory replacement tanks in stock.

Early Seatbelt Mounting Lug

The Factory originally used a aluminum mounting lug to attach the shoulder portion of the non-retracting three-point belts found in late 356s and the early 911 and 912. The aluminum mounting lug was bolted into the chassis with an socket-head allen bolt. The aluminum lugs wore quickly and were soon replaced with chromed steel versions. We've recreated the original aluminum lugs and now have them in stock for your project.

SIC-803-123-20 Shoulder Seat Belt Mounting Lug for Late 356 and 911 912 1965-1968

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616-100-732-00 Throttle Cable Barrel Nut Assembly.

Warehouse Artifact: Barrel Nut Assembly

We came across a pile of NOS barrel nut assemblies for the early throttle cables. These are new old stock Porsche pieces and come complete with cross-drilled bolt, washer, nut and flanged washer.

Upcoming Porsche Events:

August 11-16: Monterey Historics Monterey, California
August 14: Werks Reunion, Monterey, California
September 19: Vintage German Swap Meet Lewisberry, Pennsylvania

Questions, Comments or Concerns? E-mail Per Schroeder at pschroeder@stoddard.com

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