Most sombrero s look like old piñatas today!
Most sombrero s look like old piñatas today!
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67 911 de Luxe, 356 B silver metallic / brown interior, ( buck skin really ) 67 PORSCHE [ built ] 912, Crystal blue, black interior, 72 T, Silver metallic/black interior, appearance group,factory AC.
I noticed the other day, the covering of a 356C gas tank looks like the same material.
I think Stoddard reproduces the tanks. If the material could be found in a larger piece, it then could be molded to the shape. Part #555.100.00
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
There is a guy that sells the proper tar mats for 356 cars and it is supposed to be excellent but expensive. I’ve heard the Stoddard stuff is not right at all.
My recollection of a sombrero was a tarboard material that seemed to be formed in place. So it would be some sort of square that was headed up and placed on top of the tank. I’m pretty sure the shape will happen when installed. I’d like to know or buy a sombrero if somebody comes up with some. I have a RHD 65 in restoration now that needs one.
yes.
it is an industrial 3or4mm roofing felt.
as expected,
each manufacturer has differing patterns and even printed lines
the task is to find that particular maker
the stuff is actually relatively cheap
you buy it by the roll
here is a picture of roofing felt i found at a San Fransico roofing supply company.
I agree, it needs to be a tar type material.Originally Posted by VintageExcellen
John
1959 356 Coupe, 1600 Super, sold
1960 356 Roaster, race car, SCCA, sold
1960 356 Roadster, show car, sold.
1962 356 Cab, show car, sold.
1965 911 #301111, Red Book Vol 1 "Cover Car," owned 54 years.
1967 911 #307347, bare-bones, some road wear, a little surface rust, and a few dents..., owned 14 years.
1970 914/6GT, (Sold - ran the last three Rennsports)owned 30 years.
Photography Site: JohnStraubImageWorks.com
Registry #983
R Gruppe #741
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