New project 1955 Citroen Avant,need help getting some parts

[Tamas Opra]

Hi everyone,
before anything I'd like to thank the community for all their help in my non p-car related questions.I've always find my answers here.
My heart goes for porsches but I also have a weak spot for citroen,bmw,renault,lancia,volvo..etc
So here it goes,got a new project ,which isnt really a project,its a 1955 citroen avant traction.I got the car this week and after some inspection and research(dropping the gearbox) we realized she needs a clutch.Id like to get a clutch,hopefully from somebody in the LA area,but if somewhere else thats fine to.Does anybody know a citroen parts provider?

I call the car a project but really its not,basicly it needs the clutch.Paint is decent,the interior is completely re-done,newly upholstered seats,new carpet,alcantara headliner,grey leather door covers and sun visor,all gauges and electronics work.
I got it from a gentleman,it belonged to his dad who suddenly passed away.
He work on the car for the past 10 years,engine and transmission was rebuilt.New carburator,new radiator,new fuel pump oil press gauge in engine compartment,a temp and a voltage gauge was added to the dash.
I never heard such a smooth running engine before(specially from this era).
Its still 6 volt system ,but a 12v alternator was added with a voltage regulator/transformator to 6 v.Has new tires all around including the spare,new exhaust system,new shocks and axles,new brakes with steel braided lines.Odometer shows 57k miles,dont know if its original.

Sorry I got carried away,so my question is does anybody know a parts provider whom I can buy a clutch kit from.

Heres a couple of picture:
Best thing its reg till 2013.

[red911sc]

Let me google that for you

Congrats! Looks like fun.

[Tamas Opra]

Thanks Jeff,wasnt that hard :-)
But all I can find is rebuilt,was hoping to score a new old stock NOS part,or maybe somebody locally rebuilds clutch plates?

[red911sc]

Well that's all the help I can be

Good luck!

[Mrmerlin]

do some searching for clutch reliners/ rebuilders you should find something out in LA.
You may just get away with a new disc and throw out bearing.

of course posting pictures of the clutch would bring better answers

[TRE Cup]

There are plenty of clutch disc and pressure plate rebuilders in the los angeles area. The trick will be to have the factory specifications for the dimensions. That way you won't get something that is too thick, or conversely too thin and won't last.
Autobooks in Burbank is owned by an ex Citroen shop owner/ tech. Go in there, introduce yourself, and he can guide you to manuals and places to get help. There are still some experienced TA techs left in the So Cal area, but they are retiring/ dying off !

Good luck with the black bolide !

[dafischer]

Check this guy out. He's been advertising in Hemmings for some time. Nice Traction Avant, BTW.
Citroen Parts for Sale - mixed | Hemmings Motor News

[Tamas Opra]

Thanks everyone,lots of good info.Made a couple of calls and hopefully Valley Friction Materials can reline it or Brad Nauss might have one,if not citroen concours in san diego.