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by 47p2
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?
Replies: 4
Views: 445

Re: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?

This is from 1947 Export brochure
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by 47p2
Mon Apr 21, 2025 10:15 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?
Replies: 4
Views: 445

Re: 1947 cars optional extras, is Les Spencer on here?

This is from the 1946 Sales brochure
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by 47p2
Mon Mar 31, 2025 9:47 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct
Replies: 11
Views: 2729

Re: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct

Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the people to speak with for parts
by 47p2
Sat Mar 29, 2025 10:18 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct
Replies: 11
Views: 2729

Re: Air Filter: what paint finish would be correct

The unit does not come apart, it's not an oil bath type. You need to clean the entire canister using a non volatile parts cleaner solution then allow it to dry completely before applying a heavy oil to the mesh. I've used Gunk engine cleaner and KN filter oil with good results
by 47p2
Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 Parts - Wanted
Replies: 2
Views: 1758

Re: P3 Parts - Wanted

Welcome to the forum Andrew.

Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the people to speak with for parts supplies
by 47p2
Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:16 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 14 body construction
Replies: 3
Views: 3542

Re: Rover 14 body construction

Welcome to the forum. I'm unsure what exact wood is on the prewar cars but the post war cars have wooden floors which when renewed are done with ¾” marine plywood, the trim pieces will be on a fibre board similar to hardboard which can be bent into shape by soaking in water then shaped as required. ...
by 47p2
Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:51 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: front springs
Replies: 8
Views: 7288

Re: front springs

Shock absorbers do not affect the height of the vehicle, if you removed both front shock absorbers the height would be exactly the same as what you have at the moment. A weak spring is the most likely cause
by 47p2
Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:41 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: find sunroof gasket
Replies: 1
Views: 2727

Re: find sunroof gasket

Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the ones to speak with
by 47p2
Fri Dec 20, 2024 12:00 am
Forum: Rovers Spotted
Topic: Rover 14 Streamline 1934 Bonhams Online 20/12/24
Replies: 3
Views: 46042

Re: Rover 14 Streamline 1934 Bonhams Online 20/12/24

That's a lovely looking car. Will it reach reserve, I really don't know, Rovers' never seem achieve the prices they should at auction. £348 new... Streamline1.png Streamline2.png 462747345_3830049280611691_3036833221898996861_n.jpg 462774098_3830049287278357_5995304477515018277_n.jpg 462845025_38300...
by 47p2
Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: And those not mentioned above ..
Topic: Engine parts
Replies: 1
Views: 34018

Re: Engine parts

Mike Couldry at Meteor Spares Service Ltd.-tel. 0115 9811222- or Mike Evans at Viking Engineering Developments Ltd.- tel. 07879 630511 would be the ones to speak with