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by MikeB
Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: radiator re core
Replies: 6
Views: 6457

radiator re core

Hi all I need to have the radiator 're scored on my p2 I have had one quote but thought it high at 350 + vat
Has anybody got any vendors the recommend around Nottingham or Sheffield
Thanks
Mike
by MikeB
Thu Nov 13, 2014 6:40 am
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Tracing the history of my P2
Replies: 15
Views: 17735

Re: Tracing the history of my P2

Tony Thanks for replying with the information, looks like BBT 666 is somewhat of a survivor, I am glad you managed to save the reg number as it is quite distinctive and causes a few comments about the beast etc. I guess tracing the car back further may be difficult unless you have some paper work on...
by MikeB
Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:09 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Tracing the history of my P2
Replies: 15
Views: 17735

Re: Tracing the history of my P2

Well, thanks all for replying to my request, very helpful, I did indeed by it from a garage in York, where I spend most weekends in the caravan - ok all of them in the summer! I had been looking for a vintage car for months but all what I wanted to look at were down south, whilst in the van one week...
by MikeB
Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:22 am
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Tracing the history of my P2
Replies: 15
Views: 17735

Tracing the history of my P2

Hi all I want to trace the history of my P2 from 1st registered owner if I can, I see that a few members have done this and would like to know the process, if there is one, IE where to start with the enquires , I thought British motor heritage may have some data but I am not sure how to go about get...
by MikeB
Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:13 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Side panel question
Replies: 6
Views: 5784

Re: Side panel question

Thanks both for the information , I have no found some pictures on the forum of this bonnet lace, and will track some down, I guess that's why I have paint scuffs on my bonnet sides !

Thanks for the help

Mike
by MikeB
Sun Nov 09, 2014 1:12 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Side panel question
Replies: 6
Views: 5784

Side panel question

Hi I am tidying up me rover over the winter months and was wondering what the is the purpose of the channel piece on top of the bonnet side panel is for it is held on by lots of screws ( The wrong ones at the moment, see picture) should this area have a fabric strip on it to stop the bonnet tops rub...
by MikeB
Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:23 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: Rover 10 headlight lenses
Replies: 3
Views: 5054

Re: Rover 10 headlight lenses

Thanks for the lead, I have not been to beaulieu before I will make a point of attending next time it is on
Thanks

Mike
by MikeB
Sat Nov 08, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine removal via the manual
Replies: 7
Views: 6446

Re: Engine removal via the manual

Thanks for the helpfully info when I reinstall the engine I will update how it went, I'm thinking release the propshaft from the gearbox to move it backwards will be the easy method to gain room
Mike
by MikeB
Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:00 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine removal via the manual
Replies: 7
Views: 6446

Engine removal via the manual

Hi Just removed my engine on my P2 so I can paint the bulk head and chassis, and overhaul the engine, I decided to use the procedure in the manual to remove the engine which seems straight forward, however when following the instructions I felt that some of it is unnecessary and makes things more di...
by MikeB
Fri Oct 24, 2014 3:43 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: headlamp lens 39 P2/10
Replies: 4
Views: 4223

Re: headlamp lens 39 P2/10

Thanks for conformation, looks like its' going to be a long search !