Bristol Ace restoration help

[californiabristol]

Peter,
scrolling down is this image which looks more like the tank you describe.
Regards,
Greg

[peter dowdle]

the shape looks better but I think from memory the filler neck is wrong

[Hillman]

You would probably be better asking the question on AC Owners Club
The USA was one of the Ace's biggest markets and there are many members there who could direct you to a tank supplier or provide you with the information you need.

[weldoneinc]

Thanks for the help , The tank in the middle of that websight with the filler out of the side is the one for this car . Looks too nice , i do need to find an original to copy

[grumblesparsons]

The one on Wiltshire's site labeled Ace tank is correct shape etc. The originals are made of steel and soldered so they can be disassembled and cleaned/repaired as necessary. I have a spare original in my loft which I could measure for you, and send you a couple of pix I have taken but don't know how (as a mere Ace owner, leaving Bristols to my son) to post on here. Through the hole in your boot floor you can see the ends of the chassis tubes; from here two girders are bolted and extend outwards towards the rear corners of the car, and carry the tank on top of them. The ACOC commissioned last year some new, unique, filler caps; they were I think only made to order, but there are probably some secondhand ones around if you're missing that

[peter dowdle]

sorry I missed the second photo Yes it looks spot on

[weldoneinc]

Thanks for the help , The tank in the middle of that websight with the filler out of the side is the one for this car . Looks too nice though , i do need to find an original to copy.
Thanks James