Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum https://www.bristolcars.info/forums A free global resource for Bristol Cars enthusiasts, with discussion forums, photo albums and document repository en Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:08:30 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum https://www.bristolcars.info/forums Bristol Beaufighter for sale https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/sale-cars-parts-automobilia-bristol-related-only/2486-bristol-beaufighter-sale.html Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:36:32 GMT Please be aware that a beautiful Beaufighter is for sale. Very reasonable reserve -- URL removed by Admin -- Message from Admin: The URL posted led to an account login page. Please post a valid... Please be aware that a beautiful Beaufighter is for sale. Very reasonable reserve

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Message from Admin: The URL posted led to an account login page. Please post a valid URL which leads directly to the sale item. ]]> mgdmurray https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/sale-cars-parts-automobilia-bristol-related-only/2486-bristol-beaufighter-sale.html 406 trafficator access https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2485-406-trafficator-access.html Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:43:08 GMT The trafficator operating lever and shaft have become detached from the switch body on my 406. It appears that the switch is an aftermarket on/off switch and not the original clockwork switch. The... The trafficator operating lever and shaft have become detached from the switch body on my 406.

It appears that the switch is an aftermarket on/off switch and not the original clockwork switch. The switch itself (enclosed photo), although working, seems to have come off its mounting and is loose so the switch cannot be easily operated.

Is there any other way of gaining access to this switch? I have taken the wood fillet off the top of the dash, but access is tight and there is no way I can see how the switch is mounted. I have tried taking the radio out, but it looks like I need to take the wood facia off for the radio to be removed because of some hidden bolts at the back.

Which is why I thought I would ask here if there was a more efficient way before I start dismantling the whole dash. I even looked behind the screen air intake as I think you can access this way on earlier models, but this looks like an empty plenem chamber with no access.

Thanks in advance
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]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars jimfoz https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2485-406-trafficator-access.html 5 Speed gearbox https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2484-5-speed-gearbox.html Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:25:54 GMT Has anyone in the club fitted a Type 9 5 speed gearbox (Ford) to a Bristol 406 or similar 6 cylinder car? Original overdrive gearboxs can be a bit pricey and I was thinking of an alternative more... Has anyone in the club fitted a Type 9 5 speed gearbox (Ford) to a Bristol 406 or similar 6 cylinder car?
Original overdrive gearboxs can be a bit pricey and I was thinking of an alternative more economical box.
Any advice is appreciated.
If you wanted to change the front drum brakes on a 405 for discs, what type of axle/ hubs would be required? From what vehicle. Again, any advise is appreciated. M ]]> 6 cyl Bristol cars mgdmurray https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/6-cyl-bristol-cars/2484-5-speed-gearbox.html Self Levelling rear suspension 411s3 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2483-self-levelling-rear-suspension-411s3.html Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:41:06 GMT Hi all, I would like to restore the self levelling but am missing a few parts. Does anyone have experience and info to share on how they have approached this. Be great to see a diagram, parts lists,... Hi all,
I would like to restore the self levelling but am missing a few parts. Does anyone have experience and info to share on how they have approached this. Be great to see a diagram, parts lists, and hear your experience.
Thank you
Ed ]]> Ed.bass416 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2483-self-levelling-rear-suspension-411s3.html Indicator Issue https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2482-indicator-issue.html Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:52:33 GMT On my 411s3 the indicators are faulty. The rear lights flash with a bright light on the correct side and faint on the other. The front both flash at the same time. I replaced the front wires from the... On my 411s3 the indicators are faulty. The rear lights flash with a bright light on the correct side and faint on the other. The front both flash at the same time. I replaced the front wires from the fuse board. Any ideas where I might look for the issue? ]]> Ed.bass416 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2482-indicator-issue.html Bristol 411 Door https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2481-bristol-411-door.html Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:16:46 GMT I require a drivers door for my 411 S2. Please masseage me if you have a door for sale, Thanks Mike I require a drivers door for my 411 S2.
Please masseage me if you have a door for sale, Thanks Mike ]]> mgdmurray https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2481-bristol-411-door.html Carb for 383 on. 411 s3 from 72 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2480-carb-383-411-s3-72-a.html Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:32:00 GMT I put a stock Edelbrock performer 1406 on and whilst it’s ok for regular low rev driving, there is no real power or acceleration. Do I change the jets and rods to align. With a 1405, or replace with.... I put a stock Edelbrock performer 1406 on and whilst it’s ok for regular low rev driving, there is no real power or acceleration. Do I change the jets and rods to align. With a 1405, or replace with. A 1405. If I do that, do I change the manual choke to automatic? Or should I go bigger or switch to a Holley?
What. Have you guys done?
1972 411 s3 - not sure of the compression? ]]> Ed.bass416 https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2480-carb-383-411-s3-72-a.html Beaufighter soft top and frame https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2479-beaufighter-soft-top-frame.html Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:17:35 GMT Hi I'm trying to find a frame and soft top for my Beaufighter don’t suppose any one has one spare, or any recommendations of where I could get one fabricated in the Bristol area.
Tony ]]> TonyK https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/8-10-cyl-bristol-cars/2479-beaufighter-soft-top-frame.html <![CDATA[Remembering Clyde Lennon & searching for a Bristol 406]]> https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/wanted-anything-bristol-car-related/2478-remembering-clyde-lennon-searching-bristol-406-a.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:32:28 GMT Hi everyone, I recently came across some old forum posts mentioning my dad, Clyde Lennon, and his Bristol 406 restoration project. It was great to see his name come up again after all these... Hi everyone,

I recently came across some old forum posts mentioning my dad, Clyde Lennon, and his Bristol 406 restoration project. It was great to see his name come up again after all these years.

https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/...de-lennon.html

I'm getting married in Sydney this November, and ever since I was young I've wanted to arrive in a Bristol 406. Dad was restoring one before he passed away when I was 13, so it would be a really special way to acknowledge him on the day.

I know it's a very long shot—particularly in Australia—but I thought I'd reach out to the Bristol community to see if anyone knows of a Bristol 406 here, or has any contacts or suggestions that might help.

I'm more than happy to pay if someone would be willing to help.

Even if a car isn't possible, I'd also love to hear from anyone who knew Dad or remembers his restoration project. It would be great to connect with people who shared his interest in these cars.

Thanks very much for reading, and I appreciate any advice or leads.

Thea Lennon ]]> Wanted - anything Bristol car related TheaLennon https://www.bristolcars.info/forums/wanted-anything-bristol-car-related/2478-remembering-clyde-lennon-searching-bristol-406-a.html