November 2011
ASI-FIVA
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November 2011 |
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ASI-FIVA |
2009 |
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7355's first restoration (2000) |
Just arrived from England | Why a Bristol? | Nice details | Books, magazines |
2009-2010 |
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Engine work (2009) |
Rust, etc | Electrical system | Vredestein tires | Gearbox overhaul |
2010 |
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The engine blew up near Reims... |
Dismantling the engine |
Stripping the body |
Recommended suppliers, Forums etc (anche in Italia) | Parts that I need |
2011 |
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| Welding new metal |
Respray |
Reassembling |
Engine rebuilding |
First tests |
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April-June 2011 |
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Freshly restored |
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June 2011 |
July 2011 |
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New wheels |
New exhaust |
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14-20 September 2011 |
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Goodwood Revival |
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After Goodwood, Novembre 2011 |
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New brakes..... |
...and a better radiator fan | Winter storage |
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June-November 2012: upgrades |
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Oil cooler |
Armstrong Selectaride |
Audio system | Front speaker, revisited |
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2013-2014 |
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Vintage battery |
Tuning the Carter 3131S | The original Bristol 'Britool'
tool roll |
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2015-2016 |
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A new crankshaft and bearings for a faithful 318 |
Seats refurbished..... |
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2017 |
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Power steering overhaul |
Then, zzzz....the 409 slept in her heated garage during most of 2018 and 2019
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June 2020: a new start |
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It's a joy to take the big 409 out of her heated garage and driving her around, its massive V8 burbling |
...and 2021 |
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Back to 'My Cars' index page |
17 May 2023: the Flood |
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The night between 17 and 18 May 2023 the river Lamone broke its bed and flooded Faenza. The water arrived to my garages and the 409 was partially submerged :-(( |
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My Bristol Blogs |
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A splendid Bristol Christmas ad |
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Stefano Pasini, created 03/07/2009, last updated 28/06/2020 |
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