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Post by gregclauss on Feb 23, 2005 2:20:32 GMT
hello from california ,, a 67 rover is a rare car for sure in the usa! recently bought a m3 3 liter ,, in really good shape for a 37 year old car ! original cal car no rust ran from the guy i bought it from but very poorly ,, i curently have the head off and getting the valves done cleaning out most all of the systems ! i will hopefully not need too much help! orig white with red interior ,,
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Post by PeterMadden on Feb 23, 2005 6:09:48 GMT
Greg,  Hello and welcome, I'm sure your new car will turn a few heads in the USA. Make sure you join the club, lots of useful info and contacts in the club magazine 'Take Five'. You'll also find some very knowledgable help on this site (sadly I'm not one of those, it's all I can do to dip the oil) Peter |
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Post by glennr on Feb 23, 2005 7:32:44 GMT
Hello Greg. Welcome to the site. As Peter said this site can be of great use and there is always somebody who can give you advice on most subjects/queries you may have. I have my own site where I am currently posting photo's of owners and their cars and I am looking to add to the gallery. If you send me a photo of your car and yourself I would like to post it onto the site or you might just like to browse the site as it covers the restoration of the car. GLENNREEVE@AOL.COM web site: www.roverp5bduchess.co.uk Regards, Glenn Reeve  ps just put your mouse pointer over the links above. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2005 17:02:26 GMT
;D welcome to the club do have the straight six manual or auto or anglisised Buick V8 Auto?
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Post by guitardave on Feb 23, 2005 23:23:42 GMT
Would you happen to have any photo's of the car?
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Post by gregclauss on Feb 27, 2005 16:32:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2005 16:59:17 GMT
;DFine motor and I notice that it seems to have Aircon as well - does it work? Someone else is interested in fitting this on this forum.
According to James Taylors book which is the definitive guide to P5's and a must for any enthusiast only 80 LHD auto exports were made in 1967 model year (Sept 1966 to July 1967) - how many went to the USA is not given. 803 00137 to 00216 were the chassis numbers. Does it match yours?
Try the Gaydon Heritage Centre for more history (it costs a fee)
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Post by gregclauss on Feb 27, 2005 17:09:08 GMT
hmm the chassis no is 803 00024a seems to preceede those numbers
the "a" ending perhaps stands for america ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2005 17:41:35 GMT
No they all ended in "A" Presumbly just in case the V8's were not ready mods would make the the next MK111 "B"s  Its therefore a very early 1966 model probably built 1965 as these were numbered 803-000001-136 It might therefore have its 40th Birthday later this year! |
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Post by gregclauss on Feb 27, 2005 18:38:50 GMT
thanks for th e information i will have to get that book. ;D
hopeing after the valve work up and cleaning out the cooling system it should be a good runner 2 of the exhaust valves were cooked so im hopeing for more power running on all 6 cylinders ! the car has covered about 200 miles since the 80s so i anticipate haveing to go thru everything the air con blower motor works and all the equipment is there im sure i will have to rebuild the pump.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2005 18:55:30 GMT
Don't forget if you are running unleaded to get good quality stainless exhaust valves - either the proper "Rover" type or similar - the cheap versions aren't up to it
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ps just put your mouse pointer over the links above.