WCSTA -32- 1956 A 1600 Coupe "Train Wreck"

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Sven Sivertson · #1 Post by **Sven Sivertson** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 10:49 pm

Hello,

I just purchased this beauty and wanted to share the process of my restoration with you.

As the story goes, after a massive train accident in the 70's the front end had to be cut off to free the rest of the body from the wreckage. She then spent the next 40 years in a Texas wrecking yard having all her parts stripped and sold - the weather took it's toll as well. A friend of mine was looking for parts for customer cars and told me to check it out. I followed the link, saw the little sad looking 356 and I knew I could save her -- she had to be mine!

After some phone calls a deal was made and I was on my way to fetch the little train wreck.

Greg Bryan · #2 Post by **Greg Bryan** » Thu Apr 30, 2015 11:19 pm

Challenging? Yes!
Impossible? No!
Go for it!

Jules Dielen · #3 Post by **Jules Dielen** » Fri May 01, 2015 2:06 pm

What did the train look like?

1956 beehive! Cool find!!

Sven Sivertson · #4 Post by **Sven Sivertson** » Sat May 09, 2015 9:37 pm

Good day at the Porsche swap meet https://porsche356registry.org/events/605
Lots of good people. And learned a few things from of 356 enthusiast. Can't wait till next the one.
Here are the treasures I got.

Sven Sivertson · #5 Post by **Sven Sivertson** » Wed May 13, 2015 12:05 am

Throw your hands up! Daddy got a Porsche.
Who knew my princess would love it, even in present condition.
Also my front seats showed up today thanks Tom Scott and Jules.

Sven Sivertson · #6 Post by **Sven Sivertson** » Fri May 15, 2015 1:29 am

Enjoy a quick video of my 5 year old daughter helping me remove rusty bolts!
https://youtu.be/LhNL1K_X0BU

#7 Post by **James Davies** » Fri May 15, 2015 8:34 am

Fantastic Sven!

Sven Sivertson · #8 Post by **Sven Sivertson** » Sat May 23, 2015 2:46 am

I have burned through my 3rd large can of penetrating oil. While making strides to to get the car completely disassembled. I'm taking detail photos and notes of what hardware goes where.
So far most things make sense. But a few times now I find stuff that doesn't make sense. And after some research I figure out whats what.
Now I have one that I can not find any info on. Its a small black rubber grommet on either side of the license plate about half way down.
My question is was this a PO or dealer modification or factory correct?

Thanks,
Sven

Vic Skirmants · #9 Post by **Vic Skirmants** » Sat May 23, 2015 7:44 am

Not factory. Maybe mounts for some wide plate as used in some countries.

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