Replica part distributors...

I've searched this site and the net extensively...

but i cannot find a parts distributor for all these replicas.

Everyone seems to be using the same parts (taillights, door handles, gauges, headlights, seats, tops , etc) but i can't find where they are all buying them from.

Can (or would) someone share this information?

Thank you. :)

Well there isn't a single supplier. Some real OEM Porsche parts work fine (scripts, lights); some VW parts fit (door latches, headlights pre-66, suspension/engine parts, and many performance parts. Gauges - pick your style: VDO Vision/Heritage/Cockpit? Porsche 914? Porsche 912/911? or repro 356? Seat and carpets are YMMV and may require customization; i.e. tops don't fit say from a VS to a CMC directly. Original stuff is better quality but more $ (take chrome pieces) than Brazilian/China reproductions. Different builders use different side trim - from CMC plastic "chrome" stick on to IM extruded aluminum to VS VW modified side trim.

Try these links.

http://www.partsobsolete.com/index.html

http://www.stoddard.com/shop/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=23&cat=356+Parts

PC,
Most of the builders have a Parts Page on their sites. So depending on what you're looking for you can probably pick it up from any of them. If there are specific parts you're looking for I'd be more than happy to guide you if I can.

thanks guys.

I have an opportunity to build / make my own body from a mold. The mechanicals /building does not scare me, it's just the sourcing some of the hard to find (or very specific) parts.

I am thinking of:
~ the windshield & frame
~ top frame / cover
~ side windows (either plastic ones or glass/plexi roll up w/rubber moldings)
~ hinges (doors, hood, truck)
~ all latches (doors, hood, truck)
~ repo 356 gauges

Would it be best for me to contact a replica builder to source these from them? Or is there a place i can get them online?

I'm thinking specifically about Rusty tubs comments:
https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/readmsg.asp?t=10908

"We will disclose to the buyer only,where to source the hardware and speedster replica parts needed to build actual cars."

Wow you were in BC and now in Beverly Hills... nice. A quick move?

You can visit what most of us do; http://www.vintagespeedsters.com/parts/

Places like Klasse 356 http://www.klasse356.com/ are great; the service, quality and prices are very good as well as Mid America Motorworks http://www.tweeks.com/. You can also contact builders such as JPS, Intermeccanica, Special Edition (Beck) or Vintage Speedsters; they also sell the parts.

i was screwing around with the settings :)

thanks for the link - that is exactly what i was looking for.

At the top of this window is a tab for "shops". This will give you a list of places and some that might have things you haven't even thought of, or would like to add.