Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
29-01-25, 03:34 PM
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Bristol 409 pas
I have owned RPJ608F for more than 40 years. Seriously fast. All mechanical parts have been restored in this time at least once. Fitted Edelbrock 600cfm carb with manual choke. Lead-free valve seats...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
05-06-24, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 4
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409 front screen
Hi Andrew
I intend to replace my 409's front screen rubber as it has suffered rubber corrosion with old age. As replacement screens seem scarce, I would be pleased to have a spare for this job just...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
14-01-22, 03:06 PM
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409 steering idler repair
My inquiry is for the bush, pin and oil seal dimensions to overhaul my steering idler. The 409 has PAS with the ZF steering box as on later models.
I would suppose that they are Imperial measures...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
30-05-21, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 25
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The 205/70x15 tyres have the same rolling...
The 205/70x15 tyres have the same rolling diameter as the 6.00x16 original crossplies, but with much more grip and a smoother ride. The 70 profile tyres also come in 215 and 225 sizes. The wheels are...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
26-05-21, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,938
I've run my 409 PAS on 15" alloy rims for many...
I've run my 409 PAS on 15" alloy rims for many years. The 112mm PCD on Bristol hubs made before the 410 is the same as used by Audi and Mercedes. This means plenty of 15 and 16 inch rims in steel or...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-05-19, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
driveline clunk
The clunk is probably the cross pin for the differential which sits in the cast iron crown wheel carrier, rather than excessive play between the teeth of the crown wheel and the pinion gear. The...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
19-12-18, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,358
power steering box repair
My 409 power steering ZF box was rebuilt by Power Steering Services in Greenwich, SE London. Steering is more precise now, no problems with leaks. I understand the box is similar to those used on...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
11-02-18, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,830
603S
My 603S for restoration is on Ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bristol-603S/282844299557
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
24-06-17, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,690
I have a 603S, 1977, with Wolfrace alloys. 3...
I have a 603S, 1977, with Wolfrace alloys. 3 owners from new. It is currently in bare metal and needs redecorating inside and out, headlining, screen rubbers, footwell floor panels in the front and...
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
19-07-12, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,350
bumpers
Dear Greg
Kindly advise pricing with VAT for 603 bumpers.
regards
John
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Forum: For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)
12-12-11, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,379
409 PAS for sale
409 with power steering. Current owner 30 years. Original engine rebuilt. Recent work includes hardened valve seats, new guides, Edelbrock carb, Facit pump, reconditioned power steering box. Previous...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
25-05-11, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,462
Bristol Blues
I repainted my 409 in a non-metallic paint many years ago - a 1980's BMW colour "Atlantis Blue", not as quite dark as some other suggestions, but quite close to the original Royal Blue. You'll find...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
08-04-11, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 2
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Windscreen rubbers
My 603 needs the window glass out for the repaint. At the moment there is no new rubber available from the factory so I'll need to find an alternative or really upset the bodyshop who don't want it...
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-10-10, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,276
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Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars
24-10-10, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,276
single circuit girling brakes
Does anyone have any experience upgrading the early Girling braking system as fitted to my 409. four pot calipers? vented disks? Dual circuit?
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
24-10-10, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,475
Hi Greg,
you're right, those alloys are UGLY,...
Hi Greg,
you're right, those alloys are UGLY, even on the Mercedes.
I think you'll find it safer and a lot cheaper to weld the three little studs to mount the Bristol hub caps to the Audi 15 inch...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
23-10-10, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,475
Why not switch to Audi wheel rims for a wider...
Why not switch to Audi wheel rims for a wider choice if tyre.
Their 5 x 112 pcd hubs and offsets are ideal for pre-410 Bristols, you just need to open out the centres for clearance around the...
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