A local trimmer who has done quite a bit of work for me has taken the original laminated frame I had purchased from Bristol's about 40 years ago and is going to make a jig to reproduce them. As made originally they are slightly oversize but as the steel surround may differ we will see how we get on with the first ones made out of the jig Dave intends to make.
I have ordered three for my own use and if all goes well Dave will be able to take orders on demand sometime in the New Year from any 401 or 403 owner who needs one, I will post further details but please be aware that these will be an exact replica of the frame supplied by Bristol Cars so may need some trimming to fit. When we tried the original frame in one of my 401's it would have needed the removal of one layer of lamination to fit properly.
Geoff,
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