Stoddard Newsletter: Mid April 2015

By Per Schroeder
Feb 11, 2016

April 15, 2015

Cars like John Carssow's 1963 356B Coupe could certainly benefit from our new products.

New Products for 2015

The long Winter here in Ohio has kept us busy finding new parts instead of going on long drives in our Porsches. We've added plenty of new parts to our website for the Spring—including lots of Porsche Classic pieces that are sure to please. Scroll down to see all of our latest products and down at the bottom you can see the 356 that one intrepid restorer has entered into our We Can Save Them All contest—it has a tree growing out of it!

Pre A Pedal Cluster Rebuild Kit

We've said it before: the original "Pre A" 356 is largely a unique animal, sharing far fewer parts with the later 356As than you'd ever expect. The pedal cluster, for example, has a different design and takes its own specialized bearing and axle sizes. We've got a great kit to rebuild your Pre A cluster today!

NLA-23-300 Pre A Pedal Cluster Rebuild Kit.

SIC-552-079-00 Dash Radio Delete Plate

Radio Delete Plate for 911

911s and 912s made between 1969 and 1973 had plates that slide into the dash at the radio location. They were covered with upholstery that matched the rest of the interior. We have versions with and without the hole for the radio. Our latest version is the "delete" plate which is an accurate replacement for the original, down to the correct metric gauge sheetmetal.

911 and 912 Door Pocket Hinge Kits

Whether you're restoring your Factory original door pockets or you just have a few broken hinges on the replacement door boxes, we've got a new kit just for you. Our new hinges are made out of a very flexible and tear-resistant plastic that can be cycled over and over through its range of motion without damage. The kit includes two hinges, rivets and screws.

SIC-555-039-01 Door Pocket Hinge Kit for 1969-73 911 912.

911-361-016-90 Fuchs Forged Aluminum Wheel. 14 x 5.5-inch

Porsche Classic Parts on the Prowl

LIke us, the Porsche Classic Parts program has been busy putting out new parts. As one of the largest suppliers of Porsche Classic parts on the planet, we're happy to see this trend—and of course, we're also busy making them available to you on our website.

Spring Fresh: Leaf Green 73.5T

Early 911s look good in any color, but Leaf Green has to be one of our favorites. Chris Moore at Autobahn Extremist in Avon Lake, Ohio has a stunning example with just 80,000 miles on the odometer. The 73.5T wears about 75% of its original paint and its just undergone a sympathetic mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The numbers-matching car purrs like a kitten. Chris is asking $100,000 for this unique car.

You can see more from Autobahn Extremist on their Facebook page

SIC-111-011-11 Exhaust Muffler for 914-6

914-6 Exhaust Systems

Close enough counts in horseshoes and artillery—but not for Porsche parts. The 914-6 uses a unique muffler that looks a lot like the standard 911 piece, but the inlets and outlets are in slightly different spots. We have factory-fresh mufflers that are unique to the -6 in stock and ready to ship.

914 Bumper Tops

If sunshine didn't dry out and crack your 914's rubber bumper tops, the inner steel support structure would rust and cause rippling as the rubber delaminated. Your 914 deserves something better—how about a new front or rear bumper top with a stainless steel inner frame that won't rust? It's a great way to finish off both ends of this mid-engined gem.

SIC-503-023-10 Bumper Top Rubber Front, Fits 914

NLA-57-103 Windshield Seal, for 356 Pre A with Split Windshield

Pre A Windshield Seals
The earliest of 356s had what was called a "split" windshield with two pieces of glass that angled together to form a "V" The later 356 Pre As had what is referred to as a "bent" windshield, which fit in the same V-shaped body opening. We've now started producting correct windshield seals for either version and of course, there is no slot for the trim, which only came later in the 356 production run. Our new seals have formed corners for a great fit too!

356A Horn Ring

One of our newest additions to the catalog is a cast-metal horn ring for the 356A and Convertible D. The horn ring is finished with a very nice baked enamel and includes horn contacts.

NLA-347-811-01 Horn Ring, Beige Enameled Cast Metal

Tom Miller's 1952 356 1500S Coupe #12049 "Woods Find Tree Car"

We Can Save Them All—19 Entries Now!

Entries into our contest to find the worst 356 that someone is willing to restore have shot up dramatically in the last week. The deadline for entry is 4/30, so if you've still got a car you're thinking about posting on the 356 Registry board, you should do it now!
We'll be holding a vote on the Registry in early May—and the overall winner will receive $7500 worth of parts for the project from Stoddard.

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