What book is a must for buying a 356

There are a number of books out there that talk about the problem areas on these cars. What would you recommend as the number one book?

[echocanyons]

check this link out:

http://356registry.org/Articles/Books/index.html

I think they are all there.

Kelly

Echocanyons,
Thanks for the response and index. I appreciate the help.

[derwhite]

You might consider getting the "factory books", workshop
manuals, parts books, and owners manuals. For 356 manuals,
check out the following:


356 PORSCHE FACTORY TECHNICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE:
See samples of these items at the following website:

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/DerWhite/Derwhites356LiteraturePage.htm

(A) 356 PORSCHE EXPLODED-VIEW PART DIAGRAM SETS:
Exploded-view part diagrams are the line drawings from the original factory parts books. They show all parts/all models in exploded-view format so you can see how parts go together. Great visual aid for restoration, assembly and
disassembly. Set comes in 3-ring binder. Sets are the line drawings only.
(1) 356-Pre-A Porsches (1950-1955), 51 pages-$14.
(2) 356-A Porsches (1956-1959), 74 pages-$17.
(3)** 356-B T-5 Porsches (1960-1961), 72 pages-$17.
(4)** 356-B T-6 Porsches (Supplement to 356-B set)(1962-1963) 46 pages-$14.
(5)** 356-C Porsches (Supplement to 356-B set)(1964-1965) 42 pages-$14.
(6) COMPLETE SET, all years/models 1950-1965, 285 pages-$60.
**3 & 4 or 3 & 5 together in one binder-$25.

(B) 356 FACTORY WORKSHOP MANUALS:
These are "copies" of original factory workshop manuals, presented in 3-ring binders.
(1) Pre-A factory workshop manual, Pre-A cars 1950-1955, (copy) 350+ pages-$45.
(2) 356-A factory workshop manual, 356-A cars 1956-1959, (copy) 500+ pages-$65.
(3) 356-B/C factory workshop manual, 356 B T-5 cars 1960-1961, 356-B T-6 cars 1962-1963, & 356-C cars 1964-1965, (copy) 900+ pages-$85.

(C) COMPLETE 356 PORSCHE FACTORY PARTS BOOKS:
Complete parts books include exploded-view diagrams, part numbers and complete part descriptions, each presented in 3-ring binder.
(1) Complete "copy" 1953 Pre-A Porsche factory parts book-160+ pages-$35.
(2) Complete "copy" 1955 Pre-A Porsche factory parts book-350+ pages-$45.
(3) Complete "copy" 1959 356-B Porsche factory parts book-1,016+ pages-$85.
(4) Complete "copy" 1962 356-B T-6 Supplements to the 356-B Parts Book-400+ pages-$45.
(5) Complete "copy" 1963 356-C Supplements to 356-B Parts book-300+ pages-$40.

(D) 356 PORSCHE COLOR-CODED WIRING DIAGRAM:
11" X 17" color reproduction of an original factory poster showing the color coded wiring diagram for a 356 B T-5 Porsche. Diagram is generally applicable to all 356 Porsches with minor variations-$7.

See additional items of 356 Porsche Technical information at:

http://members.aol.com/derwhite/356OddsEnds.html

All prices include postage in USA. Inquire about out-of-USA postage cost. All books in 3-ring binders. Your satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back. Call or email for additional information. To order, send note listing items wanted,
personal checks welcome, or use order form at:

http://members.aol.com/derwhite/OrderForm.html

Charlie White
8639 E. Via de los Libros
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 USA
Phone: 480-367-8097
Email: derwhite@aol.com

[Wayne 962]

"Secrets of the Inner Circle" by Harry Pellow is good too...

-Wayne