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Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Cobrajet on August 14, 2007, 11:24:05

Looking to convert a 1969 AC 428 Frua Coupe to PAS, anybody got any idea what rack would replace the existing.
   Also looking for dimensions to straighten the distorted front panel wing and left hand a post, any help would be appreciated.
   How do I get acccess to the spares stock list for the Frua.Looking for a boot lid sills front wings, front panel
   Alan Hobbs

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Emmanueld on August 14, 2007, 18:41:01

Hi Alan,

   Since the Frua's rack is MGB, you should look into racks used for MGB or MGC power steering conversion kits. As far as the pump is concerned, I would look at 1968 to 1973 big block mustang items. Pump, bracket and alternator bracket (Alternator will have to be moved and the header tank will have to be replaced by a Ford item like the 427 MKIII). I am not sure if they will fit without engine bay modifications. However, I don't know why you want to install power steering, the steering is quite light anyway. By replacing iron heads and manifold with aluminum items, you save about 300 Lbs up front making the steering effort even lighter.

   Regarding body parts, find yourself a good metalsmith and have him beat new panels. I don't think you will find any new panels anywhere!
   Good luck!


   Emmanuel

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Cobrajet on August 14, 2007, 20:45:22

quote:
Originally posted by Emmanueld

Hi Alan,

   Since the Frua's rack is MGB, you should look into racks used for MGB or MGC power steering conversion kits. As far as the pump is concerned, I would look at 1968 to 1973 big block mustang items. Pump, bracket and alternator bracket (Alternator will have to be moved and the header tank will have to be replaced by a Ford item like the 427 MKIII). I am not sure if they will fit without engine bay modifications. However, I don't know why you want to install power steering, the steering is quite light anyway. By replacing iron heads and manifold with aluminum items, you save about 300 Lbs up front making the steering effort even lighter.

   Regarding body parts, find yourself a good metalsmith and have him beat new panels. I don't think you will find any new panels anywhere!
   Good luck!


   Emmanuel

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: nikbj68 on August 14, 2007, 20:56:00

quote:
Originally posted by Emmanueld
   Hi Alan,...Regarding body parts, find yourself a good metalsmith and have him beat new panels. I don't think you will find any new panels anywhere!
   Good luck!
   Emmanuel

quote:
Originally posted by administrator (in the "Mk I 428 body restoration/ New Mk II 428" (http://www.racecar.co.uk/acoc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=522) thread.)
The ACOC has in stock quite a few original Frua body sections which are available if parts of a body shell really need replacing. They are listed on the Acedes Spares stock list on that page in the Members' Section of the website.

So join the club to find out if your required parts are in stock!
Nik.[:)]

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Emmanueld on August 14, 2007, 22:38:18

Emmanuel

quote:
Originally posted by administrator (in the "Mk I 428 body restoration/ New Mk II 428" (http://www.racecar.co.uk/acoc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=522) thread.)
The ACOC has in stock quite a few original Frua body sections which are available if parts of a body shell really need replacing. They are listed on the Acedes Spares stock list on that page in the Members' Section of the website.[/quote]
   So join the club to find out if your required parts are in stock!
   Nik.[:)]


   First time I hear about this! I will check, Good to know, Emmanuel

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Classicus on August 15, 2007, 14:37:01

quote:
Originally posted by Cobrajet

Looking to convert a 1969 AC 428 Frua Coupe to PAS, anybody got any idea what rack would replace the existing.
   Also looking for dimensions to straighten the distorted front panel wing and left hand a post, any help would be appreciated.
   How do I get acccess to the spares stock list for the Frua.Looking for a boot lid sills front wings, front panel
   Alan Hobbs

   Hi Alan [:)]

   Hope you don't mind me asking but just wondered what the CF number is ?

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: cliffordl on August 15, 2007, 15:27:15

The latest ACtion club mag. lists available spares for the 428. Essentially rear end (wings, boot etc) are just about still available very little is forward of this. Plus dash boards, some trim and a few other oddities - all listed under Acedes Spares.

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: administrator on August 16, 2007, 09:10:45

CF Number:
   C = Cobra (very similar chassis)
   F = Frua
   X = Left Hand Drive

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: nikbj68 on August 16, 2007, 09:57:59

quote:
Originally posted by administrator
quote:
Originally posted by Classicus
   Hi Alan [:)]
   Hope you don't mind me asking but just wondered what the CF number is ?


CF Number:
   C = Cobra (very similar chassis)
   F = Frua
   X = Left Hand Drive

I`m guessing Cass wanted the actual chassis number, CF(X) _ _, but thanks for the definition anyway!

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Classicus on August 16, 2007, 10:53:50

quote:
Originally posted by nikbj68

quote:
Originally posted by administrator
quote:
Originally posted by Classicus
   Hi Alan [:)]
   Hope you don't mind me asking but just wondered what the CF number is ?

   CF Number:
   C = Cobra (very similar chassis)
   F = Frua
   X = Left Hand Drive

   I`m guessing Cass wanted the actual chassis number, CF(X) _ _, but thanks for the definition anyway!

Ah yes quite correct. My apols. Mr. Admin ! [:I] Rescued in the nick of time.
Cass

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Cobrajet on August 16, 2007, 15:23:16

quote:
Originally posted by Emmanueld

Emmanuel

quote:
Originally posted by administrator (in the "Mk I 428 body restoration/ New Mk II 428" (http://www.racecar.co.uk/acoc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=522) thread.)
The ACOC has in stock quite a few original Frua body sections which are available if parts of a body shell really need replacing. They are listed on the Acedes Spares stock list on that page in the Members' Section of the website.

   So join the club to find out if your required parts are in stock!
   Nik.[:)]


   First time I hear about this! I will check, Good to know, Emmanuel



   [/quote]

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Cobrajet on August 16, 2007, 15:53:27

quote:
Originally posted by Emmanueld

Emmanuel

quote:
Originally posted by administrator (in the "Mk I 428 body restoration/ New Mk II 428" (http://www.racecar.co.uk/acoc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=522) thread.)
The ACOC has in stock quite a few original Frua body sections which are available if parts of a body shell really need replacing. They are listed on the Acedes Spares stock list on that page in the Members' Section of the website.

   So join the club to find out if your required parts are in stock!
   Nik.[:)]Quite happy to join the club,
   Alan


   First time I hear about this! I will check, Good to know, Emmanuel



   [/quote]

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Cobrajet on August 16, 2007, 16:53:11

quote:
Originally posted by Cobrajet

quote:
Originally posted by Emmanueld

Hi Alan,

   Since the Frua's rack is MGB, you should look into racks used for MGB or MGC power steering conversion kits. As far as the pump is concerned, I would look at 1968 to 1973 big block mustang items. Pump, bracket and alternator bracket (Alternator will have to be moved and the header tank will have to be replaced by a Ford item like the 427 MKIII). I am not sure if they will fit without engine bay modifications. However, I don't know why you want to install power steering, the steering is quite light anyway. By replacing iron heads and manifold with aluminum items, you save about 300 Lbs up front making the steering effort even lighter.

   Regarding body parts, find yourself a good metalsmith and have him beat new panels. I don't think you will find any new panels anywhere!
   Good luck!


   Emmanuel

Emmanuel thanks for the reply, have a good metalsmith, was just hoping to get some original panels to work with.
   interesting car came in from the USA , a bit punch drunk, hit in the front wing boot and front end
   Alan[:)]

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: Emmanueld on August 19, 2007, 20:34:25

I belong to the AC club, I have not found the area with the parts as of yet!

Emmanuel

Title: Power steering, dimensions , body parts
Post by: nikbj68 on August 20, 2007, 11:42:11

quote:
Originally posted by Emmanueld

I belong to the AC club, I have not found the area with the parts as of yet!

   Emmanuel

Manybox, I hope this works, I`m sort of paraphrasing what I`ve read elsewhere from the administrator:
You need to go to the ACOC Homepage (http://www.racecar.co.uk/acoc/), log in to the box on the right using the username & password in the "ACtion" magazine, select "model directory" (or "model" from the bottom of the screen,) then use the drop-down menu to find Acedes spares.

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