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by benironhorse
Wed May 09, 2018 9:58 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 Wiring Loom
Replies: 1
Views: 3233

P3 75 Wiring Loom

Can anyone shed some light on the loom numbering /colour coding details? Having purchased an Autosparks loom and the club P3 75 workshop manual, I'm finding difficulty in deciphering several of the connections due to the numbers being illegible . I've enlarged the diagram which unfortunately hasn't ...
by benironhorse
Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:01 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: 75 P3 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Replies: 4
Views: 6786

Re: 75 P3 INSTRUMENT PANEL

Glad to report I've secured Letraset from Helen Stimpson of Ironrose (www.Ironrose.co.uk) Supplies are very limited and sell very quickly.Helen has been extremely helpful and I'm more than happy to recommend her services. On a slightly different tack ,would the club consider commissioning an English...
by benironhorse
Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: 75 P3 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Replies: 4
Views: 6786

Re: 75 P3 INSTRUMENT PANEL

Thanks Luli Obtaining Letraset in the UK is proving very difficult .I've located a contact who's trying to source White 3mm upper case in a similar font to the original,I should have a response in a week or so. There's a company by the name of Slaters who manufacture graphics and transfers for model...
by benironhorse
Sat Dec 31, 2016 11:16 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: 75 P3 INSTRUMENT PANEL
Replies: 4
Views: 6786

75 P3 INSTRUMENT PANEL

Compliments of The New Year! The Rover restoration continues and my attention is now turning to the interior. No real issues with the upholstery but the instrument panel is causing a few headaches. I'd hazard a guess that after chrome plating the panel itself was screen printed or painted black with...
by benironhorse
Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 BOOT LID
Replies: 6
Views: 4945

Re: P3 75 BOOT LID

Great information and help. Not sure if the Rover 10 featured is yours ,my congratulations if it is,certainly a restoration of the highest quality and an incredibly detailed history of progress.

Best Regards

Ben H
by benironhorse
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:02 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 BOOT LID
Replies: 6
Views: 4945

Re: P3 75 BOOT LID

Thanks for the link .Adjusting the locker hinges is certainly proving a challenge .Two things I've noticed . A replacement locker base panel has been fitted at some time in the cars history ,(not the boot floor) unfortunately produced to a profile that causes the bottom edge of the boot lid to foul ...
by benironhorse
Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 BOOT LID
Replies: 6
Views: 4945

Re: P3 75 BOOT LID

Thanks for the link and info ----That's some restoration and what a final boot panel fit, still trying to figure out how to access the tapered screws to give a fine adjustment.

Best Regards

Ben H
by benironhorse
Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:06 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 BOOT LID
Replies: 6
Views: 4945

P3 75 BOOT LID

Do we have a guru in the club who's had experience of refitting the boot lid! I'm now 80% through the panel restoration of the car and have taken great care to ensure door gaps and panel alignment are as good as practically possible The car's at the final primer stage and my attention has moved on t...
by benironhorse
Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:19 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 Wiring Loom
Replies: 1
Views: 2524

P3 75 Wiring Loom

I'm in the process of removing and replacing the original wiring harness. Several members appear to have used and recommend Autosparks .I intend fitting discreet indicators in parallel to the trafficators ,any hints will be welcome. Electrics are not my strong point can anyone recommend an "old scho...
by benironhorse
Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:32 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: P3 75
Replies: 0
Views: 2522

P3 75

Wanted Jaeger ammeter for a P3 .The current (no pun intended ) ammeter is non -descript and white faced, so it sticks out like a sore thumb