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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-13, 03:38 PM
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411 S3 Tool Kit

Anyone got a pic or details of the original tool kit that came with the 411? Looking to put one together. Also...I believe there was a brass portable inspection light that attached to battery on some...
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 12-10-12, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
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The Recaro one is the same as my Astons so pretty...

The Recaro one is the same as my Astons so pretty sure it is correct - and it was still glued on the drivers side! I think the company changed hands in the late 1960s so these were probably from an...
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 10-10-12, 06:22 PM
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Blimey - not paying that! Interesting that it has...

Blimey - not paying that! Interesting that it has the Fulham address and my original one is Birmingham so would not work anyway but thanks for the link.

If anyone does have a spare one then a bottle...
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 10-10-12, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
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Recaro badge on seat lever

I am missing one of the AW Chapman Birmingham badges that are glued on the end of the seat recliner levers. Does anyone have a spare? I want the 411 looking just perfect on the Classic Car of the...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,250
I made the final - thanks for all your support...

I made the final - thanks for all your support and see you there at the NEC 16-18 November. Beers in the boot!!
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 09-10-12, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
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Were they all glued or were some screwed in? I am...

Were they all glued or were some screwed in? I am thinking of bringing mine out and putting it on show somewhere rather than hiding it away...thoughts??
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 08-10-12, 11:42 PM
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Thanks Greg

Thanks Greg
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 08-10-12, 09:46 PM
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Ah thanks for superfast response and pics! So...

Ah thanks for superfast response and pics! So yours is glued on, not screwed? I was debating where to mount mine. Has anyone else put theirs on the dash or down by the gear shift? It seems a shame to...
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 08-10-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,606
Anthony Crook Saint Christopher

Has anyone ever come across one of these? An enamel badge with his name on the top and orange St Chris in the middle with 4 screwhole mounting points, approx 1.5 inches high. I would guess they were...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,250
411 Classic Car of the Year?

My Bristol 411 has been selected as a finalist for Classic Car of the Year. Please vote for my car here

Classic Car of the Year 2012 Voting - Category: Classic Car of the Year...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 02-08-12, 09:54 PM
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Classic Car Show Hunstanton Norfolk 30th September on behalf of Stroke Association

I have been asked to help organise this event - I will be ensuring there is a good Bristol presence!

Classic Car show to raise funds for stroke

Classic car owners from across the east of England...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-11-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
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Info on heads came from ACCC when I bought the...

Info on heads came from ACCC when I bought the secondhand tanks...something to do with the cooling on the old heads? TBH, I might just run it anyway on LPG and just change the head if/when it does go.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 08-11-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 6
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Now fixed - I had two wires transposed in the...

Now fixed - I had two wires transposed in the switch. I have posted on my website a diagram of the correct wiring. Wipers now park correctly. Hurrah!

See Home - The Bristol 411...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-10-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,434
Intermittent wipe

Anyone retro-fitted an intermittent wipe on their 411? I think it would be a very useful upgrade if I am going to use the car regularly...which I am.

Also, my wipers wont park so I have to switch...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-10-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,197
Rocker Switches

The Hazard warning switch on my 411 S3 has given up the ghost...any idea where to source a replacement? Are they standard Lucas items?
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-10-11, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,075
Thanks Greg Do you know the reference for the...

Thanks Greg

Do you know the reference for the bulbs? I went into Halfords with 2 examples of mine from the headlamp blue warning and the smaller bulbs used in the green side bulbs and they were...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-10-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,075
Can you let me know which LED bulbs you used? I...

Can you let me know which LED bulbs you used? I want to do this upgrade on mine...and those green lights are just useless - has anyone improved them?
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 02-10-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Float problem

Finally established the problem - the floats were full of petrol. Whilst resettting the levels I clearly weakened both joints which resulted in a crack in the seams. So....does anyone have a spare...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-09-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Help PLEASE!!!!

OK - finally rebuilt the carbs with the right kit and fitted earlier today. However all is not well. The car started up instantly and then died - investigation shows the secondary set of barrels...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
Thanks guys - some good feedback there. Ordered...

Thanks guys - some good feedback there. Ordered another rebuild kit from Martyn which should arrive tomorrow. Will get the carb working in time for the BOC lunch at Gaydon on sunday. Then give this...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-09-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,897
411 383 Carter Carbs

I have AVS fitted, from new I guess. Went to rebuild them today and was sent the wrong kit which I discovered after dismantliong. Got me thinking about change/upgrade. Anyone done it and if so,...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-09-11, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,935
Yup - that is correct. Just completed a round...

Yup - that is correct.

Just completed a round trip to Amsterdam. Excellent journey only marred by petrol at 1.72 euros a litre and me averaging 13mpg...! Lots of petrol stops.

I dealt with the...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-09-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,935
Check my website out at Home - The Bristol 411...

Check my website out at Home - The Bristol 411 (http://www.bristol411.co.uk) for mention of chroming company...they did an excellent job on mine. DO mention my name. They are a bit chaotic so make...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-09-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Forgot to say...Carters and yes all 8 cylinders...

Forgot to say...Carters and yes all 8 cylinders running smoothly. 2000rpm = 60mph. Is that the same with you chaps?
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-09-11, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Just did a run to Amsterdam and back. Car did not...

Just did a run to Amsterdam and back. Car did not miss a beat whole journey. Only problem was an average mpg of 13. Seemed to make no difference driving at 50mph or 80mph. Meant a LOT of stops as my...
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