Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-10-20, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Auction Bristol
Nice car! Where in California are you? There are several owners around the state.
You will soon hear from others that the (original?) engine is 2 l. 6 cyl in a unique valve configuration. It looks...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
22-05-20, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,548
Arnolt Bristol
Former Arnolt owner Bill Watkins maintains a registry of all ABs. It shows 3029 is owned in Texas
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Forum: About this site - BristolCars.Info
14-09-15, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,370
Identifying Photos
As a general suggestion, not specific to this Bristol site, using embedded metadata is the best (and long-term) method to identify digital photos - and other digital documents, such as PDFs.
I've...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
27-09-12, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,875
Chevy Engine?
Unless something was changed long ago, the 407 should have a Chrysler 313 engine built in Canada. This is not the same as the more common 318 engine, but it well known among MOPAR experts.
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Forum: Bristol Ephemera
01-09-12, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,403
Publications on the Web
Hi Bob -
This is a great idea and that's a web service I did not know about. What resolution are you scanning at? The one pub I looked at was a little fuzzy.
Compare that to...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
16-01-12, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,253
Inkjet Printer
Hi -
I've been using a near-commercial quality Epson printer (Color 880) for 5-6 years. The availability of good aftermarket cartridges has made it economical ($5 black, $6 color).
If I had to buy...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
01-07-11, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,879
405DH in US
All -
Sorry, I'm not in OZ, but have been following the Herdman's around-the-world journey and received an email from Geoffrey earlier this week. He should be in Sydney this weekend (right...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
23-06-11, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,439
Le Mans Replica "replica" For Sale
Hi all -
I've received photos of this car from the seller and it looks quite nice. No other details or price yet, so either email the seller (link on the page), or re-check this page later: Le Mans...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
01-05-11, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,459
Small Block Mopar
The choices to "upgrade" both the fuel system and ignition of the small-block Mopar engine are immense - the Summit or JEGS catalogs probably offer combinations in the thousands. Several companies,...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
20-04-11, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,930
Calculating CFM
The site Carb CFM Calculator (http://www.4secondsflat.com/Carb_CFM_Calculator.html)
seems to give good results, which also seem to be much less than typical aftermarket carb installations. When I...
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Forum: Bristol Ephemera
22-01-11, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,860
Cayman Motor Museum & Replicas
Without getting too far off Bristol topics, the Cayman museum has a "Batmobile" with an unclear origin. For the curious, look at ttp://www.1966batmobile.com/
There's a similar issue with the...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
01-01-11, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,011
American Whiskey
Hi all -
We have been trying various rye whiskeys over the last few years after one (Rittenhouse) won a tasting competition in San Francisco about 5 years ago. We recently opened Redemption Rye,...
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Forum: Other Cars
05-12-10, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,986
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Forum: Other Cars
05-12-10, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,986
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
01-12-10, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 9,151
Free speedo check !
The "WD" is for Water Displacement, which WD-40
does very well, but it should not be considered
as a long-term lubricating agent.
Bob
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-11-10, 04:45 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 25,258
6 cyl Gaskets (head)
Better! Numerous reasonable scenarios can be constructed and
perhaps this is a "teachable moment" that reasonable car owners can learn from.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-11-10, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 25,258
6 cyl Gaskets (head)
At 04:49 PM 11/20/2010, you wrote:
(Please type your reply below this line!!)
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Customer: "The head gasket you sent me was missing a cooling system
hole, so my...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-11-10, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,190
Quick question on temp sensor wire colour
Claude -
I had "chronic overheating" on my Alfa 5 years ago after a rebuild
and, fortunately before any serious disassembly, replaced the temp
sensor on the block. "Normal" temp returned. Any...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
16-11-10, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,405
Reboring a small block V8
Stefano -
You could start at http://www.allpar.com/mopar/318.html ('http://www.allpar.com/mopar/318.html') and follow
the links. I don't have anything at home with boring tolerances, but
probably...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
14-11-10, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Bristol in Baja
According to his trip diary, the starter packed up and was fixed in
Boone, North Carolina. The solenoid needed replacement in Oregon
and was replaced quickly and economically. I am surprised!
My...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
14-11-10, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Bristol in Baja
Geoffrey Herdman and Hilary and their 405 drophead are now in Guerrero Negro! If you are curious, check Google maps.
Bob
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
12-11-10, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,548
Crate engine
I suspect any Mopar performance engine priced more than $6K in the
US would outlast a Bristol drivetrain by a significant factor.
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
09-11-10, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,828
Bristol Aircraft
Hi all -
Got this from a car/aviation enthusiast:
Virtual Aircraft Museum (http://www.aviastar.org/index2.html)
If you follow the choices to "Bristol", you will find fairly detailed descriptions...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
08-11-10, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Bristols in Los Angeles
Hi all -
The Southern California subchapter of the BOC had a mini-picnic at a French & Italian car show, some Burbank car-chat and dinner which included Geoffrey & Hilary Herdman (405, car show...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
06-11-10, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Bristols in Los Angeles
Hi all -
We are planning to have a "Bristol picnic" tomorrow, Nov 7 at Woodley Park (Van Nuys) at the French & Italian car show, meeting at my '69 Alfa (red with black hardtop), around noon. This...
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