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by P3Steve
Tue Mar 10, 2015 1:28 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: gearbox and engine parts ss exhaust for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 6681

Re: gearbox and engine parts ss exhaust for sale

It would be interesting to follow your progress on your re engining of your P3, what engine gearbox combination are you going to use?

PS your haven't got a decent 6 cylinder carb your selling have you?
by P3Steve
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Dash board Trim (Rover P3)
Replies: 6
Views: 6345

Re: Dash board Trim (Rover P3)

I think cir.1948 cars have a flat single piece of wood and 49 cars have the extra strip. The badge I believe was to originally cover the hole for the windscreen opening handle that the P2 has that was not carried over to the P3.
by P3Steve
Sat Jan 10, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: How to secure the spare wheel and its ply (P3)
Replies: 4
Views: 4162

Re: How to secure the spare wheel and its ply (P3)

Yes it's the same. the key is kept in the under the dash tool tray. Steve
by P3Steve
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: 1949 P3 Restoration help!
Replies: 14
Views: 11523

Re: 1949 P3 Restoration help!

Are you not able to tackle any of the work your self say starting with something simple like making up the battery box for example then just paying to have it welded in place as often its the fabrication that takes the time and thus money, While I realize major structural work can not always be tack...
by P3Steve
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:14 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1936 P1 14 HP Gearbox Removal?
Replies: 15
Views: 13246

Re: 1936 P1 14 HP Gearbox Removal?

lakesrally wrote:Thanks very much Robby, a great sequence of photos and explanation that I'm sure will help others.
Ditto
by P3Steve
Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:30 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Wanted - Radiator for P3
Replies: 1
Views: 2666

Re: Wanted - Radiator for P3

Worth trying here, he has most parts P3 and carries many second hand parts. Steve
http://www.thersr.co.uk/meteor-spares-ltd
by P3Steve
Fri Jul 04, 2014 8:17 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: 1949 P3 Restoration help!
Replies: 14
Views: 11523

Re: 1949 P3 Restoration help!

Hi Classicclara I can recommend this guy "Broadland upholstery" for trim and upholstery. He's in Norfolk just up the coast from Great Yarmouth so not hard to get to from Suffolk. He's a nice guy very approachable and when you visit he's more than happy to let you look round his work shop so you can ...
by P3Steve
Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1936 P1 14 HP Gearbox Removal?
Replies: 15
Views: 13246

Re: 1936 P1 14 HP Gearbox Removal?

Yes please, we always like to see pictures plus there are some on here who have never done a job like this so it might help them in the future.
by P3Steve
Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:35 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1936 P1 14 HP Gearbox Removal?
Replies: 15
Views: 13246

Re: 1936 P1 14 HP Gearbox Removal?

I know mines a P3 and not a P2 but my gear box came out the same way through the inside, I did mine in a weekend with out a ramp or pit on my drive at home on my own with just my wife and sister in law to help lift it in and out which was rather amusing as we passed a length of timber through both f...
by P3Steve
Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 60-75 Series 1 Land Rover
Replies: 2
Views: 4515

Re: P3 60-75 Series 1 Land Rover

Hello Dave just fitted the Oil filter kit you sent me on my P3 last weekend. It went on no problem and looks good as well , thanks Steve