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quote:Originally posted by pjbowman
   
Trying to help a friend of mine track down any racing history on BEX489, car sold and still located in the Eastern US. Does this car ring any bells with anyone?
   
   Peter
   

   
   Peter,
   
   Can you contact me please. I may have some information for you on BEX489.
   
   Thanks,
   
   Jeff
   716-308-2225

Also those part numbers are Dunlop rim hoop numbers. Did they make them for AC originally?

Thanks John. I called them they said the it was possible that the rims were relaced, possibly for racing with the slightly larger ones in the rear. Maybe Ken Rudd racing did it. They also said original rims were 4"x16". They make make them slightly larger @ 4.5"x16".

What is the factory rim size for a 1957 AC Ace Bristol? I dismounted the tires off of the 5 wheels I have and I have 3 rims that measure 4.5 inches part number x453c and 2 rims that measure 4.0 inches with the part number x453d. Measurements were taken from the inner where the tire bead seats. Did they use skinnier rims in the front? Possibly because of the disc brakes? All of the rims are 16 inches tall.

A lot has happened since I acquired this car. I will get everyone up to speed in a bit when I get more time to sit down and write up things.
   
   Thanks to all...
   
   Jeff

Does anyone have the part numbers for the items below? I may have a source for parts in the US but he needs part numbers.
   1. Girling brake master cylinder?
   2. Girling clutch master cylinder?
   3. Girling Slave cylinder?
   4. Brake hoses?

Thanks Tim!!!! And tell Tony thank you!!!!

Does anyone have a PPG code for Svecia red? I had a paint scan done and the color they gave me is WAY off. Did they use this color on any other cars?

Keith I would be interested as well, BEX279.
   Thanks,
   Jeff

Hello All,
   
   What a weird coincidence that just happened. I was browsing eBay for parts and ran across this, so I had to snap it up.
   
   http://www.ebay.com/itm/371297903372?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
   
   Anyone know what track this may be? Spa?
   
   Jeff

BP Bird. Thank you so much. When this is all said and done I am going to owe the whole UK beers..... [:D]

quote:Originally posted by Aceca289
   
Hi Jeff,
   
   I have a PDF copy of a 1965 ACOC parts interchange list that I can send you. It will help you ID other cars that used many of the same parts in period allowing you to go to Moss or other British parts suppliers. Send me an e-mail and I'll get you a copy. Aceca289 at aol.com
   
   John
   

   
   John - email sent     Thanks, Jeff

quote:Originally posted by BE774
   
Hi Jeff, do you have a copy of Rinsey Mills' book Original Ace and Cobra? Invaluable guide to originality.
   
   Are you looking primarily for USA suppliers? A lot of what you need is available in the UK from various places. Do you use eBay at all? Some starters:-
   
   various brightwork: same as early Cobra, try www.europaspares.com
   10. Inside door locks: MG T series of the period
   13. Wiring harness: Autosparks: www.autosparks.co.uk
   38. Classic Autos of Kings Langley, Herts, UK can make these.
   42. Yes they did. Barry Howsley (ACOC member) often has one for sale (difficult to find) and he knows Aces.
   43/44. Gauges are not easy. Speedo physically same as Triumph TR of period, except printing is different. The smaller gauges are again mostly available but not necessarily with the correct markings. I ended up finding a specialist who would print the dials and make up six complete sets and advertised in the club magazine for other owners to come in on the deal. My supplier is now defunct unfortunately.
   Hope that helps a little.
   

   
   I am in the process of getting the book for reference.
   
   I am open to get the parts anywhere that is cost effective.
   
   I use eBay and have Paypal
   
   Thanks for the info, this is the information I am after.
   
   Thanks,
   Jeff

Hello All,
   
   I made an (extensive) partial list of the items I need. If you can help me locate them or tell me where to purchase them I would greatly appreciate it. Please use the each item reference number below as a guide. If there are other cars that use some of these parts that would help me as well as others in the future, please list them. Thanks, Jeff
   
   Let's begin [:D]:
   
   1. Front and back emblems with Bristol banner
   
   2. Front headlight trim rings
   
   3. Chrome hood key hole covers and key
   
   4. Trunk handle
   
   5. License plate light and lens
   
   6. Rear tail lights
   
   7. Inside trunk clips for jack, etc
   
   8. Trunk prop rod or telescoping rod
   
   9. Chrome Gas cap
   
   10. Inside door handles and strikers
   
   11. Side window wing chrome inserts I think there are 8?
   
   12. Do you sell a screw and bolt kit for the car? Just misc. BSF and BSW as well as the flat head machine ones?
   
   13. Complete wiring harness from front to rear
   
   14. Horn and turn signal components and horn cap
   
   15. All of the dash switches and lights
   
   16. Brake master cylinder
   
   17. All of the brake lines and hoses and clips, I do have the 2 junction blocks
   
   18. Clutch slave and hydraulic master cylinder including the lines
   
   19. Do you sell all of the u joints? I want to replace them
   
   20. Front rotors, pads and calipers. Do you sell caliper rebuild kits?
   
   21. Rear shoes, spring kits, and wheel cylinders
   
   22. Emergency brake cables
   
   23. Suspension bushings (16)
   
   24. King pin kits
   
   25. Steering wheel (wood)
   
   26. Interior kit, Black leather
   
   27. Tonneau cover snaps
   
   28. Read end gaskets, side and 3rd member one
   
   29. Steering box rebuild kit
   
   30. Shocks
   
   31. Possible spring bushings front and rear springs
   
   32. Steering shaft gasket that goes on the footbox
   
   33. Rod ends for front suspension
   
   34. Door, hood and trunk weather stripping
   
   35. 4 - AC knock off spinners
   
   36. Over riders
   
   37. Front Turn signal lens's and bases
   
   38. Front Grill and surround
   
   40. Fuel Filler hose to gas tank
   
   41. Smiths heater box and two defrost vent hoses
   
   42. Did some cars come with windshield squirters?
   
   43. Speedometer with clock Ace or 2 litre Saloon
   
   44. All of the other instruments except the rev counter
   
   Whew.... That is a list... [:D]

quote:Originally posted by B.P.Bird
   
Jeff, Competition Number light for night racing. Probably the small Lucas dome shaped number plate light L534/53705 or sometimes they used the same light as the number plate light on an Ace L467/56790. However there were also other variants, sometimes handmade. Get the magnifying glass on those old pictures.
   

   
   Wow, I would have never guessed that! Thank you for the information. It makes sense to me now.