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by 47p2
Thu Jul 24, 2025 10:26 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1947 14 P2 Coolant and fuel pump questions
Replies: 2
Views: 266

Re: 1947 14 P2 Coolant and fuel pump questions

Hi Dave, welcome to the forum. The electric fuel pump is a popular modification for these cars. https://burlen.co.uk are the people to speak to if you have any queries about this system
by 47p2
Thu Jul 24, 2025 10:22 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1948 Rover 75 P3 manifold studs and bolts
Replies: 2
Views: 182

Re: 1948 Rover 75 P3 manifold studs and bolts

Hi Ian, welcome to the forum. 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
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: 5791

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: 5791

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: 38310

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: 38310

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: 3763

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: 5116

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: 13428

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: 3892

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