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Thanks Keith.  I did look there and have that (document ref CE852/63) but its not the document I was looking for.  I am after a standalone document dedicated only to the AC engined Ace, like one of these (for an AC 16hp saloon in this case) on e-bay:-
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-AC-Electrics-Cars-Equipment-Spare-Parts-1950-CE681-/152293412222?hash=item2375650d7e:g:LGcAAOSw-CpYATC7

Nice project.  Not an AC subject as such but... Blakely also had an H.R.G connection and did the Goodwood 9 hours in 1952 and 1953 in one of the 1949 H.R.G Le Mans Lightweight team cars latterly fitted with H.R.G Engineering's new twin cam engine at that time which was on loan to him.  When he was shot, H.R.G quickly took their engine back, the car fell on hard times and did not turn a wheel for many years. My Father bought the car, with its older engine back in it, in 1972 and I "helped" with various bits of the car as a boy and dreamt of one day racing it. It was one of those long re-builds and during the project Father found the twin cam engine in a chain-gang Nash and re-united it.  Eventually I got to race it and memorably did 50 laps of Snetterton in it once.

Yes, I have picture of the plate.  Also the link to the auction:-
   
   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1957-A-C-Ace-Brass-Identification-Plate-Original-/222254233859?hash=item33bf627903:g:gTgAAOSwTA9X3ua~

BYE 536 which was sold at that sale was once owned by my Father (who now has AE27) and it still has the special rev counter he installed.  He sold it when I was about 7. I have vivid memories of being scared in it. I now have my own Ace and can get my own back!

Am no expert ...but there is a "Bristol 2 litre engine BS1A SC 59" currently on e-bay for sale.  Regards

Did you have any luck Mark?  I am also looking for a pair or parts to restore or copy for my car.  They don't look complicated but not always easy to see the metal sections required when they are trimmed.  There was a new pair on e-bay some months ago complete with storage bag that someone had made! Let me know if you had any luck finding something and vice versa.

Thanks Keith. Just wondered if there were some commonly accepted mods for various periods of AC model. For example, I know for the MRL Woodcote Trophy it is supposed to be only for pre 56 cars and only with drum brakes and specs available in that period.
   
   Interesting you mentioned Le Mans Classic. I did the very first Le Mans Classic in 2002 and came 3rd overall on scratch in Plateau 1 in an Aston Martin. The night racing was fantastic and almost a time warp.  Looking forward to getting my Ace really motoring.  Sadly, these days I am stuck abroad working most of the time but the Ace is up and running and now needs some proper sorting. Am very pleased to have it. My Father owns AE27 which goes very well indeed so hopefully it will be in good company.  All the best.

Not sure how to post a picture to show the FIA screen?

Good advice here for a new owner and I think Spax currently give a discount to ACOC members. Thanks. I have a 1955 Ace, can anyone advise me if the Spax adjustable shocks are eligible for racing such a car in the UK and/or under FIA regs?  I seem to recall someone saying a few years ago the latter did not allow adjustable ones?
   Will

Thank you, much appreciated.  I'll check out the damper discussion as mine are a bit worn out.  I need a spare diff unit ideally and would like one to re-build so I can learn more about them.  Any idea where I can get one?  I believe old spares for re-build are available from ex-AC Saloons?  I'll ponder the ratios more for sure. Regards.

If anyone has one of these brackets to spare (fixes to the bulkhead with three small screws) please let me know.  Two would be better. Thanks.

Anyone had any experience of having an aluminium radiator made for an Ace / Ace Bristol and recommend a company who made a nice job of one?

via the Forum I kindly got a copy of a 1955-57 wiring diagram (for Ace with AC engine). I wonder if anyone has a Lucas "electrical equipment and spare parts" data sheet for the AC engined Ace for similar 1955-57 period?  They are usually 2 or 3 double sided pages per car and list all the component types, with pictures and service part numbers. Its not the same as the "Ace Lucas parts list" in the car directory on this site.  Have searched the usual places and not got one yet.
   
   What is the correct Lucas type (and part number?)for the single and double speed wiper motors?
   
   The correct fuel pump for an early Ace?
   
   Need a spare rev counter, prefer 0 to 6k if anyone has one or parts to sell.
   
   Thanks in advance.

Not sure if anyone saw it but there seemed to be the original chassis plate for AEX 164 on e-bay.  The auction / sale has now been withdrawn. The "buy it now" price was approx. 1,400 GBP. The advert / auction said:-
   
   Offered is an original brass manufacturer's identification plate for A.C. Cars Ltd.  This item was on a dismantled 1957 Ace roadster.  Engine number CL2288W and Chassis number AEX 164.  The plate is 8 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches tall.  The condition is excellent with no pitting - all black letters are clean and intact.  The stampings for the engine and chassis numbers are clean and deeply stamped.  Both numbers were factory hand stamped.  This plate is appropriate for A. C. models that did not have Bristol components and accoutrements.