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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland LYD 512

« on: August 01, 2011, 19:59:36 »

Was our coach builder an icecream fan?
   
   
   
   
   
   Any clues as to the number "99" being found writen in different ways on original components?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca At Concourse

« on: July 30, 2011, 14:31:19 »

Gus,
   
   Best remove the ACOC sticker first...could end up behind bars for that.
   
   Good luck, a lovely pair.
   
   James

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland LYD 512

« on: July 28, 2011, 14:31:55 »

Thanks Tony, and nik, very helpful.
   
   The Bucklands don't have colour records like the saloon. However, LYD512 has green leather seats and green carpets etc. and green metallic paint a little lighter than BRG. We are polishing up a front wing to see how it looks. Will try to get a decent photo.
   
   Progress can be followed here http://www.facebook.com/#!/acrestoration for anyone interested. Not sure we'll be done for August bank holiday, but end of summertime is  in with a shout.
   
   James

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland LYD 512

« on: July 26, 2011, 16:42:23 »

Though not quite ready for a top coat just yet, I want to look at paint colours. the chassis is sand blasted, primed and black. The body was green, and I wish to keep it as near original as possible.
   
   Is there a definitive AC green from the early '50s? LYD appears to be a mid metallic green, though the shades vary across the body.
   
   Thanks
   
   James

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / HELP! 15" spare tyre needed please.

« on: May 17, 2011, 17:21:02 »

nik,
   
   surely that is legally repairable.
   
   James

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland on eBay

« on: March 24, 2011, 18:20:53 »

Hi Jim,
   
   'Tis a Buckland coupe!!
   
   i can relax now. I thought my project was financially flawed, but not in a Gordon Brown way.
   
   James

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland LYD 512

« on: March 18, 2011, 16:41:25 »

Regular updates on progress are being placed on Martin Port's Buckland pages on facebook. I'm too busy/lazy to set up my own, and I think it might turn into a race which helps spur us both on.
   
   http://www.facebook.com/login/setashome.php?ref=home#!/acrestoration
   
   I have been through some old files, and found some paperwork relevant to NNU 333, (a 2 litre, chassis EL1075, eng UMB1095,) including a green log book, chassis no. plate from the bulkhead, and old invoices. There are also lots of old ACOC reports and documents, which I have no need to keep, though I wouldn't throw them out. Do the archives want these?
   
   I also have an AC Ace Handbook which is of no great relevance, (yet[]), if there is someone who would like it.
   
   Thanks
   
   James

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 2 litre buckland tourer enquiry

« on: March 03, 2011, 17:41:05 »

Spookily enough, my Buckland saw daylight today for the first time in a while. EL1375 c/w UMB1362 is about to work its way through my bank balance.
   
   http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=37944&id=100000880187090&l=96ca8e0646
   
   James

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland at Auction

« on: July 20, 2010, 13:30:59 »

Went to the sale...not as good as the photos but a reasonable example, engine running of a fashion. Sold for £8500, but I don't think the buyer bought the original engine. There were a set of wings (front and rear plus bonnet, nose and boot, which I assumed came from a saloon, until the remnants of the folding roof appeared on closer inspection.
   
   One buyer appeared to purchase all the engines and sundry parts. I have his phone number. PM me if interested.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Racing History BEX333 (1957-1964)

« on: May 14, 2010, 17:07:34 »

Hee - hee man more like!!

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland

« on: March 02, 2009, 14:16:31 »

My car has an old inspection/lead lamp clipped to the bulkhead..is this standard or a later addition?
   
   Scud

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Buckland

« on: December 11, 2008, 18:02:24 »

Thanks Robin.

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / AC engined project

« on: May 15, 2016, 12:23:15 »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-Classic-vintage-postwar-Brooklands-special-style-sports-car-project-/272241084157?hash=item3f62d546fd:g:7SUAAOSwInxXNKec

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AC Weller Engine / Engines for sale

« on: September 17, 2015, 11:48:46 »

Pasted from an email I received from a client.
   
   "Please find pics as requested
   
   One complete engine less rods pistons liners no E2MB
   
   One block and sump for water jacket restoration
   
   Pl phone or email for more info."
   
   I can forward the photos by email very simply.
   
   james.kent5@btinternet.com

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 2 litre Project

« on: August 21, 2012, 13:14:58 »

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1948-AC-2-litre-Sports-Saloon-/221106612885?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item337afb2a95