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by 47p2
Sat Nov 15, 2025 10:48 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1937 Rover P2 12 Sports Saloon
Replies: 1
Views: 91

Re: 1937 Rover P2 12 Sports Saloon

Welcome abord Gary, I watched that car go through the auction and it certainly looks tidy. Hopefully someone here will know it and be able to give you some information on it
by 47p2
Thu Sep 04, 2025 4:41 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Starter Motor
Replies: 3
Views: 5694

Re: Starter Motor

Rubber bendix should be available from Meteor Parts
by 47p2
Thu Jul 24, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1947 14 P2 Coolant and fuel pump questions
Replies: 3
Views: 4593

Re: 1947 14 P2 Coolant and fuel pump questions

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum. The electric fuel pump is a popular modification for these cars. https://burlen.co.uk are the people to speak to if you have any queries about this system
by 47p2
Thu Jul 24, 2025 10:22 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1948 Rover 75 P3 manifold studs and bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 6612

Re: 1948 Rover 75 P3 manifold studs and bolts

Hi Ian, welcome to the forum. Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the people to speak with for parts
by 47p2
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?
Replies: 4
Views: 11130

Re: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?

This is from 1947 Export brochure
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by 47p2
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?
Replies: 4
Views: 11130

Re: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?

This is from the 1946 Sales brochure
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by 47p2
Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct
Replies: 11
Views: 44583

Re: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct

Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the people to speak with for parts
by 47p2
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:18 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct
Replies: 11
Views: 44583

Re: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct

The unit does not come apart, it's not an oil bath type. You need to clean the entire canister using a non volatile parts cleaner solution then allow it to dry completely before applying a heavy oil to the mesh. I've used Gunk engine cleaner and KN filter oil with good results
by 47p2
Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 Parts - Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 6134

Re: P3 Parts - Wanted

Welcome to the forum Andrew.

Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the people to speak with for parts supplies
by 47p2
Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:16 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 14 body construction
Replies: 3
Views: 6947

Re: Rover 14 body construction

Welcome to the forum. I'm unsure what exact wood is on the prewar cars but the post war cars have wooden floors which when renewed are done with ¾” marine plywood, the trim pieces will be on a fibre board similar to hardboard which can be bent into shape by soaking in water then shaped as required. ...