Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
26-05-15, 12:09 AM
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wheels
ten sets is the commonly referred to number.
contact Wayne Carrini at f40 motorsports in connecticut. I sold him a car that had 4 but the spare was lost.
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
30-09-14, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 0
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Aluminum wheels
I have a set of 16x6 Dunlop style disc wheels. They were made by Lynx engineering and are a Bristol bolt pattern. If you look at pictures of Arnolt Bristol 404x3019 you can see an identical set. I...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
19-06-13, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,128
Clock
On 3050 the clock cable was about 2 inches long and in a rubber sleeve. It allowed th knob to be just below the bottom edge of the dash but not really visible.
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
19-06-13, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,067
Mirror
It looks like a typical american mirror placed upside down on an mg post.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
28-08-12, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 12,179
gearbox
I used a BWCR 12 when I raced an Arnolt Bristol. First was gear to start the car in motion only. I used the ring and pinion from a BMW 328 to help acceleration. Final ratio was 4.2 and good for 110...
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
15-08-12, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,126
seal for Arnolt
I have one seal. Let me know if Geoff cannot taker care of your needs.
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
07-02-12, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,107
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
06-06-11, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,552
axle straps
Alfa Romeo used similar straps on the Spider. I am not sure that they will be the correct length, but they will be close. I did not use the straps on my racing Arnolt Bristol. I understand their...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-02-11, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,824
Cosworth pistons
I have just listed a new set of standard bore and compression cosworth pistons on ebay. It is a complete set of six.
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
30-01-11, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,646
cranks
I had a bolt on crankshaft in an Arnolt that I raced. The crankshaft bent spun a bearing and damaged the block. The block can be line bored and fitted with new bearings, but I am not a fan of the...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
08-11-10, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,519
Disc Brake Conversion
My former Arnolt Bristol was fitted with TR2 disc brakes in 1957 by Ed
Rahal. The servo was the normal Bristol brake servo. I updated to a
dual circuit with a bias adjuster. It would out brake a...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-10-10, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,937
transmissions
In racing my Arnolt I found I had constant gearbox issues. It seems that the proper oil will expand in the heat of racing and effect the synchros. Typically you will lose third gear and then second...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
31-08-10, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,780
parts
After 28 years, I am without an Arnolt. Selling a large amount of unobtanium. 1 seat, 2 heads, 1 block, misc carbs, four fenders, bumpers, dash, axles, transmissions etc.
I have sold parts to...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
24-07-10, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 55,957
Arnolt Bristol List
I have fenders, a left door, rocker panels and bumpers. There are
excellent photos of a deluxe on the web. I believe that you should find
even the radiator mounts shown. The car to look for...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
23-07-10, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 55,957
Arnolt Bristol List
There are good pictures on the internet. It does matter if it is a
Deluxe or a Bolide. The deluxe has a door button on the outside, the
bolide has no external features except relating to the fixing...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
23-07-10, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 55,957
arnolt parts
Most parts are available. I have a number of parts and can probably direct you to other sources. kevin
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
28-04-10, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,459
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
15-04-10, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,568
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
09-03-10, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 23,609
Bristol Engines
There is a reason that Bristol went to 2.2 liters and not 2.5. If you
bore out the engine that much you are looking at new piston designs,
connecting rods, and most important a revised crankshaft. ...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
16-02-10, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 28,299
New 403 owner
The theory that the change from Bristol engines to Chrysler engines
undermines the engineering does not take into account the engineering
skills of Chrysler. Having owned a number of cars, including...
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Forum: Other topics of interest
15-04-09, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,338
Forums and pseudonyms
I think there is little ability to convert anyone from using a pseudonym
or to adopt one. It is little reflection on someone's actual character.
Having sold several Arnolt parts made from...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
16-01-09, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,837
Garage find
Currently there are 9 Arnolt Bristols actively for sale. In order to
get any sense of value it is important to know the serial number and
engine number. The prices on the current offerings range...
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