What does one do when restoring and certain parts are NA?

[bcgreen]

If someone is having their vehicle restored in hopes of entering concours events, what alternative is there when Porsche factory cannot provide the necessary parts- sell the car?

[john walker's workshop]

Ebay, etc. Same issue with any other car.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by bcgreen

If someone is having their vehicle restored in hopes of entering concours events, what alternative is there when Porsche factory cannot provide the necessary parts- sell the car?

I'd go to the 911 used parts section here and post a WTB for the part I'm looking for.

[darrin]

what are you looking for?

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by darrin

what are you looking for?

Fabric called Twill, was used on bolsters in the mid 7ps Porsches.
Can't even get a swatch of this fabric in my hand, from anywhere, to see what I can find to match from one of the other manufacturers.

[darrin]

https://www.lakewell.com/en/porsche

you might want to ask these guys

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by darrin

https://www.lakewell.com/en/porsche

you might want to ask these guys

Tried them

[fanaudical]

Try these guys:

https://www.europeanautointeriors.com/

[Indescikov]

Try SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon.
They have everything

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by fanaudical

Try these guys:

https://www.europeanautointeriors.com/

Tried them.

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by Indescikov

Try SMS Auto Fabrics in Oregon.
They have everything

Tried them, everything except what I am looking for.

[Arne2]

No offense intended, but this may be the Porsche gods way of telling you that a '76 Carrera RS MFI should be driven, not trailered around to concours events.

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by Arne2

No offense intended, but this may be the Porsche gods way of telling you that a '76 Carrera RS MFI should be driven, not trailered around to concours events.

I am noticing people who express interest in my car are looking for originality.

[WolfeMacleod]

Have it custom made....?

https://www.weft.design/

[bcgreen]

Originally Posted by WolfeMacleod

Have it custom made....?

https://www.weft.design/

Will give it a shot.

[cabmandone]

I did a search for twill and saw a fabric shop with 327 results all "Twill" a bunch of different patterns. I'm guessing you're having a difficult time finding the pattern you need?

For example: https://www.westelm.com/products/fabric-by-the-yard-performance-twill-h4431/?catalogId=18&sku=6079919&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Sofa%20%2B%20Sectional%20 Collections%20%3E%20Fabric%20By%20The%20Yard&cm_ite=6079919&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpavpBRDQARIsAPfTwixo2mTjX7Pjn7eJiAFv l3QsLU4xmyCWUCk410B5DmDPZAZEeq-C-kIaAv1REALw_wcB

Someone from another thread here (back in 2013) suggested Heritage Upholstery but mentioned they will not just sell the fabric. They'll source it and reupholster your seats.

WTB: '74 Blue-black shetland & twill seat fabric

One more link
https://www.heritagetrim.com/porsche/porsche-911-912-930/911-930/