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#51
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Wanted to buy - Soft Top a...
Last post by maeter1@me.com - September 05, 2024, 21:56:00Well, I am not sure I would ever put the top up, it just that I need it to have a complete car. I have found most of the pieces, including a trimmer to make the hood but cannot source the bows, where did you have them made? Or, do you still have the regular ones, I would be happy to purchase them from you?
#52
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: BEX 389
Last post by maeter1@me.com - September 05, 2024, 19:13:06Good afternoon Ben,
Yes, the bag is being remade, you can see it here https://www.liverpoolmotorworks.com/menu.php?id=13.
Would you know the sizes of the spanners?
Thank you in advance,
Pascal
Yes, the bag is being remade, you can see it here https://www.liverpoolmotorworks.com/menu.php?id=13.
Would you know the sizes of the spanners?
Thank you in advance,
Pascal
#53
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Greyhound mascots
Last post by Flagship - September 05, 2024, 17:30:31Good info, thanks for that.
The greyhound looks the part on the car so those who want one can have one even if they weren't on every car.
The greyhound looks the part on the car so those who want one can have one even if they weren't on every car.
#54
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Wanted to buy - Soft Top a...
Last post by AEX146 - September 05, 2024, 14:52:06Pascal,
Just further to Keith's point I don't think that even all the flat screens were exactly the same size and the shape of the back of the soft top hood depends on whether the car has a "long" or "short" boot/ trunk.
For what it's worth I am 6 foot tall and couldn't sit in my Ace with the hood up. I ended up having taller hood hoops made up and a new hood to fit.
Regards,
Ben Morgan
PS Even with a new hood you still get wet
Just further to Keith's point I don't think that even all the flat screens were exactly the same size and the shape of the back of the soft top hood depends on whether the car has a "long" or "short" boot/ trunk.
For what it's worth I am 6 foot tall and couldn't sit in my Ace with the hood up. I ended up having taller hood hoops made up and a new hood to fit.
Regards,
Ben Morgan
PS Even with a new hood you still get wet
#55
Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: BEX 389
Last post by AEX146 - September 05, 2024, 14:30:29Pascal,
Congratulations on your purchase.
I am by no means an authority on ACs but here is a list of the tools I believe were supplied with an Ace.
Four Garrington open-ended spanners in Whitworth sizes.
A wood handled 8" Jenbro screwdriver
Jenbro 6" pliers
Spark plug box spanner and crossbar
Brake adjust spanner
Brake bleed spanner
The last two items have been the subject of discussion on the Forum in the past and batches of them have been remade to the original specification.
I was intrigued by your reference to buying a tool bag from Liverpool Works.
Has someone remade the tool bag? If so could you post their web site or contact details.
Regards,
Ben Morgan
Congratulations on your purchase.
I am by no means an authority on ACs but here is a list of the tools I believe were supplied with an Ace.
Four Garrington open-ended spanners in Whitworth sizes.
A wood handled 8" Jenbro screwdriver
Jenbro 6" pliers
Spark plug box spanner and crossbar
Brake adjust spanner
Brake bleed spanner
The last two items have been the subject of discussion on the Forum in the past and batches of them have been remade to the original specification.
I was intrigued by your reference to buying a tool bag from Liverpool Works.
Has someone remade the tool bag? If so could you post their web site or contact details.
Regards,
Ben Morgan
#56
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: wrapping leaf springs
Last post by Flagship - September 05, 2024, 13:58:43I've just read about someone who wrapped theirs in denso tape then with home made gaiters from an old leather jacket.
I like the idea and look of gaiters and properly and tightly wrapped should keep any water out.
I think this is the way I'll go.
Until tomorrow and I change my mind.😂
Thanks for your input everyone.
I like the idea and look of gaiters and properly and tightly wrapped should keep any water out.
I think this is the way I'll go.
Until tomorrow and I change my mind.😂
Thanks for your input everyone.
#57
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Greyhound mascots
Last post by Old Crock - September 05, 2024, 13:46:04Greyhound mascots were a common design in the 1920/30's, representing speed, sleekness and grace - a natural choice for Lincoln Motor Co in the mid-20's, then later their parent company Ford. Accessory companies also manufactured and sold the greyhound. One design, by Casimir Brau, was expensive then and still is today, now an Art Deco collectors' piece. Lalique designed a car mascot showing the greyhound intaglio.
I believe the AC design was first sold as an accessory by Lejeune. The early ones are nickel. They seemed to have been adopted by AC owners. These show the 'AEL' logo of Augustine and Emile Lejeune. A greyhound mascot with AEL stamping, and the AC logo next to it, presumably was a factory order noting customers' likes.
The Lejeune company was under the control of their son, Louis, in 1933. These mascots have a stamped 'LL' but the lettering itself changed in style later becoming more simpler, the LL using straight lines.
In 1933, under the Hurlock management, AC cars were again at the London Motor Show and the brochure for 1933 shows an Ace model with a greyhound adorning the radiator. This greyhound has the front legs extending forwards. The later AC Greyhound model was also illustrated with a mascot. The mascot was not standard, across the range, though most likely offered as an optional extra. The later mascot has the dog's legs tucked-up. These are chrome.
Lejeune continued making this greyhound design (they had others) and it was still being offered only a few years back. These have the LL letters in a circle. Another consideration is that a current member (of long-standing) had a batch of mascots made for the club, many years ago, by Lejeune and these I understand had the AC logo and were numbered. I do not know if any were numbered in the 1930's though there was no reason then, unless possibly to recognise a 'batch' being produced.
I believe the AC design was first sold as an accessory by Lejeune. The early ones are nickel. They seemed to have been adopted by AC owners. These show the 'AEL' logo of Augustine and Emile Lejeune. A greyhound mascot with AEL stamping, and the AC logo next to it, presumably was a factory order noting customers' likes.
The Lejeune company was under the control of their son, Louis, in 1933. These mascots have a stamped 'LL' but the lettering itself changed in style later becoming more simpler, the LL using straight lines.
In 1933, under the Hurlock management, AC cars were again at the London Motor Show and the brochure for 1933 shows an Ace model with a greyhound adorning the radiator. This greyhound has the front legs extending forwards. The later AC Greyhound model was also illustrated with a mascot. The mascot was not standard, across the range, though most likely offered as an optional extra. The later mascot has the dog's legs tucked-up. These are chrome.
Lejeune continued making this greyhound design (they had others) and it was still being offered only a few years back. These have the LL letters in a circle. Another consideration is that a current member (of long-standing) had a batch of mascots made for the club, many years ago, by Lejeune and these I understand had the AC logo and were numbered. I do not know if any were numbered in the 1930's though there was no reason then, unless possibly to recognise a 'batch' being produced.
#58
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: wrapping leaf springs
Last post by Flagship - September 05, 2024, 13:27:20They look great, I bet they're quite expensive to be so good.
I've been looking at Denso tape wrapped to seal in grease. They may not look as good but serve the same purpose if they stay wrapped!
I'll check out Wefco. Thanks.
I've been looking at Denso tape wrapped to seal in grease. They may not look as good but serve the same purpose if they stay wrapped!
I'll check out Wefco. Thanks.
#59
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: wrapping leaf springs
Last post by Old Crock - September 05, 2024, 11:16:47I've used Wefco gaiters on a few cars. They were available not only for 'high-end' cars but offered for Austin Sevens.
In my view, they are excellent, in design, manufacture and appearance. They are made-to-measure for both quarter or semi-elliptic. Their design involves leather with an inner lining (felt-like) that holds the lubricant - some cars have oilers and grease nipples within the leather design, some use automatic greasing. The latter came from a company called Jeavons, who not only made the gaiters but supplied special grease guns (company now long gone).
The more well-known company for spring gaiters is Wefco, who were part of the Wilcot company. Wefco gaiters, I think, do look excellent and last 'half-a-lifetime' (photo below on a Rolls). The Wefco design uses strong, waxed(?)laces, which cross over to fit around flattened metal 'hooks', plus straps with buckles. You may find difficulty in tracking down Wefco but they still were supplying as recently as mid-summer this year.
In my view, they are excellent, in design, manufacture and appearance. They are made-to-measure for both quarter or semi-elliptic. Their design involves leather with an inner lining (felt-like) that holds the lubricant - some cars have oilers and grease nipples within the leather design, some use automatic greasing. The latter came from a company called Jeavons, who not only made the gaiters but supplied special grease guns (company now long gone).
The more well-known company for spring gaiters is Wefco, who were part of the Wilcot company. Wefco gaiters, I think, do look excellent and last 'half-a-lifetime' (photo below on a Rolls). The Wefco design uses strong, waxed(?)laces, which cross over to fit around flattened metal 'hooks', plus straps with buckles. You may find difficulty in tracking down Wefco but they still were supplying as recently as mid-summer this year.
#60
Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: wrapping leaf springs
Last post by Flagship - September 05, 2024, 00:46:47I've seen leather ones on other cars Col and they look good. Maybe there are standard sizes made as the leaf springs were bought in.
Being oily I can see why the road dirt will stick to them and act like a grinding paste. I'd worry a wrapping would cone loose but leather covers would be secure. I'll look into it.
Being oily I can see why the road dirt will stick to them and act like a grinding paste. I'd worry a wrapping would cone loose but leather covers would be secure. I'll look into it.