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. The webmaster accepts no responsibility for the merchants/businesses and their websites listed here. However, links are included here strictly at the webmaster's discretion, in an effort to maintain good quality and relevant links.
These businesses are located in the U.K. unless otherwise stated.
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. They show options for 2 versions of the AC's harness, but ACs actually had several versions. You might need to get them to make a harness to order.
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.
* E. H. Smith - for timber supplies in the east midlands of England (I purchased my birch plywood here).
Holden Vintage and Classic - Lucas spares and other parts.
HTS-2000: The American aluminium brazing system HTS-2000 is now available from "Frost". I haven't tried this yet, but it might solve all those alloy body panel repair problems from cracks and corrosion.
* Leafsprings.co.uk - For springs, bushes, etc. I got my rear spring bushes from here.
* Namrick - Speedy and efficient supplier of bolts including BSF. Also thread inserts kits.
NKE Bearings - the AC's bearings are listed on the following page within the NKE site: Classic Car Bearings. For the ENV back axle, some part numbers are the same as for the Jaguar XK120 ENV axle.
North Hants Tyres and Wheels - even includes competition 5.50 x 17 tyres rated for 149mph!
Past Parts - specialising mainly in brake parts, they can re-sleeve worn brake cylinders with stainless steel.
* Paul Beck Vintage Supplies - Trim, brightwork, electrical components etc.
PowerTrack Ltd. - Brake parts and repair kits.
Rustbuster - I haven't tried them yet, but plan to use their star product, the 2 part "Epoxy Mastic 121" as a primer for steel. It's reputed to be one of the best primers for brush application, and this particular type is compatible with both 1 and 2 part top coats. My plan is to use a 2 part polyurethane top coat, obtainable from marine suppliers, again for brush painting.
Seals Direct - some of their seals may be a close match for the AC's window rubbers.
* Severn Valley Sailplanes - This is where I get my Prefere (formerly Aerodux) wood glue.
SNG Barratt - Jaguar spares which may include ENV rear axle parts shared between early post-war Jaguars and the AC 2 Litre (although part numbers quoted are different). Possibly Moss gearbox parts too?
* Stainless Parts - useful supply of BSW and BSF nuts and bolts in stainless steel.
* Stainless Steel Centre Ltd. - for stainless steel woodscrews, washers, etc.
Steering Wheel Restoration - marbled finish Bluemells Brooklands steering wheels available or to get yours restored.
Stevson Motors - services include reconditioning old dampers.
* Stig's Stainless Fasteners - Efficient service for obtaining your stainless steel BSW, BSF and UNC bolts etc.
* S.U. Carburettor Company - formerly listed as "Burlen Fuel Systems", repair kits and parts supplied for the SU fuel pump and carburetters. I've used them successfuly, although some minor parts differ from my originals.
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.
British Tools & Fasteners, LLC (NY, USA).
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.