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- Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:21 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: A.M. Instruments, Rover 20
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4509
Re: A.M. Instruments, Rover 20
What I am wondering is why these spedometers appear to be upside down compared to the one in my 14? Ie the zero on the dial is at the top as well as the 80mph. Is there a logic?
- Sun Jan 01, 2023 11:43 am
- Forum: The Specials, Maurauders,convertibles,Pininfarina,Graber, Kitcher and ...
- Topic: Maurdauder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16007
Re: Maurauder
Hi Roger The difference between saloon and coupe version of a model can be quite subtle but in Rover terms it seems a 'saloon' means more emphasis is given to the space for the rear passengers but the 'coupe' indicates a slightly lowered roof especially towards the rear giving rear seat passengers l...
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:45 pm
- Forum: The Specials, Maurauders,convertibles,Pininfarina,Graber, Kitcher and ...
- Topic: Maurdauder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16007
Re: Maurdauder
PS found a decent photo of the saloon- note: it is a 6 light rather than a 4 light
- Sat Dec 31, 2022 12:32 pm
- Forum: The Specials, Maurauders,convertibles,Pininfarina,Graber, Kitcher and ...
- Topic: Maurdauder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16007
Re: Maurauder
Hi Roger I only realised yesterday that there were Streamline saloons as well as Coupe's made in this style. The saloon has a noticeably steeper slope on the back because they allowed more headroon over the rear seats. You mentioned the car being a saloon so was it steeper than the one I illustrated...
- Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:26 pm
- Forum: The Specials, Maurauders,convertibles,Pininfarina,Graber, Kitcher and ...
- Topic: Maurdauder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16007
Re: Maurauder
I'm glad thats sorted then. Maybe the club's records can summon up some details if you can remember the reg number or the name of the owner you bought from or who you sold to?
Rob
Rob
- Wed Dec 28, 2022 10:03 am
- Forum: The Specials, Maurauders,convertibles,Pininfarina,Graber, Kitcher and ...
- Topic: Maurdauder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16007
Re: Maurdauder
There are many others in the club who would have a better knowledge but the only model I can think of would be a '35/36 Speed 14 Streamline Coupe not a Maurauder. The streamline has that 'fastback' sloping rear, triple SU's and knock on wheels. Ring any bells? ( 35 Speed 14 Streamline.jpg I was thin...
- Tue Dec 27, 2022 8:00 pm
- Forum: The Specials, Maurauders,convertibles,Pininfarina,Graber, Kitcher and ...
- Topic: Maurdauder
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16007
Re: Maurauder
According to a quick look on the internet there was only one fixed head Marauder ever made and that was a specila order -dubbed an 'A100' coupe - with triple SU's. Perhaps this was the one? Does it look familiar? I dont know where it is now but this photo was taken in 2015. More history would be fas...
- Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:33 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Kevlar brake shoes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4424
Re: Kevlar brake shoes
To be fair I was relatively impressed by the brakes on my 14 when I first got the car, this being the first time I had experienced using rod brakes. In normal circumstance they are fine but I have experienced life threatening brake fade ie the brakes faded away to nothing going down a long narrow hi...
- Sat Dec 17, 2022 2:48 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Kevlar brake shoes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4424
Kevlar brake shoes
I am investigating getting the brake shoes on my 1939 Rover P2 relined with Kevlar compound in order to improve stopping/reduce brake fade. The Kevlar reportedly has maybe 50% or more improved friction and resistance to fade. I wonder if any other owners have gone down this route and could offer adv...
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 9:04 pm
- Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
- Topic: Fuel Starvation?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2910
Re: Fuel Starvation?
Luli is probably right but how instantly does the engine die when put under load? If the problem is dirt in the carb jets being pulled into a position where it blocks the flow say, the effect would be almost instant. If however the needle valve is sticking the engine would presumably have a whole bo...