LINKS (Suppliers and Services)
for AC 2 Litre owners
LINKS (Suppliers and Services)
for AC 2 Litre owners
" * " denotes a business I have used and would use again. The other businesses listed are ones I have not yet tried.
AC Engine Project - An engine specialist for the 2 Litre AC engine. Including uprated and strengthened parts (even new blocks) for those wishing to get more power from Weller's old masterpiece.
Autosparks - New wiring looms with authentic cotton-braid, made to order.
* Burlen Fuel Systems - repair kits and parts for the SU fuel pump and carburetters. I've used them successfuly, although some minor parts differ from my originals.
John Craddock - Land Rover specialist. Some brake components (80 inch Landrover) are shared with the AC 2 Litre.
Crailville Ltd. - a present day coach-builder/restorer. Interesting website including history of coach-building.
Holden Vintage and Classic - Lucas spares and other parts.
* Namrick - Speedy and efficient supplier of bolts including BSF. Also thread inserts kits.
North Hants Tyres and Wheels - even includes competition 5.50 x 17 tyres rated for 149mph!
* Nu-Screw and Nut Limited - I purchased my BSW coach-bolts and square nuts there.
* Paul Beck Vintage Supplies - Trim, brightwork, electrical components etc.
PowerTrack Ltd. - Brake parts and repair kits.
* Severn Valley Sailplanes - This is where I get my Prefere (formerly Aerodux) wood glue.
Stevson Motors - services include reconditioning old dampers.
* Stig's Stainless Fasteners - Efficient service for obtaining your stainless steel BSW, BSF and UNC bolts etc.
Vintage Motor Spares - Electric parts, light bulbs and other accessories.
XK Parts - Many ENV rear axle parts are shared between Jaguar XK120 and AC 2 Litre.
Useful Books
"AC Two-litre Saloons and Buckland Sports cars" by Leo Archibald (Veloce Publishing - 2002). The first book devoted to the 2 Litre. It includes: In depth advice on tuning the engine; details of the story behind the Buckland Tourer; rare archive photos and stylist's artwork.
"How to Restore Wooden Body Framing" by Alan Alderwick (Osprey Publishing Ltd. - 1984). This concentrates more on small open sports cars, and how to build a new wood frame, but still has plenty of useful tips for restoring coachbuilt classics.
"The Classic ACs - Two Litre to Cobra" by John McLellan (Motor Racing Publications Ltd. - 1985). A detailed history of various models of AC, from the 2 Litre up to the 428.