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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 23-08-24, 01:42 PM

Replies: 0 Body panel rivets? Views: 671 Posted By Hoverjohn Body panel rivets? Ok so a lot of the rivets along the top of the front swing /side of bonnet area have turned to dust is it a case of drilling them out and redoing them all and if doing that is it a case of take the...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 27-07-24, 07:40 PM

Replies: 4 Chassis parts fabrication Views: 1,045 Posted By Hoverjohn Any details would be great. Any details would be great.

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-07-24, 06:17 PM

Replies: 4 Chassis parts fabrication Views: 1,045 Posted By Hoverjohn Chassis parts fabrication Before I start folding and fabricating (and I know it’s a long shot) but does anyone make or have old stock of the side chassis members for a 401 Mine are so bad I can’t even tell what the look...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 10-07-24, 10:16 AM

Replies: 0 Type 85 bearing caps Views: 713 Posted By Hoverjohn Type 85 bearing caps Hi I’m after some bearing caps off a scrapper to re machine for a block missing all bar one of them. Ideally 85C but guessing they are all viable. Ta John.

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 10-07-24, 10:14 AM

Replies: 1 damaged 100C or 100D cylinder head Views: 2,897 Posted By Hoverjohn I’ve got one that’s been over skimmed but still... I’ve got one that’s been over skimmed but still salvageable and one that’s been over skimmed and badly welded but still salvageable guessing you are looking for a total scrapper from a cost...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 10-07-24, 10:08 AM

Replies: 1 100D main bearing centre caps Views: 510 Posted By Hoverjohn I may have an alloy cap need to double check I may have an alloy cap need to double check

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 22-04-24, 11:59 AM

Replies: 1 401 buck under restoration Views: 1,494 Posted By Hoverjohn Awesome news I’m hoping I don’t need to go back... Awesome news I’m hoping I don’t need to go back that far in my resto but knowing some one somewhere has the definitive reference point is reassuring. JB Totally rotten basket case of a 401…

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-08-23, 10:19 AM

Replies: 17 Early 2 litre disc brake conversion Views: 1,771 Posted By Hoverjohn Has anyone considered a brake bias valve gadget... Has anyone considered a brake bias valve gadget in the brake like to the rear wheels? It limits the rear brake fluid pressure based on the braking force applied (has a weight in it that flies forward...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-08-23, 05:59 PM

Replies: 3 Body off chassis? Views: 1,012 Posted By Hoverjohn Thanks for this l t will be a useful reference Thanks for this l t will be a useful reference

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 14-08-23, 04:33 PM

Replies: 3 Body off chassis? Views: 1,012 Posted By Hoverjohn Body off chassis? So I’ve just had a good poke at the project and I need to do major surgery to the sills etc (expected) but I was wondering does the body actually come off the chassis? Might be easier to take it all...

Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related 11-08-23, 01:22 PM

Replies: 0 Under bonnet ancillaries. Views: 2,166 Posted By Hoverjohn Under bonnet ancillaries. Hi I’m looking for any under bonnet ancillary bits to refit an 85C block into a 401 that has been stripped clean!! I need carbs ignition coolingsysstem fuel rocker covers push rods, oil filter...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 11-08-23, 06:09 AM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 1,454 Posted By Hoverjohn V5 is back! But… Hi my V 5 is back but it’s fairly blank with no model I.D. etc on it and it states that it was first registered in 1979 but declared manufactured 1951? Is there any way to work out where my Bristol...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 31-07-23, 03:21 PM

Replies: 1 Carb types Views: 1,062 Posted By Hoverjohn Carb types Which carb us the 2l running - I know it’s solex but which one and what jets? Also anyone tried a different carb?

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 24-07-23, 06:59 PM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 1,454 Posted By Hoverjohn So I’ve got the Car!! After a bit of poking about... So I’ve got the Car!! After a bit of poking about I found a (new) log book in the glove box and a number plate in the boot! Turns out it’s actually a 1951 401 that’s been rebadged 403 and had an anti...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 19-07-23, 09:16 AM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 1,454 Posted By Hoverjohn I will post more when I pick it up but basically... I will post more when I pick it up but basically it’s missing all the engine ancillaries and connecting stuff and push rods/rocker covers/mounts rocker covers engine needs rebuilding etc. Car is up...

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 18-07-23, 07:14 PM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 1,454 Posted By Hoverjohn So what have I got Engine number 1753C Head... So what have I got Engine number 1753C Head number 1905 Gearbox numbers n4500nc and wmg44 Head appears to have new valves in it?? Block appears to be welded

Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars 17-07-23, 05:10 PM

Replies: 12 Just bought my first Bristol project :-) Views: 1,454 Posted By Hoverjohn Just bought my first Bristol project :-) After a decade I just bought a 403 with no engine or gearbox, an engine block with guts and a head and a gearbox - let the fun begin- picking up next week!! (First post)

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