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#41
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Wanted to buy - Soft Top a...
Last post by AC Ace Bristol - September 03, 2024, 16:27:17.
Pascal
R Stirlem First Owner of BEX389 ??
A potential lead to confirm the first owner ? That is assuming the manual came with BEX389 when it left the Factory ( 20th December 1957) and wasn't bought years later by R Stirlem whom passed on his Manual from a different Ace Bristol. or was bought at a garage sale or recently purchased on ebay.
It is a potential lead. But requires more research to authenticate , prove and definitely confirm R Stirlem is / was The First official Owner.
Keith
Pascal
R Stirlem First Owner of BEX389 ??
A potential lead to confirm the first owner ? That is assuming the manual came with BEX389 when it left the Factory ( 20th December 1957) and wasn't bought years later by R Stirlem whom passed on his Manual from a different Ace Bristol. or was bought at a garage sale or recently purchased on ebay.
It is a potential lead. But requires more research to authenticate , prove and definitely confirm R Stirlem is / was The First official Owner.
Keith
#42
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Re: Dash replacement for my 87...
Last post by RJE - September 03, 2024, 15:33:59Alan Faulkner-Stevens (dragonwheelsrestorations.co.uk) has done many conversions and restorations and could undoubtedly organise this for you. I think conversions that use the MGB steering column tend to use the VW Beetle turn indicator switch but I am sure someone more knowledgeable could confirm this.
#43
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Wanted to buy - Soft Top a...
Last post by maeter1@me.com - September 03, 2024, 14:45:32Found a name onthe first page of the Instruction Manual, R. Stirlem.
#44
Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Dash replacement for my 87 Aut...
Last post by CobraAddict - September 03, 2024, 10:11:12G'Day All
I am the proud new owner of a 1987 Autokraft Cobra MkIV (AK1201) and one of the things I am planning to do is to change the dash setup. It has actually already have a makeover to look more like the AC 289 MkIII configuration however they used the old Autokraft dash as a donor and although it generally 'looks the part', dimensionally, it is all wrong and I feel a car of this magnitude should have such an update done correctly with attention to detail (see pic)
So I am looking to replace it with a 'correct' 66/67 AC 289 MkIII dash template and wonder if there is anyone who makes the aluminium templates for the Autokraft car. I already have the gauges etc so really only need the aluminium panel although a complete dash with correct gauges and switches would be very much of interest.
Failing availability of that I would also consider a Shelby MkIII Roadster dash instead of which I have seen a few conversions already on the net, including original factory upgrades.
Additionally could you tell me what 'indicator light switch' is normally used on the AC 289 MkIII? It is something else that will need replacing
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
Best Regs from Oz
I am the proud new owner of a 1987 Autokraft Cobra MkIV (AK1201) and one of the things I am planning to do is to change the dash setup. It has actually already have a makeover to look more like the AC 289 MkIII configuration however they used the old Autokraft dash as a donor and although it generally 'looks the part', dimensionally, it is all wrong and I feel a car of this magnitude should have such an update done correctly with attention to detail (see pic)
So I am looking to replace it with a 'correct' 66/67 AC 289 MkIII dash template and wonder if there is anyone who makes the aluminium templates for the Autokraft car. I already have the gauges etc so really only need the aluminium panel although a complete dash with correct gauges and switches would be very much of interest.
Failing availability of that I would also consider a Shelby MkIII Roadster dash instead of which I have seen a few conversions already on the net, including original factory upgrades.
Additionally could you tell me what 'indicator light switch' is normally used on the AC 289 MkIII? It is something else that will need replacing
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
Best Regs from Oz
#45
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Wanted to buy - Soft Top a...
Last post by AC Ace Bristol - September 03, 2024, 09:14:01Pascal
Re: soft Top and Frame
BEX389 has a flat windscreen... .. Make sure if buying Second hand, the soft top is for a Flat Screen Ace not a Curved screen Ace.
Last but not least Good Luck with your quest for pre 1968 History on BEX389, e.g. first owner /s.
Cheers for Now.
Keith.
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Re: soft Top and Frame
BEX389 has a flat windscreen... .. Make sure if buying Second hand, the soft top is for a Flat Screen Ace not a Curved screen Ace.
Last but not least Good Luck with your quest for pre 1968 History on BEX389, e.g. first owner /s.
Cheers for Now.
Keith.
.
#46
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Wanted to buy - Soft Top and F...
Last post by maeter1@me.com - September 02, 2024, 16:43:53Car came with original tonneau cover and side screens with bag but no soft top, or frame. Happy to purchase in any state as I would prefer an original.
Thank you in advance,
Pascal
Thank you in advance,
Pascal
#47
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / BEX 389
Last post by maeter1@me.com - September 02, 2024, 16:40:53Good morning everyone,
I recently purchased an extremely original 1957 Ace Bristol at the RM Auction in Monterey, see https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo24/lots/r0156-1958-ac-acebristol/. She was stored for 41 years, from 1970 until 2011. I am missing a few items (subsequent post!) and would love some additional information. The car will not be restored anytime soon, if ever, but will be fully reinstated to original as well as being mechanically 100% in order.
For one, I would appreciate a list of the contents of the tool kit, as well as a picture or two? I have sourced a replica of the tool bag from Liverpool Works already. Feel free to point out non-original items (the front indicator lights for example.) We have already sourced an original set of PF700 Lucas.
Thank you in advance for any and all replies.
Very Best,
Pascal
I recently purchased an extremely original 1957 Ace Bristol at the RM Auction in Monterey, see https://rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo24/lots/r0156-1958-ac-acebristol/. She was stored for 41 years, from 1970 until 2011. I am missing a few items (subsequent post!) and would love some additional information. The car will not be restored anytime soon, if ever, but will be fully reinstated to original as well as being mechanically 100% in order.
For one, I would appreciate a list of the contents of the tool kit, as well as a picture or two? I have sourced a replica of the tool bag from Liverpool Works already. Feel free to point out non-original items (the front indicator lights for example.) We have already sourced an original set of PF700 Lucas.
Thank you in advance for any and all replies.
Very Best,
Pascal
#48
General Discussion / Where have the forum photos go...
Last post by Old Crock - September 02, 2024, 13:16:22Copied from Vintage, PVT and 2-litre Forum:
Quote from: administrator on August 31, 2024, 09:28:39
I guess they didn't survive the rebuild of the Forum - apologies but not much I can do.
Disappointing, a great shame to lose those many photos of AC cars and those showing the broader early history of the marque. Over many years, I have posted hundreds of photos in the forum, many of important historical significance that had not been published nor held elsewhere. For example, dozens of unique shots of the AC works in the 1920's, showing the various departments. I remember the postings on the Sports (Montlhery) model that was privately entered in the Monte Carlo rally - a great car - I had never seen those photos before. Then there were the photos of dozens of 1920's and 30's cars, against chassis numbers, by another member. A lot of effort there, and a retrievable archive. In Jonto's case it was a valuable record of a chassis-up restoration of a vintage car. There are many more examples where this single line above doesn't recognise the wasted effort, nor the loss of such valuable material in one place.
In my collection I have dozens of AC related items, sales catalogues (I have them for every year of the vintage period and earlier), press releases, magazine articles, letters and more. When I go 'to the great car park up there' these will go to the National Motor Museum library - they will not be going to the ACOC archive...
Quote from: administrator on August 31, 2024, 09:28:39
I guess they didn't survive the rebuild of the Forum - apologies but not much I can do.
Disappointing, a great shame to lose those many photos of AC cars and those showing the broader early history of the marque. Over many years, I have posted hundreds of photos in the forum, many of important historical significance that had not been published nor held elsewhere. For example, dozens of unique shots of the AC works in the 1920's, showing the various departments. I remember the postings on the Sports (Montlhery) model that was privately entered in the Monte Carlo rally - a great car - I had never seen those photos before. Then there were the photos of dozens of 1920's and 30's cars, against chassis numbers, by another member. A lot of effort there, and a retrievable archive. In Jonto's case it was a valuable record of a chassis-up restoration of a vintage car. There are many more examples where this single line above doesn't recognise the wasted effort, nor the loss of such valuable material in one place.
In my collection I have dozens of AC related items, sales catalogues (I have them for every year of the vintage period and earlier), press releases, magazine articles, letters and more. When I go 'to the great car park up there' these will go to the National Motor Museum library - they will not be going to the ACOC archive...
#49
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Car No 6199 1921
Last post by Old Crock - September 01, 2024, 21:10:37Quote from: administrator on August 31, 2024, 09:28:39I guess they didn't survive the rebuild of the Forum - apologies but not much I can do.
Disappointing, a great shame to lose those many photos of AC cars and those showing the broader early history of the marque. Over many years, I have posted hundreds of photos in the forum, many of important historical significance that had not been published nor held elsewhere. For example, dozens of unique shots of the AC works in the 1920's, showing the various departments. I remember the postings on the Sports (Montlhery) model that was privately entered in the Monte Carlo rally - a great car - I had never seen those photos before. Then there were the photos of dozens of 1920's and 30's cars, against chassis numbers, by another member. A lot of effort there, and a retrievable archive. In Jonto's case it was a valuable record of a chassis-up restoration of a vintage car. There are many more examples where this single line above doesn't recognise the wasted effort, nor the loss of such valuable material in one place.
In my collection I have dozens of AC related items, sales catalogues (I have them for every year of the vintage period and earlier), press releases, magazine articles, letters and more. When I go 'to the great car park up there' these will go to the National Motor Museum library - they will not be going to the ACOC archive...
#50
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Car No 6199 1921
Last post by jonto - August 31, 2024, 19:55:30Oh dear, pity. I've a few more jobs ongoing for the car. When there's some progress I'll start another thread perhaps.