Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-02-10, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 27,503
Fair Comparisons
Values and quality are very subjective. The other quality makes mentioned,
are built in larger numbers and at any given time will be on the market in
the "used" section of the newspaper. You can...
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
30-01-10, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 118
Views: 58,786
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-01-10, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,999
Preserving an historic registration number?
Well you know the problems with registering a car in Italy. Good luck!
What if you applied for a UK driver's license and ran it as a UK car?
None of my cars and motorcycles in Italy, are registered...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
15-01-10, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,328
400 fender trim
Thanks Geoff, I was suspecing as much, but thought perhaps somebody may
have had an extra pair made.
By the way have you guys remanufactured the rubber pedal covers? You were
out of...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
15-01-10, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,328
400 fender trim
Hello,
Is there somebody remanufacturing the rear fender polished trim pieces? I mean the ones at the bottom of the fender that get hit by stones and road muck.
Thanks
Dorien
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-01-10, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 14,062
Running temps, Australian 409
When you switched on the heater, you added another radiator! It can be
deducted that you main radiator is not providing enough cooling and I would
have it taken out and checked. Sometimes it is as...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-12-09, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,597
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
02-12-09, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 19,597
411 (Series 3-5) Exhaust Tailpipes
The issue of fumes varies from car to car. It depends largely on the roof
line and design of the trunk (boot) and the angle of the exhaust pipe.
But why would Hillman go to the expense of fitting...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
12-10-09, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,679
LJK Setright
Well Ashley, I am very happy / pleased with your website efforts and your
generous help when needed. They have saved me much time and aggravation.
Dorien
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Forum: Other topics of interest
11-10-09, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,679
LJK Setright
Having had a Mk VI and an S1, I found I was happier with the Mk VI. The
gearbox is a delight and the car has a certain "feel" to it that others
are missing. The vintage look has its own appeal. I...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
06-10-09, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,679
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Forum: Other topics of interest
05-10-09, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 84,679
LJK Setright
I use my left foot to brace myself when driving hard but even for resting.
The idea of driving with my left foot hovering over the brake pedal is
weird and tiring !! Obviously many do a bad job...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-09-09, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 13,544
411/412/603 wheel nut torque?
I am constantly surprised by this odd question. A wheel should be
tightened by hand, using the hand tools provided and removed the same way.
Assuming average strenght this equates to some 70 / 80...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
02-09-09, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,508
400 Firewall ID Brass plate
Reproductions are usually done in 2 ways, Etched or photo over the brass.
Etched is by far the best and is the original method and will last the
life of the car. Photo looks the same, but fuel...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-09-09, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 13,544
411/412/603 wheel nut torque?
Alfa Romeo and many Chryslers + had reversed threads so that left is left
and right is right so basically self tightening.
I always tighten my own wheels and in the rare occasions when a shop does...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
15-07-09, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,554
412 Rear axel bearings.
Typically you pull the 1/2 shaft and then the bearing. Go to a bearing
supplier with the old one. They will match the numbers and give you a new
one. Do both sides as bearings are very cheap....
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
22-05-09, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,331
Rust!
Agreed,..... but I have had some cars stored in a barn or garage with no
ill effects over the same period of time. They were not cleaned or treated
prior to storeage and one was a Citroen 2CV....
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
21-05-09, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,331
Rust!
Kevin,
Have you seen this rust problem for yourself, or are you going on what you
were told? Shops do make mistakes and perhaps a skim of light surface rust
was interpreted as a major issue.
Good...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
01-05-09, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,320
Importing parts - VAT, GST and duty
I already stated that it can be free or up to 5%. The "free" is based on
personal exemptions when out of the country and returning. We obtain a form
re "goods to follow later". It is not hobby...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
01-05-09, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,320
Importing parts - VAT, GST and duty
You need to reread my post below very carefully. Again.... you make
assumptionsm and appear unfamiliar of some basic issues.
As I said before, take it up with your Govt. They are the ones who...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-04-09, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 33,520
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
29-04-09, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 33,520
Rebuilding Steering Wheel
Ash,
There is a problem with the posting.....My answer was not directed at you,
but rather in response to another one. By the way, I agree that it doesn't
cost them anything to declare that the...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
29-04-09, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,320
Rebuilding Steering Wheel
This is off topic however......
You are making assumptions and as such bound to be wrong. Nobody is asking
for a fiddle or for vendors to be corrupt. A rather draconian
statement....It is how...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
28-04-09, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 33,520
Rebuilding Steering Wheel
Thanks for all your inputs....
I have come up with a plan for my wheel, that is really not that bad. After
talking to my plater, he suggests stripping the chrome and polishing the
spokes. He will...
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