Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
07-03-15, 03:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,557
Arnolt Grill
Hi Restoguy - You may like to press on my username (UK6) above and if you email me I can send you some info inc photos.
B
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
01-04-14, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,494
Arnolt Or Not To Arnolt?
Kelly,
Your client would not like the car.
However, if the complete and fully refurbished machine is on the market for less than $40k, please let me know. I think that I could find space in...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
12-03-14, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,862
Arnolt Panels
Hello Jeremy,
Welcome. What panels are missing and or rusted and need replacing?
Brett
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
25-02-14, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
"Clinch Nuts"/"Nut Serts"
Nigel,
I know that it is not original, but the next best thing is the modern "clinch nut" which is, as you know, a nut which can be riveted into sheet metal. Your friendly fastener shop will...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
11-09-13, 10:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,572
Solid Wood Dash
Peter,
I am not sure if the following applies to your situation.
My late father's 400 dash was broken into multiple pieces. The old fellow took the the broken parts to an outfit who had a...
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Forum: Wanted - anything Bristol car related
04-07-12, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,829
Dale,
If you cannot source an original...
Dale,
If you cannot source an original spec hose, you can of course splice in a metal tee piece - I am sure that your local plumbing shop will have something suitable. I note that you drive...
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Forum: Other Cars
10-04-11, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,040
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
21-11-10, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 25,250
6 cyl Gaskets (head)
Factory: We are sorry to learn that you received the incorrect head gasket.
Please return the part- we will pay freight and air freight you the correct
head gasket within 24 hrs. Please accept our...
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
19-11-10, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,118
Supercharged Bristol Special
Cooper Bristol
Lotus Bristol
Warrior Bristol
Mitchell Bristol
Bristol Special
....the machine looks to me like a well engineered car in the spirit of the
50s and a worthy foil for the Bristol...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
15-11-10, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,148
Bristol in Baja
The start of it all......
In addition to setting the points, I find that the crank handle is useful to
set the valve clearance. My 3.5L SS can be hand cranked - the 7:1
compression helps!...
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Forum: Restoration and Repair - non specific
28-10-10, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 36,543
Unhappy postings
Claude,
I will not comment on Eric's case because I do not think that it is
appropriate for me to do so. However, speaking generally, surely poor
workmanship and poor customer relations is a...
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Forum: Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion
07-08-10, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,895
James Bond
Grease nipples - too much information!!!
B.
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Forum: Other Bristol engined cars
22-07-10, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 55,557
Arnolt Bristol List
Hi Bill,
Re Heff's Arnolts- were they the ones with the bear skin floor mats
and the all leather interior??
Regards,
Brett
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
13-03-10, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 23,372
Bristol Engines
Tom,
Re overboring cylinders whilst keeping the external dimensions of the
block the same - I think that you will have insufficient sealing area
between the bores. The original engine is already...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-03-10, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 23,372
On Period Engine Options
Borgward Hansa 6cyl 2400 anyone? -see attached.
.....sadly, these well made machines are rarer than Bristols!
Perhaps our German friends can elaborate.
I believe that these engines developed approx...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-03-10, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 23,372
Cost Effective 2.5l "bristol" Engine
Geoff,
I am fully aware of what you outlined - I only offered a technical
alternative to acheive a larger bore "Bristol" engine for those who
expressed an interest. I am not arguing with you re...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
12-03-10, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 23,372
Cost Effective 2.5l "bristol" Engine
Geoff D,
I agree that that the most cost effective approach to re equipe an
engineless Bristol saloon would be to hunt down original gear and restore
it. A couple of people on the forum...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
11-03-10, 11:00 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 23,372
Cost Effective 2.5l "bristol" Engine
Enthusiasts,
If you are keen to build a cost effective 2.5L "Bristol" engine which looks very much like the "real deal" then you may like to consider the following:
1. Utilise a...
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Forum: Other Cars
08-03-10, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,369
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Forum: Other Cars
08-03-10, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,369
what's this car?
Kevin,
This is an easy one! The attached image is a rump shot of an all
Aussie JWF Milano GT - basically a stretched Milano roadster with a roof.
The owner is obviously tall as indicated by the...
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Forum: Automobilia - other
07-03-10, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 20,830
Tony Gaze
"Almost Unknown" - great book.
Tony Gaze - great Aussie.
Brett
ps I particularly liked the anecdote about the reuniuon dining in night.
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Forum: Other Cars
06-03-10, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,369
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Forum: Other Cars
05-03-10, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,369
RECOLLECTIONS ON GOGGOS m
Dale,
Not long...
RECOLLECTIONS ON GOGGOS m
Dale,
Not long after flogging off the Itala in Melbourne, father decided to buy two Goggos - a dart and the almost pretty coupe (double lunacy).
The coupe was...
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Forum: Other Cars
03-03-10, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 18,369
Aussie Specials
Dale,
- A great Aussie special. Please find attached a snap of my 24 yr old father's first "project" car - an all Aussie JWF ITALA. My father built the car in Darwin in 1962. The car comprised...
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Forum: 6 cyl Bristol cars
01-03-10, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,699
On Aluminium and Aluminium Welding
Mike,
I suspect that the original aluminium would be very similar to the modern 3003 grade. Fully annealed sheet would be ideal if you can get it for panels that need a lot of shape wheeled...
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