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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 06:50 PM

Replies: 7 400 Woody progress and colour opinions Views: 565 Posted By 405dh Certainly Cambridge Grey (light metallic green)... Certainly Cambridge Grey (light metallic green) looked wonderful on my old 400, however the unique situation you have with the woodwork brings other considerations into play. Also consider the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-06-23, 08:03 AM

Replies: 6 Fuel tank sender for 403 Views: 538 Posted By 405dh As Geoff says, try resurrecting it first before... As Geoff says, try resurrecting it first before replacing. I was pleasantly surprised how easily mine was persuaded to work again. It was full of crud preventing the arm from moving properly.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-21, 04:14 PM

Replies: 4 405 with flasher repeaters Views: 907 Posted By 405dh I don't recall seeing these on a 405 before and a... I don't recall seeing these on a 405 before and a nice modification, especially if done by the factory. Presumably the brake upgrade was fitment of Dunlop disc brakes? This was a popular upgrade...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 01-10-21, 08:59 AM

Replies: 2 405 g/box & o/drive oil advice Views: 676 Posted By 405dh 405 gearbox & od oil Glenn, I have used 20/50 engine oil in mine for the last 40+ years with no deleterious affects or advice to do otherwise. Chris.

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 11-08-20, 02:22 PM

Replies: 3 Urgent - rescue mission for Bristol Cars Archives Views: 4,545 Posted By 405dh I would also be happy to pay for whatever... I would also be happy to pay for whatever paperwork the archives have on my particular car, as I'm sure many other owners would too. Whilst nice to keep the archives together, I'd far rather have my...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-12-19, 02:27 PM

Replies: 3 401 Cooling Views: 1,503 Posted By 405dh I see from the Workshop Manual that the 400 and... I see from the Workshop Manual that the 400 and early 401 both used a shutter arrangement in front of the radiator. You could re-instate the shutter to keep the originality of the car. (I have dug...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-04-19, 10:35 AM

Replies: 6 Torsion bar - near and off Views: 1,649 Posted By 405dh Andy is correct. Near means "nearside" i.e.... Andy is correct. Near means "nearside" i.e. nearest to the curb. Off means "offside" i.e. furthest from the kerb - both applicable to RHD cars driving on the left side of the road. The torsion...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 25-03-19, 11:13 AM

Replies: 3 B400 - emergency flashers and headlights for LHD Views: 1,795 Posted By 405dh I too was confused with the indicator switch! ... I too was confused with the indicator switch! It puzzled me as to whether it is correct or not. If you look at the switch the top is like a pointer, so to move the pointer in the direction you...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 25-03-19, 11:07 AM

Replies: 9 WTB Bristol 400 Views: 3,596 Posted By 405dh Dear Winfried. Thank you for your kind words. ... Dear Winfried. Thank you for your kind words. Our feelings were very much the same and we are sure Trevor is very happy with the 400’s new home. Best wishes, Chris.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 25-12-18, 04:52 PM

Replies: 6 Steering column/parts Views: 2,375 Posted By 405dh If you haven't done so already, I'd recommend you... If you haven't done so already, I'd recommend you try Brian May.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-12-18, 06:29 PM

Replies: 6 Steering column/parts Views: 2,375 Posted By 405dh Hi Dave, Not sure if its a part you need but I... Hi Dave, Not sure if its a part you need but I have a column shroud, with steering wheel attached, through which the column passes and engages with the splines. It still has the felt "bearing"...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 05-06-18, 01:13 PM

Replies: 9 WTB Bristol 400 Views: 3,596 Posted By 405dh Bela, Should you not find a 400 on your visit to... Bela, Should you not find a 400 on your visit to the UK or at home in Germany, I may be able to help. I am a long time member of the BOC and current custodian of a 405DH for 39 years. A while back...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 22-06-17, 05:30 PM

Replies: 8 Bristol 603 wanted please Views: 3,236 Posted By 405dh 603 wanted Hi Michael, Your posting is most opportune. See ebay listing below, which hit my screen today, so presumably has just been listed. It is in Lymington. Interestingly, I viewed the car when it was...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-12-16, 06:10 PM

Replies: 3 Bristol 400 Manual Views: 2,977 Posted By 405dh I have the following available: 1. 400 Workshop... I have the following available: 1. 400 Workshop manual (COPY) in ring binder. 2. 400 Instruction Manual (COPY) in ring binder. 2nd Edition March 1956. 3. 400 Instruction Manual - Original....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-09-16, 08:37 AM

Replies: 6 1945 400 & 1966 Bristol Bullet! Views: 2,734 Posted By 405dh The registration of the 400 looks to be GSF 424,... The registration of the 400 looks to be GSF 424, which is Chassis no: 400/1/513 - a 1949 car. The history of that car does not tally with the article so there appear to be some "wires crossed"...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-08-16, 10:21 AM

Replies: 6 1945 400 & 1966 Bristol Bullet! Views: 2,734 Posted By 405dh Copy attempted to attach herewith. Only a low... Copy attempted to attach herewith. Only a low resolution though as refused to accept high res.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-08-16, 06:46 PM

Replies: 6 1945 400 & 1966 Bristol Bullet! Views: 2,734 Posted By 405dh 1945 400 & 1966 Bristol Bullet! Hi All, Latest issue (Oct!) page 19 of Classic Cars has 2 extraordinary photos and text that are really getting me scratch my head in bemusement. Firstly the "abandoned test car dating from around...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-16, 10:02 AM

Replies: 26 Oil consumption Views: 8,236 Posted By 405dh Hi Peter. If the engine has had very little use... Hi Peter. If the engine has had very little use in the 4 years since being rebuilt and only just had a decent run, I would suspect sticking piston rings or possibly a broken ring(s) as a result of...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 01-07-16, 02:11 PM

Replies: 5 '400' Rubber jacking point covers Views: 1,891 Posted By 405dh Rubber jacking point covers. Marcus, have you tried cleaning up the ones you have? If they are not torn, you may be pleasantly surprised just how well rubber parts can be transformed by cleaning with a specialist rubber...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 10-03-16, 05:04 PM

Replies: 8 Oily rag or conservation cup. Views: 1,990 Posted By 405dh Hi Geoff and Kevin. I agree entirely with your... Hi Geoff and Kevin. I agree entirely with your comments on the new leather in the 411. It is wrong to have it "loose" like that straight after trimming. If indeed Connolly hide has been used, the...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 05-03-16, 05:03 PM

Replies: 8 Oily rag or conservation cup. Views: 1,990 Posted By 405dh My trimmer has talked about blending in the new... My trimmer has talked about blending in the new with the old, with presumably a similar technique. It sounds very interesting, particularly as it has worked well for you. I'm really keen to keep as...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 05-03-16, 03:39 PM

Replies: 8 Oily rag or conservation cup. Views: 1,990 Posted By 405dh Thanks for the update Geoff and great to hear the... Thanks for the update Geoff and great to hear the seats are coming up well. So satisfying to bring them back to life. I am now addressing the problem of the front seats in my 405DH. They are really...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-02-16, 11:00 AM

Replies: 8 Oily rag or conservation cup. Views: 1,990 Posted By 405dh Great idea! Will encourage more entrants.... Great idea! Will encourage more entrants. Original, unrestored cars are often more interesting, particularly if it's history is known. You will no doubt enjoy refurbishing the seats. Much nicer than...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-10-15, 07:18 PM

Replies: 4 Blockley Tyres on a 401 Views: 3,728 Posted By 405dh I saw a 2 litre at the Concours on Blockleys and... I saw a 2 litre at the Concours on Blockleys and asked the owner what he thought of them and he said they were "very noisy", however he said he believed they had changed the tread pattern since he...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-15, 12:20 PM

Replies: 1 Bristol 403 Horn Button Views: 1,813 Posted By 405dh Horn button I believe it is made of Bakelite which I have found responds well to Solvol Autosol. Chris.

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