Allard Owners Club | Site-Wide Activity https://www.allardownersclub.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:28 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 7112d80438fe57dc3b0b5b45c8dd3a2f Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13060 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:11:28 +0100 Great, let us know how it turns out.

]]> b333c2dc85de1872b9d4820a53dfa8f0 Peter Bowman replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13059 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:06:30 +0100 I have actually already ordered a small sample of this item and another one that is similar from Steele Products. Will see if they are an option once they arrive. Thanks Jon!

]]> 8d816c3e8e567c08177c3555122914b8 Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13058 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:03:49 +0100 Top Lip

Any use, this fits 1/8″

 

]]> a8895053b47de50bbd10f56f21367ea9 Peter Bowman replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13057 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:25:16 +0100 What I really need is a U type seal with an extended leg, and a very narrow U opening. I have found this from Steel but it has a 1/4″ opening which is too large. Sketch is what I am hoping to find.

Windscreen seal

]]> 61b360f8099dbebed8b6a34cf9060515 Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13056 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:10:31 +0100 Anything above of any use, or sketch what you want and I can search for you.

Jon

]]> 3c0977f5221bf4569f461adff338d92d Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13055 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:09:32 +0100 Self Grip

Self grip

]]> b75634b603f64ce3b1de851e0c1691c8 Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13054 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:12 +0100 U Type

U Type

]]> 3b8c040cf0c4b4569192cfef08af577e Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13053 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:04:14 +0100 S type bead

S Type bead ?

]]> f0949b87d50d46e8ae27511a939c6eba Peter Bowman replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13051 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:51:43 +0100 Thanks Ben. Video seems to have lost the audio?

]]> c108155cfaefdbb33a3d6ca928519826 Ben Stevens replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13050 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:35:11 +0100 Here’s Peter’s video from facebook

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H8vq3ABn6vY

 

]]> 76b76d9d9753836f9ac2ee58a59cf7b8 Peter Bowman replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13048 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:42:45 +0100 Sine I can’t post videos here, I am going to post in the FB page for Allard Owners Club. Hopefully that clarifies what I need.

]]> 56194d29eec63f5ab417429247454bf5 Peter Bowman replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13047 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:29:16 +0100 Sure, will snap a few next time I am in the garage.

]]> 50cc088387e24d731996ab5e92854e6b Jon Langley replied to the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/#post-13046 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:40:35 +0100 Can you post a picture or two , I’m not sure I understand your question, need some visual assistance 👍

]]> 3135ad7766e086352d4cc6a0c76f88b0 Peter Bowman started the topic K3 windscreen seal in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k3-windscreen-seal/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:20:45 +0100 I am trying to find a supplier for a push-on type windscreen seal that goes on the bottom of the frame for my K3 (should it ever come back from the painter). Later K3s had a ‘T’ slot that accepted the seal, but my early K3 has no attachment point, so only a push-on seal will work. I haven’t been able to find a source with a seal that has a very…Read more

]]> 05a3090937241bdbe827453ee7d1b430 Mike Frost replied to the topic assisted steering L Type in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/assisted-steering-l-type/#post-13034 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:07:17 +0100 Thanks for the info.

]]> a9eb0e0790e992229901ba8e971fa85f David Casson started the topic Allard P1 in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-p1/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:50:38 +0100 Hi I have decided to sell my 1951 Allard P1 reg LXM 903 coach work is very smart chassis is good engine starts and sounds great mechanically good. Needs a head lining and passenger seat fitting, sorry couldn’t manage to download pics I can do WhatsApp location north east Thornaby TS170LD mobile 07931344387 price £12000

]]> 4b9828837fc494076678c74daa788ccd Josh Sadler replied to the topic assisted steering L Type in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/assisted-steering-l-type/#post-13032 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:42:41 +0100 Gregg at Petroyle fitted one – I think EZ – to Jeff Patterson’s M, maybe 2/3 years ago. They’re now on 01865 509162

]]> fa27873723ef720988ea13e656861a17 Peter Bowman replied to the topic assisted steering L Type in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/assisted-steering-l-type/#post-13031 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:12:36 +0100 Lee Allard has power steering in her M, might be worth checking with she and her Dad to see what it took.

]]> c27e507969c170b57028543168c32746 Mike Frost started the topic assisted steering L Type in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/assisted-steering-l-type/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:47:56 +0100 Hi,

Has anybody any experience of fitting an assisted steering system on an L type ?

Thanks

Mike Frost

]]> 91e9b8d8591239b8c2410bdc7f4fb5a3 Dominic Patterson replied to the topic Inner tube for 185/75R16 in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/inner-tube-for-185-75r16/#post-13001 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:45:33 +0100 Michelin 16F or Blockley’s best reinforced tube, which is what I normally buy.

]]> c4c4504de4f79dbd391c7dc5c6e82a88 Peter Bowman replied to the topic Inner tube for 185/75R16 in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/inner-tube-for-185-75r16/#post-12999 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:08:36 +0100 ChatGPT says Michelin 16F.

]]> 70b14c5c355efaaa09d07bb162a0f9ac Peter Bowman replied to the topic Inner tube for 185/75R16 in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/inner-tube-for-185-75r16/#post-12998 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:59:55 +0100 Well after a little research it looks like no offset, TR15 stem. Anyone know brand/where to get? I willl continue searching.

]]> cd5121fc8662945d428ce3d73d3dbe6b Peter Bowman started the topic Inner tube for 185/75R16 in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/inner-tube-for-185-75r16/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:56:04 +0100 I need to get an inner tube to put in a leaky wheel on Lee’s M. Anyone know what offset I need to order? Need to get this done quickly before the US rally so time is of the essence!

]]> ea14ad2d116f010051d7db30cf30ea49 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Wheels & Tires in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/wheels-tires/#post-12989 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:55:04 +0100 I wrote an article on tyres…. I’d be interested to hear people’s thoughts on it (and corrections please if you spot any errors!)

What Tyres Should You Fit to an Allard?

]]> 0cb8993bf29df995275d7f54a4e4f1b6 Neil Bennett replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12981 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:56:59 +0100 Hope so Jon.

Depends on the old bones.#Neil.

]]> 113658aaf673a909355a8dbf0180139e Jon Langley 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-12980 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:28:49 +0100 Very close now, hopefully we will see some pictures on the Forum.

]]> 2b801badda597fc56045a623202ccf77 Jon Langley replied to the topic Steve's P1 A in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/steves-p1-a/page/3/#post-12979 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:27:34 +0100 It will be nice to watch the progress Steve.

]]> 5c5437836f3151b0188db65ede453215 Jon Langley replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12978 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:22:57 +0100 Next Saturday, 3rd October Neil, see you there ?

]]> c881e12f24d9bf949e4b6c291f0d5651 Charles Gough replied to the topic Please help – K3 – Brakes and Transmission Issues in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/please-help-k3-brakes-and-transmission-issues/#post-12976 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:54:17 +0100 Hello Mike

The condition of your brake cylinders is the result of water being absorbed by the brake fluid and the passage of time resulting in the condition that you find. The pistons in the cylinders are steel, the bodies are Aluminium and the result is corrosion when water is absorbed.  If the bodies of the cylinders are in good order and you…Read more

]]> e07fa08b56c7da124c15f52ff9a58329 Ben Stevens started the topic Please help – K3 – Brakes and Transmission Issues in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/please-help-k3-brakes-and-transmission-issues/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:52:54 +0100 When we drove the Allard this morning, the brakes were horrible and not working. We got back to our shop and it had ZERO brake fluid in the system-see attached. So the car had no brakes, and no emergency brake. We filled up the system and bled it, and both rear wheel cylinders were leaking

We are rebuilding the wheel cylinders.

The…Read more

]]> 11a1299066afa18cba593028828bbe0d Neil Bennett replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12954 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:55:03 +0100 Which meeting will you be at next?

]]> a10ccfc350f5bc72e309361cdfd04133 Jon Langley replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12952 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:40:57 +0100 It would be lovely to see you at Prescott Neil

]]> 76777089a4a3d4fd557d859b7d1303df Ben Stevens started the topic Allard Owners Club grille badge in the forum Parts For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/allard-owners-club-grille-badge/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:34:29 +0100 this is an old (i.e. not too shiny and new looking) AOC badge for someone who wants the badge to look a bit more in period  with the car.  Unsure how old it is, but definitely different to the brand new ones the club sells now.

£30 o.n.o (I think they’re £40 new)

Contact James (je.hall@outlook.com)

 

]]> 5809985fc3ff7ead0e138b36f34e69ef Steven Lines replied to the topic FOR SALE 1953 Allard Palm Beach in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/for-sale-1953-allard-palm-beach/#post-12768 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:24:52 +0100

]]> 997898a9023b36ddd72b6257130e664c Steven Lines replied to the topic FOR SALE 1953 Allard Palm Beach in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/for-sale-1953-allard-palm-beach/#post-12767 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:23:57 +0100 The car is, as far as I am aware, in original specification. The Jaguar engine is a period modification made to several of these cars. A photo of the main body panels.

]]> b60a6ddbb498dcbe2e5cacb027dcb1cb Peter Bowman replied to the topic FOR SALE 1953 Allard Palm Beach in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/for-sale-1953-allard-palm-beach/#post-12766 Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:03:18 +0100 Very interesting. Do you have more pictures you can post? Any history on the actual build  itself for the modifications from a stock Palm Beach?

]]> 58220c0d0181f6b7556b1f9da5c83678 Steven Lines started the topic FOR SALE 1953 Allard Palm Beach in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/for-sale-1953-allard-palm-beach/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 19:24:20 +0100 One of the rarest Allard models (of only 84 made, including around a dozen UK cars), FES 888 still features its original registration (with V5C in my name). I believe this to be the only Palm Beach Mark 1 sold new in Scotland, supplied to the Frew & Company dealership in Perth in November 1953. Allard Motor Company still have the build sheets…Read more

]]> a24000255cb16d71556a5682e0d2c72f Ben Stevens replied to the topic Competition in 2026 in the forum Competition https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/competition-in-2026/#post-12739 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:28:58 +0100 Will you be at Prescott on 3rd Oct Neil?  It’d be lovely to see you there

]]> bee379cae5cef9399d299aa5b9a8bf85 Josh Sadler replied to the topic K1 SH8990 in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k1-sh8990/#post-12632 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:58:13 +0100 It works!

Josh

]]> fe8e6e57a0f1995eee48a958b047ce83 Geoff Pinch started the topic K1 SH8990 in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/k1-sh8990/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:47:47 +0100 Test

]]> 5d922e42dc7d033cb6edf199a954763e Colin Souch replied to the topic PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/rules-of-the-projects-forum/#post-12630 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0100 Recommendation for correct gearbox oil please for standard three speed.  Trans 250 or EP90

]]> 89e54858baa4ad79f21717b8f877314d Geoff Pinch started the topic Ben Testing Geoff Creating a Topic in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/ben-testing-geoff-creating-a-topic/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:55:12 +0100 Please ignore this

]]> 988339b90cd5ee9d7959a78776364906 Ben Stevens replied to the topic Wheels & Tires in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/wheels-tires/#post-12345 Wed, 13 May 2026 12:29:53 +0100 Hi Sheldon,

I have standard wheels on my P1 special, with Blockley radials.  I’ve heard they can tramline on roads but have never experienced this myself.  I like them, but I’m afraid I have nothing to compare them against!

]]> bffafd2e3841ecabc1d4d66ad15f7260 Tom Walker replied to the topic Wheels & Tires in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/wheels-tires/#post-12329 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:24:56 +0100 Hi Sheldon,

Its great to hear from you. There will be members with your set-up who can help.

I run Dunlop or Blockley racing tyres in competition, but they are crossplies (bias ply?), which are not good for the road, and maybe illegal for road use.

. The Rudge-Whitworth wire wheels on my J2X Le Mans are obviously different from your bolt-on…Read more

]]> 06d887b323b74b84da55dac324555e22 Sheldon Rier started the topic Wheels & Tires in the forum Technical Talk https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/wheels-tires/ Wed, 13 May 2026 02:45:37 +0100 Hi – are there any aftermarket wheels that will work on a 1949 K1 – the 5.5″ bolt circle & 3.8″ hub diameter exclude a lot of wheel options – ideally would like to go a bit wider than stock

What modern 16″ tires are people using?

Lots of photos of hillclimb cars etc in the AOC newsletter and curious what wheels and tires people are…Read more

]]> cc97d7660c8b8242cd41be62d06a81ce Sheldon Rier started the topic 1949 K1 Parts Wanted in the forum Wanted https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/1949-k1-parts-wanted/ Wed, 13 May 2026 02:40:19 +0100 Hi – looking for soft top bows & trafficator signals for 1949 Allard K1 – Thank You!! sheldon@mitographics.com

]]> 8cc6c6d2ab81113edffbfc1503a3de83 Tim Wilson replied to the topic FOR SALE - 1954 Allard Palm Beach in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/for-sale-1954-allard-palm-beach/#post-12284 Fri, 08 May 2026 20:09:59 +0100 This looks lovely!

]]> 3e1d186c2f9db35c0e556f33590d4f9d Tim Wilson replied to the topic Steve's P1 A in the forum Projects https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/steves-p1-a/page/2/#post-12283 Fri, 08 May 2026 20:07:19 +0100 An update, please, Steve!

]]> 06c5d460109943f7fcb8893994603919 Tim Wilson replied to 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/#post-12282 Fri, 08 May 2026 20:01:31 +0100 Well, it was still for sale. Down in Kent! I live in Newcastle/Gateshead, so, not wanting to miss out, I asked the vendor to wait up while I tore down the A1, round the M25 and onto the various other side-roads involved (I didn’t do Satnav in 2015, but only got lost a couple of times).

Tony was still up and waiting when I got to his place, but he…Read more

]]> 291549d159472c72084f0230bdc119a5 Ben Stevens started the topic FOR SALE - 1954 Allard Palm Beach in the forum Cars For Sale https://www.allardownersclub.org/forums/topic/for-sale-1954-allard-palm-beach/ Tue, 05 May 2026 05:05:25 +0100 ALLARD Palm Beach 1954
Reg 899 YUB
Chassis Number 21Z 2125
Engine Zephyr Six 2600cc
Gearbox ford 5 speed

Car originally supplied New to New Zealand, partly restored in NZ bought back to uk in 2010 by Mark Butterworth.
Further restoration carried out, new engine fitted and 5 speed box six branch stainless exhaust manifold and exhaust.
More work…Read more

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