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- Tue Feb 21, 2023 8:27 am
- Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
- Topic: Rover p3 radio
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8576
Re: Rover p3 radio
If you want to use the radio it's better taking it to a specialist who will remove the valve interior which by now the wires will be crusty and dangerous and have them fit digital/FM tuner to which you can have Bluetooth, MP3 etc. This will keep the original look to the exterior. I I had an FM board...
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 4:24 am
- Forum: New members
- Topic: 1949 roverp3 75 new member
- Replies: 8
- Views: 22195
Re: 1949 roverp3 75 new member
I though when you said it had a GB tag plate that the car still had its GB licence number. The chassis plate shows it is a 1949 Rover P3 car with the 6 cylinder 2.1 Litre, 75hp engine and is a four light (2 windows each side) Sport Saloon of which there were 2630 produced between 1948-1949 It should...
- Sun Feb 19, 2023 8:48 pm
- Forum: New members
- Topic: 1949 roverp3 75 new member
- Replies: 8
- Views: 22195
Re: 1949 roverp3 75 new member
Welcome to the forum and well done hanging onto the car for such a long time. If you let us know the registration number (GB tag plate) there may be someone here who may know the car and be able to give you some more information.
- Wed Feb 08, 2023 4:55 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Paint schemes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8405
Re: Paint schemes
... I see you have a heat shield under the carburettor...I can only see one mounting bolt(?) does it rest om the manifold or what? From memory the heatshield isn't in direct contact but sits just above the manifold. It is held in place with the one single bolt and the 4 studs that hold the carburet...
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:46 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Paint schemes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8405
Re: Paint schemes
Here's a few reflection shots of paint that is over 35 years old
I guess that's what 30 undercoats left to dry in the Australian heat does
I guess that's what 30 undercoats left to dry in the Australian heat does
- Tue Feb 07, 2023 10:43 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Paint schemes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8405
Re: Paint schemes
Bulkhead is body coloured but not to a high glossy finish
- Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:51 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Paint schemes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8405
Re: Paint schemes
The paragraph below was the paint procedure my car went through when Royce Cole restored it between 1975 and 1982. Royce was not in the car trade but was an amateur enthusiast who could turn his hand to anything he put his mind to. 30 undercoats were applied to my car which even to this day I find h...
- Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:45 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Paint schemes
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8405
Re: Paint schemes
Rover colours were all single colour with the possibility of a coastline in a contrasting colour The links below will take you to 3 brochures, 1939, 1946 and 1947 Export 1939 Brochure 1946 Brochure 1947 Export Brochure There is also some information in this 1937 Salesman's booklet and this 1939 Sale...
- Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:39 pm
- Forum: I want and I 've got..
- Topic: TWO EXCELSIOR 4.75/5.00 17 Tyres AS NEW for 10hp
- Replies: 8
- Views: 17639
Re: TWO EXCELSIOR 4.75/5.00 17 Tyres AS NEW for 10hp
Tyre size for the Twelve is 17 X 5.25.
1947 Brochure page below 1946 Brochure page below 1939 Brochure page below
1947 Brochure page below 1946 Brochure page below 1939 Brochure page below
- Mon Jan 23, 2023 1:00 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Tilly website
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4824
Re: Tilly website
Thanks Luli
Good to hear that P2 owners are still finding information from the site
Good to hear that P2 owners are still finding information from the site