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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 16/66 DHC engine coming out
« on: June 24, 2017, 18:17:31 »
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A 16/66 is a 1930s PVT.
A 16/66 is a 1930s PVT.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 16/66 DHC engine coming out
« on: June 24, 2017, 15:13:54 »
Hi Colin, welcome to the club and AC ownership. Can't answer your question I'm afraid. Some cars have both a sandwich plate and a cross shaft. I would have thought remove the whole powertrain, I doubt it makes the job much longer.
Graham.
Graham.
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Very sorry looking MK IV for sale
« on: May 11, 2017, 11:40:23 »
Still has a current MOT and is SORN'd. Major gaps in its MOT history implying it has seen long periods in storage or possibly abroad. Seemingly very low mileage of 11,000, but don't depend upon this statement.
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Mk IV, Superblower, CRS and other Continuation Cars Forum / Front Koni damper, lower shock eye bushings needed
« on: May 08, 2017, 09:06:12 »
Have you talked to the UK importer of Koni dampers?
J W E Banks Ltd
St Guthlacs Lodge
Crowland
Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0JP
United Kingdom
+44 1733 210123 (TPS)
J W E Banks Ltd
St Guthlacs Lodge
Crowland
Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE6 0JP
United Kingdom
+44 1733 210123 (TPS)
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Aceca seen for sale
« on: March 20, 2017, 21:18:55 »
Two suggestions: 1. Join the AC Owners Club and ask the Aceca Registrar for some advice, and 2. Buy a copy of 'Original Ace and Cobra' by Rinsey Mills, it won't be cheap but will repay the price many times over.
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Aceca seen for sale
« on: March 19, 2017, 17:31:45 »
Great specification and checks out with the register, except last known trim colour was red, but originally trim was beige so probably now been reverted to original. Engine rebuild by renowned company. Looks lovely. Radiator possibly uprated? Has electric cooling fan, a good upgrade, as is the wooden steering wheel, a period accessory. I would check the wheel size and tyres fitted, as they don't look like the period Michelins, but not necessarily a problem. At just over half the price of a similar spec Ace, priced about right too, in my opinion. Good luck and be quick, I don't think it will hang around.
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General Forum / Badge
« on: December 28, 2016, 20:58:35 »
I believe all were chromed but some pre-war ones were also enamelled.
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General Forum / Continuation/replica/ new builds
« on: December 27, 2016, 19:43:30 »
Barry,
If you build a kit it will need to pass the SVA type approval test, which requires all sorts of deviations from the real Cobra specification. If buying a built or partially finished kit, make sure it complies with the regulations so it can be registered, or it could cost you a fair bit of money to make it comply.
AC CRS Cobras usually sell in the £40k to £50k range; AC MkIVs perhaps double that, and Lightweight MkIVs perhaps treble.
Finished Hawk replicas possibly in the £25k to £40k range.
Other kits from £5k to £50k, excluding the exact replicas such as Kirkhams.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
These are all rough guide prices, but give you an idea.
If you build a kit it will need to pass the SVA type approval test, which requires all sorts of deviations from the real Cobra specification. If buying a built or partially finished kit, make sure it complies with the regulations so it can be registered, or it could cost you a fair bit of money to make it comply.
AC CRS Cobras usually sell in the £40k to £50k range; AC MkIVs perhaps double that, and Lightweight MkIVs perhaps treble.
Finished Hawk replicas possibly in the £25k to £40k range.
Other kits from £5k to £50k, excluding the exact replicas such as Kirkhams.
Hope that helps. Good luck!
These are all rough guide prices, but give you an idea.
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General Forum / Badge
« on: December 27, 2016, 19:32:26 »
It appears to be a bonnet badge fitted to many AC vehicles from the 1930s to the 1970s and should be about 2" across (but I can measure one if yours is very different). They have a relatively small value because it looks as though it would need rechroming before use. An owner needing one would probably pay £8-10. You could advertise it on here for offers, or try your luck on eBay. Thanks for asking and I hope that helps.
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Merry Xmas
« on: December 24, 2016, 18:41:40 »
Likewise, Gary, and I hope you get the car sorted soon. Graham.
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / 200 GPD Ace Bristol
« on: December 07, 2016, 16:09:53 »
You could talk to Classic Autos in Hertfordshire, I believe they have race-prepared many Aces. 01923 262994
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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 2 Litre Rocker Cover oil breather pipes
« on: December 07, 2016, 16:02:13 »
Some do this because they compete with their cars and it is a requirement to fit a catch-tank for excessive oil fumes. All the ones I have seen have been hand made.
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Carburettor synchronizer?
« on: December 06, 2016, 21:06:31 »
I use a simple piece of hose to listen to the volume of air being ingested by each carb to ensure the butterfly valves are set equally.
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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / 200 GPD Ace Bristol
« on: December 06, 2016, 15:12:20 »
I would contact Gower and Lee for Solex carb spares and rebuilds, in the Watford area 01923 247300, in the first instance. http://www.gowerlee.dircon.co.uk/rebuild.html
Autosparks do a new loom at a very reasonable price, if yours is suspect. I was very happy with mine.
The threads may be BSF.
The Club had reprints of the Engine and Gearbox Workshop Manuals a while ago.
Autosparks do a new loom at a very reasonable price, if yours is suspect. I was very happy with mine.
The threads may be BSF.
The Club had reprints of the Engine and Gearbox Workshop Manuals a while ago.