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I need help tracking down an antique PCB board that will serve as a functional replacement in my current car rebuild. The board is no longer in production, so I’m looking for someone who already knows where to look—specialty scrap yards, surplus electronics warehouses, auction sites, and niche suppliers that deal in legacy automotive electronics. Here’s what I expect from you: • Identify at least two credible sources that can supply the exact board or an authentic equivalent. • Confirm part numbers, revision dates, and compatibility with my existing wiring harnesses and ECUs. • Provide clear photos, pricing, lead-times, and shipping options. • Verify the board’s functionality before shipment—either through seller documentation or an independent test report. If you have a proven network for vintage or hard-to-find automotive electronics and can move quickly, let’s talk.
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With over a decade of experience in electrical engineering, electronics, PCB design and layout as well as product design, I humbly believe that I am the best fit for your Vintage Car PCB Sourcing project. My strong expertise in electronic sourcing and restoration aligns perfectly with your requirements to identify credible sources, confirm part numbers and compatibility, provide clear documentation and verify functionality before shipment. During my illustrious career, I have built an extensive network within the niche suppliers that deal specifically with legacy automotive electronics. Moreover, my capabilities in Matlab allow me to simulate hardware and perform thorough checks on the components you are seeking. This means you can trust me to not only find the exact board or authentic equivalent but also ensure its seamless integration with your existing wiring harnesses and ECUs. Additionally, my previous work in renewable energy speaks volumes to my meticulousness with sourcing and evaluating components for longevity. Just like renewable energy projects demand durable parts for long-term performance, your vintage car rebuild needs sustainable solutions. Together, let's bring new life to your car while paying homage to its classic roots. I look forward to helping you source this antique PCB board in the most efficient way possible.
€100 EUR in 10 days
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I can help locate the exact obsolete automotive PCB or a verified functional equivalent for your car rebuild. I will search specialist automotive surplus suppliers, auction platforms, salvage sources, and legacy electronics vendors. I can identify at least two credible sources and compare availability, condition, pricing, and lead times. I will verify the exact part number, revision, connectors, pinout, and compatibility with your existing ECU and wiring harness. I will distinguish genuine original, refurbished, donor-pull, and equivalent replacement boards. I can obtain clear seller photos and available documentation before recommending a unit. Where possible, I will request functional test evidence or arrange independent verification before shipment. My electrical and PCB engineering experience allows me to technically assess the board rather than relying only on seller descriptions. Please provide the vehicle make/model/year, PCB part number, and photos of the existing board and connectors. Regards Engr Muhammad Usman
€140 EUR in 3 days
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Hi, how are you doing? I went through your project description and I can help you in your project. your project requirements perfectly match my expertise. We are a team of Electrical and Electronics engineers, we have successfully completed 1000+ Projects for multiple regular clients from OMAN, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Lebanon and many other countries. We are providing our services in following areas: Antenna Design (CST, HFSS) Embedded C Programming. VHDL/Verilog, Quartus/Vivado, LabVIEW/ Multisim/PSPICE/VLSI MATLAB/SIMULINK Network Simulator NS2/NS3 Microcontroller like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, FPGA, AVR, PIC, STM32 and ESP32. IDEs like Keil MDK V5, ATmel studio and MPLab XC8. PLCs / SCADA PCB Designing Proteus, Eagle, KiCAD and Altium IOT Technologies like Ethernet, GSM GPRS. HTTP Restful APIs connection for IOT Communications. Also, we have good command over report writing, I can show you many samples of our previous reports. Kindly consider us for your project and text me so that we can further discuss specifically about your project's main goals and requirements.
€140 EUR in 7 days
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When it comes to sourcing hard-to-find components for vintage cars, my experience and network are unparalleled. I have been working in the electrical engineering and product design fields for years, with a specialization in PCBs and electronics. Through this, I have established connections with various scrap yards, auction sites, and niche suppliers that deal specifically with legacy automotive electronics. As your sourcing agent for the vintage car PCB board, I will not only identify credible sources that can supply the exact board or an authentic equivalent but also ensure compatibility with your existing wiring harnesses and ECUs. My meticulous approach will include verifying part numbers, revision dates, and functionality through independent test reports. Moreover, my proficiency with multiple software such as Autocad, 3DS Max, Rhino and more allow me to provide you with clear photos of the board along with detailed pricing, lead-time estimates, and shipping options. With my broad skill set covering everything from electrical engineering to 3D printing and website development, I promise to bring a unique perspective to your project. Choose me as your sourcing partner for a swift and effective solution for your vintage car rebuild project.
€105 EUR in 2 days
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Hello, This is not an AI bid; this is a self response. Your vintage car PCB sourcing project requires careful identification, authentic-equivalent verification, and dependable documentation. I can help organize a focused search across specialty automotive electronics sources, surplus channels, auction listings, and niche suppliers, then compare part numbers, revision details, wiring-harness and ECU compatibility, condition, pricing, lead time, and shipping options. My Product Design and Design experience supports clear technical comparison of available boards and practical documentation for your rebuild. I will prioritize credible sources and request functional evidence or an independent test report before you commit to a purchase. Once you share the car model, year, existing PCB markings, and clear board photos, I can begin narrowing candidates immediately and present a concise sourcing report. Could you share the vehicle year and model, PCB markings or part number, and photos of the board and wiring connectors? Best regards, Sahil
€30 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, I’ve carefully read and understood the project details. I can help track down the exact automotive PCB or an authentic equivalent through specialist suppliers, surplus electronics sources, auctions, and legacy electronics sellers. I’ll verify the part number, revision, compatibility with your existing wiring harness and ECU, as well as pricing, availability, lead time, shipping, and any available proof of functionality. Please send me the PCB part number, vehicle model/year, and any photos or markings available. You can also check my portfolio for my PCB projects and previous work. Best regards, Ahmed
€140 EUR in 7 days
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Hello, I have a strong background in automotive electronics, PCB hardware, and component sourcing. I regularly work with obsolete and hard-to-find electronic assemblies and can help identify the exact board or a verified compatible replacement. My approach includes: • Verifying the original PCB part number, revision level, and vehicle compatibility. • Searching multiple sources including automotive recyclers, surplus electronics suppliers, auction platforms, and specialty legacy-parts vendors. • Comparing connector pinouts, ECU interfaces, and harness compatibility to avoid costly mismatches. • Collecting photos, pricing, stock status, lead times, and shipping options from each source. • Reviewing available test reports, seller documentation, and functionality evidence before recommending any board. Please share the board part number, vehicle make/model/year, ECU details, and any photos you have. Once I review the information, I can begin sourcing and provide a shortlist of verified options. I look forward to discussing the project.
€120 EUR in 3 days
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Before searching for suppliers, I would first identify the board precisely. With legacy automotive electronics, matching only the vehicle model is not sufficient; the OEM/PCB part number, hardware revision, connector configuration and ECU compatibility need to be checked before purchasing a replacement. Could you please provide: - Vehicle make, model and production year - Function of the PCB/module in the vehicle - OEM/module part number - PCB revision/number, if visible - Clear photos of both sides of the existing board and its connectors - Any ECU or wiring-harness part numbers associated with it Once the board is identified, I can research available original units or compatible equivalents and compare the available sources by part/revision, condition, price, shipping and available functional verification.
€140 EUR in 8 days
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I am Muhammad Ahmad. I have extensive experience in PCB engineering, automotive electronics, component sourcing and obsolete electronic hardware, and I can help track down a genuine replacement for your discontinued automotive PCB. I work from the exact part number, revision/date code, vehicle/model information and photos to identify legitimate sources rather than relying on generic substitutes. I can search specialist obsolete-component distributors, surplus inventories, donor/used electronics suppliers and automotive legacy-part networks. Suppliers such as Ellison Electronics and IBS Electronics specifically handle obsolete/automotive sourcing and global inventory. Deliverables Minimum 2 credible sourcing options Exact part/revision verification Compatibility cross-check with existing system Seller photos and condition assessment Price and availability comparison Lead time and shipping options Functionality/test documentation where available Supplier communication and sourcing notes Why Choose Me I’ll verify the form, fit and functional compatibility before recommending a purchase and clearly distinguish an exact original board from an equivalent or donor unit. For legacy electronics, I’ll prioritize traceable suppliers and documented testing rather than unverified marketplace listings. Please send the PCB part number, vehicle/model/year, photos of both sides, revision markings and any existing ECU/harness information. I can begin the sourcing search immediately.
€40 EUR in 3 days
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Finding obsolete, no longer in production antique PCB boards is the core risk here. I handle this by leveraging established networks of specialty scrap yards and surplus electronics warehouses, also auction sites and niche automotive suppliers. I will actively source your antique PCB board or an authentic equivalent, confirming part numbers and revision dates. Photos, pricing, and shipping options will be provided also, and I will verify functionality before shipment. What is the specific make, model, and year of the car this PCB is for. Your confirmation of this detail is what I need to begin. I have a 5.0 rating across 10 reviews on here, and Preferred Freelancer status.
€140 EUR in 21 days
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Hi there, I'm a Sourcing Specialist with over 12 years of experience tracking down rare and discontinued automotive electronics. I understand the challenge of finding legacy PCB boards, these components are scarce, but I've built a proven network across specialty scrap yards, surplus electronics warehouses, and niche suppliers that most don't have access to. Here's what I'll deliver: I'll identify at least two credible sources for your exact board or authentic equivalent, confirm part numbers and revision dates, verify compatibility with your wiring harnesses and ECUs, and provide clear photos, pricing, and lead times. I'll also coordinate functionality verification before shipment, either through seller documentation or independent testing, to ensure you receive a board that works. I specialize in automotive electronics sourcing and move quickly. Let me leverage my existing relationships to find your board and get you back on the road. Let me know if my profile looks interesting, and we can set up a time to talk. Best regards, Elijah M
€200 EUR in 3 days
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We possess the complete skill set to help you source the antique PCB board needed for your car rebuild, and we are ready to start immediately. Our expertise lies in connecting clients with hard-to-find automotive electronics and ensuring they receive exactly what they need. We understand the importance of confirming part numbers and compatibility with your existing wiring harnesses and ECUs. We can identify credible sources, including specialty scrap yards and surplus electronics warehouses, and provide detailed photos, pricing, lead times, and shipping options. Our network allows us to verify functionality through documentation or independent testing. Are there specific part numbers or features we should prioritize during our search? We’re happy to discuss further whenever it suits you, and even if it isn’t a fit, we aim to provide you with valuable insights. Regards, Uzair.
€100 EUR in 7 days
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Dear Client, For an obsolete automotive PCB, the difficult part is not finding listings—it is proving that a candidate board will actually work with your vehicle, wiring harness and ECU before you spend money on a rare part that may be impossible to return. I have 11+ years of electronics and PCB experience across 500+ assignments involving legacy electronics, PCB analysis, circuit troubleshooting, component identification, reverse engineering and hardware validation. My approach: Board Identification → Part/Revision Mapping → Compatibility Check → Evidence Review I would focus first on confirming the exact board identity, revision, connector configuration and ECU/wiring compatibility before approaching suppliers, because obsolete automotive PCBs often have visually similar but electrically or functionally different variants. I can support legacy PCB identification, compatibility checks, supplier verification, seller-photo assessment, board evaluation and fallback options such as donor-board recovery, repair assessment or reverse engineering. Two important questions: 1. What is the vehicle make/model/year and ECU variant? 2. Do you have photos or the part/revision number of the original PCB? Profile: https://www.freelancer.in/u/ElectronicsMust If you message me, I’ll tell you the first three identifiers I would use to distinguish an exact replacement from a visually similar but incompatible board. Kind Regards, Avi Gupta Quality is never an accident
€140 EUR in 4 days
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Hi there, I can help locate a functional replacement for your discontinued vintage-car PCB and verify that listings are genuine, compatible, and tested before purchase. I have strong expertise in Manufacturing Design and Product Design for tracing legacy components: I’ll cross-reference board markings, part numbers, revision dates, wiring harnesses, and ECU interfaces, then search specialist salvage networks, surplus electronics warehouses, auction sites, and niche automotive suppliers. I’ll compare at least two credible sources and document photos, condition, pricing, lead time, shipping, and available functionality evidence so you can make a confident acquisition decision. Best regards, Marko
€155 EUR in 2 days
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Hello! I can help locate and verify the exact replacement PCB for your vintage car rebuild. Sourcing legacy automotive electronics tends to get tricky because silent board revisions can alter pinouts without changing the external housing. I handle this by cross-referencing OEM schematics and requesting connector side photos from sellers before finalizing any purchase. Just to clarify before it get started, do you have the specific part number or revision code from your original board? Recently I have worked on the same type of hard to find hardware sourcing project. I located rare circuit boards by searching vintage automotive salvage networks and specialized electronics suppliers. I verified harness pin compatibility using technical diagrams and confirmed board functionality through seller test documentation before purchase. This eliminated compatibility risks and allowed the client to complete their vehicle restoration on schedule. Best, Ariba
€140 EUR in 7 days
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I can track down hard-to-find automotive electronics. Hi, This project stood out because finding an obsolete PCB requires more than a standard Google search. I can research specialty salvage yards, surplus electronics suppliers, auction sites, vintage automotive communities, and niche legacy-parts dealers to locate the exact board or a legitimate equivalent. I’ll focus on: • Finding at least 2 credible potential sources • Verifying OEM/part numbers and revision details • Checking compatibility with your harness and ECU • Requesting clear photos, condition, pricing & lead times • Confirming shipping options • Verifying functionality through seller documentation or independent testing where available I have strong experience in detailed web research, supplier sourcing, prospect verification, and finding hard-to-locate products from multiple sources. I’ll clearly distinguish confirmed information from anything that still requires technical verification. One question: Can you share the exact PCB part number, vehicle year/model, and any markings or revision numbers visible on the existing board? That will let me narrow the search and avoid incompatible listings. I’m available to start immediately and can move quickly. Best, Rasel
€30 EUR in 7 days
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I can help identify the original board, compare equivalent replacements, and verify pinouts, components, and supplier availability before you commit to a purchase. I would begin with photos, dimensions, board markings, and the vehicle year/model. My Upwork profile (Paul.P.) has earned over $300,000 on Upwork. Best regards, Paul.
€140 EUR in 7 days
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I source legacy automotive PCBs like this faster because I combine component-level search habits with technical compatibility checks. Instead of “hunt and hope,” I build a traceable sourcing map: exact part/Rev/RD date match first, then authentic functional equivalents if the original is unavailable, aligned to your rebuild wiring/ECU constraints. I’ll target at least two credible channels—specialty scrap yards, surplus electronics warehouses, legacy-vehicle breakers, and auction/niche suppliers—then pull listing evidence that includes photos, seller docs, pricing, stock/lead-time, and shipping options. For every candidate board, I will confirm part number, PCB revision markings, and mating/interface details against your harness/ECU requirements. To de-risk performance, I’ll verify functionality before shipment via seller test notes or, if needed, request an independent test report and evidence of power-on/IO behavior.
€140 EUR in 7 days
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Sourced a legacy automotive control PCB for a customer rebuilding a 1980s vehicle: I triangulated discontinued stock by cross-referencing part number/revision, then compared ECU pinout notes against the harness. Result: replacement matched compatibility and avoided a weeks-long guess-and-reorder cycle. Lesson learned—success depends on verifiable provenance, not just “looks like the same board.” For your vintage car rebuild, I’ll act as a sourcing agent and validation-focused intermediary. Using my background in hardware testing, I’ll identify at least two credible sources (specialty scrap yards, surplus electronics warehouses, auction listings, and niche legacy automotive suppliers) that can supply the exact PCB or an authentic equivalent. I will confirm part number, revision date, and wiring/ECU compatibility, then compile photos, condition notes, pricing, lead-times, and shipping options.
€140 EUR in 7 days
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- Send the PCB’s exact identifiers: OEM part number, board markings, revision letter/date, connector pinout (photos help), and your ECU model/ECU software version. - Share compatibility constraints: wiring harness part numbers, mounting/connector types, and any symptoms/fail codes. - Tell me the target “must match” level: exact replacement vs authentic functional equivalent. I’ll locate the antique/obsolete board via at least two credible channels (specialty scrap yards, surplus legacy automotive electronics warehouses, auction listings, and niche suppliers). I’ll verify part numbers and revision dates against listings, then cross-check compatibility with your harness/ECU using the connector and signal-path documentation. For each candidate, I’ll send photos, price, lead-time, and shipping options, and I’ll confirm functionality through seller documentation or an independent test report when available—so you don’t receive a dead board.
€140 EUR in 7 days
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