Ace Bristol Tools

[maeter1@me.com]

I had the pleasure of visiting a friend nearby whose family has had a 1957 Ace Bristol from new.  I took pictures of some of the original items from his tool kit as there is sometimes conflicting opinions as to what it consisted off.  I would appreciate the answer to the following questions:

1. Any leads as to where to find the starting handle?
2. I show two possible wrenches for the rear brakes, which one, if any, is correct?
3. I have also uploaded a picture of what could the original plug leads, any ideas if there are still available?
4. Anybody ever seen a T key as the one shown below?

Any and all comments/answers very welcome...

[Flyinghorse]

Is the T key the budget lock jet for opening bonnet catches?
I would simply fabricate a starting handle from the real one as a pattern. Realistically it used just for adjusting the tappets.
Im no expert but two brake wrenches could be required- one for adjusting the Alvin drums at rear and other for bleeding front calipers is discs were fitted.

[AC Ace Bristol]

. Quickly scrolled through your pictures of Ace Tools.
. I believe the follow are correct. ( Came with my BEX333 from new )
Correct Rear Brake Spanner  is fabricated with flat bar  ( one on the left )
Your Plug Spanner is correct.
All  AC Ace spanners were manufactured by Garringtons
The T handle is incorrect
Plug leads were black rubber  with copper core. 
( I  made up a set three months ago, having located a Old local garage  In North Devon that had a real of NOS cable, plus all fittings and correct period kit to correctly fit new ends .)

Hopefully the above is helpful
Cheers for Now.
Keith.


   

[maeter1@me.com]

I have seen a set of 2021 post on "Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools" being made, I would be very happy to purchase a set should there be a way to have them made again.

[maeter1@me.com]

Ok, so I found the AC ACECA TOOLKIT CYLINDER HEAD  DUMBELL SPANNER SHAFT, the item on the left next to the plug spanner, but it seems that I would need a 1/4 Whitworth socket to go with it, maybe a 1/4 drive? Does anybody know?

[maeter1@me.com]

And found the rear brake spanner...a good day!  Any leads on starting handle welcome.