Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
Yesterday, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 7
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David,
Years ago I bought the belts and fitting...
David,
Years ago I bought the belts and fitting kit off them for my S2 Bentley and have still not got round to it. Compared to what some inexperienced garages may charge I don't think that is a bad...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-03-24, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 110
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-03-24, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 110
David,
These photographs from the quickfit...
David,
These photographs from the quickfit website give you an idea how they approach the issue of putting seat belts into Bristol cars. As you can see they use the rail under the side windows for a...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
19-12-23, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 818
GeoffD,
It is probably brake related we were...
GeoffD,
It is probably brake related we were working with the cylinders that were on the car which apparently had been renewed years previously, It was a stalled project, but with the precaution of...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
19-12-23, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 818
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
18-12-23, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 818
Austone Taxi Tyres
I know several 2 Litre owners who have been long term users of Michelin Taxi tyres and that was what I am considering putting on one of my 401's.
At the moment its on the tyres fitted by the previous...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
31-10-23, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
It is sad that this happens all too often and...
It is sad that this happens all too often and looking at the photographs on the auctioneers website I suspect the rear bumper has been damaged in the process of moving the car so its likely the...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
31-10-23, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,152
Brian,
If it was closer I would go and have a...
Brian,
If it was closer I would go and have a look , I wondered if the back bumpers had been unbolted or the chassis extensions under the boot had collapsed , if the latter was the case then the main...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-10-23, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 15,291
My 411/3 sold some years ago did not have any...
My 411/3 sold some years ago did not have any half throttle kickdown response but when I decided to fit an Edelbrock Performer Carb and Manual choke set to the car and adjust all the linkages as the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-10-23, 01:05 PM
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Views: 565
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
14-08-23, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 767
A while back there were sill panels available...
A while back there were sill panels available from a club member but I don't think a new batch has been made so you will probably have to get some sheet metal and get folding. Some restorers have...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-08-23, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
I am sorry but you need to look at the disc...
I am sorry but you need to look at the disc again, The workshop manual on it is the copy of the full and final version of the 400,401,402 & 403 publication which runs into hundreds of pages and...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
31-07-23, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
There is a workshop manual available on CD for...
There is a workshop manual available on CD for the 400/401/402/403 from a supplier in the US on eBay, the listing number is copied below and the current price is £22.30 + £9.72 for p&p. I have have...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
31-07-23, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 912
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
06-07-23, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 836
Over the years I have acquired six sets of...
Over the years I have acquired six sets of Harrington's bumpers four directly from the company one from a specialist in the UK who was their agent at the time and one set for my S2 Bentley acquired...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
26-06-23, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 865
Dave,
Sorry about that I was obviously looking...
Dave,
Sorry about that I was obviously looking for a source of Marina or Ital filters and these were also coming up as an alternative on some listings, also I had been told an A60 filter would fit...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
17-06-23, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 852
I don't know how this compares price wise as I...
I don't know how this compares price wise as I just came across it while looking for one of their other products, I need to replace the covering on one of the 603's and the two 401's so want to find...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-06-23, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 556
David,
I like the cream and I think it will...
David,
I like the cream and I think it will contrast far better with the woodwork on the car, the light green works well on the 401's and 403's but I think would look wrong on the 400 because of the...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-06-23, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 523
David,
Contact Bill Lawson he should be able to...
David,
Contact Bill Lawson he should be able to point you in the right direction on these, I should know the answer but for some reason the blinkers are always up on this part, the gaskets to fit I...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-06-23, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 865
Dave,
This might...
Dave,
This might help.
Geoff.
https://www.bmcfarina.com/contents/en-uk/p909_Air-Filter-AC-Delco.html
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-06-23, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 831
Thomas,
The 603 manual says the same and when...
Thomas,
The 603 manual says the same and when Mike topped up the expansion tank as I said a fair bit of water ended up on the floor. As someone who has run Bristol V8's for over 40 years now and...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
27-05-23, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 831
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-05-23, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 831
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-05-23, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 917
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