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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Some pics of my AC Aceca BE 605

« on: June 23, 2007, 20:06:47 »

Most appreciative of you sharing photos of your car. Would love to come to the UK sometime soon and meet up with some AC Club members.
   
   I am going to have to break down and buy a membership. Have been an
   AC owner since 1967, the days when you could buy parts directly from the Hurlocks.
   
   cheers,
   Bob in California

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Update on Aceca restoration

« on: June 23, 2007, 19:55:56 »

Gus, Just saw the pictures of your Aceca painted, and I am wiping the druel from my mouth as I write. WOW! These AC cars are just the sexiest thing going, no? I am so glad they are being preserved, and hope some of you with originals keep them pure for the future. I am still sad that our modern economy has no room for small car manufacturers like the Hurlocks.
   
   Thanks for sharing! I have to go find a tissue!
   
   I have not figured out how to insert images yet, but when I do, I will try sharing some shots of my car owned since 1967.
   
   Best,
   Bob

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca build update

« on: June 23, 2007, 19:42:57 »

Gus,
   
   Your Aceca will be beautiful. Please share more build photos with detail. My friend is just finishing one with a stock hi-po in it and upgraded brakes.
   
   Did you have any plans for the old Worm and Sector parts? I have a W&S AC and am always looking for a sound steering box, as well as tie rod ends in good shape, especially the dust boots!
   
   Let me know and thanks for sharing!
   
   cheers,
   bob

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Help verifying original AC windscreen hardware

« on: May 21, 2017, 22:19:54 »

Readers: As you know, there is a bracket in the middle and bottom of the windscreen frame which secures the frame to the cowl of the car.  My recollection is that the original fasteners were chromed, round headed, slotted machine screws about one inch in length.  I am asking readers to confirm or correct my recollection, as well as tell me:
   
   1. The size of the screw
   2.  What type of nut was used? Simple hexagonal, or a small aerotight nut?
   3.  Was there a washer employed? If so, was it a simple flat or lock washer?
   
   I need to source this hardware, as well as some other BSF nuts and bolts that have gotten sufficiently buggered up over the years that they are unsightly and difficult to remove.
   
   Your kind assistance would be MOST appreciated!
   
   Cheers!  Bob Beede

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Need stub axel kingpin bushings for early Cobra

« on: April 24, 2017, 08:21:01 »

Anyone have access to new kingpin bushings and thrust washers for an early worm and sector Cobra? There was an old thread on the forum about a New Zealander who modified the bushings on his 11/16" kingpin axels for improved grease distribution. I have searched for it, but cannot find it again. I would appreciate a member sharing the link, if they know of it, because I wanted to find out the results of the modification.
   The bushings in the early Cobra's are about 22mm OD and 19mm ID. There are no holes or grooves in them. I do not know if they are sintered bronze with steel backs.
   Any help would be most appreciated!
   
   Bob

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Cobra (Thames Ditton) Forum / Still need NOS or reproduction of tie rod boots

« on: April 24, 2017, 07:15:20 »

I am still hunting for the original Lockheed, Made in England, dust cover boots for the tie rods used on the late Bristols and early worm ans sector Cobras. Does anyone have a source for these? Do you know if Lockheed still has the original mold for casting them?
   
   Thanks, Bob

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General Forum / Parts I need for AC Car

« on: June 23, 2007, 19:35:23 »

Folks,
   
   On June 2, I posted two messages regarding need to source a fellow who has some remanufactured tie rod ends for the Worm§or cars, and a petroflex oil pressure line that connects the engine to the copper tubing of the mechanical guage. About 60 people read my message, but no responses.
   
   Was the lack of reponse indicating none of you could be of help, or did I forget to use my deodorant??
   
   Thanks,
   
   Bob

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General Forum / Need NOS Smiths oil pressure line

« on: June 02, 2007, 20:52:03 »

Folks:
   
   I am hunting for the steel braided oil pressure line that goes from the engine block to the copper tubing of the the Smiths oil guage. The line is about 8" long (20 cm). The engine connection is a pipe thread and the connection to the copper tubing is a compression nut with an olive inserted over a piece of tubing crimped to the end of the steel braiding. The original brand was Petroflex, and there was a small yellow band on one end of the braided hose indicating this.
   
   I have seen them on Austin Healy 100M's, and I believe they were also used on late Bristols and early cobras. Mine now leaks, and makes a mess of the engine bay.
   
   I have photos I can send via email if anyone has mercy on me and thinks they can help.
   
   Thank you!!
   
   Bob Beede

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General Forum / Need new worm & sector tie rods

« on: June 02, 2007, 20:31:20 »

Good Day, Folks:
   
   I wrote a while back inquiring about sourcing the Lockheed dust boots for the worm and sector tie rods used on the late Bristols and early Cobras. Someone responded and mentioned a fellow in your club who had complete tie rods remanufactured to orginal specs, but the only way to contact him was via phone or by regular mail. He had (probably wisely!)elected not to join the computer revoulution.
   
   I had this precious piece of information on my hotmail site, but during the time I was occupied with my mom in hospice (home health care for terminally ill), the Hotmail folks cleaned out my mailbox due to lack of use.
   
   Hence, I now write with hat in hand, asking for assistance in re-identifying this individual, finding NOS Lockheed dust boots, or complete NOS or exact remakes of the entire tie rods. I will eventually probably need them,although mine seem quite tight at present. The fellow who originally communicated with me was an active racer of either an early Cobra or a Bristol. I believe it was he or one of his mates that directed me to the tie rod fellow.
   
   I would be very indebted if anyone could help me out. I beat myself nightly for not having written the information down, since it was so priceless to me. However, I hope you can understand how I got diverted and failed to  followup promptly.
   
   Thanks in advance for any help. Thank you also for this great club site dedicated to preserving the great history of AC cars and reminding people of its importance to both British and automotive history. The Hurlocks were great guys, and I always wished as a kid to visit the factory. Alas, money and time never permitted me. I have been an AC owner since 1967.
   
   I would love to come over to your side of the pond sometime to meet up with some of you AC lovers and attend an event or two. Cars are always more fun when you share your enthusiasm with others! My father's family originates from the Island of Mann, and my mother (a McPike) is Irish and British. One of my best friends as a teen was Ira Walsh. What a great fellow!
   
   Looking forward to hearing from one of you with hopefully good news of the "lost" tie rod contact!
   
   Cheers,
   
   Bob Beede