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#1

Recent ACs / Mk V at upcoming H&H auction

Last post by Flyinghorse - Today at 08:20:56

I have no affiliation to car , just spotted it when looking at a friends Jaguar / SS cars also being sold at same auction.

https://handh.co.uk/vehicles/2006-ac-cobra-mark-v/

#2

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: AC Ace and Aceca - common ...

Last post by Aceca289 - Today at 06:55:06

Glen,

I just e-mailed you a PDF of a 1965 ACOC Ace/Aceca parts interchange list (I also tried attaching it here but dk how a PDF will translate on the Forum). It's by no means complete but it may be of some help.

Barrie's mention of Aceca door handles reminded me that there was a Forum thread on this topic years ago. Here's a link to the thread that I found using the Forum search feature. A powerful tool to search out other part sources mentioned in Forum posts from the past.

https://forum.acownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3089.msg23853#msg23853

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,

John
AEX521

#3

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Windscreens for Ace and Ac...

Last post by B.P.Bird - August 27, 2026, 19:54:24

Glen,
That is a good deal - hope it works out. By the bye have you got your Aceca yet ? Could we see a photo' of your challenge ?
Barrie

#4

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: AC Ace and Aceca - common ...

Last post by B.P.Bird - August 27, 2026, 19:49:33

Glen,
Not a lot of response I'm afraid. I don't think there is a comprehensive list such as you request. However most of the knowledge is out there and I believe you will get a better response with more specific requests. For example  'Is there a source for Aceca door handles ?' I do appreciate that you will soon have a big list of parts you are searching for, but tackling them one at a time probably assists in avoiding a nervous breakdown....
Barrie

#5

Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Rubber buffer for MK IV bo...

Last post by AK1041 - August 24, 2026, 15:50:03

Update: I ordered buffers for Capri fuel flap at Capri Club Germany and shortened them in height by 2mm. They are very similar and with this adaption they fit very well.

Part # is 072RxxE

#6

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Greyhound binding brakes

Last post by Acoc-06915 - August 22, 2026, 08:28:25

Thanks Ian.  Worth checking out.

Mike

#7

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Greyhound binding brakes

Last post by 3andahalfpints - August 20, 2026, 10:50:15

A more common cause is pistons starting to seize in the wheel cylinders. The more you apply the brakes, the more they bind. Lubricate the pistons with clean brake fluid, being careful not to let them pop out! Ideally, overhaul the cylinders if this is the cause?

I don't know the layout of the pedal linkage on the Greyhound, unfortunately.

Ian.

#8

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Greyhound binding brakes

Last post by Acoc-06915 - August 16, 2026, 19:37:25

On the 200 mile drive back from the Gaydon AC meeting I noticed that for the final 30 odd mile the brakes started to bind/drag.  I had this happen on my freshly rebuilt XK140 many years ago and it was simple a lack of clearance between the pedal and the master cylinder so as the fluid warmed up the brakes started coming on which in turn warmed the fluid even more.  I actually ground to a halt!  After an hour of cooling down I drove home and adjusted the clearance; all fine.

I had a look at the Greyhound twin cylinders and could not see how to check this.

Can anybody advise please?



Michael Ralph

#9

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Ace and Aceca - common part...

Last post by Glen Smytheman - August 16, 2026, 10:11:07

Hi all,

My "new" AC Aceca BE811 (AKA the AC Aceca Bristol/Shelby Daytona ((Chicken)) Coupe) arrived in NZ on a ship from the US last week so I expect that we will collect it at some stage this week.  I am starting to get details of parts that are available from throughout the world to get this car back to a driving chassis stage, there are also some stories of Aceca and Ace bodies being used as garage art in the US - still some further work to do on tracking these down...

What I am very keen on is whether there is a list out there that gives details of chassis/running/steering/brake/gauges etc and other parts for an Ace/Aceca that are common with other cars. 

We are lucky in NZ that many of our Vintage Car Clubs have sheds full of parts and parts such as Austin Healey trafficator assemblies can be purchased very economically. Any details greatly appreciated of what is common with other cars - please email glen@wbb.co.nz    Many thanks in advance for any information that is out there.

Glen

#10

Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Windscreens for Ace and Ac...

Last post by Glen Smytheman - August 15, 2026, 21:22:46

Barrie,

I just wanted to thank you for the response below - greatly appreciated and I will certainly check them out.  In terms of freight to NZ its better than you think.  I can get all three screens back to NZ from a company in Felixstowe that that imports used UK caravans to NZ for NZD500 which is about GBP210 or GBP70 per screen which is quite a good deal. 

They may be bringing a few other Aceca parts back to NZ as my AC Aceca BE811 arrived in NZ on Friday so I will collect it this week from the shipper - then the search for parts to get it back on the road will commence in earnest!  Thanks again, Glen