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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-12-25, 10:34 PM

Replies: 4 Rear seat recovering. Views: 5,994 Posted By dkleeman Thanks Bob. I will send you a private message. Thanks Bob. I will send you a private message.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-12-25, 04:24 PM

Replies: 4 Rear seat recovering. Views: 5,994 Posted By dkleeman Yes, Bob, I need to replace a very poor... Yes, Bob, I need to replace a very poor recovering job that was done on my 401 at some point. I do not have original material. I will need to do the front seats too and I have been collecting photos...

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 10-10-24, 07:09 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 401 in Duxford auction (Derek Cunningham's car) Views: 4,241 Posted By dkleeman Auction result I think it went for a hammer price of £34,000.

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 15-09-24, 08:13 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 401 in Duxford auction (Derek Cunningham's car) Views: 4,241 Posted By dkleeman Bristol 401 in Duxford auction (Derek Cunningham's car) This car (LHO 401) has been described in this forum before. It is coming up for auction in the H&H auction in Duxford on 9th October link here...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-11-21, 06:35 PM

Replies: 6 401 on Craigslist Views: 2,485 Posted By dkleeman I think he is being a tiny bit optimistic! I think he is being a tiny bit optimistic!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-08-21, 07:34 PM

Replies: 23 AP Fuel pump Views: 15,504 Posted By dkleeman Sorry for reviving a very old thread. This could... Sorry for reviving a very old thread. This could be a red herring but I also have a replacement diaphragm that does not lift very much in operation. The priming lever barely works as a result. As...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-09-19, 02:11 PM

Replies: 2 Original leather colours Views: 2,545 Posted By dkleeman Thank you Geoff, that is very helpful. Strangely,... Thank you Geoff, that is very helpful. Strangely, the factory have no record of my original colour although they do generally for other cars. Could anyone post some pictures of the finishing (and...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-09-19, 11:38 AM

Replies: 2 Original leather colours Views: 2,545 Posted By dkleeman Original leather colours I have a 401 with distinctly non-original interior leather that has a light tan colour. I am thinking of having it re-trimmed in a more original format. I have some references of some original...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-07-17, 09:25 PM

Replies: 3 Question: Brake parts for 401 Views: 3,325 Posted By dkleeman Question: Brake parts for 401 Hi there, Has anyone got any advice about buying brake system parts for a 401? I think I need a full set of cylinders. Should I just go to Bristol Cars? Thanks Daniel

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 30-04-13, 05:11 PM

Replies: 21 401 to 403 Zeni door key blanks Views: 14,590 Posted By dkleeman Wow Greg, well done for finding some! I also have... Wow Greg, well done for finding some! I also have only one key for my Aerodyne, but the danger is alleviated somewhat by the lock being openable by just about anything (including a ring-pull)... I...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 04-01-12, 01:42 PM

Replies: 25 Fuel starvation (403) Views: 19,078 Posted By dkleeman The manual tap is a good idea. I have now had a... The manual tap is a good idea. I have now had a go at reviving my original solenoid and it actually went quite well. After the protective cap came of by a bit of pulling, the screw cover came off...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 01-01-12, 04:57 PM

Replies: 25 Fuel starvation (403) Views: 19,078 Posted By dkleeman What are the options for reconditioning or buying... What are the options for reconditioning or buying the reserve solenoid unit? Daniel

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-07-11, 01:25 PM

Replies: 10 Acceptable 4 series upgrades ? (401) Views: 6,063 Posted By dkleeman Is is possible /sensible to replace old HT leads... Is is possible /sensible to replace old HT leads without replacing the 5000 ohm caps? Can the caps be put on new leads?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-01-11, 12:44 PM

Replies: 7 Tubeless tyres Views: 5,616 Posted By dkleeman I cannot tell you definitively if the taxi tyre... I cannot tell you definitively if the taxi tyre will fit in the spare wheel tray, but I would be very careful as it is pretty skinny. I recently bought 4 x 550HR16 Michelin X and 1 x 165HR16 Avon...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-10-10, 09:40 PM

Replies: 13 Oil filter adaptor Views: 6,981 Posted By dkleeman Thank you very much for the advice Bellerophon.... Thank you very much for the advice Bellerophon. The respray is being carried out by G & B Autospray in Royston, Herts and is well under way now. It is indeed a full bare metal respray and their...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-10-10, 12:02 PM

Replies: 11 Tyred of Bristols Views: 5,759 Posted By dkleeman 401/403 spare tyre queston Do Michelin X tyres fit in the spare wheel bay of a Bristol 401/403? They seem to be a bit wider than the original cross plys. (Specifically 550HR16 Michelin X) Thanks for all views Daniel

Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific 26-09-10, 10:22 AM

Replies: 11 Paint colours Views: 49,416 Posted By dkleeman Ren Do you have this colour sheet? I am trying... Ren Do you have this colour sheet? I am trying to find a true reference to Cambridge Grey, which my 401 was originally painted. Daniel Kleeman Cambridge

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-10, 07:59 PM

Replies: 13 Oil filter adaptor Views: 6,981 Posted By dkleeman I bought an adaptor kit FA021 from Flexolite in... I bought an adaptor kit FA021 from Flexolite in Salisbury, UK for about £40. It has worked out very well. Daniel

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-09-10, 07:56 PM

Replies: 1 401 bodywork advice needed Views: 3,474 Posted By dkleeman Just to update the forum, the car is now... Just to update the forum, the car is now undergoing major respray with G & B Autospray in Royston. It turns out that it was definitely resprayed at some point in the past and was not originally cream...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-05-10, 01:05 PM

Replies: 13 Oil filter adaptor Views: 6,981 Posted By dkleeman Thank you both for very helpful answers. Daniel Thank you both for very helpful answers. Daniel

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-05-10, 04:02 PM

Replies: 13 Oil filter adaptor Views: 6,981 Posted By dkleeman Would anyone be kind enough to examine the... Would anyone be kind enough to examine the attached photos of my filter and housing and hazard a guess as to what make it is? It is from a 401 (1951). There are no visible marking or brand names....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-04-10, 03:24 PM

Replies: 13 Oil filter adaptor Views: 6,981 Posted By dkleeman Is it possible to buy replacement cartridges for... Is it possible to buy replacement cartridges for the original filter, or is this just a pipe dream? Daniel

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 26-12-09, 09:50 PM

Replies: 1 401 bodywork advice needed Views: 3,474 Posted By dkleeman 401 bodywork advice needed I am the owner of a 1952 Bristol 401 that spent much of its life in Jersey. I have owned it for over twenty years and it is now kept under cover in Cambridge. The bodywork has always appeared...

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