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.
AluminiumRepair.co.uk - UK supplier of the American aluminium brazing system HTS-2000. I haven't tried this yet, but it might solve all those alloy body panel repair problems from cracks and corrosion.
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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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!
* 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.
* Stainless Parts - useful supply of BSW and BSF nuts and bolts in stainless steel.
* Stainless Steel Centre Ltd. - for stainless steel woodscrews, washers, etc.
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?
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.
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.