Porsche 356 : Guide to Do-It-Yourself Restoration

by Kellogg, Jim

• ISBN13: 9780929758237
• ISBN10: 0929758234
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Motorbooks Intl

Summary

Jim Kellogg, the owner of 356RESTORE, bought his first 356 in 1978. It was a $750 1957 1500GS Carrera right hand drive sunroof coupe. It did not have the Carrera engine and was in poor shape. He made some fiberglass repairs, installed a fuzzy carpet and got it running. Knowing he did not have the skills for a proper restoration, he traded it for a 1963 sunroof coupe that also needed restoration. The owner of the 1963 had a restoration shop and would restore the 356 letting Jim assist in the process. For a year Jim visited the shop weekly and learned some restoration techniques. The 1963 was completed and is still Jim's daily driver. Through his contacts at the restoration shop, Jim learned of a 1962 Roadster for sale. With his newly gained, but limited knowledge, Jim bought the Roadster for a future project. This was delayed until Jim was transferred to the Denver area and had some time available. He found a body man who said he could do the restoration, but things turned ugly when the body man defaulted on a loan to buy equipment. Jim made an appointment to discuss the situation, but the body man never showed.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
Preliminary Steps	1	(6)
Disassembly	7	(16)
Paint and Rust Removal	23	(5)
Metal Work	28	(24)
Paint Preparation	52	(10)
Reassembly	62	(15)
Appendices
Finding a 356	77	(5)
Determining the Value of a Project 356	82	(1)
Sunroof Installation	83	(1)
Nose Replacement	84	(2)
Brakes	86	(1)
Selecting a Painter	87	(1)
Swap Meets	88	(1)
Color Charts	89	(10)
Chassis Number List	99