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Technical ... VicSkirmants, editor . . . . . . . .
Restoration
Brett Johnson, editor . . . . . .
Reviews ... Bob Lawrence, editor . . . . . . . . .
Owner Recommended Workshops ...
Gary Solem, editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FEATURES
Storina
" Your Beloved ... D.A. Bartlett
Travel Kits
Mike Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3600 Miles In An 'A' Coupe ... Rand Surgi . .
Holiday Il Revisted ... Llew Kinst . . . . . . . . .
The Ultimate Machine ... Denny Whitlock . .
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Historian: Jim Perrin, 2041 Wiilowick Or., Columbus, Oh. 43229.
Restoration editor: Brett Johnson, 3628 Glencairn Ln. indianapolis. In. 46205
Legal Advisor: Bud West, 3750 S.R. 132. Batavia, Oh. 45103.
WBSt Coast Coordinator: Bob Raucher, 13454 Weddington St..
Van Nuys, Ca.91401.
2nd 356 Hoiidav Chairman: Tom Oenher. 6160 Berkinshaw Dr.,
Cincinnati. 06.45230.
Recommended Workshop Chairman: Gary Solem. 119 North St.,
Heaidsburo. Cal. 95448.
Reviews editor: Bob Lawrence, 997 Old Town Rd.. Coram, NY
11727.
Phdo editor: Llew Klnst. 2210 W. Berwyn Ad., Muncie. IN 47304
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COVER: Peter Vandine, San Francisco: "Merry
Christmas to All."
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The 356 REGISTRY is the pubiicaton of the 356 REGISTRY, Inc..
an organization oriented exclusively to the interests, needs and
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orablems of the 356 Porsche owner and enthusiast. Our
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Trustees: Bob Gummaw, Rockton, Ill.: Bud West, Batavia. Oh.;
Bill Duriand. Greenwich, Ct.: Vic Skirmants, Warren, Mi.; Jerry
Keyser, Westerville, Oh.
OIIICBIS: President. Jerry Keyser, Westerville, Oh.; Vlce president.
Vic Skirmants, Wanen, Mi.; Treasurer, J m i Hawitz, Gioucester.
Ma.: Secretary, Bill Durland, Greenwich. Ct.
Publisher and edltor: Jerry Keyser, P.O. Box 7845, Mlumbus, Oh.
43207. (6141 443-9709.
Vic Skirmants. 27244 Ryan, Warren. Mich. 48092.
Tech Bdilw:
MsmbashlpChairman: Bill Durland, gs Roundhill Rd., Greenwich,
Con" 06830.
It looks as if our car badge project is a
go.--there was enough initial interest shown to
assure a good portion of the minimum order of 500
will be taken. Currently we are trying to resolve
some production technicalities, such as fastening
arrangements, etc. Watch for our announcement
next issue on how you can get yours---our initial
cost projection of about $8. still looks realistic.
Soon we'll ail be able to proudly display our
"colors"!
Bill Durland advises me that the back issues
reproduction project is going ahead with Volume 1
(the first six issues). Those who have previously
sent in checks will have theirs mailed first. At this
time there is limited demand for Volume 2 but that
could change. Bill will also be handling the
available original back issues of the more recent
issues. Watch for instructions on how to get yours
from Bill in the next issue.
I am happy to report the results of my "search"
for a Reviews Editor ... It really wasn't a search, just
a brief mention in the last issue. Bob Lawrence has
enthusiastically agreed to continue the column. His
first column appears in this issue ... Note that Bob's
address appears in the front introductory l i s t i n g 4
am sure that he will welcome vour comments and
suggestions.
On the subject of volunteersfor our effort. Llew
Kinst, the first prize 1976 photo competition winner
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(see Aug. 1976) has indicated that he wouid like to
function as staff photographer and photo editor.
Last but certainly not least, Brenda Perrin has
been "saving" me by helping out with the copy
preparation for the typesetter. Welcome aboard to
you all, and thanks!
it's getting close to decision time on the
location(s) of the 3rd 356 Holiday 1977. There have
been several letters expressing interest in hosting
the event next year. We've had a lot of interesting
ideas such as Aspen, Colorado: Dearborn Village,
Michigan; Atlanta: ... but there have been only two
'Formal' pitches for having it ... A group in Southern
California& a group in Indianapolis. If you are at all
interested in hosting the Holiday, please let us
know soon so that we can give your site
consideration, and to give the 3rd Hoiiday chairman
all the lead time possible. One distinct possibilityHoliday Ill East & Hoiiday Ill West -- How does that
grab you?
A special thanks to Harry & Ruth Wilwerth and
Bob & Ginny Gummow for their donation of some
eariy Christophorus back issues for the start of our
Historical Document 'Archives'; M.M. Doyle has
made a monetary donation also for this purpose.
The idea of starting a permanent collection of
Historic 356 Documents since the inception of our
organization. It is an area which is certainly
consistent with our goals and should prove to be
invaluable reference material over the years. it is
unclear at this time how the problem will be
approached
but the current thinking is to acquire all
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available literature, manuals, fil&
and research
materials that apply to the 356 series Porsche.
Unfortunately, it appears that only recently the
F a c l o q nas i n o n n i n y merest n t h n g s o f h storic
nleresl. Tne mp.lPa at! l.oe nas oeen W n y u o 0~
anyone oe nteresteu n !hat olo sl~117" I aon'l
know, but I suspect that even if there is much left of
historical interest in their archives that they are not
geared to retrieve it for its obvious usefulness! So
be thinking about this project. The project is
currently in the hands of our Historian, Jim Perrin.
I'm sure he wouid welcome yourthoughts.
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of interest
(letters & other miscellany)
Didya hear the supposedly true story of the
Japanese diplomat to the United Nations who sold a
very nice 356 to a Yank for a 'somewhat' low price?
Well, after the deal was closed, the Yank asked the
diplomat if he knew of any other nice 356 Porsches.
No, he replied, but would you be interested in a
mint, original 904,17,000 miles, for$9,600?
As promised, the following is an excerpt from
The Cable Newsletter, the legislative watchdog for
automotive hobbiests. Althouah thisarticle is not of
legislative interest, it will answer a lot of questions
that many of us have. (Refer to Vic Skirmant's tech
comment Vol 1, No 3. about no-lead gas.)
FROM ETHYL CORP., [JOHN C. LANE,
SUPERINTENDENT, TECHNICAL lNFORMATlON
SERViCESI. "The aeneral nature of the Droblem of
unleaded gas in i h e older vehicles i s abnormal
valve-seat wear in the absence of the solid-film
lubrication provided b y lead i n fuel.
The problem attracted attention shortly after
wide marketing of unleaded gasolines in the eariy
1970's. The quick fix at that time was to add a
phosphorus-containing additive in the fuel. This
had to be stopped when it was found that the
phosphorus shortened the life of emission-control
catalysts even more than lead did. The same set of
EPA regulations that prohibit use of lead also does
the same to the phosphorus additives.
The currently proposed EPA phasedown of
leaded gasolines would limit the refinery t o 0.5
grams per gallon average for the total volume of the
gasoline it produces, including the unleaded
gasoline. Hence, leaded gasolines would n o t be
necessarily limited to 0.5 grams per gallon. Instead,
considerably higher leaded contents wouid be used
in the leaded fuels, with the "total pool" being
averaged out to 0.5 gm per gallon by the increasing
volumes of unleaded gasoline required by catalystequipped cars.
Excerpts from Lane's letter. "'""""^"
'*AS long as there i s enough market for
leaded gasoline to justify its manufacture
and sale, owners of older cars will have
enough lead in their fuel to prevent abnormal
valve-seat wear. Tests made b y ourselves and
others show that as little as 0.5 gm/gal
provides adequate solid-film lubrication.
If the time ever comes when leaded
gasoline no longer can be found at service
stations, car collectors probably still will be
able to obtain leaded aviation gasoline from
airports that service private piston-engine
airplanes (i.e., practically all civilian airports). Actually, however, service stations
may be expected to continue marketing
leaded gasoline for use b y trucks, which
account for about 25% of the nation's
gaso!meconsumpt!on So, even 01 pracl ca y
a I of lne passenger cars of tne I A r e requre
unleaded gasoline (which, in itself, may not
come t o pass in light of developing
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technology and fuel-conservation considerations), you old-car buffs still should be able
to buy leaded fuel from servicestation
pumps."
(Ed's, note: Incidentailv. althouah the Reoistrv is
subscribing t o t h i s public&ion an2 will rep& items
of general interest t o our members, I recommend it
to you for the specific information contained on the
legislation proposed andlor pending in your state.
It is not cheap, but then what is today? For a
samplecopy, write: The Cable, 919 South St., Long
Beach, CA 90805)
"Congratulations are in order for the fine
showing of two Speedsters In the recent SCCA E
Production National Championships at Road
Atlanta. Piloting the oldest racing cars in the race
were Robert Overby and Jack Lewis finishing 2nd
and 3rd respectively against the finest engineered
cars of British Leyland.
Special mention should also be accorded to
Nick Feodorhoff, (Speedster, 11th) Jim Eakin,
(S-90, DNF) and Sam Jones, (Speedster, DNF) for
their dedicated efforts in this year's road racing
classic.
I'm sure next year these people will sweep the
series. Good Luck!" Don Plant, So. Dartmouth, MA
... "I was the guest of the Ferrari Club at the U.S.
Grand Prix this year. Their club is pretty lame
compared t o ours. It's expensive, the people aren't
very warm or friendly, and few of them seem to
know much about their cars other than how much
they cost." P. Ertel, Yellow Spings. OH
...
A comment gleaned from a recent renewal "I
would like to see it (The 356 Registry) integrated
into PCA!" Author will remain anonynous, due to
my concern for his well-being.
"1 just received the Oct. Registry and as usual,
i t was GREAT! It's good t o know that out there in a
world of ODera Windows. Corinthian Leather. and
SW ve BJckel Seats there are st111tnose o f us who
recognize the f ~ n c t l o n ab e a ~ t y
and performance of
rne 356 Porscne I wa t for mv
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month like a kid waits for Christmas ~ o r n i n ~I sure
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would like to see some more pictures of the
membershiDs cars. Mavbe a monthlv feature.
patterned after the ~ e r s b n aPorsches
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Pano or something. I just wanted to tell you that all
your efforts are thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated
out here in Bathtubdom." John Parish, Atlanta
... "The quality of the journal has improved 100%
from Vol. 1 No. 1 to now. The articles have become
consistently more useful in a practical way. I have
been driven to the brink of selling my 356 on several
occasions over the last several years but I think the
formation of the Registry as well as the words of
encouragement found in its pages have put me back
on the straight and narrow (so to speak). Thanks
may not be the appropriate term but the result is
that the 356 has probably found a permanent home
in mv stable." Bill Brittain, Andover, MA
...
"Please-my family would like to see more
emphasis put on preserving the 356 as Dr.
Ferdinand intended it to be rather than giving
prestige and glory in Concours, etc. to those who
chrome every engine part they can. Perhaps we are
purists; but originality should be more important.
We recently heard a German, who was a Porsche
factory worker during Dr. Porsche's days, say upon
Seeing an engine with much chrome work, "The Old
Man would "turn over" if he knew about this".
The article on Europe's 356 Holiday was a
revelation- they ENJOY their 356's while the USA
puts too much emphasis on it being a museum
piece t o be viewed but not enjoyed."
Jess
Woodham, Thomasville, GA
Specialists in the maintenance, modification
and repair of Porsche automobiles
3109 South P8pelme Road
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Eulsrr Texas 76039
none (617) 267-lU1
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"The October 7, 1976 and November 11. 1976
issues of MACHINE DESIGN magazine include
articles entitled "Waging War on Rust". These
articles are very informative and will be of interest to
anyone fighting the war. Copies of the articles are
available from MACHINE DESIGN, Penton Plaza,
Cleveland, Ohio
44114."
Mike Robbins,
Indianapolis
"Thanks t o Jim Perrin's article in the June
issue, my wife and i stopped at the StuttgartZuffenhausen factory museum during our vacation
this summer. We discovered it was closed on
Saturdays and backtracked from Heidelberg on
Monday to see it.
Upon entering the museum, my wife commented that we must have entered a cathedral by
mistake, judging from the quiet, reverent voices of
visitorsas thecameras clicked away. I, on the other
hand, considered it one of the highlights of my trip
but would have liked a tour of the factory if it had
been avaiiableat that time.
I've noted a lot of advertising for floorboards
and longitudinal members; does anyone know a
good body shop in the Chicago area that can be
recommended for installation? Donald Morylak,
Park Ridge, i L
We have just received word from Monsieur
Bernard Dedieu, President 356 Club du France, that
the next international meet wiil be held the
week-end of April 23/24 in Jounge, France.
This is a village of between 500 and 1000 people
near the Swiss border. It's exact location is just off
of European Highway 2, approximately 5 miles
north of Vailorbe. Switzerland. Unless vou have a
good European road atlas you probably won't find it
on a map. E-2 runs between Pontarlier, France and
Lausanne, Switzerland.
This Should b e a lovely location. It is in the Jura
mountains, within easy touring distance of many
interesting and beautiful places. In the immediate
area are Geneve and Lausanne on Lake Geneve (Lac
Leman) and the Chateau Chillon (remember the
prisoner?) on the eastern shore south of Montreaux.
Jounge is approximately 300 miles from either
Frankfurt or Paris, and about 250 miles from
Luxembourg. Of course, Geneve is right in the
balioark.
We really encourage anyone who can to attend.
YOU will meet a great group of people and it is a
memorableaddition t o a EuroDean hoiidav.
If YOU check with your local travel bureau you
wiil find that thereare group travel chartersfor2 and
sometimes 3 weeks, leaving from major airports
sometimes as often as once a week. The one we
happen to have is Elkin Tours of Detroit. They fly
from Chigaco and Detroit to Frankfurt every
Tuesday, returning on Wednesday 2 weeks later.
The airline is Overseas National Airways and they
fly DC-8s. You must, however, book 60 days in
advance. There are other rules and regulations,
which vary from group to group, so you must get
this information from your travel agent. The rates
are very reasonable. This particular one (at this
time) is a minimum fare of $299. and a maximum
fare of $359. from Chicago. This is round-trip air
fare only.
If you can arrange to be gone from 22-45 days
the excursion fare is the way to go. The present
shoulder season rates from Chicago are $544.
round-trip and, if you book 60 days in advance,
$420. I f you must cancel on the 60-day in advance
fare (APEX), the penalty is 10% but no more than
550. We do not have the rates from New York but
tney hoblo De lower, of co-rse.
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lowest international rates. They have a layover in
Iceland. People with whom we have talked who have
flown Icelandic, enjoyed this break in the long
flight. Their present off-season rates from Chicago
are 1-21 days. 5501.; 22-45 day Excursion. $435.;
APEX, $373. (booked 60days in advance).
Our personal recommendation would be t o fly
to Frankfurt or Luxembourg, rent or lease a car if
possible, and head for Heidelberg or Stuttgart and a
visit and tour of the Porsche factory in
Zuffenhausen. From there drive south through the
Black Forest or the Vosges in France t o Jounge.
You should allow at least 2 or 3 days (more if
possible) for this. The roads and scenery in this area
are so beautiful.
When leaving Jounge, you could make a circle
through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Bavariaand back to Frankfurt. If you can be gone 3 weeks
you could include northern Italy and Venice.
There are so many places to go and things to
see it really doesn't make much difference which
way you go. We just happen to love the mountains
and the Black Forest.
If you really want to meet the people, travel the
lesser roads and stay in the little hotels and
Gastehauser. We have had some real fun
experiences by doing this.
Any additional information we receive regarding the meet will be forwarded to Jerry for
publication in the February issue of the "Registry".
Boband Ginny Gummow, Rockton, IL
[Ed's Note: Bob & Ginny were the official 356
Registry representatives to the 356 Euroclub 1976
Spring Meet i n Germany.]
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technical
Vie Skirmants, editor
I keep getting reminders from other Porsche
356 owners t o mention Up-Fixin der Porsche, Vol. I
& II as sources of 356 how-to info. For those not
familiar with Up-Fixin, it is a compilation of all the
technical articles from past issues of Porsche
Panorama, the monthly publication of the Porsche
Club of America.
These two volumes are very helpful, but one
must keep in mind the time frame when some of
them were written (up to 20 years ago!). Many of the
articles are still accurate as written, while some are
somewhat dated. Be sure t o read the complete
article before coming to any conclusions. You
might find the author has been talking about a 1956
Super instead of a 1963 Super for instance. Also.
the articles are direct reprints from a monthly
publication, so you will find one article changing
the information or recommendations presented in
an earlier piece. The best way to use Up-Fixin is to
read the whole volume first. I t is very informative
and interesting. I even learned a couple of things
just quickly re-scanning them for this article. Don't
just use Up-Fixin as a reference for a specific
problem unless you have read ail the articles that
could pertain to that problem.
Terry Oddson, Chapel Hill NC, asked my
opinion about air-conditioning a 356. 1 know people
have done it with no ill effects, but my own personal
opinion is that it is extra weight to carry, it is a
definite burden on the engine when on, it is an
added complexity t o worry about, and I live in
Michigan so don't need it year-round. Anyone who
hasair-conditioned their356 and wants to share the
information as to how to do it, what units to use.
problem areasencountered, please let me know and
I'll pass it on forthose who are interested.
Another reminder about a stamped, seifaddressed envelooe when vou write to me if vou
want a reply.
A reminder from Col. Donald Zook, Maxwell
AFB, AL, to those of you with hot start problems
associated with slow engine cranking speed. The
usual problem is that the heat buildup while
standing will cause decreased voltage available t o
the starter, while the starter will require more
voltage if it is getting old. A 6V electrical relay,
(such as the one advertised by Performance
Products) installed right by the starter will provide
more voltage to the solenoid. If the engine still
cranks slow after this, and a i l electrical connections
and grounds (especially the one from trans to
chassis) are clean and tight, it is possible the.
engine has an internal problem causing it to be tight
when hot.
If the engine cranks fine when hot but won't fire
readily, check out all the usual tune-up items, but
especially the carb levels; they could be too high,
causing actual dumping of raw gas down the
manifolds as it expands from the heat while the car
is sitting. Check the accelerator pumps also.
CoI. Zook would also like to know if anyone is
using Mobil 1 synthetic oil in their 356, and what
type of experience they have had with it.
Capt. CharlieCutshaw, Dover NJ, recommends
not buying nerf bars from J. C. Whitney; they don't
fit any Porsche356according to him.
For those of you that are into serious E
Production racing and want to really drop the front
end down, read on. The usual way t o lower the front
is to rotate the torsion bar anchors uoward in the
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center of the torsion bar tubes. Rotating to the limit
of the adjustment slots doesn't accomplish that
much, so the practice has been to cut out the slots
to permit more rotation. There is a limit to how far
you can go upward, so I decided t o try a different
approach. I just tried it out on a 1957 coupe I'm
preparing for G Production (1300cc), and it seems to
work.
Remove the torsion bars and rotate upward 90
degrees inside the torsion bar anchors. This puts
the trunk floor literally on the ground, so the idea
now is to cut out the adjustment slots downward
about three quarters of an inch to raise the front
end. The brace between the top and bottom tubes
has to be cut out for access to the top anchor bolt.
The adjusting screws are just long enough to be
screwed downward if the locking nuts are left off;
Loctite should hold them, or find some longer
standard-type bolts to screw in there with the
locking nuts. Both tubes will have to be relieved
slightly where the adjusting screw passes. This
modilication is for serious racing, and results in
approximately two inches ground clearance with 23"
slicks. Oh, yes, you will now have to flare the front
fenders for tire ciearanceat full lock.
restoration
Brett Johnson, editor
Well, all you anit-plastic, old school, do-it-in
iead types here goes ... lead work for the layman.
And for those of you with open minds, after you've
read this I'm sure you'll understand the advantages
of using plastic.
The tools you need for leadwork are not
extensive or costly. More than enough heat is
provided by blowtorch or propane torch. Also
required are a paddle to apply the lead, and a coarse
file or rasp to remove it. All these tools should be
readily available from your local hardware or auto
body supply store. While there, you might as well
pick up your iead and tinning solution. Lead comes
in several different grades varying in percentage of
lead and tin. The cheaper grades available contain a
higher proportion of lead and are less workable due
to their responses to very small differences in
temperature. A good 70-30 iead, while slightly more
expensive will prove much easier t o work.
Just as with plastic, the first step is to clean
the metal. Again a disk sander with very coarse
paper i s the best way. Any residual paint or rust are
definite no-no's. The next step is tinning the metal.
If tinning i s not correctly performed the iead will not
adhere. Tinning may be approached from several
directions. The old school method i s to acquire a
roll of acidcore solder (Rosin core is not very useful
unless you wish to install transistors to your
fender). With yourtorch heat the metal that the lead
is to be applied to and melt small amounts of solder
on to thisarea. Taking a rag, vigorously rub the area
coating it with a thin layer of solder. The resultant
rnetai should have a shiny appearance. If not, it is
improperly tinned and this procedure should be
repeated.
A sliahtlv easier method of tinnina is to aoolv a
tinning Coluiion (available at auto-body supply
stores) to the fresh rnetai and apply a very thin layer
of lead on top. Again, only shiny surfaces are
properly tinned.
Aftertinning, lead should beapplied by heating
metal and lead and depositing blobs o f lead on the
surface. I feel it necessary to again stress that when
filling a dent a rule of thumb is to use as little filler
as possibieand dent removal is the real art. Attempt
to keep the metal at a uniform temperature and
spread the molten lead with your paddle soaked in
oil. There is no need to worry about this oil
becoming incorporated into the lead as it rises to
the surface where it can be wiped off after the lead
solidifies. AS with plastic, i t is wise t o slightly over
fill thedent so that the surface may be filed down to
match theoriginal contours.
NOWthe bad news. When you heat the metal
with your torch it warps. Thus, the area you are
working on may grow until it engulfs the entire car
and you will be the proud owner of a 6000 lb.
Speedster. Another problem is applying lead to a
vertical surface or even worse an over-hang.
Obviously it drips. I've got no solution aside from
turning thecar over or not using lead.
Now where do you use your new found skill? If
you have illusions of being Dr. Porsche you are
permitted to cover welded joints, the fronts of
doors, and door jambs. If you're wise, that's where
you stop. If you're GM, Ford, or Chrysler you don't
go that far. In fact, you use no lead at all. Seriously
though, covering welded joints is the best use of
lead I can think of. It is not perfect as it can be
observed to change appearance over the years.
Using lead for other purposes such as accident
damage is quite time consuming and I wouldn't
advise it. Plastic is superior in this type of work.
Bodv work detailina is the final staae orior to
painting.. This is when most people become
impatient. It may take an extra week to make that
door gap uniform but if you're shooting for
perfection it is well worth the time investment.
Pre-paint details which make a professional job of it
are scratch and paint flaw removals in the primer.
Ail deep scratches, as previously explained, should
be filled with primer or spot putty. The surface
should then be wet sanded with #240 sand paper
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and followed up with at least 3 wet sandings #400
preferrably using the same piece both times. Any
surface flaw will now be obvious. With this type
sanding the remaining primer Is in a semi-gloss and
flaws show up as small dull spots.
Except for the tiniest, all imperfections will
recur in the finish coat so eliminate them at this
stage. Also important, Is that all bare metal should
be primed as paint occasionally does not get along
with unprimed surfaces and will chip easily.
Prior to painting, it Is usually wise t o take off
removable panels to make sure everything is painted
uniformaliy. Of course, it takes as much preparation
here as anywhere else. When removing panels it is
advisable t o make drawinas or mark them in some
way to facllltate re-asseLbly Th s w iI save mLch
tlme in aaldstlng tne pa nted p eces and ellmlnatmg
of scratches and chips. A simple
the
way to do this on the doors i s to remove the pins
assuring simpie re-assembly. The prerequisite Is of
course removing the pins ... have fun. So now you're
ready to paint and it's decision time. What type of
paint t o use? Where t o buy paint? What colors are
appropriate for your car and whether or not to paint
it yourself. These I'll talkabout in two short months.
As always your help is appreciated. I'd like to thank
Jim O'Neil of the Paddock, Knightstown, ind. for
his information concerning lead work without which
this column would have been considerably shorter.
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reviews
Bob Lawrence, editor
Hi. I am Bob Lawrence. I will be vour new
~ e v i e w seditor. As they might say in show-biz Rick
FosterUisa tough act t o follow", but with your help,
letters and suggestions I'm sure we can make a go
of it. By way of introduction, I'd like t o give you a
brief synopsis of my Porsche Profile. in 1970 1
Started to get halfwav into the Porsche swim bv
purchasing-one of (hose new VW-Porsche mid
engined roadsters. Although this was the best car I
had ever owned up t o that time, it was only a year
iaterthat I moved "up" to avery ratty Convertible D.
The D really had me hooked and it was soon
replaced by a very solid D from Colorado (no East
Coast Cancer). Three weeks later I found mvself
also owning a'very solid sunroof coupe.
the "other" Porsche and the Convertible D were to
go and I have been better able t o concentrate on mv
C coupe. I have driven late model 9113, but believe
me nothing matches driving a good looking, solid
356. 1 am a member of Metro NY PCA
(that "other" Porsche club) and have been mostly
active i n running and judging concours. For four
years now I have been maintaining a Convertible D
venth hail^
Registry. While I consider this to be the rarest true
production Porsche I wonder if the attrition rate
could be as high as would seem t o be indicated by
the few (50) D's registered to date. So let's hear from
any of you lethargic D owners out there. Incidentally
the book Porsche by Shotaro Kobayashi, reviewed
by Rick in Vol 2 No 4, June 1976, is the book we
refer new D owners as the single most illustrated
source of ohotos of the Convertible D.
I'd like to start out chronologically by reviewing
PORSCHE, The First Decade (see Voi. 2 No. 2 pg.
4). 1 was put onto this great book by ~peedsternik
Bob Thorson. This book was mentioned in
Panorama a few years ago and 2 inquiries by mail
brought no response. Bob advised me to just mail
payment in full which I did and within two weeks I
had my copy. The title i s a bit of a misnomer as they
givea baker's Dozen type decade. The cover lists the
decade as being 1949 to 1959. Actually inside it
includes 1948 and Porsche number eins. The book,
written or rather compiled in early 1960, as the
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author points out, is basically a practical manual for
sewice and parts personnel of the Porsche
dealership organization, and hopefully by other
people who are prone toward a desire for technical
details. So if the shoe fits buy it. Rather than being
a historical presentation it is arranged to present
chronologically the evolution of the Porsche from
1948 to 1959. The format for this chronological
evolution is depicted graphically by data sheets.
These data sheets indicate all of the features of a
specific model. On comparison of these data
sheets, model t o model chanses are immediatelv
ascertained. Preceding the data sheets is a chap&
of year by year highlights of Porsche development
and progress.
In among the production models is a data sheet
on the prototype 597lLKW 0.25. Isn't that a
grabber? If that doesn't net you, the ChaDter on all
winds'up with a
the Spyders will.
full page picture of the Formula two car. For those
of you who do not have Vol. 2 No. 2 the book
hopefully is still available from Blutman's, 315 S.
Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA 94103, (415)
621-5697 at $15 thecopy.
In Vol. 2 No. 6, pg. 7 Rick reviewed Brooklands
Book's Porsche Cars 1957-1960. 1 would like to
cover Porsche Cars 1952-1956. This is a compilation
of articles from Autocar, Autosport, Motor & Light
Car, Sportscar illustrated and one from Road and
Track, plus a few reproductions of HoffmanPorsche Car C o r ~ o r a t i o nads. There also are two
pages covered with blurbs apparently from Porsche
sales literature. Starting with 1500 production
models it progresses quiFkly to the 550 ~ p y d e r ,"Dr
Porsche's Phenomenal Carrera" and a road test of
the 1956 Speedster, 1600. Also of interest is an
article on a Westphaiian Porsche Police Proier
cabriolet. For $4.95 from Classic Motorbooks how
can you go wrong?
'Till next issue keep the salt in the shaker and
from under the car.
ina all it he-book
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Owner Recommended
Workshops
Gary Soiem, chairman
The recommended workshops list to date. Please be aware that this is dated material, here todav aone
tomorrow ASYOLcan see, there 1s arather Ilmftea number i~sted,conslderlng Thls project agaln s at thefork
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shops to me-. f not.
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This listmg of owner recommended shops is j ~ s that:
t
no attempt to screen these shops nas been made.
This listing is not an endorsement by the 356 REGISTRY, they are solely the opinions of the contr but ng
members.
Please forward information on additions and corrections to Gary Solem, 119 North St., Healdsburg,
California 95448.
The information needed basically follows the following format.
CALIFORNIA
.............. Lukes & Shoreman - PorschelVW
Albany
Emeryville . . . . . . . . . . .
Oakland .............
Petaluma ............
Pleasant Hill .........
SantaCruz ...........
SantaCruz ...........
Sonoma .............
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Baron Von Frier- 6401 Bay - 653-6218 Body Shop
German Car Repair - 565 - 20th St. 893-5123
Dave M e n - 70 McBrown Rd. 7071762-1164 - Fair Prices - Good work
Pleasant Hill Foreign Car Repair Reinhard Riedel, Owner
J. B. Beetle- 1655 Commercial Way 476-6029- Good for obsolete parts - restorations
excellent mechanic - good on 356 gear boxes - their bodylpaint shop was not
recommended
Kraft's Body Shop-7000 Soquei Ave. Custom shop - Excellent work
Restore - A - Porsche 20348 8th St. E. 95476 - 7071938-8558 - Jon Early, Owner Upholstery speciaiists- Bodylpalnt (owner recommended himself)
FLORIDA
Ft. Wacton Beach . . . . Charile's Porsche 8 VW - 36 Egiin Pkwy. SE 9041244-2922
Ga~nesviiie........... Type356-2011 NE 31st Ave. 32601 9041372-0391 .New 8 used 356 pans .Comolete
restoration
Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . Franz Foreign Car Service - 6356 Arlington Expressway 32211
Orange Park .......... Auto Plat2 - 222 i n a ~ s t r i a i Loop 32073 9041264-3811 - Jon Meias,
- Owner Mechanical, electrical, rebuilds- Very reasonabie- "Superb Mechanic"
Winter Park .......... Zotz Garage 2017 Kentucky Ave. 32789 3051644-1557 -General Repair Restoration.
race preparation, 8131hr. Experienced 356 people
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.
GEORGIA
Phoenix Racing Organization - 1085 Memorial Dr. 4041523-7909 -Jack Lewis, Owner
-Very flexible.
Top quality mechanical work - extensive knowledge of 356 - $9-101hr.
Two recommendations submitted; Tons of praise
Atlanta .............. Aiian Smith - 543 Bryn Mawr Ln. 255-3718 - Engine 8 restoration work .Working out
of his home - Reasonable rates
Austeli .............. Imported Dynamics, Inc. 173142 Bankhead Hyw. 30001 Jay Clark, Owner .Body 8
paint specialists - All work guaranteed $12/hr. - "Most beautiful body 8 paint work
anywherearound Atlanta"
Covington ........... Paul's Body Shop. Inc. Rt. 7, Salem Rd. 4041787-2065 "Prices higher than normal but
worth it"
Norcross ............ Northeast Foreign Car Service, Inc. 5980 Goshen Springs Rd. 30071 -Albert Morkert.
Owner - All work except body - $12-14lhr. All mechanics former Porsche-Sudi
deaiermechanics-2aredeaier mechanics - 2 are factory trained
All worked guaranteed - extremely
meticulous Bosch alignment machine - good supply of parts - 2 recommendations
Atlanta
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q o d d a r d imported cars, inc.
Since 1957
PORSCH~
356 REGISTRY SPECIALS
Headlights
T h ~ sunlt is or~glnalPorsche USA speclflcatlon -not the VW type! You may install e~ther
sealed-beam or Q I bulb (not ~ncludedwlth assy)
L ~ g hAssembly
t
Fender Gasket
644 631 101 31
644 631 115 00
$27 00 each
2 10each
Back-up Lights
Chrome Wheels
Original PorscheSpecificatiOn
For 3560 thru 356C
Entire Assembly as pictured
644.631.631.05
$17.50 each
For 356C
4% X I 5
901.361.013.20
License Lights
Door Handles
Original Porsche specification
Complete as pictured
For 3566 thru 356C
Original Porsche with lock and key
356A (late) thru 356C
Can be used left or right
644.531.061 .OI
$50. each
Light Assembly 644.631.601.05
Base Gasket only 644.631.615.05
$25. each
$16.50 ea.
3.00 ea.
Other Goodies
Gas tank, late 3560 thru 35%
Fuel cock, 356 thru early 3568
Fuel pump, 356A thru 3560
Air cleaner, mesh-type for early SOleX
Engine gasket top set, early 3-pc case
Engine shroud rubber, long-lasting
Fuse box, 356 thru early 3560
644.201 .OOI.O~
644.201.021.00
616.08.401
616.08.108
616.100.195.00
NLA.369.001 .00
644.612.801 .OO
$150.00 each
26.50 each
19.50 each
12.50 each
4.25 each
10.50 set
4.50 each
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Phone Orders Accepted with Bankamerlcard or Mastercharge No C.O.D.
38845 MENTOR AVE.
WILLOUGHBY,
OHIO 44094
(216) 951-1040
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9toddard imported cars, inc.
Since
PORSCHE~1957
RESTORATION GOODIES
We manufacture new floor pans; original pans
have not been available from the Factory for
several years. After considerable expense, we
have created a floor pan with the identical
impressions and appearance as the original
spare part. To facilitate repair work, there is
approximately 12 mm ( ' h " )extra material around
the perimeter of our pan. When properlv
instailed, it is extremely difficult to see'that thk
pan has been replaced. Stamped from 20-guage
steel, these pans are offered in front and rear
halves l o facilitate installation. The center lap
joint is exactly the same as the original factory
2-piece stamping. Seat mounts for 356A through
early 3568, and toe board mounts are supplied
with the purchase o f an entire pan. For late 3568
and 356C, the seat mounts may be refitted.
If you are considering the complete restoration
of any type 356, you will probably need a new
floor. Our floor pan is the only way to properly do
the job, and t o insure the structural integrity of
the body.
PART NUMBERS:
NLA.501.051.00 Complete floor pan with mounts (8pieces), as shown above.
NLA.501.052.00 Front half only, no mounts
NLA.501.053.00 Rear half only, no mounts
NLA.501.054.00 Mounts onlv. set of 6 pieces
Longitudinal panels A
We manufacture these
duplicating the originals.
NLA.501.017.00
NLA.501.018.00
panels,
Left
Right
$215.
130.
130.
20.
Jack Receivers
exactly
$24.50 each
24.50 each
Die-formed on our own tooling, these
reproductions are exact duplicates of the now
extinct originals.
Rocker panels
NLA.501.150.00
$20.00 each
We have a limited stock of these original panels. They are complete as illustrated, extending
from wheel to wheel, and include the torsion bar hole.
644.503.041 .OO
644.503.042.00
Left
Right
$130.00 each
130.00 each
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Phone Orders Accepted wlth Bankamericard or Mastercharge No. C.O.D.
38845 MENTOR AVE.
WILLOUGHBY, OHIO 44094
(216) 951-1040
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ILLINOIS
Chicago
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Highland
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Beil Auto Upholstery 6243 N. Clark 60660 3121761-0215 - Expensive - "Among best
in Midwest" - Porsches. Ferraris. RRS. etc. Clean Shoo
LoJis Bod0 Fore gn A L ~ OServfie490 central Ct. 60035 3121432-0007 - Mechanical Prces s ght y less than local Porsche-Audi dealer - "More honest tnan Abe Lincoln"
2 recommendations
INDIANA
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Indianapolis . . . . . . . . .
lndlanaoolis . . . . . . . . . .
lndianabolis
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lndianapolls . . . . . . .
lndianaoo! s . . . . . . . . . .
lndianapo s . . . . . . . . . .
lndianapo s . . . . .
.......
lndianapo s
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APD Auto Parts - 5352 N. Tacoma Ave. 3171253-4377 - Normal engine work
A ~ t o h a ~ s Westf
on
eld. Inc. - 7405 Westfield Blvd. 46240 -3171253-1294
C&F Platina - 3907 E. 26th 3171542-8622
Cnr sne &chine w o r k s - 425 W. ~ i ~ a3171638.8840r t ~
not so normal - engine work
De len Olds - 5199 N. Keystone - Frame work - Jim or Ron
Indbstnal ~ a n d o l a s t i n ~ ~ 2 W.
6 0 0Vermont - 3171632-8238
R. G. Lawson Sand0 asting -2102Vandes3171925-1067
Rick's A ~ t Trim
o
- 2936 h. Keystone3171923-0634 - Upno stery
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MICHIGAN
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Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troy..
Berndt Leckow German Motors Maple Rd. & 1-75 - "Excellent, honet Porsche
mechanic."
356 Enterprises - 27244 Ryan Rd. 3131575-9544 - Vic Skirmants, Owner
NEW YORK
...... . . . . . . . .
Catskill
.....
. . .. .
Middletown
Seacliff, Long Island . .
Robert Dongara's Body Shop Mossy Hill Rd. 12414 - Since 1959 - Complete
restoration from paint t o engine rebuilds (Owner recommended himself)
Bob's Auto Body Shop - 21 Low Ave. 9141343.1222 Very good paint & body work
John G. Howe-77 Roslyn Ave. 5161671-3220
OREGON
Medford
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Ed's Auto Upholstery - 3704 S. Pacific Hwy. 97501 - 5031535-2433 - Ed Hintz. Owner
"Best Porsche upholsterer on West Coast" Makes Speedster tops from scratch 2 recommendations
TEXAS
Euless
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POR-SHA 3109 S. Pipeline Rd. 76039 267-1441
WASHINGTON
Bellevue
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Al
Doyon
rates
- 1515 134th St. 98005 746-2587 - Full mechanical service - Reasonable
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STORING YOUR BELOVED
D.A. Barllett
Having just taken my 1957 Speedster out of 7
years storage, I'd like to comment on the folly or
wisdom of certain actions to preserve a 356. The
fact that mine survived reasonably well after so
many high-humidly Florida years is as much a
tribute to the basic soundness of the car as to my
actions or the garage.
The garage was a two-car, decrepit wooden
structure with dirt floor which contributed great
gobs of dirt, wooden bits, and a dark haven for all
sorts of animal life which visited and dwelt In the
car. Six months pervious to storing the car it had
been completely stripped, minor body work done
and completely repainted. The car went into storage
with the ieatherette upholstery intact but the
carpeting was removed. I had a carpet kit to install
when it came out of storage. All instruments, radio,
speakers etc. were removed for cleaning and more
secure storage. All chrome as well as many other
sheet metal areas where Factory undercoating, still
almost totally intact, was absent were slathered
with Texaco Compound L undercoating compound.
The paint was waxed. Tires were inflated and car
was set on jack stands with tires off the ground.
Gas was drained from the tank. Suspension greased
and fresh engine oil installed. Plugs removed and
generous quantities of oil squirted into the
cylinders and the engine turned over by hand a
number of revs. Plugs loosely installed. Carbs
drained, oil squirted into their throats, and the tops
covered with Saran wrap. The soft top was removed
and stored elsewhere. A Glaspar hardtop remained
on thecar.
Seven years later the paint had retained its
gloss desplte the dirt and salt air -- two blocks from
Tampa bay. I had missed a couple of spots on the
chrome and of course had rust. The leatherette had
its share of green mildew "fur" but that was
removed easily with soap & water plus the addition
of several Armor-All treatments. Although I was
prepared for problems In the braking system and
with dried carb gaskets, I had none of these. My
problems were a terribly rusty gas tank and sender
unit. I overcame the rust by having a radiator shop
steam clean and soak the tank as best they could.
But, that didn't rid the tank of ail the rust.
Additional scraping, brushing and vacumning
heloed but t o insure I wouldn't have a steadv suoolv
.
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New EXACT Reproduction 356A Bumper dsco strip complete $49.95 (Regular A or B, C, 912 - $37.95); New EXACT
Reproduction 356A side deco $34.95 (Regular A or 8 , C, 912 - $24.95); 356A CHROME WHEELS $39.95: German m w n
hubcaps $8.50; 356A BUMPERS $79.95; 3568, C BUMPERS $79.95: 35BA early guards $24.95 (overrider bar type guards
$39.95); front overrider bar $79.95, gaskets $2.00; ORIGINAL GERMAN CARPET kits: Coupe $159., Convertible $174..
Speedster $199. (German COPY carpet kits available also): Aluminum strips carpet edge or outside step rubber $4.95
(poiished, dimpled), steel channel under rubber$4.95; 356A license ighl$59.95, hood handle$19.95; ALL RUBBER GASKETS
in stock; 356 Beehive lights $14.95. SPEEDSTER METAL TOP FRAMES $299.. Vinyl top $79.95, cloth $125.: Speedster seats.
hardwood frames; 356A horn grills $11.95: Speedster nameplate $18.95, DASH Parsche nameplate $24.95; Speedster Dash
grab handle; A. 8 , C tail lights$19.95, European $23.95; New floor pans etc.; 356Aoutside mirror $24.95; Book - Porsche Cars
52-56 $4.95; Speedster side curtains $88.95: Mufflers 356A $74.95; B, C $64.95; European $99.; SC, 912 Pistonicyiinders
complete $150.; super $175.; 912 camshaft $79.95: ail rebuilding supplies; Bias $43.50; Covers: green $54.95. Tan Flannel
$64.95
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Lemon Grove
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REPRODUCTION MANUFACTURER AND SUPPLIER
PORSCHE ACRES
NEW AND USED PARTS FOR THE PORSCHE
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of rust throughout the fuel system for the next 10
years I gave the interior of the tank two coatings of
aircraft "Sloshing Compound"1sealer which effectively sealed the remaining rust particles in
place. A 450 mile drive confirmed that solution
worked.
The second and most puzzling problem was the
disintegration of the plastic bushings and guides in
the shift linkage (a 1961 trans axle with all shift
linkage is installed). The two bushings in the yoke
at the front of the transmission crumbled, the guide
ring and spherical cup didn't exist! Lots of miles
and telephoning found the needed parts. The only
other problem to date, i.e. 450 miles later, was the
unannounced failure of the starter solenoid.
Fortunately, a VW part is the needed replacement.
For those so rash or brave to contemplate a
long term storage, mine was not planned to be so
long it just turned out that way, I'd do much the
same as before but be more thorough in coating all
plated metal and anv other sheet metal which didn't
have a fairly fresh coat of paint or undercoating. The
painted surface I'd probably give a coat of Armor-All
in addition to doing the leatherlleatherette. If there
wasachanceof dampness I'd remove the carpeting.
I'd remove the fuel tank and at a minimum coat the
interior with light-weight oil or even better the
aircraft sealing compound for indefinite future
protection. Tires too would get several coats of
Armor-All which wasn't available when mine went
into hiding. But, the Goodyear G-800s didn't seem
to sufferwithout it. Thus far, there has been no sign
of shock absorber leakage or mal-performance
which probably can be attributed to the overall
superiority of Konis which were new when the car
went into storage.
The real answer is of course don't store it but
enjoy it and give it lots of TLC. But, if you must put
it away give it the extra bit of time and preparation
and it will pay off someday in the future.
TRAVEL KITS
Mike Robbins
At the 2nd 356 Holiday, there. was some
discussion as to what spare parts should be carried
on long trips. Back when many 356 Porsche items
were readily available at VW dealers, emergency
situations could be handled much easier. (Have you
tried to buy parts for a 36 HP VW engine lately?)
Following are lists of items I carry. I'm sure other
items could be added and perhaps some people
might think some of my items are superfluous. My
lists mighl seem long but I like t o be as
self-sufficient as possible. i also recognize that you
Can't protect against every contingency.
The following are carried in a fishing tackle box
of aDDroximatelv 'h cu. ft. caDacitv
~en'eratorbrgs '
Assorted copper sea r ngs
Oil pressure switch
Oil filter fittings
Idle bleed screw
Assorted plain & lock washers
Assorted nuts & caps screws
Assorted bulbs
Starter brushes
Steering column contacts
Assorted Loc-tile
Spark plugs
Points & condenser
Fan belt
Rear axle brg
lnnerfr. whl, brgs
Outerfr. whl. brgs
Tachcable core
Coil of steel wire - 18 ga
Distributor clamp
Assorted fuses
Generator key
Accel. pump hdwre
Rear axle cotter pin
Small 0 ring-rear axle
Large 0 ring-rear axle
Washer - rear axle
Assorted elec. terminals
Generator brushes
Rotor
Carb gasket kits
Clutch cable
Rear whl brg seals
Front whi brg seals
Throwout brg
Speedo cable
In another box of approximately % cu, ft.
volume I carry engine gasket set, voltage regulator,
Oil cooler, electric fuel pump and diaphragm for
Hausermann pressure plate.
Based on the sDecific car.. vou
can temDer the
,
above lists t o suit ydurown needs. Of course', being
able to do anything with some of the above parts
deoends on what toolsareavaiiable. On lona" trios.
, . I
carry everything to disassemble the engine assuming I haveaccess to floor jack, etc. to pull the
engine.
Corrections
Vol 3 No 1 , October 1976: p. 10, Mile 7206 was
authored by Pat Ertel, Yellow Springs, Ohio. P. 16,
Photo "Car Outstanding In It's Field", was
submitted by John Raysich, Washington, PA. P. 3,
Letter Re Condon & Skelly was written by Jon
Ramer.
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3600 Miles In An A Coupe
or - How ISpent the Last Week In August
Rand Surgi
How does one prepare a 1957 356 A coupe for a
cross-country trip? Carefully! i faced a year of
Graduate School in San Francisco and had to leave
Maine for the 76-77 vear. I olanned to take in the
PCA Paraae n Bralnaro on tne way an0 nor coLnt ng
that week p anned sox l o seven aays o f trave for the
3600 mile trip. I packed a lot of spare parts, my
luggage and my optimism, and left Maine at 4:00
AM in order to miss heavy traffic in Montreal,
Canada. I had set my Koni shocks all the way up to
stiff since it carried a lot of extra weight, and advise
the practice if only to keep one awake and alert by
the constant "road feel" which results. The first
night stop found me i n North Bay, Ontario; having
left Portland, Maine that morning, I felt accomplished on the first days success. Never count your
chickens!
Only nine miles out of North Bay the next
morning, my gear selector shaft (in the nose piece
of the trans.) broke and left me gearless while
passing a truck! i coasted to the roadside and
assessed the situation. Right-unload the car, jack
up, remove engine, transaxie, remove nose piece,
take broken shaft to be welded, replace shaft,
reassemble trans., reassemble transaxle to car,
engine to car, etc. All this with a scissors jack and
railroad ties (which luckily were in the woods
nearbv!). Thank God the sun was shining. I
fortun-ately had the helping hands of PCA friends
who were also on the way to the Parade and had met
me in North Bay. We were all on the road again by
s ~ n s e tand p i h e d anead to tne US ooroer Tne
t n ~ r dday *as ~ n e v e n t fand
~ we arr ved at Madden s
Inn for PCA festlvltles I now ~ n p a c k e otne car for
the second time and could not quite believe that it
all fit into that small car. The week at Madden's was
restful and I gained weight on the food.
At five in the morning on Sunday, Aug. 29, a
time when most parade goers were enjoying their
last morning's sleep at Madden's Inn. I arose to
drive about 875 miles. Three days driving would
deposit me in San Francisco. As I packed the last of
mv thinas.
. into the overcrowded Porsche, the odor
01 gas became evident at tne rear of tne car. The fuel
pJmp Nas learn ng. The remedy was slmple. Cnange
the gasket on the pump filter cover. This was
accomplished without turning off the main gas
supply because I had packed the car too full and
could not reach i t easily. What was a puddle became
a lake. I thought of apologizing to Madden's for this
oversight t o their parking lot, but didn't want t o
wake anyone so I left without further incident. An
hour later the sun came up in my rearview mirror and
I was alone on the way west.
The midwest was a bore. The first interesting
change came with the badlands of western North
Dakota. After hours and hours of driving, the sun
set in my eyes and I had to decide where to stop.
Already having passed my preplanned night stop of
Billings, Montana. I decided to press on to the
Northwest corner of Yeilowstone Park. Unknown to
me at that point was the interesting fact that the
most amazing section of road on the whole trip lay
ahead in the darkenina hours. Beartooth Pass iuts
its 11,000 feet above t i e Wyoming-Montana bo;der
and contains the greatest collection of contorted
switchbacks, hairpins, and cliffs that I have ever
driven over. Not only does the road snake along in
the high altitudes; it does so for about seventy
miles, and it rained, and snowed. I was thankful that
there was no ice on the road. There were twelve foot
poles marking the sides of the road but sometimes
there were no guardrails. The drop over the edge
would put stones in the stomach of a high wire
walker. In the ever increasing darkness I had bleary
visions of threading a very thin line over a black
bottomless pit. This section o f road had to be the
most awesome stretch in the whole trip. Needless
to say. I was quite relieved to find a room with hot
water and clean sheets in Cooke City, just north of
Yellowstone. I have never slept better in my life.
Next installment: Yellowstone, the Grand
Tetons, and points west.
Holiday II Revisited
Llew Kinst, photo editor
[Ed's note: The following i s a brief biographical
Sketch o f one o f our newest REGISTRY regulars, our
photo editor and staff photographer, Llew Kinst:]
I am a native Californian re-located in Indiana to
attend Ball State University. I am currently in my Jr.
year majoring in art with a specialization in
photography.
My love of Porsches began in 1968 when my
father bought a new 912. My interest grew over the
years and after a false start, my first car was a chevy
powered Ausin Healy 100 and after two years of
involvement in offroad racing, I bought my first
Porsche, a '59 Cabriolet i n 1973. Currently I own a
'56 Speedster (just finished Restoration) and a rust
bucket '59 Coupe: I also care for my father's '54
Speedster and '69 911T.
I started to ohotoaraoh Porsches in the late 60's
with my first b i d brea<co'ming in '73 when I became
the Official Staff Photographer for the Porsche
Parade in Monterev. t h e n last vear I olaced in the
CHRISTOPHORUS photo contest an0
won tne
REGISTRY compel tlon.
Tne f o l l o w ~ n qis my essay o f the 1976 holiday
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REITORCITlOn PRODUCTS
Houre of Powcha
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OF n o m a RUDDER
945 East
El Camino Real, Sunnyvale. California
OUSE O F PORSCHE DISPLAYS ITS COMMITMENT TO THE HIGH
TANDARD O F THE PORSCHE AUTOMOBILE THROUGH OUR
HOlCE OF DUPONT trn "NORDEL" RUBBER FOR REPRODUCTION
ARTS. "NORDEL" RUBBER IS IMPERVIOUS TO ALL AUTOMOTIVE
:ORROSIVE ELEMENTS EXCEPT CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO
IYDRC-CARBON SOLVENTS. TEST LIFT UNDER EXTREME
,USTERE CONDITIONS IS 50 YEARS. THIS MEANS AN END TO
HRlNKlNG SIDE WINDOW RUBBER AND CRACKING DOOR
IUBBER. YOUR PORSCHE WILL RETAIN THE LOOK OF A FRESHLY
)ONE RESTORATION FOR MANY YEARS.
NORDEL" MAY COST A LITTLE MORE. BUT FOR THE PORSCHE I N
'OUR LIFE, ISN'TIT WORTH IT!
HOW DU PONTNORDELCOMPARES WITH
OTHER GENERAL-PURPOSE ELASTOMERS
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Description
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644511.90106
Hood Rubber
Gasket1356A.B.C
$18.95
644.531 931.41
Slde Window
Rubberi356A.B.C
17.95iset
Quarter Window
Gasket
$14951set
Window Seal
Convertible
$2995!sel
Top Seal
Speedster
$18.95
644551'11500
644551.116'W
Lower Door
Threshold Mat
$28.Wlset
M4.551'9t5W
Bottom Door Seal
$12951sel
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Coupe Door Seai
12250lper sid
644,53t,9t1.22
Door Seal - Spdstr!
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$145Ulpersid
644,541.901 ,06
Front Window Seai
644,545901 0 0
644,545901 .ffi
Rear Window Seat
w-=tY
NORDEL
Natural Rubber
Neopreme
644.505.394.05
leslstance To:
Veather
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644.505.041.07
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Front K Rear
Deco's
644,559011 0 7
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with inner-seal and mounting hardware.
Parts and Accessories for the German Car Enthusiast
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Yellow Springs, OH 45387.
for sale
Dr. Porsche 100th Anniversity Cornmerative
Postage stamp. Issued in Austria. Unmarked mint!
$2.00 each. Limited availability of mint 50 stamp
sheet, suitable for framing $35.00. Color xerox copy
of original "356 Speedster" showroom brochure
$5.00 each. Color xerox copies of original
showroom literature (1949 thru 1965 production
onlv) available. write needs. Robert Raucher, 13454
weddington St., Van Nuys, Calif 91401, [213]
784-6081.
.
1963 Super-90 Coupe. #212-233, Late B I C Body
Style. Ivory whiteloriginal black interior. Tinted
windshield, camber compensator, new clutch,
Konis, radials, factory chrome wheels. Never rusted
and completely original. Original engine rebuilt less
than 1000 mi. ago. Concours winner. $6200. Lew
Markoff, 2832 Northampton St., N. W. Washington,
D.C., 20015, Tei: [202] 966-2083 eves.
'57 Speedster #83806 w11600N #P-609551. Car Is
solid, complete, rust free & includes German
A M I F M plus original seats & VDO electric oil pres.
gauge. Excellent running cond. - $4000. Pictures $1. Also 356A hood (unbent, slight nose dings, no
handle) - $50. 356A door, good shape, no vent
window -$40. 356A hardtop, good glass, headliner.
brackets. David Curtis, 102 W. Rose, Webstel
Groves, MO 63119.
'60 cab. parts: doors, body, susp,
parts,
instruments. 356A parts: 2 Speedster doors, drums.
Everything cheap, send SSAE for list. Rod
Giiiespie, 1601 Chelmsford Circle, Newark, DE
19713, [302] 737-6786.
1954 Drauz Roadster #86768. Good condition but
some rust. Major structural areas are sound &
engine very strong. Very reliable, driven daily. Will
trade up for a 1964-1965 Coupe with little or no rust.
Price $3400 or offer. Pictures & details available.
Gary Courtois, 8150 Lakecrest Dr. #414, Greenbelt,
MD 20770 [301] 441-9353.
1957 Speedster83061 -See August REGISTRY for
details - Since nobody has enough spare cash, how
about an evenlpartial swap for c series coupe or
911 series (sorry about that) coupeITarga? B i l l
Durland, 99 Round H i l l Rd., Greenwich, CT 06830
[212] 490-6774 [days], [203] 869-5931 [nights].
a
1955 1500s short block type 52812 #41199, V.G.C.
Sell for $400 or trade for 1300 (50612 or 58912) in
similar condition. Patrick Ertel, 115 W. Davis,
.
'56 Speedster #82730, Very Good Condition.
Asking $5600. '60 Cabriolet, restorable - $550 w l o
engine. Many A, B, & C engine & body parts. Send
SASE for list. Don Plant, 801 Rock-0-Dundee Rd.
[617] 636-5548 or Vic Zeller, 88 Gaffney Rd. [617]
636-5379, both i n S. Dartmouth, MA 02748.
'54 Coupe #51592. Left front end damaged by
collision. Body had been recently restored &
undercoated, ready for new paint. Good 1500
engine, transmission, instruments, Blaupunkt
AM-SW radio, 165-15 radials, (original 1 6 wheels
also available). $1000 or best offer. Contact Robin
Parkinson, Stonymeade Farm, Concord, MA 01742
[617) 369-8536.
.
CHRISTOPHORUS back issues (or trade). Have
some very early ones. Send SASE with your wants
(and duplicates). Also buying: 1 copy to complete
sets - Advise particulars to include your firm price.
Jerry Keyser, 216 Millfield Ave., Westerville, OH
43081.
'63 Carrera 2 Sunroof Coupe. 46M orig. mi.
Flawless black lacquer, orig. black interior
wloatmeal carpets, leather GT buckets, factory
tinted glass, BBAA gears, 5%" RSK alloys, all
applicable tools & manuals. Without question one
of the finest Carrera 2's in existence. Very
expensive. Photo & info $2. J. W. 4131 Country Club
Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807 [213] 424-6404.
'66 color 912 catalog, W223 - $6. '65 color 911
catalog, W28-$6. POC newsletter, vol. 6 no. 2 Aug.
1960-$3.50. POC newsletter, vol. 6 no. 8 Feb. 1961
- $3.50. Porsche solid brass belt buckle. as
advertised in 356 REGISTRY. vol. 2 no. 5 never
worn, too large for me $12. Craig Bozorth, P.O. Box
255, Miami, FL 33133.
1965 SC Coupe, excellent mechanically. Orig.
paint & interior, bumpers, etc. Must sell for what's
invested - $4300. Wesley C. Minear, 8603 Cranford
Ave., Sun Valley, CA 91352. (2131 767-3570.
356 B parts: Coupe#110462. Have everything but
engine ready to sell. Let me know what you need.
1Excellent dash Darts & electric.) Write. Joe Dizona.
1803 North 481h Ave., omah;,
Nebraska 68104:
[402] 558-7663.
PORSCHE 356 Owners Manual: complete as
issued for ail 356 cars: Xerox copy, bound. Only few
left, $5.00. John Moyer, 3905 Hiawatha Dr., M.S.
Michigan City, Ind. 46360.
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'63 356 B Coupe 50% restored. All rust replaced
with new metal. Completely disassembled. No
Windshield. Requires minor body work - $800 or
$450 less engine. '61 Coupe, straight. Body fair, pan
rusty, bench seat. Drivable - $800 or $450 less
engine. Must sell. Brett Johnson, 3626 Giencairn
Ln. Indianapolis, I N 46205. [317] 546-8266 weekends
Right & left door for '65 Cabriolet, minor rust &
damage can be easily restored. Both for $100.
Cabriolet top & headliner, original, faded but good
condition: $75 or best offer. 4 chrome rims, good
condition: $125. Jerry Pennington, 17 Northstar,
#202, Marina Dei Rey, California 90291 [273]
399-0235.
Autopress: 356 manual - $5 new. Late B I C RT
side fender-factory new - $90, C rear window - $10,
maroon recovered interior for roadster wlseats $100, interior w or w l o seats. 356 Super heads
usable - $15 each or 525lpair (unmatched). Early B
speedo - $15. Shipping extra on above. Lee I.
Herskowitz, 1925 Wynnefleid Ter., Philadelphia, PA
19131 [215] 879-9597.
B (early) or A hood -very good condition. A hood
crest and handle. B trunk lid, with grill.
Speedometer, less lens. Horn button cover (for
steering wheel). R. E. Swanson, 26 Park Ave.,
Dravsburg, PA 15034 [412] 462-5000 X-393 or [412]
462-2935.
Factory driver's handbook manuals for B and C
models, new, short supply, $15. ea or both for $25,
postage and insurance paid. Rear bumper for
356-50151 $125., 16X3.25slotted rims $10, Consider
EARLY 356 literature in trade. See Wanted. John
Aikens, 2100 Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA
90266
commercial
PORSCHE RESTORATION SPECIALIST; Quality
restoration work complete or partial to suite every
budget. Our work includes all mechanical repairs
and overhauls, electrical and wiring, interiors and
tops, rust repair and body work, painting, and final
detailing for show cars. For information call or
write: 0ide World Motors - 88 Brook Ave. Deer Park,
N. Y. 11729 [516] 586-6826.
INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE - Front stabilizer
bar grommets (6 per car) all 356 models require
these; $18.00 per set or $4.00 ea. singular, 356A
horn grills $10.00 ea., spare tire strap $9.50 ea.,
shroud rubber for engine sheet metal $9.95
complete, body number tag (Karmann Karosserie)
$4.00 ea. many new items write for new parts
listing. All products F.O.B. int. Merc., P.O. 3178.
Long Beach, CA 90803.
wanted
ForC Coupe: one rear window defroster vent cap,
horns, complete tool kit. Body man "lost" vent cap
a horns during restoration. Charlie Brown, 111, 1828
Tonopah Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216
.
Owners manual, workshop manual & horn
button-crest in good to excellent condition for '58
356A Speedster. Contact: J. Barton Jones, 735
Spaiding Dr., Atlanta, GA 30328, [404] 873-2008
ofc.. [404] 394-0918 res.
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Alum front hood - '61 B Coupe, R8L window
frame fOr'63 B Coupe - Chrome must be excellent!
Ron Anthony. 2237 Mulberry H i l l Rd., Annapolis.
M D [301] 757-2225.
Porsche special tools for A, B, and 4 Cam. Paul
Rettig, 23261 Erwin St., Woodland Hills. CA 91367.
ers, and models cars for the 1949 thru 1965 Porsche
production period. Send firm price on pieces or
wholecollection.
Have many original factory duplicate items for trade
only. Write trading pieces you have and those you
are seeking. Robert Raucher, 13454 Weddington
St.. Van Nuys, Calif. 91407 [213] 784-6081.
1600 or S-90 Stock engine w l a serial number in
the following sequences: 88321-89999, 085001085670, 802001-803999. Roadster dash upholstery
any condition or color, interior roadster mirror, early
B owners manual, T-5 Roadster manual, B
workshop manual, B spare parts manual. Jerry
Keyser. 276 Milllieid Ave., Westerville. OH 43081
A steering wheel crest (light flasher button or
horn button) and the left side of the three piece
aluminum trim strip for the rubber base of the
windscreen on a Convertible "D" or "B" Roadster. I
will buy the whole set of just the one piece. Please
write: James LoWrey, 257 Central Ave.; Montello,
Wl53949 o r c a l l [4141297-7572.
Member talent for Vol. 3 No. 3 - Need artists:
graphic, photo 8 general B.S. Ail replies answered
in brown, plain wrappers! 356 REGISTRY, P.O. Box
07845, Columbus, OH 43207.
Looking for an Abarth Carrera Coupe -- or replica
--any condition, any location. Also want an Abarth
Simca Coupe. Need Eberspacher factory gas heater
or Behr ventilation fan for late 356BIC. Rik Beeson.
660 Palo Alto Avenue, Paio Alto, CA 94301 [415]
321-7735.
A source for 100,000 km or100,OOO mile badge for
Porsche, like Mercedes cars often sport on their
front grill?? Wayne Allison, Rt. 2, Maysville, GA
30558.
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:TS COLLECTORS CARS
HOTELS (L h
The REGISTRY will be doing a future feature on
interesting 356 license plates. Send a photo of
yours! (SSAE please for return) 356 REGISTRY,
P.O. Box 07845, Columbus, OH 43207.
Unused bluelgray headliner for 356 C cabriolet.
John Calvin, 97 Hedgehog Ln., West Simsbury, CT
06092, [203] 658-4038.
To purchase or borrow the following for '51 356:
rectangular tail light, bumDers and face Diate for
telefun-ken radio. i l l items keturned promptly. Brett
Johnson, 3628 Glencairn Ln., Indianapolis, I N 46205
Original or like red interior with or without seats
for 3568 Roadster. Will buy outright or trade. Lee
Herskowitz. 1925 Wynnefield Ter., Philadelphia, PA
19137 12151 879-9597.
Dual fender mirrors for early '60 coupe (as shown
in 1961 ROAD 8 TRACK test of 1600 N). R. E.
Swanson, 26 Park Ave., Drawburg, PA 75034.
[472] 462-2935 or [412] 462-5000 X-393.
Need Speedster seats 8 floor sheet metal. Rod
Gillespie, 1601 Cheimsford Circle, Newark, DE
19773, [302] 737-6786.
Porsche Factory Showroom Sales literature.
Christophorus magazines, calendars, color charts;
Panoramas, workshop manuals, brochures, post-
(Submitted by Peter Vandine ... clipped from one of
the San Francisco newspapers.)
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Help please!! Porsche pusher pushes Porsche.
356 Porsche Speedster needs many parts, prefer
1954. This car has been stripped, vandalized, and
hit. Send list or address where I might purchase
oarts reauired for restoration. Thanks 80022. Ron
~ b b o t t ,'7620 E. Harvard Ave., Denver, Colorado
80231 A p t # l O l
For '55 Speedster: heater side vents; one 16" rim
and Continental 500 x 16 tire, 356 or 356 A, 13, tool
kit; low profiie tail light lenses; original side deco
above jackpoints with rubber; door locks with key;
parts manual; owners manual; workshop manual.
Wiii pay top dollar for excellent or mint condition.
Jerry Pennington, 77 Northstar, #202, Marina Del
Rey, Calif. 90297 [213] 399-0235.
Need front and rear bumpers for 62 B coupe. Also
seek clutch release fork and right and left rear
reflector assemblies for same. Contact John D.
Coniey, 840 Winnipeg Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3E ORB, Canada. [204] 783-7682.
I
1300 Coupe, "S" dash knob, aluminum
Porsche name script. tool kit, 5 16X3.25 non slotted
VW type rims. Also have mint 1952 driver's
handbook -- will trade for 1951 handbook, 356
workshopand parts books. John David Aikens, 2700
Laurel Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
.
Factory Hardtop to fit "C" Cabriolet, catch plate
for driver's door latch, owner's manual for SC
Cabriolet, pair of lower front grills for SC. Larry
Gobrecht, Box 11, Slingeriands, NY 12159.
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COMING NEXT ISSUE
De-Concoursing Your 356, by Greg Lane, retired
back-to-back winner of the 356 Holiday "Basket
Case Award". As he is no longer eligible for the
"Basket Case Award", he can now give away his
secrets, hoping this will liven up thecompetition for
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