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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Ace Leaf Spring Pad

Last post by notacarguy - October 21, 2026, 22:16:16

Thanks for the replies. Luke, that looks like the stuff I need.

#2

General Discussion / Hello

Last post by Bozwell - October 21, 2026, 21:51:42

Hi There

i don't own an AC but have worked on a few over the years

including this one

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cheers


Baz





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#3

428 Frua Forum / Heater knob search

Last post by Bozwell - October 21, 2026, 21:35:07

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Hi There

can anyone tell me where to find some heater Knobs (as arrowed) or what other vehicle they may be off


cheers

#4

General Discussion / AC Ace Bristol clutch slave cy...

Last post by Britcar - October 21, 2026, 15:03:39

I am missing the bracket or mount for the clutch slave cylinder on a 61 AC Bristol. Can anyone help with a picture of the item or even a pic of it installed in position with the slave?  Thanks in advance, Rachel

#5

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Ace Leaf Spring Pad

Last post by Klassik Metall - October 21, 2026, 09:44:39

Hello Tom,

I normally use 1/16" thick red fibre sheet.
Available here.https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/products/ca586-hard-red-fibre-sheet-1-6mm-thick
It should be fitted under both springs. I would say that it gives the spring something to bite down onto rather than just the painted steel. I would agree with Barrie, that its main function is to prevent the harder steel of the springs from fretting at the corners of the spring perch.

Regards, Luke.

#6

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Ace Leaf Spring Pad

Last post by B.P.Bird - October 20, 2026, 18:04:19

Tom,
The red seating material should be there, front and rear, between the lap plate and the tower spring perch. Sorry to say I do not know exactly what the composition is, obviously some kind of fibre sheet and an equivalent should be easily found from a gasket materials supplier. As to purpose that becomes more interesting: I suppose the obvious explanation is to prevent fretting, but that begs the question of secure spring mounting to prevent movement. After all any movement of the spring on the perch will upset the road wheel geometry. So if there is such clamping as will prevent movement why the protective gasket ?
I fear it needs a proper engineer to explain

#7

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace Leaf Spring Pad

Last post by notacarguy - October 20, 2026, 03:34:52

Hello! This thin reddish pad was between the leaf spring and the front suspension tower on BEX1122. There was not one on the rear. Seems like a good idea to have something there. Does anyone know what this material is and what a suitable replacement would be? Or is this even worth worrying about?
Thanks.
-Tom

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General Discussion / Re: AC Ace Bristol - Chassis p...

Last post by KN362 - October 14, 2026, 12:12:12

Hi all, Thank you for your help.  I will continue to research and look at all the threads and leads. Keith (Lessiter) you have been enormously helpful, much appreciated.
Many thanks
Keith N
 

#9

Recent ACs / Re: Mk V at upcoming H&H aucti...

Last post by MkIV Lux - October 13, 2026, 22:24:31

this car is elsewhere referred to as "pre-production Mk V" (Malta) featuring a 4.6 litre Ford Mustang engine

#10

General Discussion / Re: AC Ace Bristol - Chassis p...

Last post by AC Ace Bristol - October 11, 2026, 22:56:58

Keith aka KN362
Re: Robert Constabaris - Westwood.
Sorry  I cannot add details on BEX406, but can offer some information on  Robert (Bob) Constabaris
Robert Constabaris bought BEX437 in 1958, Raced it during 1959 and 1960 e,g. 26th July 1959 car number 50.
Constabaris often competed against James H Parsons from Seattle who owned and raced BEX333 in NW USA, Vancouver & British Columbia at the following race tracks :
Westwood, Abbottsford, Shelton, Deer Park & Arlington.. during 1958 through 1964.

Constabaris was also associated with AEX443 owned in period by  Laurence Kent,  AEX443  inherited engine 100D2 804 from BEX437, which now runs Bristol engine bloc 100D 762, however cylinder head 100D 762 is in Australia. .(Laurence Kent confirmed Constabaris Passed away in 2008/9 reference emails dated 26/04/2010)

Constabaris is / was allegedly associated with BEX1073 / The Mongoose.  . Disproved by Mike Mansergh during researching full History  .   BEX1073 imported to UK  and restored by Mike Mansergh in Cumbria., but is now owned by Christian Clouard in France.

Constabaris was the Editor of Pit Pass magazine which was published for only 12/18 months 1958/59.
he worked closely with Photographer  sub editor Ed Clements.

For more information regards each of the above, please contact Tim Pearce the ACOC Ace Bristol Registrar who has the 9 x 65mm/70mm thick A4 Lever Arch Files which make the very comprehensive Ace Bristol Hard Copy Register. which houses  original correspondence.

For further information please visit my old Thread " Racing History BEX333 1958-1964 "on the ACOC Club Forum.  started  on the 4th January 2009.  There are numerous names of Period Classic racing Historians, who could help in your quest for History on BEX406..
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Last but not least Martin Rudow watched his father race Classic Sports cars in Period in NW USA, Vancouver and British Columbia, and wrote 2 volumes on The  History of  Northwest Sports Car Racing  .  Vol 1 - 1950 through 1961,  " Long Straights  and Hairpin Bends " & Vol 2 - 1962 through 1970  " Weekends of Glory ".
Good Luck with your research,  Please share any new material on Racing Ace Bristol's  especially BEX406 & BEX333.
Cheers for Now
Keith Lessiter
BEX333
Ex-ACOC Ace Bristol Registrar
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