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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 04-12-20, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi, without going into the politics and...

Hi, without going into the politics and differences, in the UK there are two clubs with slightly different aims and objectives but both are avid supporters of the cars. Basically, I feel they are...
Forum: Automobilia - other 12-11-20, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,509
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi Foks, I have been an avid collector of Bristol...

Hi Foks,
I have been an avid collector of Bristol Models for many years and I think I have every one ever made, including all three fighter colours plus made up kits and one 405 model that was a...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-08-20, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Continental Lighting

All being well, my 401 will be in Spain and I will have to sort out the right headlights. Someone said I needed a left-handed Bulb. I never said anything in response as I thought it might be a...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-08-20, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bobbyweaf
I meant to post this earlier but I finally found...

I meant to post this earlier but I finally found the Keys. I decided to tidy my Van a little and to my utter surprise, the keys were buried on the floor! I must get a spare or two or I will no doubt...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-07-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Thanks Geoff, All the blanks I have are too...

Thanks Geoff, All the blanks I have are too thick so I never made a copy, silly me. I Have been told how to get the door open and once I have given up searching I will try it!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-07-20, 04:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,033
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Panic - Lost Keys - URGENT

I have mislaid my 401 Keys. Does anyone have a zeni 22? Normally I would wait until they turn up but my house is very close to being sold and my locked 401 is sitting on my drive - ANY...
Forum: Other topics of interest 08-12-19, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,931
Posted By Bobbyweaf
401 moving to Spain

Does anyone know FACTS (not guesses), about what is involved in moving a car to Spain. i.e. re-registering does this change the number-plate etc. etc. etc. and what are the costs.

Bob W
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-11-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,190
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi, I used "Clamp ons" with my original 401 and I...

Hi, I used "Clamp ons" with my original 401 and I never had a problem. I still have them somewhere as usual buried in my garage. However, my current 401 has mirrors fitted to the doors, as done by a...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-10-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By Bobbyweaf
I have found a local 3d company and will be...

I have found a local 3d company and will be visiting with a spare set of knobs I have. I think Ivory/cream/Off White would look best so I hope they have the right material.

Anyone else interested in...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-19, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi Geoff, I bought one and they look good. I...

Hi Geoff, I bought one and they look good. I haven't tried it yet but it will be far better than the usual articulated ones.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-10-19, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Thanks Geoff, Never thought about the model,...

Thanks Geoff,

Never thought about the model, it's a 401. I have screw drivers to fit and they seem to slot in but nothing turns so I have left it for a while as I may get a new set of white knobs...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-09-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Indicator switch removal

Hi, I am trying to get my indicator "flick Knob" off but nothing gives, can anyone help? The problem is it is so close to the windscreen I cannot see how it is held in place.

Bob W
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-09-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By Bobbyweaf
No response sadly but I have been given to...

No response sadly but I have been given to understand that 3D printing will
do the trick!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-19, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By Bobbyweaf
White 401 Knobs wanted

I'm looking for a complete set of white knobs for my 401. My facia is now a darker Burr Walnut. It looks great but and the Brown knobs are somewhat "lost". I can swap a complete set of Brown Knobs in...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 970
Posted By Bobbyweaf
A fan in a 401 air duct!

Has anyone assisted the airflow through the 401 air ducts with a fan? OK when the car is moving (sort of) but not when stationery.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Thanks Geoff I will certainly consider it after...

Thanks Geoff I will certainly consider it after the other jobs in line!
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 07:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 925
Posted By Bobbyweaf
401 2 speed wiper motor

Has anyone fitted a 2 speed motor to a 401? If so what did it come from?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-07-17, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,611
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Brake Parts for a 401 are relatively common and...

Brake Parts for a 401 are relatively common and Brake Specialists usually have them and they are often on EBAY as well.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-02-17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,341
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi Stefano, very sadly a previous owner removed...

Hi Stefano,

very sadly a previous owner removed the blind and fitted a new headlining without the hole etc. So I did not (very sadly) have a problem with the blind.

It's a shame that I never...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-01-17, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,341
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi Geoff, new lights on the back of my 401 have...

Hi Geoff,

new lights on the back of my 401 have been haunting me since I had my first 401 in 1968. LED lights are directional and unfortunately the 401/403 lights are at an angle and today are about...
Forum: Bristol Ephemera 11-12-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,046
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Yes Geoff, Having been an owner since 1968 I...

Yes Geoff,

Having been an owner since 1968 I have seen the change in the types of owners, which I suppose was inevitable as values changed. I love my 401, it's all I can afford as I do not have a...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 08-10-15, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,806
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Thanks Geoff, an interesting topic. I have been...

Thanks Geoff, an interesting topic. I have been a Bristol owner for 47 years and have always been amazed that Bristol's have never been really collectible and the values have only gone up a little...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-15, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,865
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Hi Folks, Stupid me, I sorted it in the end....

Hi Folks,

Stupid me, I sorted it in the end. Living in the UK I never considered left hand drive! looking at the aperture for the steering column of my right hand drive there is an identical shape...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-09-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,865
Posted By Bobbyweaf
Mystery 401 Switch hole

I noticed a dent in my 401 facia and I felt no wood behind it, hence the dent. When I took the facia off, as it all needs re-veneering I found a switch hole where the dent was and in the metal...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 28-04-15, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,425
Posted By Bobbyweaf
To answer you questions about the clubs. The real...

To answer you questions about the clubs. The real difference is that BODA in the new club that retains the original ethos of the BOC in that the important thing is that cars are kept on the...
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