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by Hungry_Horse_1955
Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:17 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Ignition Leads
Replies: 2
Views: 1922

Ignition Leads

The ignition leads on my 1939 16SS leave a lot to be desired! The leads need replacing and I would like some advice on what people think is the best replacement leads? Should I get some original leads from the usual suppliers or would I be better off upgrading the system to modern leads, connectors ...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 Authentic Boot Interior
Replies: 5
Views: 4923

Re: P2 Authentic Boot Interior

I was just looking in the boot of the Rover yesterday and can confirm that the spare wheel cover is ribbed, although not as finely ribbed as 47p2s pictures. I can take some pictures at the week end if you want. And measure the distance between the ribs if you really want to be pedantic!

Clive
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Free wheel problems
Replies: 18
Views: 17175

Re: Free wheel problems

Thanks for the info Paul. I believe that the Freewheel was working before, but I know that my father used to have problems selecting reverse. I also have had problems selecting reverse. It is possible to select reverse, but I need to slam it in hard before it will go in, even then it can take severa...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Free wheel problems
Replies: 18
Views: 17175

Re: Free wheel problems

I have recently inherited my father's 1939 Rover 16 Sports Saloon. I had problems trying to start the vehicle and attempted to tow start the vehicle, which was not succesful as the freewheel seems to have engaged! We managed to start the car by other means, but now the freewheel is permanently engag...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Rover 75, the latest and last
Topic: Which 75?
Replies: 17
Views: 38761

Re: Which 75?

Just as an aside, the problem with the 'K' series engines was not the head gaskets, although this is where the problem vented (sic) itself. The problem was with the plate that the head bolts screw into. Some accountant decided to save £10 or so on the design and had this plate reduced in thickness, ...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Mon Apr 06, 2009 3:42 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Reversing D-lamps
Replies: 8
Views: 7160

Re: Reversing D-lamps

I know from the safety factor point of view the lights aren't exactly 'bright'. I was just wondering if we could get some for 'shows' to have it nearly original :?: I've seen a LED conversion for D-lamps, but then if we go that route, why not change them to the 2 stops and 2 sides any way, as you su...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Mon Apr 06, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Number Plates
Replies: 2
Views: 3446

Number Plates

Ok, another question with regard to my father's 1939 Rover 16 Sports Saloon. He is going to have to put some new number plates on it and what we need to know is what type were they? We have the option of i) white paint on a black background, ii) white plastic letters on black plate or iii) pressed a...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:50 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Reversing D-lamps
Replies: 8
Views: 7160

Reversing D-lamps

I am helping my dad with his restoration of his 1939 Rover Sports Saloon and we were looking into the rear lights (sic). Originally these vehicles had a reversing light, courtesy of a split D-lamp. One D-lamp had the stop light and a side/number plate light whilst the other had a reversing light and...
by Hungry_Horse_1955
Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:37 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Brief Introduction
Replies: 1
Views: 2296

Brief Introduction

Hi, Just registered for this forum and thought I'd let you all know a bit about myself. I'm mainly interested in early Range Rovers (1967-1996), specifically any conversions and 6-wheelers, but I also assist my father in his second restoration of his 1939 Rover 16 Sports Saloon. Rumour has it that I...