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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: nivag on May 07, 2007, 11:03:27 AM
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Does anyone know of anyone/ any shops that deal in Porsche 356 parts locally (Pac NW). I am in need of a pair of front 356 alum drums. Must be in exc cond in and out.
Thanx, Gavin
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not a local place, but this place is a Porsche wrecking yard, might work if you cant find anything else. and it is in canada.
http://www.nineapart.com/ (http://www.nineapart.com/)
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/ (http://www.pelicanparts.com/)
I've purchased from pelican for a few odds and ends, they might have them or a source.
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/ (http://www.pelicanparts.com/)
I've purchased from pelican for a few odds and ends, they might have them or a source.
x2 for pelican. they ship pretty quickly also.
stoddard is another good resource. they're based out of ohio. you're better off giving them a phone call than browsing their online catalog. :D
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Thanx for replies... I will check into the Cdn wrecking yard.
Stoddards, Pelican, etc are of no real use in this one as Porsche has not remanufactured the aluminum drums yet, that I can find. So I have to hunt for as close to NOS of a set as I can find to complete my set.
G
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I'd still contact them - you never know what they might have as they are enthusiasts too.
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true... or may know of someone with stock of them as I am sure they get asked a lot.
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What about Hemmings Motor news? They have a pretty good classified section for Porsche parts.
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Pelican parts has a huge forum, with just as large of a classified section.
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flat six performance, is just off mcpherson and imperial (cant remember the exact street name) might be able to help ya, aswell as targa in north van...
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Here is who you need, they build 356 outlaw cars and have a event every year down here in OR. If this guy does not have them he will know who will.
http://www.partsobsolete.com/ (http://www.partsobsolete.com/)
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hey gavin, are you going for looks or function?
pete from airkewld was talking about making repro porsche aluminum hubs that fit over your drums to make it \"look\" like you're running real porsche drums. there is a guy named foxy from the uk who is in the uk who modified some porsche drums to fit on his car.
i'll see if i can dig up some pics.
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Hey Silas, I saw those covers... I have a complete set of front and backs already just want to replace the front drums as the outter faces are a little corroded from the 40+ years. I love the look of those big ass polished drums, especially to see them behind a set of OG Sprints they look killer. But it is more the performance I want from them. They have considerably more braking power than stock vw drums. And they are pretty much a direct bolt on to a beetle chassis. Seemed like a different route to go than the discs up front and type 3 out back...
Chris - I spoke to Glenn at parts Obsolete today - he is looking.
Thanx for all the replies
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Hey Silas, I saw those covers... I have a complete set of front and backs already just want to replace the front drums as the outter faces are a little corroded from the 40+ years. I love the look of those big ass polished drums, especially to see them behind a set of OG Sprints they look killer. But it is more the performance I want from them. They have considerably more braking power than stock vw drums. And they are pretty much a direct bolt on to a beetle chassis. Seemed like a different route to go than the discs up front and type 3 out back...
i thought so...just thought i'd throw that out there.
great idea gavin. killer look and top notch performance all wrapped up in one.