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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-26, 08:03 PM

Replies: 9 Bristol 403 Wiring Diagram Views: 25,479 Posted By Raymond Colin. Mike is right about the replica bulb... Colin. Mike is right about the replica bulb holders having a dummy resistor coil. By a strange coincidence I have just bought one of these thinking it was the same as the Lucas holder with a 2.5...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-05-26, 12:31 PM

Replies: 6 Preparing my 403 Engine Bay.....Help Required Views: 6,817 Posted By Raymond The engine bay would originally have been light... The engine bay would originally have been light grey. I understand from Google that it would have been Speedcote 2 French Grey (BS 3630). Apparently following aircraft standards a quality enamel...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-11-25, 11:17 PM

Replies: 5 403 - "A" frame attachment to differential on back axle Views: 8,387 Posted By Raymond Please forgive my ignorance but I am new to... Please forgive my ignorance but I am new to Bristol Cars. I can quite appreciate the need to replace the swivels due to wear but what happens to the ball joint on the axle? Does it just develop...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 13-10-25, 11:12 AM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond I see there has been a price reduction from... I see there has been a price reduction from £42,500 down to 39, 500. I presume this reflects the hard reality of the classic car market which seems to be in free fall.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-10-25, 02:49 PM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,102 Posted By Raymond I would suggest you speak to IN Racing. They... I would suggest you speak to IN Racing. They will know what your best options are.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-10-25, 12:27 AM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,102 Posted By Raymond PCV valves are readily and cheaply available on... PCV valves are readily and cheaply available on line. They come in many different forms but I think they all work in a similar way. I don't know which one would work best in your engine but I would...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-25, 08:06 PM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,102 Posted By Raymond Personally, I think I would fit a PCV valve. Personally, I think I would fit a PCV valve.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-10-25, 03:33 PM

Replies: 7 Additional exhaust side rocker breather? Views: 2,102 Posted By Raymond Forgive me for asking... but why do you suppose... Forgive me for asking... but why do you suppose it is necessary? I would have thought the existing breather would be sufficient unless you have excessive blow by.?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-09-25, 11:23 AM

Replies: 2 Arnolt Bristol Deluxe Bumpers Views: 4,817 Posted By Raymond With respect, I would suggest you don't fit... With respect, I would suggest you don't fit bumpers. Obviously this is a personal preference, but I think bumpers spoil the exquisite lines of the Arnolt Bristol.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-07-25, 03:39 PM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond Thank you Roger. Any links to past tours etc.... Thank you Roger. Any links to past tours etc. that the car has been on would make for interesting reading. Please PM me anything relevant that you wish to remain private. Thank You.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-07-25, 02:08 PM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond Please can anyone tell me if the rear lights on... Please can anyone tell me if the rear lights on this very early (step sill) 401 are correct ...or have they been altered.?? https://i.postimg.cc/rsr735Yd/1950-bristol-401-67fe2c2db931e.jpg...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 07-07-25, 08:39 PM

Replies: 2 Kenlowe fan issue Views: 1,967 Posted By Raymond I concur with David. It sounds like you have a... I concur with David. It sounds like you have a "normally closed" relay fitted.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-04-25, 10:55 AM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond Dealers I know won't buy a car unless they can... Dealers I know won't buy a car unless they can double the price. They also try to gloss over what can be expensive flaws to correct. He who sups with the Devil needs a very long spoon....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-04-25, 03:34 PM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond Thank you Roger. That is the sort of information... Thank you Roger. That is the sort of information I had hoped someone might post. MSJ 895 is indeed a fine looking example and seems to have been cherished. I am strangely drawn to the stepped sills...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-04-25, 08:26 PM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond I see the 401 has come back on the market ; I... I see the 401 has come back on the market ; I thought it would. Asking £42,500. I am still working on my MG TC project but the end is in sight. I shall be re doubling my efforts.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-25, 08:33 PM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond David, thank you for your advise. As it happens... David, thank you for your advise. As it happens I have now reached the age of 70 ...but I am in denial.!! The MG TC I have rebuilt has a competition history but it now has a supercharged engine...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-25, 11:01 AM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond Thank you Gentlemen. Some good points to... Thank you Gentlemen. Some good points to consider. Here is the advertisement: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1663012 2008 BOC concours winner is a good start! The car appeals to me on...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-01-25, 12:04 AM

Replies: 15 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 8,997 Posted By Raymond Thinking about a 401/403 I am rather taken with the advert for this early 401 but before travelling down from Derby to view the car, I thought perhaps someone on this forum may know of it?. Has anyone been to see...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-07-22, 08:52 AM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 54,114 Posted By Raymond So forgive me ... but what do you think they... So forgive me ... but what do you think they painted cars with in the 1950s?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-07-22, 09:40 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 54,114 Posted By Raymond I have found quite good results can be achieved... I have found quite good results can be achieved by careful use of an electric hot air gun. Just remember to keep the heat away from rubber parts. I say careful, because too much heat could cause...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-22, 08:14 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 54,114 Posted By Raymond You have four Bristols? No wonder they are... You have four Bristols? No wonder they are getting rare...you have them all!! (No worries...Bristols should always come in pairs!)

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 10-07-22, 08:05 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 54,114 Posted By Raymond That looks smart! If you have the courage to... That looks smart! If you have the courage to do it, then polish the whole car.! It will look more expensive than it is!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-05-22, 09:09 AM

Replies: 5 403 Engine Views: 3,921 Posted By Raymond I would prefer a complete car for that money. I... I would prefer a complete car for that money. I found this and thought it looked interesting. If I was not already committed to an ongoing rebuild I would probably look it over. You never know, it...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 05-05-22, 11:28 AM

Replies: 5 403 Engine Views: 3,921 Posted By Raymond Even if you could afford it, they won't be... Even if you could afford it, they won't be sending it to the U.K.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 06-03-22, 07:20 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 54,114 Posted By Raymond Fitting the rear window seal doesn't look like an... Fitting the rear window seal doesn't look like an easy job?

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