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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: November 19, 2021, 16:37:53 »

Ok....we have one of each finished......good news is the final price for the bleed spanner is £25 ( a £5 saving ) however the brake adjustment spanner has worked out at £48 ( £18 more than expected )
If you look at the photos you will realise we have not just welded on a piece of square tube......it is as original.....round tube that has then been forged......this has taken up more time than expected hence the price. 2nd class signed for postage should be £4.50 including bubble wrapping.
Please can you place your orders on the forum with name and address. I am in the process of working out how to pay......will be in touch.
Stay well everyone, Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: November 18, 2021, 08:11:21 »

So we have a brake bleed spanner as pictured below.......the brake adjustment spanner is proving more difficult as to get it as close to original there is a fair bit of heat involved.........but we are nearly there.......photos of that to follow........just want to make sure everybody who expressed an interest is happy.
Regards and stay well, Luke

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General Forum / Re: Adrian Flux - has anyone else experienced problems with this company?

« on: October 22, 2021, 07:33:41 »

Maybe try Hagerty......they will cover multiple cars for you and I have found you get to speak to someone quickly and quite often the same person. It just seems a bit more friendly and less hassle than with other companies.
Luke

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General Discussion / Re: Is this possibly the most boring Forum any where!

« on: October 05, 2021, 20:27:53 »

One year later on and we are nearly there.......windscreen in and off to trim.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / AC Ace rear view mirror

« on: August 21, 2021, 14:19:43 »

Afternoon everybody.
I hope this post finds you all in good health.
I am trying to find a Lucas 104 rear view mirror for an Ace and do not want to go down the route of something modern. Mine has a split where one of the screws goes in and is beyond restoring.
Does anybody have one for sale please or can help with finding one.
Kind regards, Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: July 11, 2021, 15:29:01 »

After some consideration and calculation we reckon that the brake adjustment and bleeding tools will work out at approximately £30 each. + P and P.
They will come in sand blasted form so will age nicely.......the alternative is to powder coat them black for an extra few pounds.
Thoughts appreciated as all feedback helps the production process.
Happy holidays....Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: June 16, 2021, 06:37:24 »

I have someone on the case and will come back with prices......should be vey reasonable.
Have decided not to go from round to square on the brake adjustment tool as it is only 1" high and it will function perfectly.
The difference in look although not totally original as AC made them is marginal.
Cheers and will update soon, Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: June 14, 2021, 20:52:10 »

Keith has kindly drawn this and included a photo for the brake adjuster. I will check as to whether the internal measurement should be 1/2'' or 7/16''. The photo shows a piece of square tube rather than round becoming square. This is far easier to fabricate ..... everybody happy with that ?
Thoughts appreciated,
Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: June 14, 2021, 16:49:24 »

So i am going to get a price for making the brake spanner and bleeding tool. I am going to make to the spec below.
Hands up now for all those interested......I can get a more accurate price if i have numbers.
I assume Aces also required these tools ?
Cheers, Luke

PS ...A quick question for all ....on the brake adjusting spanner does the head have to be round going into square or ( providing the tool works )
would we be happy for it to just be square internally with a rounded edge.......this would be a lot easier to machine.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Aceca Bristol tool kit and jack

« on: June 06, 2021, 11:20:28 »

I have sent you a PM.....i was sent all the information you need and will be happy to pass it on.
Cheers, Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Side by Side

« on: June 03, 2021, 16:37:01 »

AEX 443 and her big Brother.
COB 5068 enjoying light refreshments as AEX 443 is under the scalpel for some more serious restoration.
Hope you all enjoy the photos.....

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: 1957 AC Bristol for sale

« on: June 01, 2021, 18:41:31 »

Hmm......interesting. Maybe the administrator would like to say something before this flares up into something it shouldn't.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: Brake adjuster spanner and bleeder tools

« on: May 30, 2021, 15:15:16 »

If anybody decides to make a batch I have some detailed drawings........come to think of it if anybody is interested let me know and i will get a price per unit.....the more the merrier ( and cheaper ) .
Happy bank holiday weekend....Luke

PS AEX443 coming along

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Re: silent travel door lock

« on: April 29, 2021, 17:20:12 »

They came from the same source.
I agree with you about the open top car....was only trying to replace what seems to have got lost. If it is not something easy to locate I will forget about it and see if something turns up at a later date.
Thanks for the feedback,
Luke

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / silent travel door lock

« on: April 29, 2021, 06:42:02 »

I have recently purchased some new Silent Travel door locks and need to locate a second locking latch ( which is not supplied with them ) as can be seen highlighted in the photos. We only had one on the old set. Incidentally the peening that secures the handle gave way on the new ones only a few seconds after installation leading to an annoyingly floppy handle so as you can see this has been secured with a bolt and washer. ( indicated by the arrow )
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks, Luke