Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
04-05-21, 01:43 PM
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409 for sale
If someone did not want the entire car, the parts alone are well worth the price. How much is a new windshield? A new fender? A correct steering wheel? I would hate to see the car parted out but I do...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
04-05-21, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 5
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Disassembled 409
The steel sheet metal (not the body) could be patched in the front. The rust in the rear is more serious. The trunk and wheel well areas should be replaced.
The front of the body is in good...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-05-21, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 808
409 for sale
Chassis is solid. Floors have been removed. Front sheet metal (steel) will require some patching. Rear sheet metal has been removed on one side for patterns.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
03-05-21, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 5
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Disassembled 409 for sale $2500
Yes. You read that correctly. A completely disassembled 409 RH drive. Almost all parts are present. All glass is very good condition. Doors, hood, trunk led, cubby covers in good condition. Body has...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-09-20, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 5
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Removing unit body
Giles: Tried a 12 lb. lead hammer; torch; rust release.
No luck so I drilled out the bolt...began with a 1/8th inch drill bit and worked up to the full diameter of the bolt. Worked perfectly. Once...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
11-09-20, 02:44 AM
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Advice on removing 409 roof
Question regarding removing the roof on my 409: do I need to cut out the rivets above the windshield that attach the roof to the sheet metal inside te cabin? I'm thinking I do but I thought I'd ask...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-08-20, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,132
Removing body on 409
Rear section of the body is removed. Roof is next.
I'll rely on a professional to weld it all back together eventually.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-08-20, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,132
Front section removed in one piece
I was able to remove the front section in a single piece. This was accomplished with only minimal unbending at the rear of the fenders (wings) and no unbending required for the body in front of the...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
17-07-20, 04:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,132
Removing body from chassis
For California Bristol: What kind of torch did you use to unbend the flanges? My small propane torch apparently does not get the metal hot enough to bend. I'm considering using MAG or Mag/Oxygen but...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-06-20, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,556
Removing suspension unit body
Giles,
I've been able to pry the rear of the unit body down about a half inch but it appears to be binding. The front of the unit won't release. Does it need to need to come straight out on all six...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
15-06-20, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,132
CaliforniaBristol:
Thank you for your...
CaliforniaBristol:
Thank you for your information. I was also inspired by Per's work.
That is an interesting idea to cut vertically at the rear fenders. And your pictures are very helpful. I'm...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
15-06-20, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,132
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-06-20, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,132
Separating 409 body from chassis
I've removed pretty much all the rivets mounting the body. I would be interested in any suggestions on removing the body ... what needs to be bent for example. Can the front by removed as a single...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
05-06-20, 03:22 AM
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Replies: 6
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Bristol Owners in America
I'm in the process of doing a body off restoration of a 409 with the intention of converting it to LH drive. I'd love to come visit to see the differences between the RH and LH cars. Larry ...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-05-20, 01:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Rain gutter removal on 411
Left side successfully removed without drama ... it literally fell off when I drilled out the last rivet. 22 out of 25 screwed out. Three had to be drilled out. Now time for the wood.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-05-20, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
rain gutter removal
Thank you for the pictures. It does try your patience.
I did attempt to drill one screw to remove with an easy-out. That might be my only option at this point.
Hopefully the screws on the other...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-05-20, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
rain gutter removal
All but eight of the 23 screws are out on one side. The last ones won't give. I can see now that removing the wood strips should be straightforward once the rain gutters are out.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-05-20, 04:05 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,424
Rain gutter removal
I've removed four of these screws so far on my 409 and uncovered several more. It's not difficult if you use a magnet to find them. However they are really difficult to screw out. Is there a hidden...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-05-20, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,556
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
10-05-20, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,556
Suggestions on removing suspension unit body
Thoughts welcome on removing the suspension unit body pn 408-2-30026. Six nuts have been removed but I'm reluctant to start prying lest I damage the casting. Rear axle and torsion bar have been...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-04-20, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 1
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Removing axle in 409
Axle and torsion bars out. Body and chassis are stripped. Now comes the fun part.
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
23-04-20, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,108
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
19-04-20, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,974
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
06-04-20, 12:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,974
Trouble drilling out screws on 409
The screws attaching the plated brass window frame are hopelessly corroded and many will need to be drilled out. The ones I can access from behind aren't a problem but the others won't budge. I've...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
29-03-20, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Fuel tank sending unit
Geoff.
Thank you. I see the six holes to mount it now.
If the 603 is same as the 409, I certainly could use it. Let me know what you would need for it.
You can contact me at robinlarry(at)aol.com
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