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Re: Good source for OEM rubber seals needed

To: "Thom Kuby" <thomkuby@iwvisp.com>, "912 digest" <912@rennlist.org>,
Subject: Re: Good source for OEM rubber seals needed
From: "Ted Rodgers" <rodgers356@email.msn.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 13:01:36 -0700
For 356, early 911 (thru 73) and 912 one of the best sources for anything
Porsche is Gary Emory at www.PartsObsolete.com.  He's in McMinnville, OR and
has worldwide customers.  Call him at 503.835.2300.  He definitely knows the
good stuff from the bad and will help you.

Ted Rodgers

> Greetings,
> I'm fishing around for a GOOD, HONEST source for OEM rubber seals for my
> race-prepped 912.
> I'm looking for the following pieces in particular:
> - front trunk seal
> - Engine compartment/engine lid seals
> - rear qtr window seals
>
> There is a distinct difference between OEM and repro rubber in terms of
fit
> and quality.  Last time I went through this, I ordered front/rear window
> seals from STODDARDS and they sent repro (after telling me this stuff was
> oem/factory) and it was total garbage.  I ended up at CARLSENS in Palo
> Alto,and they treated me right (and they always have...)
>
> I guess the question I have is; Are there any other sources for factory
OEM
> rubber?
>
> Anyone? I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
> Sharing this sort of info on the lists is important - but, please, copy
any
> responses to me offline as well.  This way I'll DEFINITELY receive it.
>
> Thanks for your time - I appreciate the support
> cheers
> Thom Kuby
> '68 EP 912

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