Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-05-11, 03:01 PM
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603 Carb
Bob
I have done some research and I think the edlbrock system is the way to go as they do a matching cam, inlet manifold, timing gear upgrade, hydraulic lifters etc as a matched kit.
I will , along...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-05-11, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 2
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Distributor
Ronald
Thanks for the advice I will look into the sugested system
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
30-04-11, 01:40 PM
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603S2 Distributer
i have discovered my dizzy has points with vac. advanc. I thiught these came with an electronic distributer? well that what I have read.
Obviously I want a fully electronic device so can anybody...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
30-04-11, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 8
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carb for a 360 engine
I have discovered that my egine is sound enough to keep for a while and will just need some tweeking.
I want to change the current carter crab and inlet manifold for something a little more modern...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
30-04-11, 01:32 PM
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603 Colour
As I am going for a full body repair and respray I now have the opportunity to chose a new colour should I decide to do so.
I have to say I don't like the current mid red and fancy her in a dark...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
30-04-11, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 8
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Sun Roof
I see there is a photo, page 354 in Bristol Cars a Very British Story, of Blenheim 3's in the factory without their roofs. There are three roof supporting metal straps shown. The gap between the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
30-04-11, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,268
603 Restoration
All thats needed really is a little knowledge, some skills and patience...and only do something once so do your research first.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,570
Sunroof
Well looks like I will need to look at the roof framing and decied if it's possible.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,268
Restoration
Ronald
You should have seen my V12 E Type FHC when I bought her....not pretty at all.
Two year on and of restoration and I sold her for a hansome profit. She now resides in Cyprus.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,268
603 Restoration
Ronald
Between my Brother and I we have has something like 90 cars and have done big resorations on maybe 20 of them so nothing much frightens us.
The attached are another car we are doing at the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,570
Sun Roof
Has anybody had a Webasto Sunroof fitted to a 603 or later model?
I am not sure of the roof construction / frame and if it's possible.
I had one fitted to my V12 E Tupe and it was wonderful.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,268
603 Restoration
Thought you might like to see some photos of the strip out.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 10
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603 Exhaust
Now who can supply the rest of the system?.
I assume I can get new support straps, which I had to cut, from Bristol
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,976
603 Exhaust
OK looks like originality wins out. As you can see the two tail piles I have are of different designs. So in theory I just need to match one.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,035
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,035
603 A/c
Gentlemen
Many thanks for all the advice.
I think on balance I will keep the chip cutter for originality if at all possible but update everything else.
Will
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,035
603 A/C System
Has anybody out there replaced the original A/c system with a more modern compressor/intercooler/dryer etc.
I note that Brigands and later seem to have a different compressor to mine which apprt...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-11, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,976
603 exhaust
Can anybody advice on a supplier for an exhaust sytem for my 603?
I managed to salvage the two rear boxes with twin chrome pipes albeit they are different so will have to replace them or find a...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
28-04-11, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,268
603 Restoration
Ronald
I rather fancy a 407 with a latter chassis and engine etc. No doubt its been done.
Good luck finding one
Regards
Will
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
28-04-11, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 9
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603 Restoration begins
For anybody that interested the beast arrived and has now been stripped of all external fittings , glass, window frames, interior, exhaust sytem, rads ,AC etc.
My whole Easter with my brothers help...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-04-11, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,949
Brakes
Kevin
Many thanks for the link.
Cheers
Will
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-04-11, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,923
Oil Pressure
Ronald
Many thas for the feed back.
Regards
Will
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
21-04-11, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,966
603 tyres
Phillip
Thanks for the feed back
looks like I can get 215 VR70 15 P400 for £162 each and 225VR65 15 P400 at £92each.
Odd that the bigger tyre is cheaper.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
21-04-11, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,923
Oil Pressure
does anyone know what the oil pressure should read hot and cold for a 360 CI engine?
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-04-11, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,966
603 tyres
Looks like I am getting a set of Blenheim alloys for my 603.
I have as far as I can tell a choise of either 215/70 or 225/65 tyres.
Given I am looking at a stroker 408 ci. engine for more torque can...
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