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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-12-23, 01:54 PM

Replies: 5 DVLA revords versus reality Views: 585 Posted By Philip I assume it was a mistake that happened when the... I assume it was a mistake that happened when the DVLA first started to computerise their records.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 17-08-23, 10:42 AM

Replies: 19 Looking for a 409 engine bonnet-compatibility? Views: 1,044 Posted By Philip Biggest source of radiant heat by far will be the... Biggest source of radiant heat by far will be the exhaust, so I’d look at ceramic coating or wrapping the manifolds (at least). Make the cooling system as efficient as you can (modern radiator,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-04-23, 12:04 PM

Replies: 22 Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Views: 3,102 Posted By Philip There’s nothing complicated about the engine, any... There’s nothing complicated about the engine, any competent rebuilder could do it. Is the bottom of the A-pillar where it should be? When I went to look at it, the driver’s door seemed to have moved...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-01-23, 10:03 PM

Replies: 66 Holley Sniper Views: 4,941 Posted By Philip What’s the resistance of the standard one? What’s the resistance of the standard one?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-11-22, 01:49 AM

Replies: 16 electric window stuck 412 Views: 1,838 Posted By Philip They’re the same as early Series 3 XJ6/12s, from... They’re the same as early Series 3 XJ6/12s, from memory.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-11-22, 09:22 PM

Replies: 16 electric window stuck 412 Views: 1,838 Posted By Philip Yes, mine’s handed the other way, just dug it out. Yes, mine’s handed the other way, just dug it out.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-11-22, 12:46 PM

Replies: 16 electric window stuck 412 Views: 1,838 Posted By Philip I have a used AC Delco 997027, bought as a... I have a used AC Delco 997027, bought as a working spare and never needed - what does a 997026 look like?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-05-22, 06:37 PM

Replies: 7 Bristol 410 Clock Views: 813 Posted By Philip I bought a new one from a gauge specialist. It... I bought a new one from a gauge specialist. It doesn’t work.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 04-02-22, 12:36 PM

Replies: 18 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 1,312 Posted By Philip This may be... This may be useful: https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/apollononproducts/CMSOriginal/3985/abkl19_08128_reifentest_en_web_ds.pdf

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-09-21, 09:56 AM

Replies: 9 Gearbox upgrade Views: 1,080 Posted By Philip The four-speed A518/46RH is essentially a... The four-speed A518/46RH is essentially a three-speed 727 Torqueflite with an overdrive fourth gear in a slightly longer housing, the bellhousing pattern etc is the same so will bolt to what a small...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-07-21, 08:48 AM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 2,803 Posted By Philip They could have done, of course - but as this was... They could have done, of course - but as this was an upgrade to a modern drivetrain, who’d really choose a Magnum/A518 ahead of an LS3/6L80?

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-07-21, 05:54 PM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 2,803 Posted By Philip By that point the Magnum small block was... By that point the Magnum small block was obsolete, and the replacement Gen III Hemi has never had the aftermarket support in terms of management and tuning and accessories that the LS has, so the LS...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-21, 02:14 PM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 2,803 Posted By Philip The Series 6 cars had a 5.9 Chrysler Magnum small... The Series 6 cars had a 5.9 Chrysler Magnum small block, as per the Blenheims.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-07-21, 11:10 AM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 2,803 Posted By Philip The factory were doing LS conversions, yes. The factory were doing LS conversions, yes.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-07-21, 01:26 PM

Replies: 25 411 Door handle and Bonnet Views: 2,803 Posted By Philip Simply because there’s a lot more aftermarket... Simply because there’s a lot more aftermarket support for the LS engines and associated gearboxes, and not very much for the third gen Chrysler Hemis.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 26-05-21, 06:05 PM

Replies: 18 Wheels and Tyres questions: planning for replacements Views: 1,312 Posted By Philip Dunlop Sport Classic in 215/70VR15 (there’s a... Dunlop Sport Classic in 215/70VR15 (there’s a 205/70, too).

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-04-21, 05:58 PM

Replies: 7 Resources Area of the Forum Views: 830 Posted By Philip Not sure who I’m upsetting by saying it, but the... Not sure who I’m upsetting by saying it, but the “new” BOC car database is utterly woeful, to the point of being unusable. The previous format was old, but at least it worked.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-02-21, 08:30 PM

Replies: 20 411 audio systems Views: 2,498 Posted By Philip The 603-series cars had them below the rear seat... The 603-series cars had them below the rear seat squab from the beginning.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 13-01-21, 06:43 PM

Replies: 24 “Continuation” Cars Views: 5,937 Posted By Philip https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bristo... https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bristol-cars-be-revived-shock-new-buccaneer-gt

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-21, 02:39 PM

Replies: 3 Bristol 603 Series 2. . Door inner panels Views: 909 Posted By Philip Comes out vertically, just held with spring clips. Comes out vertically, just held with spring clips.

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 04-01-21, 08:47 PM

Replies: 8 Results of the Bristol Company Auction..... Views: 5,418 Posted By Philip Given the trademarks goings on, the “Atelier”... Given the trademarks goings on, the “Atelier” will likely be their own “workshop”.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 11-12-20, 07:01 PM

Replies: 4 411 sold on Ebay Views: 980 Posted By Philip I looked at it when it was auctioned towards the... I looked at it when it was auctioned towards the end of last year - closing the door suggested that the A pillar had moved back a bit.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 05-12-20, 07:15 PM

Replies: 24 “Continuation” Cars Views: 5,937 Posted By Philip “Continuation” Cars Sounds ambitious. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1292456 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1290604

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-10-20, 12:21 AM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,070 Posted By Philip It was rebodied by “tuning expert” David Creed of... It was rebodied by “tuning expert” David Creed of Shepherd’s Bush - gets a mention in the Palmer and Balfour books. It’s a pretty unappealing looking thing - believe it ended up with Brian May.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-10-20, 01:56 PM

Replies: 9 Identifying a special Views: 1,070 Posted By Philip It’s 401 chassis 1023, rebodied after a crash by... It’s 401 chassis 1023, rebodied after a crash by David Creed of London.

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