Reproduction Fitted Luggage
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Reproduction Fitted Luggage
Greetings,
Any recommendations/vendors for reproduction fitted luggage for a 356A would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance,
Gene
Any recommendations/vendors for reproduction fitted luggage for a 356A would be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance,
Gene
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Re: Reproduction Fitted Luggage
Hi Gene,
So happens, I have a complete set of NOS reproduction luggage available. Here's a few pics.
This set fits all coupes with rear flip down seats. Three pieces with matching leather straps of the correct design as well as the cases themselves. You may call, text or email me if interested.
Steve
Ph 850 259 9759
So happens, I have a complete set of NOS reproduction luggage available. Here's a few pics.
This set fits all coupes with rear flip down seats. Three pieces with matching leather straps of the correct design as well as the cases themselves. You may call, text or email me if interested.
Steve
Ph 850 259 9759
Steve Hatfield
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Re: Reproduction Fitted Luggage
I took the liberty to right-side Steve's last two photos
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These are just about the coolest accessory ever. I had a set in my '52 Coupe. .........................Jim.
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Re: Reproduction Fitted Luggage
Or.....how about original?
Original luggage piece for the front trunk area fits 356 thru T-5.
I'm told this piece was available '55-'57.
Bought it years ago for my '59.
I have it listed in the For Sale section.
Cheers,
Rich Peters
Original luggage piece for the front trunk area fits 356 thru T-5.
I'm told this piece was available '55-'57.
Bought it years ago for my '59.
I have it listed in the For Sale section.
Cheers,
Rich Peters
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Rich, I love this piece also. I'm restoring a '55 Continental Coupe, and will look for one of these in Black or Red. .........................Jim.
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Re: Reproduction Fitted Luggage
Jim, the front luggage area trunks are reproduced here.
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Thanks James, I should have remembered that. I just bought an Abarth for the '55 from them. ...................Jim.
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PS. the Abarth on a stock 1500/1600 sounds aw-sum. I've put them on the last number (4) of Pre-A cars I've restored. ..................Jim.
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Thanks Jim. I've been considering that Abarth for the 528. =)
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...........................................Jim.
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Beautiful Jim! That's a Super with 40 PBIC. Looks like you did a bit of upgrading.
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Yes James, that is an original Pre - A deep sump used by the factory on their competition cars in the 50s. I always use Carrillo rods, and Shasta pistons/jugs even on the Pre - A motors, and a 12V system. On the '52 the W/W motor is on the far left, above the key. I found that an early SKODA motor was an exact match. The car is my Avatar on the Forum.
.........................................Jim.
.........................................Jim.
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Re: Reproduction Fitted Luggage
I used Bill about 4 years ago. He did a great job.bil brown wrote:I made a run of 18 "backseat" luggage pieces about 5 years ago. I have 2 left that are uncovered. Email me at porschebill356@msn.com
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Re: Reproduction Fitted Luggage
Jim,
The best reproduction fitted suitcase for under the front hood is sold by Fibersteel. It is the most accurate design. If you compare Fibersteel's to the other one pictured in one of these posts, you'll notice that Fibersteel's has an "Overbite" in the front when you close it as the originals did. The one pictured here, closes evenly in the front with no overbite. Regards, Bob
The best reproduction fitted suitcase for under the front hood is sold by Fibersteel. It is the most accurate design. If you compare Fibersteel's to the other one pictured in one of these posts, you'll notice that Fibersteel's has an "Overbite" in the front when you close it as the originals did. The one pictured here, closes evenly in the front with no overbite. Regards, Bob
Bob DiCorpo
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Massachusetts
'56 Speedster
Massachusetts