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by Dirkco
Fri Jan 10, 2014 9:57 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 2 x 1930's Rovers (10HP and 12HP)
Replies: 9
Views: 9925

Re: 2 x 1930's Rovers (10HP and 12HP)

Hello,

Are the Rovers still available?

Thanks
Dirk
email dirk at vy-tek dot com
by Dirkco
Wed Dec 25, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Happy Holidays
Replies: 2
Views: 2898

Happy Holidays

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by Dirkco
Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:40 am
Forum: Veteran/Vintage Rovers
Topic: Latest work on the 1929 Weymann
Replies: 4
Views: 4747

Re: Latest work on the 1929 Weymann

Hello Stewart, The Weymann was comprehensively restored by Ray Arnett (an RSR member back then) in 1970 and he decided upon the green vinyl/cloth covering. I felt that while it would not be the color I would have chosen it was in very good condition and that he did it I should not violate this. So w...
by Dirkco
Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:23 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: VIKINGS HEADS & BADGES
Replies: 9
Views: 6490

Re: VIKINGS HEADS & BADGES

Hello Stewart,

I would love to have a full copy of the article if you have a chance to scan yours and email to me I would be greatful

Thanks
Dirk in the States
dirk@vy-tek.com
by Dirkco
Sun Dec 01, 2013 4:20 am
Forum: Veteran/Vintage Rovers
Topic: Latest work on the 1929 Weymann
Replies: 4
Views: 4747

Latest work on the 1929 Weymann

Hello All, So I got back to work on the Weymann bodied car this summer and decided to redo the interior. So at the beginning of September we purchased an industrial sewing machine and 7 leather hides. I figured I had never done this before so why not go all in with a difficult job from the beginning...
by Dirkco
Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:52 am
Forum: P5, straight 6s and V8s
Topic: The Old Girl
Replies: 16
Views: 35182

Re: The Old Girl

Hello John, Outstanding!!!! Great pictures I can appreciate the detail, I missed the 2011 and 2012 NEC so I missed seeing your B but I will be at the RSR Diamond Jubilee will you? I too prefer SS hardware and while I try to stay as original as possible I do prefer SS hardware and have replaced most ...
by Dirkco
Sat Mar 16, 2013 1:39 am
Forum: P5, straight 6s and V8s
Topic: The Old Girl
Replies: 16
Views: 35182

Re: The Old Girl

Hi John,

Your B looks great! post more pictures please.

I finished my Coupe in 2011 here is a picture of my boys with the car

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All The Best
Dirk in the States
by Dirkco
Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:00 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1929 Weyman restoration
Replies: 12
Views: 11571

Re: 1929 Weyman restoration

Hi Stewart,

I kept the original gaiters as they technically are still use-able. I will try and remember to bring one with me to give to you to copy when I see you in June.

hope you are well
Dirk in the States
by Dirkco
Sun Mar 10, 2013 2:38 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1929 Weyman restoration
Replies: 12
Views: 11571

Re: 1929 Weyman restoration

Hello Stewart,

The gaiters are copies of the originals that were too worn to use but I do believe they were original to the car. I would bet that earlier cars had them as well.

See you in June
Dirk in the States
by Dirkco
Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Oil pressure gauge
Replies: 3
Views: 4120

Re: Oil pressure gauge

Hi Stewart,

I believe the gauge is from a 9 it is very close to mine. However I believe that gauges used on Australian and New Zealand cars may have been different than home market cars.

See you in June
Dirk