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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 16-03-10, 06:06 PM
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Posted By Hal
Very well spotted !

Very well spotted !
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-03-10, 01:55 PM
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Views: 21,344
Posted By Hal
I read on the BOC site about the Bristol Sports...

I read on the BOC site about the Bristol Sports engines. So how about using the Bristol Sports engines as a starting point, which i think used the 100 series block.

Could this be a way of gaining...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-03-10, 11:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,344
Posted By Hal
Claude..Guys, Its a great idea to come up with a...

Claude..Guys,

Its a great idea to come up with a pricing idea and a list of people who are in search of engines.

Sometime in the next few weeks, i will try and speak to my contact about casting the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-03-10, 01:37 PM
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Views: 21,344
Posted By Hal
The CNC idea is a possibility. However, once...

The CNC idea is a possibility. However, once again i would need an engine to play around to determine best way forward.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-03-10, 12:25 AM
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Views: 21,344
Posted By Hal
£40,000 :eek: But there must be market if...

£40,000 :eek:

But there must be market if they're offering them, but still !!!



Geoff,

Exactly mate. I think you've nailed it on the head. There seems to be a large reservoir of people who need...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-03-10, 04:21 PM
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Posted By Hal
Guys, What i was thinking, was to get hold of a...

Guys, What i was thinking, was to get hold of a knackered engine, and then take it to some of my casting contacts and have copies made and see if i could have the block and other bits cast in the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-03-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,344
Posted By Hal
Guys, What i was thinking, was to get hold of a...

Guys, What i was thinking, was to get hold of a knackered engine, and then take it to some of my casting contacts and have copies made and see if i could have the block and other bits cast in the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-03-10, 06:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,344
Posted By Hal
Bristol Engines

This will probably sound daft, but here goes anyway.

I was told that many 6 cyl Bristol's have had their engines removed, and these were then installed in AC's or FN's, some of which which are then...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 07:23 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
sorry but the wife wants to feed me scooby...

sorry but the wife wants to feed me scooby snacks....so later !
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 07:17 PM
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Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
i've pulled, woooooooooof

i've pulled, woooooooooof
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 07:11 PM
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Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
Warning or Invitation ?

Warning or Invitation ?
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 07:04 PM
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Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
Woof Woof ?

Woof Woof ?
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 06:44 PM
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Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
There was nothing naughty, the Cicero quote...

There was nothing naughty, the Cicero quote ensured that. When in doubt, leaven with a quote by one of the ancient Greeks / Romans.

So its definitely safe for non-contrite Ozy to return, not that he...
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 06:31 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
Whoa steady on fella, i quite enjoyed Claude's...

Whoa steady on fella, i quite enjoyed Claude's post and the stuff about derivative reality.
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 26-02-10, 04:43 PM
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Views: 36,334
Posted By Hal
What a great line.

What a great line.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-02-10, 05:10 PM
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Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
Well i guess if they shared a club, then its...

Well i guess if they shared a club, then its seems fairly clear that both BMW and Bristol owners at that time, accepted the shared ancestory.

If this is the case, then perhaps the case for judicious...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-02-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
Greg, Thanks for that info. I've sent him an...

Greg,

Thanks for that info. I've sent him an email, so will keep you informed.



With your experience, it would be very useful to know what the original sentiments were about the Bristol, when they...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-02-10, 01:09 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
That was a detailed response. I’m afraid that i...

That was a detailed response.

I’m afraid that i can’t really comment upon the singularity of various individuals, since i really don’t know what they did etc that made them so singular.

I found...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-02-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
I like the idea Rob, but could you fit a Chrysler...

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...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-02-10, 03:24 PM
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Views: 1,958
Posted By Hal
Thanks, now that is interesting to know !

Thanks, now that is interesting to know !
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-10, 11:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
Now that's an idea, starting a milk round !...

Now that's an idea, starting a milk round !



Agreed, the ones i've heard did sound a tad agricultural (diesels i mean, dont know about petrol versions)



I'm sure that people said the same about...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
Wonderful car. I'm quite envious. Before this...

Wonderful car. I'm quite envious.

Before this modern 411, what car did you drive. What i mean is how does the driving experience compare to lets say a higher end BMW or Mercedes ?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-02-10, 01:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
So I take it that going electric would be grounds...

So I take it that going electric would be grounds for excommunication ? :)
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-02-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
Thanks Andrew, if the engine fits a 403 then that...

Thanks Andrew, if the engine fits a 403 then that could be a good option, as there are lots of scrapped Range Rovers about.



Lol
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-02-10, 03:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,637
Posted By Hal
Sounds like a lot bigger engines. Could the...

Sounds like a lot bigger engines. Could the chassis handle the horsepower, and are parts for these engines readily available ?




Rob

Thats not a bad idea, and i could pick up some tips etc. I'll...
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