Allard Owners Club | Site-Wide Activity https://www.allardownersclub.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:24:52 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 e093dbdcd878bb7822b698894611b680 Neil Bennett replied to the topic MS-UK requirements for Helmets and Clothing in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/ms-uk-requirements-for-helmets-and-clothing/#post-12137 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:17:28 +0100 Balaclavas are not mandatory for our class.

Excerpt from 2026 Blue Book:

]]> 1009ee03e68877d7d5622a1361c4614a Ben Stevens replied to the topic MS-UK requirements for Helmets and Clothing in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/ms-uk-requirements-for-helmets-and-clothing/#post-12123 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:51:42 +0100 It has been reported by another club member that a Scrutineer at Prescott stated “no balaclava, no racing” so I think we should probably advise every competitor to have one in the car for all events.

]]> 892b0e24a9a878552ede20f45f74d493 Ron Dowle replied to the topic MS-UK requirements for Helmets and Clothing in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/ms-uk-requirements-for-helmets-and-clothing/#post-12122 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:30:16 +0100

]]> b9c34de173eaa246d7037e3c7e5700e7 Ron Dowle started the topic MS-UK requirements for Helmets and Clothing in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/ms-uk-requirements-for-helmets-and-clothing/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:29:27 +0100 Racers, Sprinters and Hill-Climbers. The attached jpegs are a simple to read brake-down of the  2026 MS-UK requirements covering Helmets and Clothing.

]]> 95a840e52f9357e548b13689bb7176fe james smith replied to the topic Allard Chrome Script Wanted in the forum Wanted https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-chrome-script-wanted/#post-12113 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:17:56 +0100 If anyone else is looking for these, please get in touch via this link and I will point you in the right direction

]]> 250e566e157b931ae95412331d257a41 Lee Allard replied to the topic 2026 Heart of Virginia Allard Rally in the forum Social Events https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/2026-heart-of-virginia-allard-rally/#post-12112 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:25:48 +0100 Thanks, Peter. If anyone would like the registration form or hotel link, just drop me a note — we’re looking forward to a great rally and hope to see many of you there.
And if you’re too far from Virginia to bring your Allard, you’re absolutely welcome in a trail car. You don’t need to be a North American member to join us — all Allard owners and…Read more

]]> 20da3c9040631dd0175c717d4783d913 Peter Bowman started the topic 2026 Heart of Virginia Allard Rally in the forum Social Events https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/2026-heart-of-virginia-allard-rally/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:48 +0100 Registration is now open for the 2026 North America “Heart of Virginia Allard Rally” to be held Oct 9-11 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Any member or any Allard owner is welcome, for details, registration form and costs, and hotel information, please contact Lee Allard! We are looking forward to a good turnout and a great rally!

]]> 5aef422f16220f36edc2fa38d747efd8 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Ben's fastback in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/bens-fastback/page/2/?view=all#post-12081 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:12:23 +0100 Next I needed to actually repair / remake the doors themselves.

You can see here how much I chopped off the bottoms

The internal structure also needed modifying

New wood bottom neatly finished

Internals added

]]> 5419b722a4f5c97150b2a65270414f3b Ben Stevens replied to the topic Ben's fastback in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/bens-fastback/?view=all#post-12080 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:09:10 +0100 then I needed to think about A pillars & B pillars – I had one half decent door frame and one B pillar to go from.

Some other bits of wood needed repairs as well

]]> 895fac8d6074dd8f1f1b87dd900b0c3a Ben Stevens replied to the topic Ben's fastback in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/bens-fastback/?view=all#post-12079 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:05:42 +0100 Next I set about lining up some doors; you’ve got to love a bit of CAD (cardboard aided design!)

]]> a39dc69b9a9c713d31fddd466c4b2c75 Tom Walker replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12053 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:51:03 +0000 Spring is in the air! It would it great to hear from Club members about any form of competition you are considering this year. Rallies, Hill Climbs, Circuit racing, whatever. In fact, it doesnt even need to be in your Allard. And competition doesnt necessarily mean “speed”. Navigational rallies etc are very testing.

]]> 9de090bd53bdb5bb3b3a30ccb5c04037 Lee Allard started the topic test car for sale by Lee in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/test-car-for-sale-by-lee/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:00:34 +0000 testing

]]> dca09653f3d75c7155c008896ab3bbf5 Jon Langley replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12041 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:32:31 +0000 We are gearing up for 2026, first event Mallory park 👍

]]> 8fbcc8c82bc68c9b13359d79537894f2 Ben Stevens started the topic 1950 Allard J2 with Ardun heads for sale in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/1950-allard-j2-with-ardun-heads-for-sale/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:29:51 +0000 This wonderful car dates from 1950 and is an Allard J2 sports built by Sidney Allard in the UK with the Ford Mercury engine and the Ardun head conversion of which about only 20 were ever made. Registered LLP 797 and chassis number 99J1693.

She was first owned by Captain Rupert de Larinaga who was part of the British ski team and he raced…Read more

]]> 898de513c51a6dbaab935b6ee81b9960 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Marles Steering Box in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/marles-steering-box/#post-12002 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:10:58 +0000 Msg from David via email

David Cornwallis is the person to contact re males steering boxes. The Palm Beach box is different from the K’s L’s etc.
His email
info@davidcornwallis.com.
I cannot help on the steering wheel . The original steering wheel on a PB is not Blumels. Probably a proprietary one from a Vauxhall in period.

]]> 99bc95ab06a5706ca043199822678a31 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Marles Steering Box in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/marles-steering-box/#post-11995 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:06:56 +0000 Maybe David Moseley might know?  He has a Palm Beach.  I’ll msg you his email privately Steven.

]]> 7b0b380820d73d1e84dad2c55e9be0a8 Steven Lines replied to the topic Marles Steering Box in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/marles-steering-box/#post-11994 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:12:39 +0000 Thanks for your reply and suggestion Tim. Unfortunately, Mike isn’t contactable at present.

]]> 364a7c02b2516b844720bf986f863038 Tim Wilson replied to the topic Marles Steering Box in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/marles-steering-box/#post-11993 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:42:56 +0000 Hi, Steve: re. the steering wheel adaptor, it might be an idea to contact Mike Knapman, longstanding Club member, who has a myriad spares secreted around his house and lock-ups.

Mike’s contact details can be found in the Club Yearbook.

Hope this helps!

]]> bce7e572df29d21384e8a16268965be7 Steven Lines started the topic Marles Steering Box in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/marles-steering-box/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:12:49 +0000 Can anyone tell me what model of steering box was used for the Palm Beach Mk1, please?

I am also looking for an adapter to fit a Blumels steering wheel.

Thanks!

]]> 67bc79196aa50328b6a3754d7ff53d29 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11926 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:13:48 +0000 testing – please ignore me

Ben

]]> 08dbbc8904c4e6eba7bbd1172e6937b7 Jon Langley replied to the topic Steve's P1 A in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/steves-p1-a/page/2/#post-11920 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:16:05 +0000 Great stuff Steve, looks like a great project, will await updates.

]]> 2ab2f1fe97d74028cf33b3bb54ecafde Peter Bowman started the topic PB Zephyr Starter in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/pb-zephyr-starter/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:31:31 +0000 I have a contact who is restoring a Palm Beach Mark I Zephyr engined car, but it’s missing the starter. Does anybody know of a modern replacement that works?

]]> b7832561b3f424998bbeb3cff72dba0a Ben Stevens started the topic AOC Summer Gathering 2026 in the forum Social Events https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/aoc-summer-gathering-2026/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:13:10 +0000 The Summer Gathering of Allard Owners is now I believe set for 15th and 16th August 2026.  It will consist of a day at Silverstone on the Saturday and then the Sunday…. I’m unsure just now but if you subscribe to this topic you’ll get updates, or keep an eye out on the club events page.

]]> f7ecc65b668675faa51520dfbdd23ff3 Ben Stevens started the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:10:28 +0000 It’s getting to that time again – entries are starting to open up for 2026 hill climb and sprint events so if you’re interested in racing your Allard or just coming along to support club members then subscribe to this topic now

]]> bc16fcd29b3a089f036e1918358ea4d4 Ben Stevens replied to the topic allard P1 fuel pump in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-p1-fuel-pump/#post-11916 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:05:16 +0000 It’s true… here’s a picture showing what happens if you don’t fit a filter BEFORE your fuel pump

]]> 8bc9ceb19d565e6d2de931c0acf776e5 Jon Langley replied to the topic allard P1 fuel pump in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-p1-fuel-pump/#post-11909 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:31:29 +0000 Dave, fitting an electrical pump is pretty well the norm for many, if you do, you can fit it near the fuel tank out of the engine bay, but make sure you fit an inline filter before it to stop crud in the tank blocking the pump (Ask Ben about that one !) you can pump the fuel through the mechanical pump and don’t need to bypass the pump so all…Read more

]]> a3aea34f67013517a6e8329a1a8938df Ben Stevens replied to the topic Gearbox removal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/gearbox-removal/#post-11896 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:31:57 +0000 Also…. Peter Love said this on the Social WhatsApp chat (let me know if you want adding to that group)

You can tell him Ben it’s quicker to take the engine out than undo the rear axle springs to move it all back with the torque tube etc. If it was just the pan gasket, he could do that in situ. Yours PL
Also how does he know its on the clutch as…Read more

]]> d50b1042409dabf8334e1de57fdc5597 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Gearbox removal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/gearbox-removal/#post-11893 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:30:11 +0000 Hi Colin,

When I had mine out I was advised that it’s possible – but actually easier / quicker to just have the engine out than fiddle around trying to shuffle it forward enough.  I do have an open prop shaft so easier than a torque tube but the gearbox mounting metalwork meant that I couldn’t really pull it back far enough, hence the engine came out too.

]]> a5c24350ca0fec5b05510eee1266680d Ben Stevens replied to the topic allard P1 fuel pump in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-p1-fuel-pump/#post-11892 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:25:13 +0000 Hi Dave,

I have a Facet electrical pump and no mechanical pump on my special.  It works very well, and it’s a useful security measure being able to switch it off with the hidden switch.

Also useful to remember to turn it back on again otherwise there’s just enough fuel in the pipes to get you down the road before it stops.

]]> edc4e5f594451eaa23b809456790e464 Dominic Patterson replied to the topic allard P1 fuel pump in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-p1-fuel-pump/#post-11889 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:37:44 +0000 Dave,

you can buy a repair kit or (my preference) fit an electric fuel pump.

Some people have both, so an electric pump for starting which they then switch off and have the mechanical pump take over.

I use an electric pump through a Malpassi fuel pressure regulator and  bypass the mechanical pump. This works very well.

Dominic

]]> f65793c23e4dea75c8cb60280120aab0 Dominic Patterson replied to the topic Gearbox removal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/gearbox-removal/#post-11888 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:24:20 +0000 Colin,

probably the least ‘technical’ member to answer this question but when I have had gearbox work done, the engine came out.
Dominic

]]> e3d7f13cd50ed16e78b2317daf06de1b David Casson started the topic allard P1 fuel pump in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-p1-fuel-pump/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:40:48 +0000 Hi I have an Allard P1 reg LXM 903 ( 20 bolt head) having fuel pump problems just not getting petrol to the carb do I fit a new pump ( Oneils seem to be out of stock) or restor old one, is fitting an electric pump a good option but would prefer to keep car original

many thanks Dave

]]> 0f011c2f90cc35a230f8fcc471e4ccd8 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Mojo the L Type in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/mojo-the-l-type/#post-11879 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:15:27 +0000 Looking good Mark!

]]> ac8a86cba826e2dd11b25b3f793c7519 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Mojo the L Type in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/mojo-the-l-type/#post-11878 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:15:11 +0000 MoJo returned home in December 2025, exactly two years after she left. This proves again that all restorations take twice as long and cost twice the budget you might have planned (if you didn’t know better).

Look at the smart spats, great work from Ben Brown Coachworks.

I want MoJo on the road for the AOC Summer Gathering. Work to do!

]]> 55590d3be73a0b36f31e7007a66d0ef0 Tim Wilson started the topic Huey - my 1949 M/P Trials Special Project. in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/huey-my-1949-l-p-project/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:10:27 +0000 Spoiler alert: this bit isn’t about Huey, my ’49 Allard Special…

In 2013 I was in South Africa and looking thru the classifieds in ‘Classic & Sports Car’ mag. I noticed an Allard Special – highlighted as one of the mag’s features – with a well known dealer in the South of England. It had a decent history – originally an L-type, rebodied back in…Read more

]]> d363cc18ffa60f5bdc23dcfa18454cbe Colin Souch started the topic Gearbox removal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/gearbox-removal/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:36:21 +0000 Advice, please chaps

I probably know the answer, but it always worth asking the question. Can the gearbox be removed without removing the engine or at least dropping the engine.  The universal housing cap on the end of the drive shaft is snug to the inner housing cap, so that there is no way these seem to be coming apart without moving the…Read more

]]> 8a7e39c092c90b82bebb75b914712f1a James Wulf replied to the topic Allard Chrome Script Wanted in the forum Wanted https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-chrome-script-wanted/#post-11815 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:00:12 +0000 Thank you very much, John! I’ll wait to hear from you.  My direct email is tbird6663@icloud.com

]]> 0616f8340265af6ca9817f705b143138 Ben Stevens started the topic How NOT to check your valve timing!! (silly video alert) in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/how-not-to-check-your-valve-timing-silly-video-alert/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:20:45 +0000 Here’s a crazy video of what not to do with your flathead engine!

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<iframe
src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/GDtBGoTiQ90″
title=”YouTube video player”
frameborder=”0″
allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope;…Read more

]]> cee71ff2bc1a996a5001707b51be85e7 Neil Bennett changed their profile picture https://www.allardownersclub.org/activity/p/372/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:10:32 +0000 0 4801add795aadac9b45615000fcc2a53 Neil Bennett replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11744 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:10 +0000 James’s problem would appear to be fluid flowing back into the master cylinder (driven by brake shoe springs) rather than from the m/c reservoir, when the pedal is released from full travel. A residual check valve prevents that reverse flow. The problem usually arises when the m/c is sited below the slave cylinders’ height above ground.

RCV

]]> e39d01ef5d7dd4f2c268e291ea1ccf79 Jon Langley replied to the topic Allard Chrome Script Wanted in the forum Wanted https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-chrome-script-wanted/#post-11743 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:31:40 +0000 These are available, I will get a price for you, they are new reproductions.

]]> 32611b1a1bc84450e25b8b6ac87b6933 Jon Langley replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11742 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:28:24 +0000 We have a 10lb residual check valve on the K1, this is a good point from Neil the check valve keeps the lines pressurised taking up any variance in adjustment on the snail cams to lining, reducing travel to brake contact to a minimum providing that the standard springs are used on the shoes i.e. springs are neither too strong or too weak.

 

]]> 48a2d1c8e3d421ce908088d9fdefb7d3 Peter Bowman replied to the topic Ben's fastback in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/bens-fastback/#post-11740 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:13:22 +0000 Like the looks of the fastback, almost like a Bentley Continental!

]]> db42e3e8814c28dbd780647035087e9e Neil Bennett replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11738 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:57:27 +0000 If all else fails fit a residual check valve.

]]> 205ba2408380afcca714996197cfe093 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11730 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:47:39 +0000 Hi James, you are trying to achieve braking force with less foot pressure, as I tried to explain (probably badly) before, reducing the diameter increases fluid pressure with the same foot pressure, but longer travel is the byproduct, you can calculate everything using boyles law and pedal ratio, it is very important to keep shoe adjustment as…Read more

]]> 6229ef1500acab03c9ba20bd74fd4130 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11729 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:47:27 +0000 Also clamp up three of the cylinders and bleed individualy. PL

]]> 8cedd6fa01ec4ba32457af2f82fcdc20 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11728 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:47:17 +0000 Thank you Roger, Charles and Peter for your advice. After carefully checking i have found that the new master cylinder needs a longer travel than the original one. Time for more investigation and delicate adjustment.

]]> 00965e208bcf7d4800da11221c6ed5d0 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11727 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:47:10 +0000 You perhaps need to get a pressurised brake bleeding tool they are not expensive to buy. PL

]]> 4f58a0d87fd58ef7faffc37134666d4c Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11726 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:47:02 +0000 Hello James, just a thought. It looks like your new master cylinder is not pushing out a sufficient amount of fluid out to the brake cylinders because of the smaller 1-1/8” bore.
If you work out the volume of your old master cylinder and then your new one, there will be a difference.
That difference will relate to pedal movement, it maybe the c…Read more

]]> 878e50e88ed4d58d96a955fba82b2471 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Brake master cylinder issue in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/brake-master-cylinder-issue/#post-11725 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:46:46 +0000 Try and loosen the brake pipe near the master cylinder and let air out then reconnect this can often help

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