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General Forum / AC books

« on: November 13, 2017, 10:01:57 »

Before I put these books on Ebay, I thought it only proper to offer them the the ACOC members. The Rinsey Mills book seems to be either unavailable or massively pricey, the cheapest I could find was £62 for an 'acceptable' condition s/hand copy. P&p not included it these prices. I can be contacted via glenn_burnage@tiscali.co.uk
   
   Cobra Super Profile by Rod Grainger £5
   AC by Martyn Watkins    A Foulis mini marque history series £10
   The Classic ACs Two litre to Cobra By John McLellan £15
   AC Ace & Aceca 1953 – 1983 Brookland Books road tests tech analysis and Specs £10

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / YPC8 article in Aug Action

« on: September 04, 2017, 09:23:16 »

I've just read the short piece on YPC8's '56 Monte antics.
   I have, for years, been trying to find information regarding WPG7, another Aceca that ran as a member of the works entered team of three. I have tracked down as many results sheets as possible relating to its competiton history.
   The article in the Aug Action states that YPC8 ".. finished but down the order"
   As far as I have been able to ascertain from numerous reports and lists of finishers, WPG7 finished in 57th position overall, with no other members of the AC team finally classified.
   Either I've got it wrong or the authors of the Article are in error.
   Can anyone not connected with these 2 cars shed any further light on the subject.
   Records should be straightened wherever possible.
   I was going to put a response in ACtion, but it would be too long winded, so here it is on our forum. If light is shed via the forum, I'll then place a response in ACtion.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Aceca for sale

« on: August 15, 2017, 12:12:03 »

Aceca for sale.
   Brief history.
   The car, WPG7, its original number, Chassis No AE512, (the 13th Aceca built) was bought new from AC by Tommy Clarke and he did the 1956 Monte Carlo rally as one of three cars entered by the AC works. Of the three, it alone finished the rally. He also did the Geneva rally, and the Liege-Rome-Liege in the same year plus others. Shortly before the start of the Monte, an AC employee crashed the car into the back of a coal lorry, wiping the front out. The works worked, non-stop for 36 hours to repair it and respray it in time for Tommy to leave for the start in Paris. MotorSport did a full page photo montage of the work carried out.
   I have been unsuccessful in finding out its history after Tommy sold it after the 1956 rally season ended (he bought an Aceca Bristol to do the Mille Miglia, The only Aceca to have entered in period and the one that now allows Acecas into that event).
   My father was well connected with all the garage proprietors in the south as he was an ‘Insurance assessor’ for many years for a major insurance company after managing the largest Garage in Southampton- Wadhams, Formerly Munn & Underwoods.
   Dad put out the feelers for something interesting to restore and an associate in the Isle of Wight mentioned that he had an old car in this trim-store which was taken as payment from a chap who couldn't afford to pay for the work that was completed on the an Aston and the Aceca. Dad restored it as his retirement project from 1989 to 1992. I worked close by and helped at every opportunity. He did everything except the trimming which was done by Mike Thomas.
   The original AC engine is now in Ace AE37, and has been for many years, since the early sixties, I think. WPG7 now has a Ford 2.6 with an early Mays head and ford Transit o/d gearbox with Corsair 2000E internals (the closest ratios that Ford did that would fit). It’s done circa 27K miles since restoration and is in great condition. I have been away to Europe many times in it, the last being the AC International to Luxemburg (including laps of the old Nurburgring). I have completed quite a bit of work since taking it over from Dad, about 10 years ago – Front anti-roll bar, rebuilt the back end (bearing etc.), I had the late Gregg Margetts rebuilt the Mays head, and I recently fitted a period radiator blind (adjustable on the move).
   The car has one unique feature – a roof mounted windscreen wiper- ordered by Tommy Clarke for the Monte.
   
   Interested? Glenn on 07966284689 or glenn_burnage@tiscali.co.uk

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General Forum / What's the best way to sell my AC?

« on: August 12, 2017, 16:57:09 »

I have decided to sell my Aceca. Had it for twelve years, been in the family since '89 - time to move on before I arrive at the situation whereby I cannot tell the difference between my ass and a hole in the ground.
   Commission fees? Auction? private?
   Any guidance would be most helpful.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Acecas in the '56 Monte?

« on: March 20, 2017, 16:48:12 »

I've never been sure or the identity of the the 'other' Aceca that was entered in the 1956 Monte Carlo rally.
   My car WPG7 (AE512) Clarke /Baker and YPC8 (AE499) Easton/Garnier, I know about, but I've no info about the 3rd car. I believe it was a french owner? But as to the car and who drove it and it's chassis number - anyone out there know?

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / 2 Ltr DHC at auction

« on: February 15, 2017, 07:03:38 »

Whilst browsing 'Historics at Brooklands' auction site, I noticed a white 2 Ltr DHC, chassis No L930 that is to be offered at their 4th March sale. Not sure if it has been flagged on this forum , hence this post.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Ace Bristol & Aceca for sale NOT ANY MORE!

« on: December 15, 2016, 13:36:25 »

I have decided to sell my 2 ACs
   Aceca WPG7 1955 chassis No AE512 Ford 2.6 Raymond Mays head and O/drive, fully restored in 1990 circa 25k miles since.
   Ace Bristol PPM2 1958 Chassis No BE1058 an all matching car never used in competition genuine 71K mileage
   If you are seriously interested in either, or both of these cars, pleases contact Glenn Burnage
   On 07966284689 or at glenn_ Burnage@tiscali.co.uk
   
   THE ACE IS NOW SOLD AND THE ACECA IS NOW OFF THE MARKET

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / AC spares catalogue

« on: December 07, 2016, 16:25:42 »

Whilst rearranging one of my book shelves, I came across an
   AC Spares Catalogue, 4 cylinder cars R29 & R29A
   This must have been left over from Dad's Royal days. The car's now in Denmark, I think, and Dad's gone to meet (and bore the pant's off) his maker. This means that it is available to anyone who has a car relevant to said catalogue and hasn't already got one.
   Please note - I would like this to go to an owner who genuinely hasn't got one, not someone who is going to put it on Ebay/Gumtree or place it next to the copy that they already have.
   I'll check the register!!!
   I would have supplied a photo, but as you may know........
   Get in contact if it's something that you could use(not hoard).

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General Forum / ACOC Sprint - the future

« on: November 21, 2016, 12:35:05 »

Having been to the sprint most years since 1989, I notice how things seem to be on the decline. I read with interest, our chairman's and SJ351's comments on the '3 questions' thread.
   There can be agreement on one issue, the sprint, from an ACs taking part point of view, is in decline.
   What is to be done?
   1/ The idea of a track day in place of the sprint has some merit. (see '3 Questions' thread)
   2/ Change the venue to one that is more convenient to the majority of members, and to a  time of year when decent weather might be expected.
   3/ Do both of the above
   Some random thoughts on the above 3 points
   
    I completely agree that the palaver and expense of sprinting has a significant effect on entries. I certainly put me off what is, for me, a once a year outing.
    The car's continual increase in value has put a damper on many throwing them into Madgwick's with gay abandon.
    After last year's sprint, I contacted Castle Combe to see what costs were involves with hiring the circuit for a sprint. The  lengthy email received no reply! Maybe a foot-in-the-water page in ACtion asking for interest in the change might show what the club members want most.
    I think that the difficulty of attracting new members is nothing compared with attracting new members and then expecting them to expose themselves and their pride and joy to the danger of just about the fastest sprint course out there.
    We seem to be locked into Goodwood. As our Chair noted ,'if we failed to renew our application, we would never have another Sprint at Goodwood as there is a queue waiting for anyone to drop out'. This is true. but hanging on to an event that has no take-up is....?
    It would only take the RACMSA to insist that all competing car are to have roll-bars for the event, as a sprint, to have the carpet permanently pulled from beneath it.
    I think it could transpire that the only competitive event that takes place in future years at the circuit is the Revival, if matey in his bedroom with his noise meter has his way.
    Does the sprint historically pay for itself, or is the club subsidising it?
    I for one would relish an ACOC member's only track day.
    The above comments have no agenda, I'm not trying to 'get' at anyone or prove any point. It's just that the sprint isn't the same as when I thrashed all those MEs with my poor old MGB all those years ago!!!

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General Forum / 3 questions

« on: October 04, 2016, 12:16:25 »

3 questions
   1/ Is it possible to make posting photos on our wonderful forum as easy as it is to attach a photo to an email? if not, why not?
   2/Is the ACOC forum open to non-members, if so, why? After all, it is the AC owner's club forum.
   3/ Why is the club in the process of wasting money on producing a Brexit register? All the registers are on the club website. Seems to be a complete waste of the club's money and, for those that give there time so willingly,a waste of it!

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Lucas GA4 magneto

« on: August 13, 2016, 11:56:55 »

I have a Lucas GA4 magneto on Ebay at the moment. It was found in my father's garage whilst clearing things out. I have no idea of it's condition. He used to own an AC Royal and I think it may have been a spare. I wonder if the knowledgeable might have a look on Ebay and reply to this post as to whether or not it is right for an Anzani engine? If anyone is interested in buying it, please contact me and I will remove it from Ebay as I would prefer that it went to a club member. I should have thought of this before putting it on Ebay, but clearing out Dad's thing's has left me in a bit of a tizz!

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General Forum / A new monthly meeting ?

« on: July 19, 2016, 11:40:53 »

Hi all, A short post to see if there is any interest in establishing a monthly meeting in the New Forest area. This is a toe in the water exercise to see if there is anyone out there who would like a get-together. There are 2 monthly meeting within 25 miles of each other in the Surrey area, which makes me a little jealous! If I miss the Sprint, and the National day is too far, I can go the whole year with only the forum to keep me company. Any interested members should reply to this post, that way we will all know who's showing interest and from that a venue suitable to all can be agreed upon. I have very recently been through this palaver with the Morgan 3-wheeler club. Out of the 35-40 MTWC members who live in the area, only 5 replied positively! Hopefully the ACOC will be more responsive.

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Bristol gearbox Oil?

« on: September 16, 2015, 14:45:59 »

Hi all, can I ask what oil I should put in a Bristol gearbox? Non detergent straight 30? That's all the info I've managed to find on the forum.
   All advice gratefully received
   Thanks, Glenn

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Cleaning stone- chip from under wings

« on: September 01, 2015, 18:49:09 »

Hi all.
   I put this post as a reply to an earlier post, however, I thought I'd give it a try as a fresh topic, one that I hope someone has encountered and overcome in the past.
   
   Hi all, I'm trying to decide how to protect the underside of my front wings on the Ace.
   If I go down the mesh shield route I can copy the Aceca which has that sort of set up. I have already obtained 10mm closed cell foam and high temperature adhesive. My big concern with going down the foam route is removing the sprayed-on stone chip coating that has been on there for possibly decades and is now rock hard. It appears to be the stuff that many manufactures used to spray along sills, then over sprayed with body colour. I need to get back to nice roughed up bare aluminium. I'm loathed to use a heat gun for fear of damaging the paintwork. Tying to soften it with a solvent would be messy beyond belief. I tried a test 'scrape' and I fear that I'd do more damage than any stone chip that I'm likely to come across!
   Does anyone have any knowledge of the mesh guards that Keith Lessiter has mentioned, in a related post, by Classic Autos? It would save making them if the stone chip has to stay!
   Any suggestions?
   Glenn

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Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum / Advice request

« on: April 07, 2015, 13:24:47 »

Hi all,
   I've had the Ace since November and due to a broken collar bone, I've only driven it 3 times, but what times they were! I can see why these cars are so well respected. I thought it was going to be similar to the Aceca, but it wasn't. I can't wait to become more familiar with it and to establish its reliability. The Ace or the Aceca for the international?, now there's a nice teaser to ponder.
   Anyway, back to the point of this post. I've a few things I'd like members advice on , They are
   1/ I understand that the g/box can be dropped out without taking the engine out. Is it more hassle than taking the engine and gearbox out as one unit. I've a clearance issue regarding roof and engine hoist, but I do have a pit.
   2/ Lucas distributor points/condenser - Are there any options or does one have to take what one can get. Where's the best place to source them in the UK?
   3/ My rear O/S wheel gently rubs the wheel arch on spirited left-handers. The N/S doesn't do the same on right handers. Is this at all unusual? It's on 16" Michelin.
   Any help gratefully received, Glenn