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

Replies: 5 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 934 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: 5 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 934 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: 5 Thinking about a 401/403 Views: 934 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: 17,546 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: 17,546 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: 17,546 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: 17,546 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: 2,343 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: 2,343 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: 17,546 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?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-11-21, 11:50 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond Sounds like fun, Geoff. I hope my MG TC will be... Sounds like fun, Geoff. I hope my MG TC will be like that. I have uprated everything including fitting a supercharger. I just hope the darn thing can stop! (I have a totally new braking system...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-11-21, 11:05 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond Funny you should mention Frazer Nash. I was... Funny you should mention Frazer Nash. I was looking at one only the other day. Longstone Tyres at Bawtry own one and I was thinking how scary it must be doing over 100 mph with chain drive!

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 28-11-21, 01:55 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond At those prices ? At those prices ?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-11-21, 08:55 PM

Replies: 6 401 on Craigslist Views: 941 Posted By Raymond I meant would your 403 be the first one? There... I meant would your 403 be the first one? There is nothing new about electric cars. They have been around for over 100 years. A TV programme about converting classic cars to electric. ...not...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-11-21, 08:05 PM

Replies: 6 401 on Craigslist Views: 941 Posted By Raymond Has anyone else done an electric motor... Has anyone else done an electric motor conversion? ...or would yours be unique?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 25-11-21, 08:17 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond The weather is not looking good for the weekend... The weather is not looking good for the weekend but I expect I will do some more. I managed to fix the heater and with the help of a hair dryer created a suitable environment for epoxy...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-11-21, 10:13 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond Good evening Hesketh. I am using a combination... Good evening Hesketh. I am using a combination of a random orbital sander and hand rubbing down with 120 grit. I have treated any rusty areas with phosphoric acid and rubbed them down again. I am...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 21-11-21, 10:11 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond That should keep you busy for a... That should keep you busy for a while!! Incidentally, should you need to weld any splits I recently discovered 'Lumiweld' a low temperature welding process. There are also aluminium body fillers...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 11:54 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond I am talking about the paint. Right now I am in... I am talking about the paint. Right now I am in the process of sanding down the steel bonnet of my TC project car and treating any rust (that had been painted over by the p/o) with phosphoric acid. ...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 08:49 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond Yes, I watched the video recording of an... Yes, I watched the video recording of an interview with Syd Lovesy in which he talks about the 160 project. The intended engine for the 220 prototype being designed by Denis Sevier apparently came...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 20-11-21, 08:40 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond David, you do realise how powerful that lump can... David, you do realise how powerful that lump can be; especially in 3 litre guise? I was able to keep up with a CSi up to about 90 MPH in my Triumph GT6 but then it just left me behind as it...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-11-21, 10:51 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond I have an Austin Swallow which has aluminium... I have an Austin Swallow which has aluminium body. When I did the body I took it all down to the bare metal and used an etching primer before applying any filler or paint. The problem we have at...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-11-21, 08:14 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond Despite what I said ... if you find an absolute... Despite what I said ... if you find an absolute bargain PI from a rotten saloon please don't limit your options on my say so. If you need it I have a set of genuine BL main dealer service sheets...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-11-21, 07:48 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond It all depends on what you consider to be... It all depends on what you consider to be "difficult". It has been done before (as you know) so could be done again. I would expect there will be a certain amount of "fettling". Whether this...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-11-21, 11:58 PM

Replies: 114 NEW CAR AGAIN.... 1956 Bristol 405 CHASSIS - 4106. 405GMT Views: 17,546 Posted By Raymond Hesketh. If I might just add to what Geoff has... Hesketh. If I might just add to what Geoff has said about cracked blocks. You might find someone who thinks their engine is good only for spares but I have had impressive results with cast iron...

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