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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 31-10-23, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By DODD
Geoff, The car is still listed on the DVLA...

Geoff,
The car is still listed on the DVLA website, under its registration number KYU791
The last V5C was issued by the DVLA on June 1st 2010. As you know, that in itself doesn’t mean a lot as in...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 30-10-23, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By DODD
Bristol 401 coming up for auction

If anyone is looking for a project to see them through the winter months and probably a bit longer!

There is a 1950 Bristol 401 going under the hammer on November 18th, without reserve. Major...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-10-23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By DODD
I don’t know the fitting requirements for the...

I don’t know the fitting requirements for the wipers on a 400 but have you looked on eBay?
Search:- Morgan /Caterham Wiper Blade 6” Or 7”. For Plus 4 4/4 . Roadster and Plus 8.
They are quoted at...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-09-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By DODD
Hi Andrew, Hope you have a good and a very...

Hi Andrew,

Hope you have a good and a very enjoyable journey.

I took my 410 over there in March (via France) this year but unfortunately the old girl didn’t make it back under her own steam but...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By DODD
Thanks for the replies, very much...

Thanks for the replies, very much appreciated.

After checking eFoam’s website and speaking with them over the telephone, rather than requesting samples, l decided to drive across to their premises,...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By DODD
Seat Padding

I am looking to replace the foam seat padding to both front seat bases of my Bristol 410.

Does anyone know of a supplier for these items or if they are the same size and shape as fitted to other...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Posted By DODD
Roger’s posting above reminds me of issues I had...

Roger’s posting above reminds me of issues I had with my 410, as per one of my previous posts of June 25th 2021.

I had what I thought was a blown cylinder head gasket; unfortunately, on further...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-08-23, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Posted By DODD
I read these postings with interest. I have...

I read these postings with interest. I have considered, all be it briefly on occasions, about installing louvred vents in the bonnet of my 410 but for obvious aesthetic reasons I couldn’t and...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-05-23, 09:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,022
Posted By DODD
David, You could try Amsteer, they are based here...

David,
You could try Amsteer, they are based here in the UK.
Contact details:-
Amsteer Sales Limited
Unit 17 Ariane
Lichfield Road Industrial Estate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7XF
Telephone No. ...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-04-23, 07:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,007
Posted By DODD
I can recommend a company not too far from you...

I can recommend a company not too far from you near Stoke-on-Trent.

The company is:-
Chase Engines Ltd
Telephone No. 01782 834322
Contact. Sean Hooker

I first used Chase Engines a few years ago to...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 18-01-23, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By DODD
Roger, Thanks for your reply, I tried contacting...

Roger,

Thanks for your reply, I tried contacting AON Insurance Brokers both via the telephone number quoted and a search on the internet without success.

Yes, I realise that I had typed the...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 12-01-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,499
Posted By DODD
Touring Holiday

Hello,

It’s my intention to take my Bristol 410 to Morocco this year, I will be touring through France and Spain before catching the ferry from Algeciras (Spain) to Ceuta (Morocco).

Unfortunately,...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 19-12-22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By DODD
Yes, I sent it to a company to have it...

Yes, I sent it to a company to have it reconfigured. Sorry for the late response.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-12-22, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By DODD
I am in full agreement with David, I fitted a...

I am in full agreement with David, I fitted a Mopar Electric Conversion Distributor to my 410 nearly 4 years ago. I was having a few issues with my existing distributor and rather than having the...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 12-11-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By DODD
Mark, I suspect your parking problem is an...

Mark,
I suspect your parking problem is an electrical issue. If that’s the case the person best to advise you, in my opinion, is Roger Morrall.
Brian
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-11-22, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 953
Posted By DODD
Mark, I might be a little late in posting a...

Mark,

I might be a little late in posting a reply to your query of November 4th, if you haven’t progressed here are my thoughts

I removed the wiper motor on my 410 last year, which wasn’t too...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-09-22, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 817
Posted By DODD
The trim looks very similar to the MGB’s, also...

The trim looks very similar to the MGB’s, also from the same era. See screenshot from SC Parts. Unfortunately the MGB’s joining pieces are on the corners but if it’s the same cross sectional size it...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-08-22, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By DODD
Hi David, Can’t help you with the Solex but the...

Hi David,
Can’t help you with the Solex but the company I have used for my SU, Weber, Edlebrock and Zenith carburettors is Chatsworth Motor Spares.
The contact there is Eike Wellhausen. He is a very...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 09-08-22, 04:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By DODD
Peter, Information sent via email. Please confirm...

Peter,
Information sent via email. Please confirm receipt.
Brian
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-08-22, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By DODD
Peter, I have just sent you a private message,...

Peter,
I have just sent you a private message, it’s a little too long to post here. Sorry it’s a bit late and hope you find it helpful.
Brian
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 21-07-22, 05:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By DODD
Peter, I had a similar conversation with Nick who...

Peter,
I had a similar conversation with Nick who guided me through the method they use at SLJ regarding the removal of the springs, with the obvious caveat, which worked a treat. There is a...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-07-22, 10:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By DODD
Jeff I would speak to SLJ or Graeme at Classic...

Jeff

I would speak to SLJ or Graeme at Classic Bristol Car Parts Ltd before you consider elongating the holes in the crossmember for their advice.

The parts list that Kevin posted, noted three...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-07-22, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By DODD
Kevin, When I was rebuilding my suspension, the...

Kevin,

When I was rebuilding my suspension, the 4No. Bolts, 1/4” BSF securing the fulcrum brackets to the crossmember, in my opinion, appeared to be small for the job in hand. I upgraded these bolts...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-07-22, 06:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By DODD
Kevin Thanks for the photos attached to your...

Kevin

Thanks for the photos attached to your posting. I have been trawling through some of my photos from when I refurbished the front suspension on my early 410, with power steering. The two holes...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-07-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,858
Posted By DODD
jeff02740 It’s very interesting that the camber...

jeff02740

It’s very interesting that the camber angle on each side of the car is slightly different.

When I removed the bushes from the wishbones of my 410, they all had to be cut and drilled out...
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