Rover Sports Register Forum

Thanks once again for the help. I have managed to obtain a photograph of a new old stock centre and I will post the photograph as soon as I have it.

Thank you very much, that's really helpfull. the ones on my vehicle are similar to the third picture but the bezel as also been painted black, which I don't think looks as good. As you will see I have now managed to attach, with the help of a forum member, the picture from Eric Dymock's book. One fu...

Thanks very much

Hello again, Could anyone confirm if the attached picture is correct for the badge on the centre of the hubcaps, i.e. plain brass Rover badge, without black infill in the ROVER, or the ship, and black background / surround with plain brass bezel. I can see variants here and there on the internet and...

Thank you for the help, that's very useful.

Thank you for the very comprehensive and informative reply. I did consider the Excelsiors but discounted them on the basis of width as the section width of them is 4.5 inches which is more than an inch smaller than the other options. The tyres currently on the car are Waymaster, however I suspect th...

Hello, I am currently trying to firm up on the replacement tyres ( all five) for my 1947 Rover 14 P2 project. Based on my research and trying to match original tread pattern, width and diameter I have arrived at two options these being, Waymaster 30 525/550 -17, and Avon Supreme 525/550 - 17. Howeve...

Hello all, I am currently recommissioning my 1947 Rover 14 P2, which has been stationary for 15 years. I am now ready to commence work on the running gear, i.e. suspension, wheels, brakes tyres, my aim it to make the vehicle as useable as possible. With respect to tyres, I intend to change all the t...

Hello all, I have recently purchased a 1947 Rover 14 P2 saloon, previously restored to a high standard in the mid 90's. it has been stored and never moved in the last 15 years, so for me it's a complete recommissioning job, here's the first two of what I am sure will be many questions. 1. I have dra...

Hello, Just announcing my membership renewal after a break of some 10 years or so. I have recently purchased a 1947 P2 !4 saloon that was restored in the mid 90's by well know member and contributor Stan Stokes. the vehicle has been stored for the last 15 years and is now ready for a complete recomm...