Just picked up an Intermeccanica

Welcome. You will not lack for info here.  Anything specific??

You might want to look at the Intermeccanica maker sight where there are some links for parts.  This site also talks about various VW and 356 suppliers.  There are a few parts that are easier to get from the factory.  For example, the frame based cars (I don't know about the earlier cars) have the engine moved forward 3 1/2 inches to the clutch cable is that much shorter.  I think getting it from Henry is easier than messing with a longer one.  Can you share more specifics about what you bought?  Enjoy!  George

George - All cars take a shortened clutch cable since even VW pan based cars are shortened 10-11".  There are cable shorting kits for use on dune buggies (which usually are shortened 14") which can be used.  I do prefer the swedged on ends though.

I do understand that.  I also know that some, and perhaps all IM cars have them shortened a bit more than some others and perhaps are not shortened as much as some others.  I recently found that out the hard way and am simply passing that along.

 When i shorten a cable ii do it on the wingnut end I first install it and mark it at the clutch fork with the treaded end cut off right where the cable goes into the boss of the treaded end. I drill the cabe and its framents out of the boss and then drill 3 .. 1/8 holes in the side of the boss  . I then  remove the cable from the car   and use the treaded boss  with 1/2 inch of theads stick pass the mark i made to re mark it at the 3rd 1/8 hole near the threads and then cut it  I slide the cable into the boss and Brass brase it But i have also did it nicely with spot welds in the holes of the boss  II did this the first time i did one  I now have  two holes in the inside shop wall that are the completed cables lenth for the next time.

 

 I don.t use any stinkin kits mine look factory

 

Looking for tail light rubber, ivory knobs, IM deck lid shock (the prop stick is getting old), bumper guard rubber, nipple caps, license plate mount. Color isn't original but looking to make  original-ish. Not sure if amber or white front lens' are correct

Thanks,

Tom  

Tomcat2,

If you're intention is to replicte 'authentic' then it's the opaqish white beehive front lens you're after...All 356A's were white

 

Amber lenses were introduced with the redesigned horn grills sometime in the 'B' model production. I've seen both amber and clear in B and C 356's

Tomcat2,

Here is a link to the 356 Registry that will tell you all you want to know about front turn signals - http://porsche356registry.org/...rn-signal-types.html  I put a set of original K12627 on my IM Roadster. Pics are posted under my profile IMRoadster if you do a search. You'll see I like the authentic look the best.

 

As far as parts I would first start by calling Henry at Intermeccanica. IM is free with info so you know what you're looking for. I needed a muffler this summer and was able to find it cheaper on my own. You'll also save import tarrifs & credit card fees for currency exchange if you buy them here in the US.

 

Have fun!

 

Dan Zimmerman

Beaver, PA

 

Sweet ride Tomcat. Congrats!!!!  

Looks good, and welcome! Do you know the motor specs? Al

Thanks a lot. I can't stop 'checking' on it.  Makes you feel like a kid with a new baseball glove. Can't tell who's smile is bigger mine or the cars.  As far as motor goes the previous owner didn't remember details but seem to think "18 something cc's"  prolly 1835???   I'll pull a plug and measure stroke but piston size might be a little tougher to find out.  ??? Obvious stuff: Dual Webers, remote filter, oil cooler, elec. ignition.

 

Hey Tomcat try Sierra Madre Porsche parts.. they have a ton of stuff and pretty decent pricing too. just look up Sierra Madre and it should pop-up... Be careful, you can get very attached to that site and purchasing a poop load of stuff for your tub... good luck Tomcat!

 

Speedster "D"

clutch wire shortening!!! use STA-LOK part 036-03=3mm wire,[23.00 eng.pounds],or STA-LOK part036-04=4mm wire[17.50 pounds]all S/steel reuseble part find it with west marine store[6times stronger then pressed]

Why is it that a 3mm "clutch wire" costs 23pounds...where as a tougher 4mm only costs 17.50?

 

What am I missing?

 

(I wish dumb questions could be posted anonymously...Theron, why don't you look into that possibility? )

On second thought Theron...after scanning recent posts in an ongoing thread...you might also want to inclued as anonymous totally INANE, SUPERFLOUS, STUPID and IGNORANT posts by a contributor who obviously doesn't realize what an irritating twit he is

 

Just a thought!