Were your born pre 356/during the 356 years/after the 356

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Where you born before, during or after 356 production?

I was born before Porsche production - Pre-1949
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I was born during 356 Production - 1949-1965/66
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I was born after 356 production ended - Post 1965/66
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Jack Stenner
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#16 Post by Jack Stenner »

gspreeman wrote:Have to say, I've never been a fan of togo brown but your car looks really sharp.
I've been thinking the same thing; absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful combo with the interior.
53 Coupe #51576

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John Lewenauer
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#17 Post by John Lewenauer »

gspreeman wrote:Have to say, I've never been a fan of togo brown but your car looks really sharp.
Thanks. I didn't dislike the color when I decided to buy the car, but mainly bought it because I thought it was an excellent, semi-original example. It's turned out to be just that. Dick Weiss rebuilt the engine which runs flawlessly. The color has grown on me and is an excellent combo with the original fawn interior.

I've been sorting out the car for a while now cosmetically and mechanically. No big issues, just the kind of stuff that in total adds up to a nicer package. Last night, I dismantled the tail pipes, wire brushed them and all the hardware to the bare metal and will repaint the muffler, pipes and hardware their original dark grey. My pipes were a pitted, messy silver.

Here are the heater slides and seat mounts and tracks that I refinished, they were fairly cruddy.

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1964 356 C Coupe, Togo/Fawn, Chassis 126634
Enjoy some pictures of my Togo 356 at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603043153749/show/

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#18 Post by ed hyman »

Hi John & Chad

welcome to our humble group

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John Lewenauer
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#19 Post by John Lewenauer »

ed hyman wrote:Hi John & Chad

welcome to our humble group
Ed, thanks for the welcome. I've actually been here for awhile as member #6. I've enjoyed reading your background and seeing your artwork. Perhaps our tubs will meet someday!

Finished painting the muffler/exhaust system today. Looks nice. Come to find out that my 500 degree paint may not be sufficient. Oh well, it'll be a project for next winter if it ends up looking like crap over time. I'll post pictures when it's assembled tomorrow.

John
1964 356 C Coupe, Togo/Fawn, Chassis 126634
Enjoy some pictures of my Togo 356 at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603043153749/show/

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#20 Post by John Lewenauer »

John_Lewenauer wrote: Last night, I dismantled the tail pipes, wire brushed them and all the hardware to the bare metal and will repaint the muffler, pipes and hardware their original dark grey. My pipes were a pitted, messy silver.
Completed the refinishing of the exhaust system to what I believe is close to original. Left the muffler in and just masked off. Removed the rusty silver pipes and wire brushed them and the rusty hanger hardware. Repainted with high temp paint. Reassembled using some high temp anti-seize on the connections which were difficult to separate on removal. Replaced rusted bolt hardware with stainless. Adjusted so the pipes are in the center of the bumper openings instead of laying on the bottom. The dent in the right pipe was previously there. I know you can buy all new pipes and hardware from Stoddard for about $125, but for now, I wanted to stick with what looked like some of my original stuff.

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1964 356 C Coupe, Togo/Fawn, Chassis 126634
Enjoy some pictures of my Togo 356 at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603043153749/show/

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#21 Post by Omar Almada »

1972
53cabrio+56speedster

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#22 Post by Jim Neil »

1949.

My uncle had an A (or Pre-A) coupe when I was a kid. I almost bought the 61 cab below in 66, but ended up waiting until 2006 (40 years!) to get my first 356 (but driving newer Porsches for the past 15 years).

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1960 356 B Coupe
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Gone but not forgotten: 2005 Carrera S, 2004 Targa, 2001 Boxster S, 1997 Targa, 1993 RS America, 2004 Cayenne S, 2005 Cayenne S, 2009 Cayenne S

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#23 Post by Stuart Zeh »

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I was born ten years after my car was!

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Matt Wilson
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#24 Post by Matt Wilson »

1969


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#25 Post by Tim Phillips »

My C is the same vintage as me. It's grown old more gracefully than I have! Probably been better taken care of as well!
Tim Phillips
The Great Northwoods of Wisconsin
Custodian, 1964 C coupe #216097
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#26 Post by Matt McLaughlin »

1968

Omar, great classic Carrera photos! I raced it for the first time last year in a 57 coupe, experience of a lifetime.
Matt McLaughlin
63 super coupe
61 coupe(project car)

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#27 Post by Jon E. Askins »

1971

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#28 Post by Mark Pribanic »

Jon wrote:1971
Jon,
Welcome! Noticed your in central Florida. Are you a member of the Florida Owners Group (FOG)?

http://www.356fog.cityslide.com/page/page/5240605.htm

Good Group of 356 owners and may be a good reference for the completion of your 1957.

Nice 356:

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Drive 'Em!

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Peter Jordan
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#29 Post by Peter Jordan »

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I was born in 1946. Here is a photo of my 59 D returning to my hangar (where we are completing the restoration) after painting. I live in Pauma Valley, CA (near Escondido north of San Diego).
Peter Jordan
59 Coupe Silver

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#30 Post by Deborah King »

'50--just squeaked into "middle age!" :mrgreen:

Here's a picture of Hubby's 356. His name on the title, so I really have to say "his." We didn't meet until a little over a year later, but it really was BECAUSE of our Porsche that we met at all...

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Deborah King

'64 SC Sunroof Coupe

Also, resident MINI Cooper lover :-)

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