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  1. 02-13-2015, 02:21 PM #1
    Mark X
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    Front pan replacement --- which to buy?

    Pelican has a Dansk for $500+
    They also have an OEM for over a grand and
    Restoration Designs has one for about $200..

    I'm leaning toward the Dansk...good choice??

    Thanks.....
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  2. 02-13-2015, 02:59 PM #2
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    I Have bought from restoration design, I would call them first . All their products are made on site and a great bunch of guys to deal with. They also have a body division where they install what they sell, so they know what they are talking about. Unless you have money to burn I would give them a call, They drive and restore Porsches for their personal use.
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  3. 02-15-2015, 03:39 AM #3
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    I would definitely go with Restoration Design. I used them on my rust project last year. The shop I use does 100 pt. restoration and they had no complaints at all about the fit of the panels. If they had a problem they would have told me. I have no doubt about that.

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  4. 02-15-2015, 06:53 AM #4
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    Ever since the change of ownership at Restoration Design, they have been my #1 choice for stampings.
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  5. 02-15-2015, 09:26 AM #5
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    R.D. has the correct front pan for the early dual battery cars, beware of buying a piece that is for the 74 up single battery cars, fits, but not correct!
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  6. 02-15-2015, 10:49 AM #6
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    Are they not the same owners from a year ago ?
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  7. 02-15-2015, 01:00 PM #7
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    The current Restoration Design owners have put a lot of work into the business since they took over a few years back. They currently offer a few versions of the suspension pan so the correct one can be purchased for the various years.
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  8. 02-15-2015, 01:53 PM #8
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    Simonsen does nice 356 sheet metal. http://www.simonsen-356.dk

    My 356 SC has used parts from both parties. We used what fit and/or looked best.

    None of this stuff fits perfectly on the 356 because they weren't manufactured like a 911.

    Restoration Design is your best best for 911 parts short of having a panel beater make them or stripping a "good chassis".
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  9. 02-21-2015, 05:48 AM #9
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    Another vote for RD. Excellent fit and year specific subtleties are all there. I used 5 or 6 of their pieces on my restoration and Rob Gross said they all went in well.

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