Speedster ID

Classic Motor Carriages built the body.

 

No idea who but the car.

 

You might find a new hinge pin from MGMAgic or 

 

http://vintagespeedsterparts.com/index.aspx

Thanks!  How can you tell it's CMC?  (not doubting, just wondering what to look for)

 

Looks like vintagespeedsterparts has the hinge for under $30, assuming mine are replica 356 hinges.

 

http://vintagespeedsterparts.c...orhingecastiron.aspx

 

$30 is a deal ($15 to ship though) but since you need to remove it, it has to be fairly simple to make up a replacement pin.

Hamfist -

You came to the right place to get the car identified. Most of us can name that 'tune' in one or two photos.

We have all manner of expertise here. Lots of info to be shared. Drop a few coins in the membership coffers and stay a while. The information you'll pick up is worth its weight in gold.

As a fellow black cmc owner, I'd like to  welcome you to the madness.

Ted

Oh, how could we tell it is a CMC? Most of the members here have been around for many years. They have learned the tell tale signs of most makes.  Dr. Clock has refurbished / rebuilt 36 replica speedsters. Most of which were CMC/Fiberfab. You could say he's a resident expert.

The rear deck lid / engine grill is a strong give away. It's affectionately called 'the hibachi grill' due to its stout molded size and shape. That piece is shared by Fiberfab, CMC, early pan based Intermechanica kits.

The other give aways are the 914 Porsche gauges, the dash pad, the shape of the top of the door panels. I'm sure someone else could point out a few other details.

Ted

Good to know.  I've been gathering parts for some winter projects; replacing the hibachi grille with a more authentic replica from Sierra Madre, a pair of REAL 356 engine lid hinges(such cool design!), a couple of used Porsche instruments and a replica tach, an earlier steering column with more vintage turn signal switch, banjo wheel with Porsche crest.  Local VW crazies sold me a 2110 they had been winning some drag race trophies with, so it's pretty fun to drive.  Oh, and I made this cool looking shifter by sectioning an early VW one.  Forum is a big help.  How did we work on cars pre-internet?