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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-11-13, 08:31 PM

Replies: 16 411 Master cylinder bore specs Views: 2,805 Posted By Peter Grace Thanks everyone. Nick - I have emailed... Thanks everyone. Nick - I have emailed PastParts thank you. I have also asked Bristol Cars and SLJ. Greg and Byrn - thanks will check out the LandRover and Jaguar alternatives. This might be the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 01-11-13, 09:33 AM

Replies: 16 411 Master cylinder bore specs Views: 2,805 Posted By Peter Grace 411 Master cylinder bore specs Hi everyone My mechanic has asked me for the bore specification for the master cylinder on my 73 411. Does anyone know the answer to this? I understand it is leaking and the cylinder will need to...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 29-01-13, 09:26 AM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace Avon Safety Wheels. Instructions Avon Tyres... Avon Safety Wheels. Instructions Avon Tyres Nostalgia - Safety Wheel promo - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ovi19TtNJo)

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 28-01-13, 09:37 AM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace I have had a response from Avon Uk, referring me... I have had a response from Avon Uk, referring me to vintagetyres.com, which may be of interest as their website specifically includes Bristols. Vintage Tyres: For all Vintage & Classic Tires +44...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-01-13, 05:12 AM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace Thanks Kevin, Greg and Peasantlife Surprising... Thanks Kevin, Greg and Peasantlife Surprising what your learn when you get around to it. Prompted by your idea of importing the Turbospeeds I went to the Avon site (yes, I should have done that much...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-01-13, 08:51 AM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace Thanks both. Yes, I may be guilty of worrying... Thanks both. Yes, I may be guilty of worrying too much. I suppose the best bet is to try some and see. The Pirelli P4s might be fine. Kevin, I thought I had the safety wheels and they do indeed...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 23-01-13, 08:27 AM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace Thanks Greg The Pirelli P4000 205/15 tyres are... Thanks Greg The Pirelli P4000 205/15 tyres are no longer made, according to a google search, and certainly haven't been available in NZ for 5 years, according to Pirelli. They are recommending the...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 18-01-13, 06:23 PM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace Thanks Peter and Gavin. Yes, the 15" were the... Thanks Peter and Gavin. Yes, the 15" were the issue we were most concerned about and whether a wider tire might scrape the wheel bay when the wheel was fully turned? I will check out the Pirellis.

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 16-01-13, 08:08 PM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By Peter Grace 411 Tires Am looking for some advice on 411 tires, my main issue being availability of tires here in NZ. Have been running BF Goodrich Lifesavers, which haven't been imported to NZ for some years. These both...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 17-05-11, 10:09 PM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 16,619 Posted By Peter Grace I personally thought the new website was just a... I personally thought the new website was just a tarting up of the original. There was not the level of investment that would begin to pit Bristol against a brand like Aston, for instance. There is a...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 17-05-11, 10:10 AM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 16,619 Posted By Peter Grace As far as marketing is concerned, communication... As far as marketing is concerned, communication can simply be divided between paid (advertising, web etc) and unpaid (PR). And again, the simplest view of both is that paid gives you control of the...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 11-05-11, 04:04 AM

Replies: 38 Bristol Article in Octane June '11 issue Views: 16,619 Posted By Peter Grace Can I add to Claude's list of ludditism - fax... Can I add to Claude's list of ludditism - fax machine instead of email address, well up until TS took over - typewritten letters, certainly long after the rest of the world abandoned them

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 11-05-11, 03:59 AM

Replies: 26 Spoke with Toby Silverton, Bristol Cars Views: 13,510 Posted By Peter Grace Anglophile but not Regophile At the risk of antagonising Our Great Founder by staying off topic, surely Claude you can love a nation without loving the head of that nation. For instance, like Americans but not like Bush (or...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 24-04-11, 01:43 AM

Replies: 13 Out Of Administration; New Owner - Frazer Nash Views: 5,322 Posted By Peter Grace Thanks Marcus Thanks Marcus

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 22-04-11, 09:19 PM

Replies: 13 Out Of Administration; New Owner - Frazer Nash Views: 5,322 Posted By Peter Grace What happened to Toby Silverton's bid? Did he not... What happened to Toby Silverton's bid? Did he not offer enough? Did he offer at all?

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 24-03-11, 05:32 AM

Replies: 9 The Heritage Trust and Bristol cars in administration Views: 3,668 Posted By Peter Grace Well I am not an expert on this (as may become... Well I am not an expert on this (as may become quickly apparent) but in NZ once a company is in receivership, it can continue to trade but the new debts become the receiver's debts (who just skims if...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 24-03-11, 03:43 AM

Replies: 9 The Heritage Trust and Bristol cars in administration Views: 3,668 Posted By Peter Grace I am still a little confused as to why they would... I am still a little confused as to why they would let their workforce go when even the receivers acknowledged a number of orders waiting to be fulfilled? Is there a skeleton staff working on the cars...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 06-03-11, 01:29 AM

Replies: 55 Its all Over. Views: 22,619 Posted By Peter Grace Slightly off topic, but not a lot off topic, this... Slightly off topic, but not a lot off topic, this documentary might make some people feel a bit better. Patrick Grant is the new owner of Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons and E Tautz. Buying an old...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 06-03-11, 01:18 AM

Replies: 55 Its all Over. Views: 22,619 Posted By Peter Grace As I understood it, everyone who met Toby... As I understood it, everyone who met Toby Silverton was impressed with his business skills. The business was considered to be in capable hands. If, more through family problems than business...

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 05-03-11, 06:51 AM

Replies: 55 Its all Over. Views: 22,619 Posted By Peter Grace What would be interesting would be to learn what... What would be interesting would be to learn what the company is worth?

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 06-11-10, 04:35 PM

Replies: 17 Bristols in Los Angeles Views: 4,148 Posted By Peter Grace Bristols in Los Angeles Hi I'm away until Tuesday night. Call me on 0272 820 000 or Sue on 021 511446 or email suepepper@xtra.co.nz I will be checking my emails, but only at the end of day.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 06-11-10, 04:19 PM

Replies: 17 Bristols in Los Angeles Views: 4,148 Posted By Peter Grace Bristols in Los Angeles Hi I'm away until Tuesday night. Call me on 0272 820 000 or Sue on 021 511446 or email suepepper@xtra.co.nz I will be checking my emails, but only at the end of day.

Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion 25-09-10, 10:57 AM

Replies: 2 Bristol Cars in International Herald Tribune Views: 2,178 Posted By Peter Grace Bristol Cars in International Herald Tribune Well spotted Julf. Here's a link. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/25/business/global/25bristol.html?_r=1&src=twt&twt=nytimesglobal

Forum: Bristol Ephemera 13-09-10, 12:56 AM

Replies: 2 Paul Smith Bristol bag Views: 5,951 Posted By Peter Grace Paul Smith Bristol bag I have been curious to see what Sir Paul Smith did with this bag (it has been a few years since it was released), but this is the first time I have seen one for sale, and with pictures supplied. He...

Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific 22-07-10, 10:05 PM

Replies: 26 Power Steering Conversion Views: 43,727 Posted By Peter Grace Power Steering Conversion Hi I'm away until Sunday night. Call me on 0272 820 000 or Sue on 021 511446 or email suepepper@xtra.co.nz I will be checking my emails, but only at the beginning and end of day.

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