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Support Brackets / Retainers / Braces
By OE Match
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Front Bumper Bracket Bar Threaded Plate Set
Restore the structural integrity and precise alignment of
your classic Porsche's front bumper with this OE Match Front Bumper Bracket
Bar Threaded Plate Set. Manufactured to provide secure mounting and accurate fitment, this
high-quality replacement set is an essential component for restorations,
accident repairs and the replacement of worn or damaged bumper hardware.
Fits:
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Diagram ref no 5
The threaded plates form an integral part of the front bumper mounting system, providing secure threaded fixing points for the bumper brackets. Years of exposure to moisture, corrosion, road debris and previous repairs can leave the original plates seized, stripped or weakened, making bumper installation difficult and preventing correct alignment.
Manufactured to OE Match standards, this threaded plate set restores reliable mounting points while helping to achieve the factory-correct bumper position and panel gaps expected on a professionally restored Porsche 356.
What Does the Bumper Bracket Bar Threaded Plate Set Do?
The threaded plates fit within the bumper bracket assembly, providing strong threaded anchor points that allow the front bumper brackets to be securely fastened to the vehicle.
Their primary functions include:
- Providing secure threaded mounting points.
- Supporting the front bumper bracket assembly.
- Maintaining correct bumper alignment.
- Helping achieve consistent body panel gaps.
- Preventing movement within the bumper mounting system.
- Supporting the overall structural integrity of the bumper installation.
Correct bumper mounting hardware is essential for maintaining the appearance and safety of the front bumper assembly.
Why Replace the Threaded Plate Set?
After decades of use, original threaded plates often become worn or damaged.
Common issues include:
- Rust and corrosion.
- Stripped or damaged threads.
- Seized mounting hardware.
- Bent or distorted plates.
- Damage caused by previous accident repairs.
- Missing or incorrect restoration components.
- Difficulty achieving correct bumper alignment.
Replacing the threaded plate set helps ensure secure bumper installation while simplifying future maintenance and adjustment.
Features
- OE Match front bumper bracket bar threaded plate set.
- Precision manufactured for accurate fitment.
- Heavy-duty steel construction.
- Precision-cut threaded mounting points.
- Restores secure bumper bracket attachment.
- Helps maintain factory bumper alignment.
- Durable corrosion-resistant finish.
- Ideal for body restoration and accident repair.
- Direct
replacement for worn or damaged original components.
Why Choose OE Match Body Restoration Parts?
OE Match restoration components are developed for Porsche enthusiasts and restoration professionals seeking authentic appearance, precise fitment and dependable durability. Manufactured using quality materials and careful engineering, OE Match parts help preserve the originality of classic Porsche models while providing the reliability expected from modern production methods. From bumper hardware and body fittings to seals, trim and interior components, OE Match products provide the finishing details that complete a first-class restoration.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
64450513100
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- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Sold as a pair
Fits:
Porsche 356A - 1955 to 1958 USA cars only
We had these reproduced from the original U.S.-style bumper support tubes.
Over the years, these tubes often get bent from minor bumps or everyday driving mishaps.
These feature the O.E. "Adjusting Eye Hole," which is crucial since every car was hand-built and slightly different. This adjustment hole allows you to properly align your bumper with the necessary flexibility, just like the original design.
This is the front 155mm long bumper support tube for 1955-58 356A only.
Sold as a pair.
Diagram ref no 6
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
64450516100
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Sold as a pair
Fits:
Porsche 356A - 1959 USA cars only
We had these reproduced from the original U.S.-style bumper support tubes.
Over the years, these tubes often get bent from minor bumps or everyday driving mishaps.
These feature the O.E. "Adjusting Eye Hole," which is crucial since every car was hand-built and slightly different. This adjustment hole allows you to properly align your bumper with the necessary flexibility, just like the original design.
This is the front 190mm long bumper support tube for (2/59) 1959 356A only.
Sold as a pair.
Diagram ref no 6
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
64450516101
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Sold as a pair
Fits:
Porsche 356 - 1950 to 1955 USA cars only
Porsche 356A - 1955 to 1959 USA cars only
We had these reproduced from the original U.S.-style bumper support tubes.
Over the years, these tubes often get bent from minor bumps or everyday driving mishaps.
These feature the O.E. "Adjusting Eye Hole," which is crucial since every car was hand-built and slightly different. This adjustment hole allows you to properly align your bumper with the necessary flexibility, just like the original design.
Sold as a pair.
Diagram ref no 10 and 11
Related reference numbers
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644505261262
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
This set is manufactured replacement kit designed for the front bumper mounting of Porsche 356 (mid 1952-55) and Porsche 356A (1955-59) vehicles. These brackets replicate the original geometry, drilling, and mounting hardware specification so your bumper aligns perfectly, sits securely, and retains classic appearance.
Fits:
Porsche 356 Mid 1952 - 1955
Porsche 356A 1955 - 1959
Diagram ref no 3, 4 and 5.
• Position on Vehicle: Front of vehicle — left and right side bumper bracket mounts connecting bumper to body/chassis.
• Applications: Ideal when original brackets are missing, bent, corroded or when restoring the vehicle’s exterior to original condition.
Properly aligned and securely mounted bumpers are essential for vehicle appearance, safety and panel fitment. Worn or distorted brackets can cause misaligned bumpers, poor gaps, vibrations or damage in minor impacts. Replacing with this kit restores precision mount geometry, improves the front end’s visual integrity and helps protect investment in your classic.
When and why to replace:
• Original bumper brackets are bent, damaged or corroded.
• Gaps around the bumper are uneven or the bumper is misaligned.
• During front-end restoration, repainting or bodywork where the bumper needs removal.
• When authenticity and correct fitment are required for a classic Porsche build.
Related reference numbers
Related, superseded, cross reference or alternative numbers for comparison.
64450513100
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- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Kit for both front fog/spot lamps
Fits:
Porsche 356 Pre A - 1950 to 1955
Porsche 356A - 1955 to 1959
Fog lamp mounting kit with hardware. Mounting brackets are made from aluminium
- Porsche 356 1950-55
- Porsche 356A 1955-59
Sold each - 4 required per car
Fits:
Porsche 356 pre A - 1950 to 1955
Porsche 356A - 1955 to 1959
Diagram ref no 5
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35658168
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OEMatch Support Brackets, Retainers and Braces — Fit, Function, Confidence
OEMatch supplies support brackets, retainers and braces selected for Porsche models to help restore or maintain the correct attachment and alignment of bumpers and related bodywork. These parts cover structural mounts, corner fixing plates and complete hardware kits used in repairs, restorations and routine replacement work.
Available Types
- Front bumper support brackets designed to link the bumper to the chassis and maintain correct position
- Side mounts and fixing plates that secure bumper corners and minimise movement or vibration
- Classic bumper mounts and braces reproduced for vintage Porsche models to preserve original geometry
- Fitting kits and hardware sets including bolts, washers, spacers and clips specified for correct installation
Understanding OEMatch Support Brackets, Retainers and Braces
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer parts are made by the same company that produced your Porsche’s original support brackets, retainers and braces. OE Original Equipment refers to parts matching original specifications for the support brackets, retainers and braces and may be supplied by alternative manufacturers. Aftermarket parts offer alternative options, sometimes with enhanced features or better value. OEMatch supplies non-OEM support brackets, retainers and braces engineered as direct-fit alternatives to OEM parts, made to original-spec dimensions and tolerances for Porsche models. OEMatch provides a wide selection of parts for Porsche applications and has catalogued thousands of part references to support repairs across different model years. Typical support brackets transfer load between bumper and structure, provide mounting datum for trim panels and retain finishing alignment during everyday use or after impact repair.
Benefits Include
- Consistent bumper alignment for correct exterior fit and maintained aerodynamics
- Materials and coatings chosen to resist corrosion and extend service life
- Compatibility with factory mounting points to simplify installation and reduce modification
Why Support Brackets, Retainers and Braces Wear and Fail
- Impact damage from collisions or low speed contact can bend or fracture mounts
- Corrosion and environmental degradation weaken metal over time and compromise fastenings
- Fatigue from repeated loading and vibration loosens fixings or produces cracks
The Importance of Replacing with OEMatch Support Brackets, Retainers and Braces
Replacing defective or distorted support brackets, retainers and braces restores the intended load paths and mounting geometry of the bumper and adjacent panels. Using replacement items specified for Porsche models reduces the risk of misalignment, prevents accelerated wear of adjacent trim and helps ensure that crash energy paths remain as designed. Where original parts are unavailable OEMatch supplies engineered alternatives that reflect original dimensions and tolerances and are selected for fit and function across common Porsche applications.
Advantages
- Direct fit replacements engineered to match original dimensions and tolerances
- Clear mounting points and compatible fixings to aid correct assembly
- Coverage across a wide range of model years to support repairs and restorations
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