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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: August 10, 2020, 13:43:30 »

Hi Max, was trying to build the car back to its original HP output of 340 at the crank. When we went to re- tune the car I was advised thar as our cars have the low cost cranks with the 50oz weight on end that the engines will rev to 5100 after which the cranks get of sync and break ( confirmed with Peter Knight). Therefore if I want to take the car above the 5100 and retune we will need to replace the crank with the old version that uses 25oz weight, I would assume that just replacing the Crank is only part of the work and hopefully some one on the forum will be able to advise what work needs to be done.
Of course could go Real steel and buy one of there 302 engines or alternatively I could get a 351 engine from another source - but I think these engines are taller and heavier but lower cost than the other 2 options.
So if someone could enlighten me on the crank replacement would be appreciated

David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: July 22, 2020, 08:45:50 »

Thanks for this information and useful for other owners. Rough order of cost I had for a 1 off frame and soft top was £5k. At present, no surprise, I have not discussed this further. At that price I would probably rather put money into some engine changes.

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General Discussion / Re: Drive it Day

« on: February 17, 2020, 10:25:03 »

Hi Colin,
For drive it day I think the most popular event is at BIcester Heritage . Tickets to the event is approx £10, but you need to book in advance as it sells out

David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / 1997 Motor show

« on: January 16, 2020, 16:04:40 »

Whilst going tube came across this top gear episode at the 1997 Motorshow and sure enough the AC stand was visited

https://youtu.be/cYl-gmi7vVY

AC appears around the 8 minutes 50 seconds in case you cannot stand to watch all the way though.

David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Radiator Top Hose

« on: January 14, 2020, 11:46:08 »

Hi David,

had a look at my Ace and the top hose does not have second hose going towards the coolant reservoir, so not able to help.

Did have a look at a few Mustang and Ford web sites but did not see a top hose that looked the same as yours

David S

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ACOC News and Events / Re: Silverstone Classic 2020

« on: January 09, 2020, 08:31:01 »

Hi Aaron,

No not this year.

As you can see from question raised by shep in post below we had no responses, so this year we have not requested to attend

regards
David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: January 03, 2020, 12:15:34 »

Thanks Paho for the additional information. I have sent the pictures over plus a link to this discussion

David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: December 22, 2019, 14:53:47 »

Hi Max,

thanks for all the photos, will download them all and send over to RWRacing for comment on feasibility. Do not expect any feedback until new year

David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: December 20, 2019, 09:14:31 »

As stated I have been down to see my local specialist - RW Racing.
The view is that it might be possible to have a hood/frame made from another even when the hood is still attached, however to confirm this he would really like to see the soft top
For now he has asked if it was possible to supply some pictures both inside and out.

Nigel, are you able to provide a few pictures?

Second question is the same soft top used on both the early and the later cars?

David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: December 13, 2019, 14:04:23 »

Nigel, apologies just seen your response from  November, Work always gets in the way of enjoying life!! The offer is very kind and something I would like to look into, not knowing how the soft top is attached to the frame I think the frame would need to be measured with soft top still attached [ think it would be unwise to do remove]

I will speak to my local AC specialist / racing company to obtain a couple of businesses that may be willing to look at undertaking this work plus of course the coach trimmers mentioned in an earlier post.

Is the frame visible from inside the hood?

regards
David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Convertible hood

« on: November 28, 2019, 11:57:58 »

Hi Mike,

There are a few of us who need complete hoods, when I last spoke to John Abel on this subject he did tell me that the original manufacturer had refused to make any more until he was the outstanding monies, so not surprised by Max advising he went out of business.
Not sure if John managed to get any further or found a frame from which we could make a copy.

David

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ACOC News and Events / Re: Classic Motor Show 2019, NEC, 8th - 10th November.

« on: November 07, 2019, 17:11:27 »

Hi Clive,
have sent you an e-mail with the code
David

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Ace 'Brooklands' Forum / Re: Back on the road

« on: October 14, 2019, 09:55:59 »

Good to see you back on the road Nigel.

Like you I have removed the alarm/immobiliser as is was one of my electrical issues, now have a simple immobilizer.

Have a new electrical fault to chase, by pressing the windscreen washer button -  it kills the engine, found this out whilst travelling down the M40. Not found where the problem is yet - the search continues.

David

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ACOC News and Events / Silverstone Classic 2020

« on: October 14, 2019, 09:44:53 »

So the provisional dates for 2020 have been released, these will be confirmed in December following dates for F1 race dates being confirmed.

The dates are 31 July - 2 Aug.
   
The registration has only just opened today and therefore I will register then be able to advise ticket pricing, etc.
   
So update you diaries and look forward to seeing you at Silverstone

David

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ACOC News and Events / Re: Silverstone Classic 2019

« on: May 27, 2019, 17:31:58 »

Just a reminder that anyone wanting to attend this event at the reduced price along with parking infield with the CLub, Only 1 week left, booking closes 31st May.

Look forward to seeing you at Silverstone