Resources
Here you'll find names and businesses in the 356CAR area to help you with your 356 project, parts, service--anything 356! These services are listed by type, rather than geographically. We've found that dedicated 356ers will go the distance for their cars!
If you know of a 356-friendly vendor or service provider, please send it along and we'll list it here for the benefit of the membership, free of charge. This is the best "word of mouth" a 356 owner in Northern California can get!
Mechanical Work
We're just getting started, we'd like to know of 356 mechanics and engine rebuilders in your area that have given you good service! Let everyone know who the "good guys" are. Anything from simple tune-ups to full bottom-end and "outlaw" rebuilds are welcome here. Here's a list to get you started.
D&M Motors, 109 Channing Ave, Palo Alto (650) 329-9016
The Stable - Alan Klinger, 1700 Pine Street, San Francisco (415) 776-2707 email
Sam Sipkins, 950 77th Ave Unit # 1, Oakland (510) 632-8232
John's Fuel Systems and Carburetion, 2535 West Winton- 4A, Hayward (510) 786-2505
Dave Merz, 324 D Yolanda Ave, Santa Rosa (707) 545-3566 email
Palo Alto Speedometer 718 Emerson St., Palo Alto (650) 323-0243
Deutsche Motor Sport 288 Buchanan Field Rd #4, Concord (925) 689-0232
Devin Wailes 779 Anderson Drive, San Rafael (415) 258-9619 www.hitecauto.com
Ted Blake Restorations 2701 21st St, Sacramento (916) 455-5010
Frank's Automotive 5220 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento (916) 452-0917
John's Mobile Engine Service, 1753 Leslie Street, San Mateo (650) 574-4643
Wolfgang Reif - German Competition Motors, 25437 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA (510) 537-5955
Quality Imports, 411 E 18th, Antioch. (925) 757 9336. Owner/operator is Werner Hoch who was trained at the Porsche factory. submitted by Jim Slawson
Parts
Check out the 356 Registry's list of 356 vendors. But what about locally? When you just can wait for UPS or if you want to support your local economy and other 356 enthusiasts, check here first.
European Auto Salvage Yard (EASY), Emeryville (510) 653-3178
Parts Heaven, Hayward
NLA Restoration Parts, Brad Ripley, Reno, Nevada 1-800-438-8119
Body/Paint/Interior Work
Know a master of the "English Wheel"? Someone who can craft metal the way other guys sculpt filler? Let us know about that Monet of the Glasurit single coat, or the fellow who can make your headliner, carpet and seats all "Kardex perfect"!
Ted Blake Restorations 2701 21st St, Sacramento (916) 455-5010
Cooks Auto Upholstery 1101 1/2 Main Street, Redwood City (650) 364-0923
European Auto Uphostery 59 Larkspur Street San Rafael (415) 459-0353
RTN Services, Ltd. (Roy Nielsen), 2431 Unit H Village Lane, Cambria, CA (805) 927-2701 or (805) 305-7991, email:Roy Nielsen
Canepa Design 831-430-9940 or www.canepa.com
Radio Repair and Restoration
Ray's Auto Stereo 1925 F Street Sacramento, (916) 447-9753 email
Porsche Dealers
If you know of a PCNA dealer who is "into" 356's and preserving the history of the breed, share it!
Carlsen, Redwood City www.carlsenporsche.com
Niello, Sacramento www.niello.com
Rector Motor Car Company, Burlingame www.rectormotors.com
Additional Vendors
356 Registry Goodie Store- Diane Morrill (831) 375-3356 www.356goodiestore.com
356CAR logo clothing and gifts at this website
Big Lake Media (650) 375-1312 www.speedster50thanniversary.com
Leigh Rutledge, Dunnigan Realtors 916 484 2030 leighrutledge@pacbellnet
Tech Articles
Leo Droughton's Tech Session on engine tuneups - 2004 Download here.
A full length video is also available, contact the webmaster for details.
Tech article on brake shoes by Bill King. Download here.
Ted Blake's 356 safety checklist. Download here.
Paul Risinger's 356 Trip Spares and Tools. Download here.
You Tell US!
What should go here? Category, service, you name it. What do YOU want to know about your 356 in the 356CAR region? We'll list it here for easy browsing and Internet surfing. Let Us Know!
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