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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 02-04-26, 11:59 PM
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Posted By 412usa
Greenwich Concours

The Greenwich Concours on May 30 and 31st has a class for Bristol Cars celebrating the 80th Anniversay. They are still looking for entries.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 11-12-25, 05:48 PM
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Posted By 412usa
Christian, What Arnolt are you restoring? If you...

Christian, What Arnolt are you restoring? If you send me your email address I will forward what I have. As usual however I accept no liability for it's use.
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-09-25, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
Geoff, The Amazon Caliper did not fit. The bolt...

Geoff, The Amazon Caliper did not fit. The bolt spacing did not work. I was fortunate to find a set of Coopercraft 4 pot calipers at Beaulieu that fit. I haven't put the front crossmember on the car...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-08-25, 02:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
Geoff, The bolts are .5" and 2.9" on centre. The...

Geoff, The bolts are .5" and 2.9" on centre. The distance from the back face of the mounting bracket is .72" and the disc is .5" thick..I have ordered a caliper, that is supposed to arrive on Tuesday...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 29-08-25, 02:37 PM
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Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
Hi Geoff, Thanks. Would these have the right...

Hi Geoff,

Thanks. Would these have the right offset or are you suggesting that they can be shimmed?
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-08-25, 05:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
As an update to this thread. I have 406 discs,...

As an update to this thread. I have 406 discs, which I bought from CBCP but am still having problems finding appropriate calipers. Can't seem to contact Coopercraft and BG Developments only want to...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 03-08-23, 07:55 PM
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Views: 4,730
Posted By 412usa
General Curtis LeMay's Arnolt Bristol for sale

Jesse Rumens in Washington State wants to sell this very original Arnolt Bristol. I does need a total restoration and his price reflects that. Jesse can be reached at: [email protected]
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 18-04-23, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,365
Posted By 412usa
Shawn Tomas would be your best bet. If you are...

Shawn Tomas would be your best bet. If you are interested let me know and I will contact him for you. I am reluctant to post someone elses email without their permission. You can contact me at...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 17-11-22, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,949
Posted By 412usa
As far as I know the axle is specific to the 404...

As far as I know the axle is specific to the 404 and 404X. The 401 does not have bracing added and I know to my cost the problems with that. The 403 has two sets of bracing, while the Arnolt has only...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 17-11-22, 06:26 PM
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Views: 2,580
Posted By 412usa
Excellent one family owner 405 for sale

I know this car and it is a wonderful car.

https://bramclassauto.com/classic-car/1955-bristol-405/

Peter
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-01-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,862
Posted By 412usa
Tuning the 360 engine is more complicated than...

Tuning the 360 engine is more complicated than you might imagine and I strongly suggest you get hold of the chrysler manual suggested by Stefan.

Ignition is of course only part of the problem. Fuel...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-07-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
Thanks Geoff, Great information. I wrote to Moss...

Thanks Geoff, Great information. I wrote to Moss Motors in the US to size the Discs they had for the XK140 but they are 12 inch Dia. 3/8 thickness and 2 inch offset

Regards,

Peter
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-07-21, 09:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
Thanks Nick, I texted CBPC a few weeks ago. I...

Thanks Nick, I texted CBPC a few weeks ago. I know they are busy following the move but I will try an email.
Regards,

Peter
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-07-21, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
Hi Nick, Yes,I can get the calipers from the...

Hi Nick, Yes,I can get the calipers from the XK140 but I'm not sure if the diameter and offset od the discs themselves are the same as the Bristol. I can have the bolt holes drilled and even the...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,735
Posted By 412usa
405/406 Drake discs

Does anyone have a source for the 406 discs as used on later 405's with Dunlop calipers. I know it's a long shot but is there a cross
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-03-21, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,581
Posted By 412usa
This the set-up I used on my Arnolt. The Master...

This the set-up I used on my Arnolt. The Master Cylinder is for a Jaguar XK120 early type and the cap includes the threaded portion. The Lockheed reservoirs are harder to find than the Girling ones....
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-06-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,492
Posted By 412usa
Arnolt Spring Rate

Thanks Bill. You really did stiffen the front springs. I won't be racing my Arnolt and would like to get the ride similar to the original conditions. Based on your previous advice I had Henry Velasco...
Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 03-06-20, 06:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,492
Posted By 412usa
Arnolt Bristol Front Spring Rates

Does anybody have any experience with having springs re-tempered. I would like to do this for 3020 but I'm not sure of what information the spring rebuilders would need.
From Ken Oakes notes on his...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 23-05-20, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,208
Posted By 412usa
Ab 3029

Kevin, Gene Ponder has just sent me photos of 3029, restored. Can you either send me your email or Jonathan's so I can forward them. John, I will send you copies also.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 23-05-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,208
Posted By 412usa
Arnolt Bristol 3029

I emailed Gene Ponder, in Midland Texas, the current owner of 3029, and he was happy to share that information with the forum members.
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 21-05-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,208
Posted By 412usa
Arnolt 3029

In addition to Danial, Harold Allen and Jim McQuay owned 3029. I will send the post to the current owner to see if he will contact Jonathan.
Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 17-12-19, 11:08 PM
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Views: 3,652
Posted By 412usa
Enots header for Arnolt Bristol

I'm looking for a header for the Enots oiler system as fitted to the front crossmember of the Arnolt Bristol. This differs from some units as it requires the cone shaped plunger valves in the body...
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 11-02-19, 11:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,614
Posted By 412usa
By the way it is not fixed with pop rivets. Peter

By the way it is not fixed with pop rivets.

Peter
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 11-02-19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,614
Posted By 412usa
Arnolt ID Tag

I have that plate and perhaps a few other things you might need. Contact me at [email protected]

Peter McGough
Forum: Other Bristol engined cars 02-03-18, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,477
Posted By 412usa
Bob, The BWCR 11 is not an Arnolt gearbox but a...

Bob,

The BWCR 11 is not an Arnolt gearbox but a gearbox used in the 405. The Arnolt gearbox is a BWCR 9 and does not have overdrive. The ratio of the Arnolt Bristol final drive is 3.9 and the 405...
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