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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 09-01-25, 04:26 PM

Replies: 3 STOP PRESs! Views: 496 Posted By 405dh Fantastic news Stefan, As with moving the bucks... Fantastic news Stefan, As with moving the bucks from Windlesham to Filton, I'm happy to offer my services again to help (though I don't have my trailer anymore I'm sure I can borrow one). I would...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-01-25, 04:11 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,614 Posted By 405dh Yes indeed Joe, drawings would be very useful to... Yes indeed Joe, drawings would be very useful to me too as most of my canopy and A pillar wood needs attention. The Heritage Trust have just secured the archives, which I expect will have the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-01-25, 04:07 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,614 Posted By 405dh Thanks for the suggestion David. I've found a... Thanks for the suggestion David. I've found a local man, experienced in woodframing work and aluminium panelling who comes recommended to me by someone I trust. He has taken a look at it and is...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-01-25, 03:24 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,614 Posted By 405dh Hi Hesketh, Having just acquired 405 C/N0: 4012... Hi Hesketh, Having just acquired 405 C/N0: 4012 Regn: PCD 405 I also need to repair / replace all the woodwork. Did you manage to find any template or suchlike for your woodworker to refer to? I'm...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 02-01-25, 10:08 AM

Replies: 4 Wanted: 405 Rear Bumper And Exhaust Manifolds Views: 414 Posted By 405dh Thanks Geoff, that's a good option if I can't... Thanks Geoff, that's a good option if I can't find a good 2nd hand rear (I have just bought a front one in N. Ireland off ebay). The ones on the car are too badly pitted to be worth the expense of...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 01-01-25, 03:46 PM

Replies: 4 Wanted: 405 Rear Bumper And Exhaust Manifolds Views: 414 Posted By 405dh Wanted: 405 bumpers and exhaust manifolds Thanks Stewart - have just pm'd you. Chris.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 01-01-25, 01:54 PM

Replies: 4 Wanted: 405 Rear Bumper And Exhaust Manifolds Views: 414 Posted By 405dh Wanted: 405 Rear Bumper And Exhaust Manifolds Looking for a 405 rear bumper and a pair of 3 branch exhaust manifolds. Did any stainless steel bumper sets get made for the 405 a few years back? Regards, Chris.

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 26-09-24, 09:34 AM

Replies: 5 Bristol 401 in Duxford auction (Derek Cunningham's car) Views: 1,038 Posted By 405dh 401 at H&H The front appears complete but certainly the rear offside and nearside are missing. Are these a simple bolt on, assuming they can be found?

Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only) 25-09-24, 04:14 PM

Replies: 5 Bristol 401 in Duxford auction (Derek Cunningham's car) Views: 1,038 Posted By 405dh 401 at Duxford auction Yes, it does appear to have had a lot of money spent on it over a long period of time. However, I'm very puzzled at the appearance of the rear quarters either side. It looks as though panels are...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 19-06-24, 09:37 AM

Replies: 6 Wanted - 406 rear view mirror Views: 481 Posted By 405dh 406 rear view mirror Hi David, I do not know what type is original fitment but I do have a Lucas 594 in case of any use to you. These mirrors were fitted to a wide variety of cars in period but don't know of specific...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 16-06-23, 05:50 PM

Replies: 7 400 Woody progress and colour opinions Views: 858 Posted By 405dh Certainly Cambridge Grey (light metallic green)... Certainly Cambridge Grey (light metallic green) looked wonderful on my old 400, however the unique situation you have with the woodwork brings other considerations into play. Also consider the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-06-23, 07:03 AM

Replies: 6 Fuel tank sender for 403 Views: 1,083 Posted By 405dh As Geoff says, try resurrecting it first before... As Geoff says, try resurrecting it first before replacing. I was pleasantly surprised how easily mine was persuaded to work again. It was full of crud preventing the arm from moving properly.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 09-12-21, 03:14 PM

Replies: 4 405 with flasher repeaters Views: 1,078 Posted By 405dh I don't recall seeing these on a 405 before and a... I don't recall seeing these on a 405 before and a nice modification, especially if done by the factory. Presumably the brake upgrade was fitment of Dunlop disc brakes? This was a popular upgrade...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 01-10-21, 07:59 AM

Replies: 2 405 g/box & o/drive oil advice Views: 901 Posted By 405dh 405 gearbox & od oil Glenn, I have used 20/50 engine oil in mine for the last 40+ years with no deleterious affects or advice to do otherwise. Chris.

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 11-08-20, 01:22 PM

Replies: 3 Urgent - rescue mission for Bristol Cars Archives Views: 6,356 Posted By 405dh I would also be happy to pay for whatever... I would also be happy to pay for whatever paperwork the archives have on my particular car, as I'm sure many other owners would too. Whilst nice to keep the archives together, I'd far rather have my...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-12-19, 01:27 PM

Replies: 3 401 Cooling Views: 1,760 Posted By 405dh I see from the Workshop Manual that the 400 and... I see from the Workshop Manual that the 400 and early 401 both used a shutter arrangement in front of the radiator. You could re-instate the shutter to keep the originality of the car. (I have dug...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 12-04-19, 09:35 AM

Replies: 6 Torsion bar - near and off Views: 1,861 Posted By 405dh Andy is correct. Near means "nearside" i.e.... Andy is correct. Near means "nearside" i.e. nearest to the curb. Off means "offside" i.e. furthest from the kerb - both applicable to RHD cars driving on the left side of the road. The torsion...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 25-03-19, 10:13 AM

Replies: 3 B400 - emergency flashers and headlights for LHD Views: 2,026 Posted By 405dh I too was confused with the indicator switch! ... I too was confused with the indicator switch! It puzzled me as to whether it is correct or not. If you look at the switch the top is like a pointer, so to move the pointer in the direction you...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 25-03-19, 10:07 AM

Replies: 9 WTB Bristol 400 Views: 3,821 Posted By 405dh Dear Winfried. Thank you for your kind words. ... Dear Winfried. Thank you for your kind words. Our feelings were very much the same and we are sure Trevor is very happy with the 400’s new home. Best wishes, Chris.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 25-12-18, 03:52 PM

Replies: 6 Steering column/parts Views: 2,638 Posted By 405dh If you haven't done so already, I'd recommend you... If you haven't done so already, I'd recommend you try Brian May.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-12-18, 05:29 PM

Replies: 6 Steering column/parts Views: 2,638 Posted By 405dh Hi Dave, Not sure if its a part you need but I... Hi Dave, Not sure if its a part you need but I have a column shroud, with steering wheel attached, through which the column passes and engages with the splines. It still has the felt "bearing"...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 05-06-18, 12:13 PM

Replies: 9 WTB Bristol 400 Views: 3,821 Posted By 405dh Bela, Should you not find a 400 on your visit to... Bela, Should you not find a 400 on your visit to the UK or at home in Germany, I may be able to help. I am a long time member of the BOC and current custodian of a 405DH for 39 years. A while back...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 22-06-17, 04:30 PM

Replies: 8 Bristol 603 wanted please Views: 3,623 Posted By 405dh 603 wanted Hi Michael, Your posting is most opportune. See ebay listing below, which hit my screen today, so presumably has just been listed. It is in Lymington. Interestingly, I viewed the car when it was...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 24-12-16, 05:10 PM

Replies: 3 Bristol 400 Manual Views: 3,299 Posted By 405dh I have the following available: 1. 400 Workshop... I have the following available: 1. 400 Workshop manual (COPY) in ring binder. 2. 400 Instruction Manual (COPY) in ring binder. 2nd Edition March 1956. 3. 400 Instruction Manual - Original....

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 02-09-16, 07:37 AM

Replies: 6 1945 400 & 1966 Bristol Bullet! Views: 3,048 Posted By 405dh The registration of the 400 looks to be GSF 424,... The registration of the 400 looks to be GSF 424, which is Chassis no: 400/1/513 - a 1949 car. The history of that car does not tally with the article so there appear to be some "wires crossed"...

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