replacement panel quality?

[tcsracing1]

In the world of replacement panels for longhood restoration, who has the best quality panels on the market?

[moito]

In the world of replacement panels for longhood restoration, who has the best quality panels on the market?

there is not so much choice anyway.originalos,dansk/JP or restoration design
i usually go for originalos and cut outs from donor cars...but let us know what you need..

[Richardnew]

Cut outs from an original car may be the best solution. It's not always possible though. I used Restoration Design in Canada and the shop never complained about the quality of the fit. So it had to be good.



Richard Newton
Car Tech Things

[GT3Racerich]

Who makes the sheet metal (body panels, bumpers, etc.) that Porsche sells?
Rich

[jpnovak]

Most of the Porsche P/N panels That I have been using on my 72 have a Dansk number on them. The fit is all over the place. In some cases the Dansk is better than Restoration Design and in others its the opposite. I have purchased a few of the same panel from both suppliers for comparison. Its the little details. For example, how sharp and crisp are the edge corners and flanges. Are then sharp 90 deg or are they lazy stampings with a radius. It makes a difference. However, metal is malleable. You can almost always get it to the shape you want. Sometimes it just takes a BFH and other tools.

Yes, factory original panels or cutouts from a donor car will always fit better than aftermarket. However, these types of panels are not easy to find. So, you eradicate the rust the best way you can and move on.