Rover Sports Register Forum

Hello Colin, Realise this dates back nearly a year, if you still need a 12HP engine I've got one that turns over smoothly, from a 1947 car.sensible offers welcome, also have a gearbox and back axle{ see my other Ad.}never heard them run, but were in a dry stored car until a couple of months ago, sti...

Hello again,thanks for your comments.I know of the red P3 running a Chevy, beautifully done, with Jag supension etc.My one is going to be mostly Rover if I can keep it that way, plus the Bureaucrats don't like you altering much on your car these days.This will mean original chassis, body, steering a...

Hello, Interested to read of your suspension mods.Although your car is more "classic", what it shares with my hotrodded example is the idea of making something out of what is in front of you.I have fitted Rose jointed telescopic AVO coilovers(off my old v8 stockcar)to the rear, using brackets welded...

Hello Mike, I'm in Norfolk, 20 miles west of Norwich.
Cheers, Jim.

Has anyone carried out any modifications to the p2 brakes, namely converting the fronts to hydraulic? I can't have much faith in rod brakes with over 250 HP of Chevrolet V8 power, but do not want ugly discs.Are P3 fronts 2leading shoe,failing that it looks like the 11" drums from a London Taxi are c...

Hello, I'm building an old style hotrod ,using a very poorly '47 p2, Chevrolet small block, 3speed manual box and Taxi axle. The car was incomplete and derelict when I bought it,so rest assured I'm not ruining a n up and running classic, more saving a pillaged donor car from the crusher.Enjoy using ...

I have a 1947 12HP ENGINE, GEARBOX AND BACK AXLE FOR SALE, IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED. All surplus to my needs, as the car is undergoing a few "modifications". Engine turns freely, never heard it run, but is complete with starter and dynamo Gearbox goes into each gear OK, AGAIN NOT TESTED Axle has had ...