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Thread: Who sells the best quality sheet metal for restorations?

  1. 02-13-2013, 05:55 PM #1
    1970rsr
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    Who sells the best quality sheet metal for restorations?

    I would like to know about some good or bad experiences with different sheet metal suppliers.
    Which fit the best? Who has the best prices? Any help would be appreciated.
    Thanks, Tate
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  2. 02-13-2013, 07:39 PM #2
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    That Maserati looks a little orphaned there in your list
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    Your neighborhood Porsche dealer??
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    Thanks Ed.... Got to have a daily driver to wear out. I'm a car guy. Love them all. By the way. Saw your car in Savannah a few years back at the parade. Fantastic car!!! One the sheet metal. I realize that Porsche might have the best parts. What about the aftermarket suppliers? Thanks
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    I alway go with Restoration Design or Stoddards. Fast shipping, always helpful. Thats my plug for the day.

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  6. 02-14-2013, 05:27 AM #6
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    The best quality is NOS OEM. There is good and bad repro being sold. Dansk is now sold by Porsche as OEM, not that good in my opinion.
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    Restoration Design I have visited, and they appear to be trying hard to make quality parts. They have lots of original samples.
    Stoddards do not make their own.
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    Within the past 5 months, I've bought a rear shelf and rear seat bucket half from Restoration Design. Very nice parts. Sorry, do not have recent experience with any other manufacturer.
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    I have used Restoration Designs suspension pan and fuel tank support, and Dansk battery boxes. All the parts were well made and fit nicely.
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    everything I get comes from Restoration Design.
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