Jim Kaufmann: An artist by profession, now living in Sedona, Arizona.
Bought his first Porsche, a '65 911, from his brother in the '70's, and
has had at least one Porsche in the garage ever since. The 911 was
soon accompanied by a '65 912 and then a '61 Roadster. Each was a
learning experience in the restoration process. The Roadster also lead
to membership in the 356 Registry, and to stepping forward to
Chairman the 2009 West Coast Holiday.
Quickly realizing it was easier to work on the 4 cylinder engine, he let
someone else take on the 911 project. The 912 was restored to a
particular level, while the Roadster became a ground up project. Much
later, the 912 went to another home and Jim added a '59 Coupe to his
garage.
Through his experiences with these cars, and the few VW's that
passed through his hands, Jim learned that carburetors were an
important issue. Problems that could not be dealt with through a simple
rebuild caused major headaches. Problems that were not resolved in
having carburetors remanufactured by other reputable people sent Jim
deeper into the how's and why's of both Zenith 32NDIX and Solex
40PII. In meeting John Jenkins, Jim found someone with equal
enthusiasm and great knowledge on this subject. Together, pooling
resources and talent, they formed 356 Carburetor Rescue.
Jim's artistic attention to detail helps insure that your carburetors will
meet the standards promised.
Bought his first Porsche, a '65 911, from his brother in the '70's, and
has had at least one Porsche in the garage ever since. The 911 was
soon accompanied by a '65 912 and then a '61 Roadster. Each was a
learning experience in the restoration process. The Roadster also lead
to membership in the 356 Registry, and to stepping forward to
Chairman the 2009 West Coast Holiday.
Quickly realizing it was easier to work on the 4 cylinder engine, he let
someone else take on the 911 project. The 912 was restored to a
particular level, while the Roadster became a ground up project. Much
later, the 912 went to another home and Jim added a '59 Coupe to his
garage.
Through his experiences with these cars, and the few VW's that
passed through his hands, Jim learned that carburetors were an
important issue. Problems that could not be dealt with through a simple
rebuild caused major headaches. Problems that were not resolved in
having carburetors remanufactured by other reputable people sent Jim
deeper into the how's and why's of both Zenith 32NDIX and Solex
40PII. In meeting John Jenkins, Jim found someone with equal
enthusiasm and great knowledge on this subject. Together, pooling
resources and talent, they formed 356 Carburetor Rescue.
Jim's artistic attention to detail helps insure that your carburetors will
meet the standards promised.
The people who make it happen
356 Carburetor Rescue LLC
356 Carburetor Rescue LLC
John Jenkins: Drove a VW bug during the later years of college.
San Diego had lots of 356's then and they seemed to take great
pleasure in passing a Bug, and he took equal pleasure in looking at
them. In 1972, before the ink dried on his college diploma, he bought a
'65 356C, and has driven 356's since.
John was taught that general maintenance is part of owning a car so
rebuilding Zeniths was a natural evolution. He has always enjoyed the
challenge of trying to return them to their original performance and
looks. After moving to Colorado in 1980 and becoming active in the
local 356 club, he joined the Registry, and chaired his first 356
Registry Holiday. Soon after that he became a Trustee and served for
eight years. He took on the 356 Registry Travel Assistance Network
(TAN) at the end of his last term as trustee.
By the early nineties John was rebuilding Zeniths for a friend and
neighbor who restored 356's. After moving back to San Diego, he kept
rebuilding Zeniths for that friend, and a few others, as a hobby. The
hobby took more and more time and some help was needed to branch
out into the Solexes. Another enthusiast who had a machine shop was
required. Fortunately, he met Jim Kaufmann who wanted to do
something similar for the 356 community, and, who was prepared to
set up his own machine shop. Retirement now allows John the
opportunity to work full time on carburetors with Jim.
San Diego had lots of 356's then and they seemed to take great
pleasure in passing a Bug, and he took equal pleasure in looking at
them. In 1972, before the ink dried on his college diploma, he bought a
'65 356C, and has driven 356's since.
John was taught that general maintenance is part of owning a car so
rebuilding Zeniths was a natural evolution. He has always enjoyed the
challenge of trying to return them to their original performance and
looks. After moving to Colorado in 1980 and becoming active in the
local 356 club, he joined the Registry, and chaired his first 356
Registry Holiday. Soon after that he became a Trustee and served for
eight years. He took on the 356 Registry Travel Assistance Network
(TAN) at the end of his last term as trustee.
By the early nineties John was rebuilding Zeniths for a friend and
neighbor who restored 356's. After moving back to San Diego, he kept
rebuilding Zeniths for that friend, and a few others, as a hobby. The
hobby took more and more time and some help was needed to branch
out into the Solexes. Another enthusiast who had a machine shop was
required. Fortunately, he met Jim Kaufmann who wanted to do
something similar for the 356 community, and, who was prepared to
set up his own machine shop. Retirement now allows John the
opportunity to work full time on carburetors with Jim.
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| 356 Carburetor Rescue, 285 Morgan Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336 Call Jim or Candace at 928 204-0507 for pricing information on our products and services Call John at 619 224-3566 for technical or installation information on carburetors If you have problems with this website, contact Candace at cdelaney@356carburetorrescue.com or call 928 204-0507 Thank you for your interest in our products |
Candace Delaney will be the first to tell you that she is the one who
got Jim into the four cylinder Porsche. That little red Roadster was
her first experience with the 356, brand new, out of the showroom, the
fall of 1959! The A is her favorite, although she'll settle for driving the
B roadster when she has to, sigh. She will be co-chairing the 2009
West Coast Holiday with Jim
got Jim into the four cylinder Porsche. That little red Roadster was
her first experience with the 356, brand new, out of the showroom, the
fall of 1959! The A is her favorite, although she'll settle for driving the
B roadster when she has to, sigh. She will be co-chairing the 2009
West Coast Holiday with Jim
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