New 403 owner

[Hal]

Originally Posted by Max Tone

Now I wonder what Bristol did with all the old 411 bits, such as V8, box, suspension, axles, interior, brakes & anything else they upgraded.

Sounds like a kit of parts for your 403 Hal! The basic chassis has barely changed since 1940s, so most later stuff should be able to be retro-fitted.

Rob

I like the idea Rob, but could you fit a Chrysler V8 into the engine bay of a 403 ?

If yes, then Chrysler V8 & torqueflite box, would certainly make a more "authentic" addition, without hopefully breaking the bank.

Hal

[GREG]

Anything is possible with time , money and skills. It just depends on your resources of all three.

I would have to keep it simple as I am very limited on all three so would keep it as simple as possible. Get a good local old school mechanic to have a good look around it and get his thoughts as non of us can see it.

Greg

[Max Tone]

Anyone ken what changes were made to 406 to accept V8 for 407 & whether any V8 ever fitted to pre-404 body-style?

Might Toby be persuaded to re-build a prototype, even if only to rolling body state, to identify kit-of-parts (probably mix of new mounts, cables, linkages, pedals, expendable susp/brake/axle bits etc. & similar basic s/h running-gear bits from upgrades) required for home/trade conversions that Bristol could sell or even use for factory upgrades of 401 to Blenheim spec!

I think we can exclude fitting Fighter T V10!

Anyone ken comparative drag co-efficients from 400-412 & Blenheim?

Rob