TECH INFO & ARTICLES
Research & Identification
Safety & Driving
Troubleshooting & Repair
Tech Info & Articles
 

One of the primary missions of the 356 Registry is to provide technical information about the Porsche 356. If you have information which you would like to share with the 356 community, please email Barry Lee Brisco, Website Technical Editor, at .

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RESEARCH AND IDENTIFICATION

In this section are articles about Porsche production history, COA and Kardex information, identifying and authenticating various models, parts and options, sources for factory documentation and 356 literature, and links to other 356 reference sites. Go there >

SAFETY AND DRIVING

Concerned about driving a 50-year old car in modern traffic? Learn how to make your 356 safer without sacrificing its vintage character to our air-bag crazed world, and learn about "safety" features that actually put you at a greater risk. Plus, tips from 356 veterans on how to set up your car for maximal driving performance and enjoyment! Go there >

TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

An extensive list of articles on fixing electrical system components, brakes, front and rear suspension and steering, body repairs, windshield installation, interior parts, special 356 tools, jacking your car safely, transmission and clutch repairs, carburetors and fuel system information, engine-related articles, and step-by-step guides to tuning your car: valve adjustment, ignition tune, changing plugs and oil, and carb tuning for Zenith, Solex, and Webers. Go there >


Special Thanks!

The 356 Registry would like to take special note of the sites produced by Eric Cherneff@www.356A.com. and Charlie White @DerWhite's website., who have collected and published information on their own websites for the benefit of the 356 community.




Technical advice given on these pages is provided free and without warranty. The user of information presented on these pages assumes all responsibility and liability in its use. We're not lawyers, we're car folk, just sharing our experience. Be careful, use your head, have fun.

Questions or comments, please email to Barry Lee Brisco, Website Technical Editor,