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by vwgillybilly
Fri Dec 29, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356a - Drum to Disc Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 676

Re: 356a - Drum to Disc Conversion

Yes I can get pics of the kit as delivered, it is well presented & comprehensive. The problems I eluded to were based on a conversation with Paul Smith who said the kit needed fairly extensive re engineering of the bracketry etc. I think these issues have been addressed by CSP & there were n...
by vwgillybilly
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:34 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356a - Drum to Disc Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 676

Re: 356a - Drum to Disc Conversion

Got chance to do a quick mock up of the rears yesterday, I don't anticipate any issues with the fronts so didn't bother. Looks to be simple & fit well. Kit includes all braided rear hoses, custom handbrake cables, and conduits which I didn't get chance to check but they look up to the job. Sorry...
by vwgillybilly
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: conversion left to right hand drive steering box position
Replies: 22
Views: 1458

Re: conversion left to right hand drive steering box positio

Wont alignment with the column determine the position?

Gill
by vwgillybilly
Sun Dec 24, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: seat runners
Replies: 2
Views: 219

Re: seat runners

Got one!

I'll pm you my number.

Gill
by vwgillybilly
Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356A front trailing arm sleeves
Replies: 0
Views: 149

356A front trailing arm sleeves

Obviously 356 trailing arms are VW Beetle items with an outer sleeve to increase the diameter & one of the sleeves on my trailing arms is scored as the needle bearing has collapsed. Managed to source the correct bearings but does anyone know where & if I can get the sleeve? Happy to buy a fu...
by vwgillybilly
Tue Dec 19, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356a - Drum to Disc Conversion
Replies: 10
Views: 676

Re: 356a - Drum to Disc Conversion

Yep! Just taken delivery of a front & rear kit & their dual circuit master cylinder kit. 'A' drums are unobtanium at present & the latest batch of Porsche drums will be around 1500 quid each! The CSPs weighed in at £2800 for vented fronts & solid rears, that included the master cylin...
by vwgillybilly
Mon Dec 18, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 door card swap.
Replies: 0
Views: 169

356 door card swap.

Got a lovely pair of red door cards in original condition.

Before I recover / dye them tan does anyone of a nice tan pair they'd like to swap?

Long shot I know...

Gill
by vwgillybilly
Mon Dec 18, 2017 11:34 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Okrasa Special
Replies: 1365
Views: 90399

Re: Okrasa Special

Will it be road legal?
by vwgillybilly
Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:02 am
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356A Glovebox key code from VIN
Replies: 6
Views: 406

Re: 356A Glovebox key code from VIN

Thanks.

I had a key cut that apparently worked but now doesn't!

Thanks

Gill
by vwgillybilly
Tue Nov 28, 2017 2:22 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356A Glovebox key code from VIN
Replies: 6
Views: 406

356A Glovebox key code from VIN

As above...

Is this possible? Got the ignition/door keys cut & working but no glovebox key.

VIN is 106920.

Thanks

Gill
by vwgillybilly
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Okrasa Special
Replies: 1365
Views: 90399

Re: Okrasa Special

Sweet!
by vwgillybilly
Tue Nov 14, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Technomagnesia wheels on csp brake conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 387

Re: Technomagnesia wheels on csp brake conversion

6 week plus wait at KK.