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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-06-23, 02:54 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C That has always been a huge issue with the 405. ... That has always been a huge issue with the 405. My father was a very capable woodworker and liked a challenge but that was a job too far for him. He sold the 405 and bought a 406. Not a very...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-07-22, 10:20 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C I'm curious to know if anyone has recently found... I'm curious to know if anyone has recently found a paint stripper that works. I did half a job with an old can of Nitromors that I had on the shelf and then bought a new can of a modern replacement....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 11:06 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C It's an itch I really wanted to scratch. I had... It's an itch I really wanted to scratch. I had the offer of the engine and 4 speed 'box from a friend who updated to 3.3 litres and 5 speed. I was offered my late father's 405 minus drivetrain for...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 09:48 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C With twin carbs it shouldn't take too much work... With twin carbs it shouldn't take too much work to fit and wouldn't have silly power.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 09:45 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C That's exactly why I thought it would be a good... That's exactly why I thought it would be a good choice. In basic form it should be very dependable with plenty of torque. Pretty much the performance Bristol were chasing with the 160 engine...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 09:25 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C I didn't get the tape measure out but the BMW E9... I didn't get the tape measure out but the BMW E9 engine idea came about when I was helping a friend restore a 3 litre CS. It looked to me as though it would be a reasonably easy fit, but I stand to...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-11-21, 10:10 PM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C BMW 6 cylinder engine from the 1970s Twin carb. ... BMW 6 cylinder engine from the 1970s Twin carb. 2.8 litres One on Ebay that may be recoverable for about £500. Item 265406626599 These were canted over in the BMW but should work upright with a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-11-21, 12:46 AM

Replies: 107 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 12,564 Posted By David C I always thought a BMW CS engine would be ideal,... I always thought a BMW CS engine would be ideal, keeping it in the family. They used to be cheap and readily available in the '80s when I was seriously considering such a project.

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