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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 24-05-11, 08:19 PM
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Posted By browning l
"Pantechnicon" Now, that's an old and, to me,...

"Pantechnicon"

Now, that's an old and, to me, very unusual word....but, I've looked it up, and now understand its origin.

Thank you.
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 13-05-11, 02:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,633
Posted By browning l
Took a pair of new friends out for a half hour...

Took a pair of new friends out for a half hour ride in the 603 today; we climbed over and swooped down a variety of twisting, turning hills, sped over rough roads, and, near the end, raced down a...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 11-05-11, 03:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,633
Posted By browning l
Although very new to the Bristol scene, having...

Although very new to the Bristol scene, having first become aware of B only 3 years ago, I feel Claude's comments as pertaining to Mr. Crook make a lot of sense. An entrepreneur, for better or worse,...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 10-05-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,065
Posted By browning l
Call and ask.

Call and ask.
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 10-05-11, 10:38 AM
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Views: 21,065
Posted By browning l
Wouldn't you imagine Tony Crook saw them as an...

Wouldn't you imagine Tony Crook saw them as an easy way to bring in some cash?

Toby loves driving the Orange Blossom Special around London...zips in and out of traffic, no London entry fee, and can...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 10-05-11, 01:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,065
Posted By browning l
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/LouBrowning...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/LouBrowning/Tobyscar.jpg

Bristol sold several of these. This is Toby with his "London town car," on Jermyn Street, with my spouse, following dinner with us.
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-05-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,065
Posted By browning l
Well, I didn't know what you were talking about,...

Well, I didn't know what you were talking about, since I couldn't find anything in what you wrote that pertained to what I wrote!

And, I can't imagine why you decided to clutter up my topic about...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-05-11, 05:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,065
Posted By browning l
What the heck are you talking about?

What the heck are you talking about?
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-05-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,065
Posted By browning l
Spoke with Toby Silverton, Bristol Cars

This morning, for about 15-20 minutes.

He's quite upbeat about the future, and for electric-hybrid cars technology as it could be adopted and adapted to Bristols.

Staying busy on Series VI remods,...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 30-04-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,975
Posted By browning l
Lots of "dark" blue Bristols in photos.... Good...

Lots of "dark" blue Bristols in photos....

Good luck in finding one that appeals to you. It's a hard area for choosing. After all, Navy Blue is a very dark blue that looks almost black in a naval...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-04-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,064
Posted By browning l
I find them one of the more intriguing parts of...

I find them one of the more intriguing parts of my car...

Lovely, and a lovely sound emanates from them.

But, it's your car, and, of course, you will do as you will.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-04-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,303
Posted By browning l
Apparently, a lot of people wonder, more don't...

Apparently, a lot of people wonder, more don't care, but some are comfortable.

So far as evolution in external car design in concerned, I was worn out on the wedge shape about 15 minutes after it...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 27-04-11, 09:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 36,633
Posted By browning l
Right, we did...His name was Joseph Louis Barrow,...

Right, we did...His name was Joseph Louis Barrow, who fought under the name of Joe Louis. More than a fighter, he was the world's heavyweight champion. After wining the title by knocking out...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 22-04-11, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,842
Posted By browning l
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/LouBrowning...

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d131/LouBrowning/Tobyscar.jpg

Toby's electric London runabout, with my wife, Kaye, on Jermyn Street, after dinner.
Forum: About this site - BristolCars.Info 21-04-11, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,406
Posted By browning l
That's helpful, Kevin; thanks. I Google quite a...

That's helpful, Kevin; thanks.

I Google quite a bit so your general suggestion will be helpful.

Appreciate all your efforts.

Lou
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 16-04-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,901
Posted By browning l
Sho will; thanks.

Sho will; thanks.
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 16-04-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,901
Posted By browning l
I've worked out a solution, literally, in every...

I've worked out a solution, literally, in every sense of the word(s), a stop-gap, using some tacky putty my wife uses to hang her miniatures paintings on a wall. Holds things very well, releases...
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-04-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,478
Posted By browning l
No, I did not have front hub extensions...

No, I did not have front hub extensions fitted.

I don't recall them as an option, but I may have overlooked them, and Toby didn't suggest them.
Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-04-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,478
Posted By browning l
Well, as you know from our conversation, the wide...

Well, as you know from our conversation, the wide rear axle looks very good in my car, if you wish to invest in it.

Although I've heard about some foks being in touch with Brian, your report sounds...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 13-04-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,901
Posted By browning l
Thanks, Phillip and Greg. I was trying to avoid...

Thanks, Phillip and Greg.

I was trying to avoid pulling the passenger side knob, to avoid creating problems there. I think this one was broken when the arm rest was taken off for...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 13-04-11, 02:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,901
Posted By browning l
603 door lock knob broken...

491

This driver side door lock knob keeps falling off...appears that it might be broken in the recessed area, but I can't say for sure.

Any one have one for sale?

Any suggestions as to make this...
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 12-04-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,443
Posted By browning l
Of course, the Presidency is an honorary...

Of course, the Presidency is an honorary post...he and H have just finished driving their 405 up along the Chilean coast, and now his car is being shipped to the Antipodes,via Hong Kong...

No...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 08-04-11, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,599
Posted By browning l
My understanding, bolstered by my one recent...

My understanding, bolstered by my one recent experience, is that cars at least 25 years old come in here duty-free, and do not have to meet our new-car build and emission standards.

This came from...
Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 08-04-11, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,599
Posted By browning l
That does look good. Two years too young to come...

That does look good. Two years too young to come to the States, though.

Wonder why a new engine at 98M miles?
Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 07-04-11, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,088
Posted By browning l
Folks may very well blame Toby for lots of...

Folks may very well blame Toby for lots of things. One thing for sure they'll have to blame him for - bringing in lots of re-work business on older cars, like mine. That job produced a lot of...
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