Skidmarks Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 Hi everyone. I have a few P cars including a 1961 T5 B. It's a full bore ratrod. Ive just acquired an unfinished project. It's a 1960 B convertible. It will have a few 'rod elements (primarily engine - have a 911 style fan kit for instance) but visually will be looking to go standard. It's a 50th birthday "gift" for my wife who is a huge 356 fan. Looking for an elegant result at the end of the project It's around 85% done but I'm stuck on what to do about the convertible top. I have all the hoops etc but have no idea where I could so to get a top made. Also, I need a carpet set. Not looking for fully correct but would need to be black. Finally, the previous owner fitted a dic brake conversion. I like it but he put Fuchs 4" rims on it. Yuk to my eye. I need some replacement wheels. Where should I look?Any feedback and assistance would be very welcome. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 Sounds like a good little project. Would 911 space savers fit with the disc brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 5.5 inch 911 steelies? I bought 2 for $350, yet have seen sets sell for $300 per rim unrestored. Not a fan of Fuchs on a 356 eitherI looked into having some rims made similar to the 944 spare rims, using Holden Commodore wheels (cop rims as they call them). Sacrilage I know, and I didnt get too far along with it, yet I think they need to change the offset and, weld up the holes and redrill them. Not that expensive when you consider the price of real 944 ones....if you can find them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 27March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 Sounds like a good lead to track down. I think they would given they'd fit over 74 onwards 911's Best source to buy? Wreckers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 There was one or two on Gumtree recently. Think they were $400 per rim. Bit expensive if ya ask me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 John at Prostich could sort it. He does Ron Goodman's cars and a lot of the concours winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 Or try Parts Obsolete in USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 27March, 2016 Report Share Posted 27March, 2016 CCU Auto Trim is in NSW, but he has done a lot of them, and a lot of high end cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 28March, 2016 Report Share Posted 28March, 2016 I took a set of '69 Lemertz Sprintstars that were 5.5" off my B last year. They looked pretty good but I wanted to fit the original wheels and caps. I sold them to a member at the Sunshine Coast and he may part with them. Carpets - yes Prostitch or order from Lakewell. A local trimmer could make you some if you didn't want original squareweave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 28March, 2016 Report Share Posted 28March, 2016 SkiddyGive Greg OKeefe a call he is located in Melbourne and has a wealth of knowledge on these cars and a warehouse full of parts also! M - 0419356000Tell him Twissy referred you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 28March, 2016 Report Share Posted 28March, 2016 SkiddyI'd also shy away from the Brazilian Mangels wheels which are aftermarket 356 steel wheels.The VW boys and some 356er's put them on their cars for that period look.Workmanship is so so and they are prone to rust prematurely and the chrome flake off ! The Kid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 28March, 2016 Report Share Posted 28March, 2016 Sven I've got some 4.5 steelies, 1 x technomagnesio amongst other trinkets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 28March, 2016 Report Share Posted 28March, 2016 Is Harry wobbly Witham still making wheels? He has made the 904 type wheel and rudge knock offs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 30March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30March, 2016 Is Harry wobbly Witham still making wheels? He has made the 904 type wheel and rudge knock offs I think he's still making wheels. But he and I don't see eye to monacle so that's a dead end. I'm looking for the 6" look. I've got a set of Technomagnesio's on my other B (drum brake version) and they look great. Is your one for a drum brake car? If so, we may have to talk a deal. SkiddyI'd also shy away from the Brazilian Mangels wheels which are aftermarket 356 steel wheels.The VW boys and some 356er's put them on their cars for that period look.Workmanship is so so and they are prone to rust prematurely and the chrome flake off ! The Kid!Thanks for the tip. I think I may have bought a set for the other B before I fitted the Technomagnesio's and yes, the plating was paper thin. I took a set of '69 Lemertz Sprintstars that were 5.5" off my B last year. They looked pretty good but I wanted to fit the original wheels and caps. I sold them to a member at the Sunshine Coast and he may part with them. Carpets - yes Prostitch or order from Lakewell. A local trimmer could make you some if you didn't want original squareweave. Thanks Merv. If you think your guy might sell, could you PM me details? I took a set of '69 Lemertz Sprintstars that were 5.5" off my B last year. They looked pretty good but I wanted to fit the original wheels and caps. I sold them to a member at the Sunshine Coast and he may part with them. Carpets - yes Prostitch or order from Lakewell. A local trimmer could make you some if you didn't want original squareweave. I might order and try and fit them myself. How hard can it be .....? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 30March, 2016 Report Share Posted 30March, 2016 And as it happens have a set of blessed 6" steelies look on my TANGent thread. The techno will have to dig it out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 30March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30March, 2016 And as it happens have a set of blessed 6" steelies look on my TANGent thread. The techno will have to dig it out tomorrow.let's talk ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 30March, 2016 Report Share Posted 30March, 2016 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 30March, 2016 Report Share Posted 30March, 2016 I might order and try and fit them myself. How hard can it be .....? ?I've fitted carpet to 911's before. Not rocket science just takes time, heat gun sharp blades and an extra set of occasional hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 30March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 30March, 2016 PM sentDidnt come through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafikdous Posted 31March, 2016 Report Share Posted 31March, 2016 For the top and carpets, you can't go past Autos International in the USA. I bought several 356 interior from them including tops and carpet. Never been disappointed. Auggie is your guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 1April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 1April, 2016 For the top and carpets, you can't go past Autos International in the USA. I bought several 356 interior from them including tops and carpet. Never been disappointed. Auggie is your guyAppreciate this and all the other tips and leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 2April, 2016 Report Share Posted 2April, 2016 I've got a set of these 5 x 130 5.5 15 x 5.5 Ronals. Unsure of offset. Theyre being wet blasted now and are in Melbourne. $1500 ono, or free with a 912 ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnr356 Posted 2April, 2016 Report Share Posted 2April, 2016 It's around 85% done but I'm stuck on what to do about the convertible top. I have all the hoops etc but have no idea where I could so to get a top made. i have a hardtop for sale(no glass) in doncaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 3April, 2016 Report Share Posted 3April, 2016 Didnt come throughPM me your mobile # and I will send back the contact details of the guy with the 69 Sprintstars. Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 4April, 2016 Report Share Posted 4April, 2016 Hi SkiddyReluctantly I'll be putting a huge stash of 356 outlaw parts on the market soon - unless someone has an 356 A coupe shell for sale? .They were acquired for a 1960 356 Roadster project which never went ahead and the car is now sold.Now after a decade of languishing under the stairs its time to move them on. All the very best stuff Cariillo, LN Engineering, Scat, Vic Skirmants, Weber, Elgin, Competition Engineering, Bursch, Fibersteel etc etc. Here's just as small sample of what's on offer which I'll post on the PFA first! Brakes & SuspensionComponents Dual Master Cylinder Conversion Front Pedders 17mm sway barRear Pedders camber compensator AccessoriesComponents Fibersteel Speedster Replica Seats ( Frames / Buckets and mounting Brackets for 356 A & early BCarrera GT Rear Vision Mirror (RHD)Early Speedster Style Headlight GrillsCarrera Style Aluminium Bumper Deco Trim (smooth bumper look) Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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