RE-INSTATING FACTORY DETAILS.
At Precision Panel Craft, accuracy is not a feature of our work—it is its foundation. The smallest details, often overlooked, are what define true authenticity.
From the subtle placement of a spot weld to the character of a factory pressing crease, every car left the production line with its own unique fingerprint. These nuances are rarely noticed, but they are always present. Preserving them is what separates restoration from mere refurbishment.
Achieving this level of fidelity requires time, patience, and an uncompromising approach. We meticulously study original vehicles, analyse period photography, and consult marque experts to understand exactly how each car was built.
Where possible, original panels are carefully dismantled and documented, allowing us to replicate even the most discreet features with absolute accuracy.
Porsche 356 a. The inner sill has a slight change in angle as it comes down towards the B-pillar. To achieve this the factory split the upright and then spot welded a cover plate over the top. The aftermarket sills didn't have the cover plate but were pressed correctly. We have reinstated the split and cover plate.
Recreated Porsche 356 a inner sill split and cover plate.
Porsche 356 a original rear inner engine bay panel shows unequal distances between wiring tabs. Exact measurements copied and transferred across onto the new panel.
Porsche 356 a inner front nose panel. Factory gas tack welds identified on the horizontal and vertical panel joints.
Porsche 356 a. Gas tack welds and spot weld pattern as per factory.
Ferrari 275 GTB/6C pedal box insulation between the inner and outer skin.
Ferrari 275 insulation marked out and recreated as per factory.
Porsche 356 a inner front luggage panel. The top panel is genuine Porsche loaned to us by PRS 356. The bottom panel is all that remains of the original. Both panels were used to fabricate a replacement from scratch as the aftermarket panels do not have the correct shape/pressing.