Wide siderocker molding kit from suncoast parts and bumper guards

[1974phil]

Hi Everyone,

I need to replace the wide siderocker molding kit of my 2.2t from 1971 that is in the welding process. The original one are so much dented and scratched that I don't see myself fitting them on a freshly restored body.

I am looking for some feedback about Suncoast's kit. It seems that they are from Porsche Classics but not 100% sure and the price is USD 1195 for both sides ! (https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/PK901WICHR.html)

I also saw a kit from TMP on Pelicanparts at USD 150 per side. What is your feedback on these ? (https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...=c&SVSVSI=4236)

The price gap is huge. But I don't want to purchase parts that don't fit.

Any other recommendation is welcome.


I will also need to replace the front and rear bumper guards. I read pretty bad feedbacks on repro parts. Is there however a source for quality replacement parts ?

Thanks a lot for your help.

Phil

[71gold]

Phil
My opinion…don’t like kits

The wide side molding parts are
901 559 105 53 alum
901 559 106 53 rubber
Porsche dealers show Porsche classics for alum trim $192 although original shows $581
Rubber varies but $77 as Porsche
End trim pieces are critical for fit with thin rubber seal - think must be Porsche parts to fit

Other bumper & related - Please review the condition of your original parts …bumper trim and guards
Reason being especially the bumper trim will fit properly the aluminum can be Re-polished and use new attachment studs
Although originally clear coated I have had not had any issue with just polished (by professional) the rubber edge trim varies all over the place from different mfg’s but should be the narrow version ( think Porsche may provide best version)
Original bumper guards -send out for rechrome …again the rubber trim for fitment probably Porsche best version
You can use Part#s to compare prices from a Porsche Dealers …typically less than parts vendors.