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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-02-10, 02:39 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Claude, As a newbie, I found your observations... Claude, As a newbie, I found your observations illuminating, especially about Bristol cars not “venerating” their cars, and that the soul of a Bristol is that of an engineer. These comments seem to...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 15-02-10, 01:15 AM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Dave, Would you know how to get in contact with... Dave, Would you know how to get in contact with Andrew Stevens, and do you know who did the conversion for him ? thanks Hal

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-10, 09:28 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Dave, Thanks for the photos, thats an awesome... Dave, Thanks for the photos, thats an awesome looking car. However, it does look as if its had some major major work, and clearly converting over isnt a simple process. Greg, Sorry matey, its...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-10, 05:31 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Thanks guys for your replies. Kevin: The problem... Thanks guys for your replies. Kevin: The problem is that i've already bought a car. If i'd have engaged my brain and did what sensible people do, which is research before a purchase, then yes,...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-10, 01:59 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Hi Claude, Yes I guess it would help if there... Hi Claude, Yes I guess it would help if there was a sanctioned transplant, at a sensible cost. However, if Bristol gave up making their own engines, and bought in engines from Chrysler, does that...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-02-10, 01:34 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Hi Rob, That sounds like an interesting... Hi Rob, That sounds like an interesting idea. From a purist's point of view, would this swap be considered "accurate" and in keeping, and also how would it effect the value ? Is the Humber lump a...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-02-10, 01:58 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Des, I agree that it does have a quite nice... Des, I agree that it does have a quite nice patina. But i don't think that i'll be able to keep it as is, because of all the aluminium thats reacted and turned into a white powdery substance. I was...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-02-10, 06:01 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Hi Dorien, Ouch its sounding more and more... Hi Dorien, Ouch its sounding more and more expensive. It was an impulse purchase, but that impulse was based upon it being such a lovely shaped car. I want to restore it myself, and farm as little...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-02-10, 05:40 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Bob, Thanks for your information. Its beginning... Bob, Thanks for your information. Its beginning to dawn on me that there was a good reason why the car i bought did not come with an engine and gearbox, and the cost of buying these items is...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-02-10, 04:03 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal Hello Dorien, Thanks for your reply. The... Hello Dorien, Thanks for your reply. The condition looks pretty poor to my untrained eye, as per the photos i enclosed. To make mine decent, the maths does'nt seem to add up. The big question from...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-02-10, 12:52 PM

Replies: 75 New 403 owner Views: 41,067 Posted By Hal New 403 owner Hello All, I thought i would introduce myself, as a new Bristol owner. I very recently bought a Bristol 403 (without engine and gearbox). I have to be honest and admit that i bought the car on a...

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