Bristol Cars - Owners and Enthusiasts Forum > Search Forums Search Results

User Name Remember Me **Un-check if using a public computer!! Reset Password Password

Showing results 1 to 13 of 13 Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: peasantslife

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 07-04-23, 02:57 PM

Replies: 22 Just bought a 1972 Bristol 411 Series 3 Views: 4,489 Posted By peasantslife I suggest V8 Dave (Gulliver) just outside... I suggest V8 Dave (Gulliver) just outside Nuneaton, all he does is american V8's. Strokers are no problem. For my particular job he sourced all we needed through Peter Knight who is very well known...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-07-20, 06:24 PM

Replies: 13 412 Head and Tail Lights Views: 1,983 Posted By peasantslife Yes, Both Commadore and Rekord were sold in the... Yes, Both Commadore and Rekord were sold in the UK/Eire, but finding good headlamps will be a big ask. Opel in the 70's was far from a mainstream brand here. There is an enthusiast following, so I...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-07-20, 03:29 AM

Replies: 4 Instructions for removal and refitting tyres on Avon safety wheels Views: 5,237 Posted By peasantslife Bit of a thread resurection, Is anyone making the... Bit of a thread resurection, Is anyone making the well band? I've just refurbed a set of Avon wheels, but of course they came minus the band. (If they are not on the shelf somewhere I'll make a batch...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 15-07-20, 03:18 AM

Replies: 13 412 Head and Tail Lights Views: 1,983 Posted By peasantslife Hi people, a long absence from this forum, but... Hi people, a long absence from this forum, but dropping on I see something that I can perhaps help with a little experience/knowledge. 412 headlamps are european market Rekord D or Commodore B. In...

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

Replies: 11 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Views: 16,150 Posted By peasantslife Greg, yes thank you, I am aware that there are... Greg, yes thank you, I am aware that there are detail differences in spec's across derivatives and years within ostensibly a common case. the good news is that there appear to be just two...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 27-01-13, 09:32 AM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By peasantslife Ah, interesting you mention Tire Height -... Ah, interesting you mention Tire Height - implication - you have a tendency or at least understand US nomenclature. In europe we talk of Rolling Radius which is of course a function of inflation...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-01-13, 10:16 PM

Replies: 11 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Views: 16,150 Posted By peasantslife Wow, it did not take the stateside bloodhounds... Wow, it did not take the stateside bloodhounds long at all! $500 buys me a box with lock up converter out of a moderate miles early 90's Dodge Ram (this is the 'perfect' match). 400k units per anum...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 25-01-13, 09:48 PM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By peasantslife Kevin, thank you for the post, what I had hoped... Kevin, thank you for the post, what I had hoped to do was illustrate there is much more to tyre purchase than just a brand name and price. In the two major world markets manufacturers are now obliged...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-01-13, 11:42 PM

Replies: 18 411 Tires Views: 4,568 Posted By peasantslife Peter, Tyres should not really be bought on price... Peter, Tyres should not really be bought on price alone....In Europe and US markets tyre manufacturers are obliged to give customers some other information to assist with the purchase choice....

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 24-01-13, 10:57 PM

Replies: 11 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Views: 16,150 Posted By peasantslife Greg, yes thank you for the link. There seem to... Greg, yes thank you for the link. There seem to be numerous threads out there describing what has been done before. It really does inspire me to go this way as launch and intermediate tractability is...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 22-01-13, 10:02 PM

Replies: 11 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Views: 16,150 Posted By peasantslife Today I had a very interesting discussion with a... Today I had a very interesting discussion with a firm who import and factor from the US. Their suggestion is the Torqueflite 518 4 speed which is a straight bolt on to the LA engine. 3.5 inch longer,...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 14-01-13, 09:34 PM

Replies: 11 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Views: 16,150 Posted By peasantslife Thank you both, I think next time home I'll... Thank you both, I think next time home I'll grovel and see if there is a ratio tag...and in the meantime keep eyes and ears open for an XJS HE 2.88, (the simple option) and in parrallel search out...

Forum: 8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars 10-01-13, 10:48 PM

Replies: 11 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Views: 16,150 Posted By peasantslife 412 Diff Ratios/Gearing Upgrade Hello all. I'll just introduce myself - a medium term owner of a 412 S2, since 2001. Bought as a running but rotten smoker...I ran it solidly through the first winter, then we gutted it from lockers...

Showing results 1 to 13 of 13

Forum Jump User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home Bristol Forums     6 cyl Bristol cars         Resources - 6cyl Bristol cars     8 & 10 cyl Bristol cars         Resources - 8cyl Bristol Cars     Other Bristol engined cars             Bristol News & Other Bristol Discussion     Bristol Ephemera     For Sale - Cars, Parts & Automobilia (Bristol related only)     Wanted - anything Bristol car related     About this site - BristolCars.Info Non Bristol Forums     Wanted - Cars, Parts & Automobilia     Restoration and Repair - non specific     Other Cars         Resources - non Bristol cars     Automobilia - other     Other topics of interest     Commercial Service Offerings