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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca for sale in CA

« on: December 12, 2010, 01:45:37 »

I watched the white Aceca with a 2.6 Ford race at Sears Point way back when early classic racing began. The guy driving it was a master. He played that car within inches of the wall at the hairpin turn at the end of the straight away.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca for sale in CA

« on: December 12, 2010, 01:41:51 »

Walt Petersen built the "MONGOOSE". It was one of the early V8 powered AC roadsters. The guy he built it for took driving lessons from Shelby at Sears Point I think it was. He drove the car in those sessions and I think Shelby was impressed with the thing. There is a Hot Rod magazine article detailing the Mongoose. I have it here somwhere but could not put my hands on it. Walt is still about and retains an Aceca. A friend of mine owns the Bristol engined roadster his wife once raced. Walt lives up in Washington state now.

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General Forum / PHISHING

« on: December 07, 2010, 18:17:01 »

Sorry I did not see the other entry regarding this.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace / Aceca Bishop Cam steering

« on: September 29, 2010, 05:49:21 »

I had a roadster with a Jag 3.5 engine in it and it steered like a tractor. I figured it was the weight of the beasty engine. When I switched to 260 Ford power, the chassis height came up an inch at all corners. I anticipated much lighter steering. Turned out not to be the case. When I checked caster, I found there was 5-6 degrees of positive. Positive caster increases steering effort as you are raising the whole front end when you turn the wheel. I contemplated how to adjust the caster but could only fathom that the upper leaf must be bent slightly rearward. I did nothing in the end. My coupe on the other hand, with the AC engine, steered like a go cart. It was effortless. It had more normal caster in the one degree range. I did purchase a rack that I never used. I remember it being difficult to find a back steerer, ie one that goes behind the front spindles. Mine is still in the rafters down below.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC PARTS

« on: July 15, 2010, 08:57:55 »

The spring loaded toilet seats? I used to. Will have a look.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC PARTS

« on: March 27, 2010, 05:54:46 »

I am in Pleasant Hill, east bay.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Horn

« on: March 08, 2010, 05:40:46 »

They both work. I will have a look for them. Sure will part with them.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Moss Gearbox Spares

« on: March 07, 2010, 05:00:11 »

I have two AC Moss boxes on bellhousings if anyone is interested.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Horn

« on: March 07, 2010, 04:57:43 »

I am 90 % sure I have a pair.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Wheels wanted

« on: March 07, 2010, 04:56:12 »

I have a set of 16 stock wheels with Pirelli tires. Tires are worn well but sidewalls are good. I am in SF bay area.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Car in need of Engine CL2317WT

« on: February 19, 2016, 03:45:34 »

Does anyone happen to have a car needing engine  CL2317WT. I have this engine and it is looking for a proper home. I also have the crank for 2053.I actually have a large portion of  AC engine parts. Shoot me an e mail.  RON

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Engine Fasteners

« on: January 14, 2015, 03:45:16 »

Is there any reference list giving the specifications for the nuts,bolts, and studs used on the AC engine CL2317WT. Right now I need to know the nuts and studs for the main caps. Is everything on the engine BSW?

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Two Pair

« on: December 12, 2014, 02:58:12 »

Old dog checking in with a few pics of my old cars. Two Aces and two Acecas. Done many years ago now but have a look if you are so inclined. I have more detailed pics of each car. My first was the 1956 Ace AEX146. Came with a Jag 3.5 but got a Ford 260. Then there was 1959 Ace AEX485 done original. Then the black Aceca which became silver under the new owner. The chassis number escapes me. Finally, a 1959 Aceca chassis AEX556 also done original.
   https://plus.google.com/photos/107601417441031953588/albums/5803427384249016193?banner=pwa&authkey=CO2euuiD_IzzBg
   
   Starting to build an engine CL2317WT. Will need a few bits as I go along. I have stuff to trade.

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General Forum / PHISHING

« on: December 07, 2010, 18:15:52 »

I have gotten a number of Phishing's through or purportedly through the AC owners club re the usual send money or I need your help with this or that. Anyone else???

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC MAIN CAPS/ CON RODS

« on: October 10, 2010, 20:36:03 »

Does anyone have a spare set of main caps or con rods for the AC engine. I am going to put together an engine I have if I can find these parts.  THKS  Ron