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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 11:15:02 GMT
After a break of some 38 years, I have now taken the plunge and bought another P5! Infact only I purchased it yesterday bringing it home from Parley Cross.
I just became fed-up with "computerised" cars....
I believe it is known to the club, and hopefully it may have the opportunity to reacquaint with fellow P5'ers.
There is a lot to do but as it is running it will be refurbished as I go along.
The first important item is the Auto Box - Judders in low gears.
Then comes the paintwork - the bonnet seems to have succumbed to a poor respray at some time. - A QUESTION... as I always had saloons in the past and this is a Coupe', were the roof colours always in contrast to the main body? I am thinking of painting it the lighter colour.
I have the rev counter to sort as this seems to stay at 1500 to 2000 revs even switched off! and occasionally creeps up to say 2500. must be "glupy" inside some where.... QUESTION can these be repaired/stripped and cleaned? ( by a DIYer)
I am jumping in at the deep end and hoping (gearbox pending) to make the Sherbourne Castle Show next weekend - any one else going?
I have a lot of history to catalogue so when that’s done, I may have a clearer idea of what has happened to the ol’girl in the past.
PS I was trying to add some photo's - how do I do that?
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Post by eightofthem (Andy) on Jul 12, 2013 11:28:33 GMT
Welcome back Chuckles. Nice to see you have returned to your rootes, or your rover in ths case  . If you need to post pictures it would be best to join a photo hosting site, then upload your pics there and copy the link to your forum post. As for your questions, someone with a lot more knowledge than me will be along shortly to answer them  . Great bunch on this forum. |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 12, 2013 12:52:44 GMT
After a break of some 38 years, I have now taken the plunge and bought another P5! Infact only I purchased it yesterday bringing it home from Parley Cross. I just became fed-up with "computerised" cars.... I believe it is known to the club, and hopefully it may have the opportunity to reacquaint with fellow P5'ers. There is a lot to do but as it is running it will be refurbished as I go along. The first important item is the Auto Box - Judders in low gears. Then comes the paintwork - the bonnet seems to have succumbed to a poor respray at some time. - A QUESTION... as I always had saloons in the past and this is a Coupe', were the roof colours always in contrast to the main body? I am thinking of painting it the lighter colour. I have the rev counter to sort as this seems to stay at 1500 to 2000 revs even switched off! and occasionally creeps up to say 2500. must be "glupy" inside some where.... QUESTION can these be repaired/stripped and cleaned? ( by a DIYer) I am jumping in at the deep end and hoping (gearbox pending) to make the Sherbourne Castle Show next weekend - any one else going? I have a lot of history to catalogue so when that’s done, I may have a clearer idea of what has happened to the ol’girl in the past. PS I was trying to add some photo's - how do I do that? Welcome to the forum Chuck Rev counter stuck when switched off is probably mechanical needs cleaning? lubricating? then with a bit of luck and the capacitors haven't dried out it may read ok? if not David Green has a few! Two tone P5 I don't think that was an option don't shoot me down I haven't found my JT book! There is info on how to post on the forum I will start you off Follow this post made by David roverp5.proboards.com/thread/2867/upload-picture If it's a P5b ?? a two tone roof is fine! |
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Post by guidedog on Jul 12, 2013 13:25:43 GMT
Welcome back Chuckles. The question of two tone colours was an option ( I found my J T book).
Good luck with your baby.
Bob
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 12, 2013 13:38:56 GMT
Two Tone was an option on the "P5B" Coupe at an outrageous cost of £12-5-10  |
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Post by harvey on Jul 12, 2013 17:18:50 GMT
The first important item is the Auto Box - Judders in low gears. Does it also change up really early? |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 17:25:56 GMT
Not that I noticed - only drivern about 30 miles so far, but if anything it is reluctant to change at low revs, and certainly doesn't drop down that noticeable.
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Post by harvey on Jul 12, 2013 17:30:57 GMT
Not that I noticed - only drivern about 30 miles so far, but if anything it is reluctant to change at low revs, and certainly doesn't drop down that noticeable. Check the fluid level as a first job, but if it's late changing up, or shifting as it should be then it won't be what I was thinking of, and if it's a DG box that pretty much is the limit of my knowledge. |
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 12, 2013 18:01:59 GMT
Not that I noticed - only drivern about 30 miles so far, but if anything it is reluctant to change at low revs, and certainly doesn't drop down that noticeable. Check the fluid level as a first job, but if it's late changing up, or shifting as it should be then it won't be what I was thinking of, and if it's a DG box that pretty much is the limit of my knowledge. If it's a BW35 Harvey and if you don't know no one does |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 18:13:14 GMT
Now I am getting confused...... I was told that the gear box is the DG type as used in the 1962/3 Mk II 3 ltre cars.
In fact the subject of changing fluids and filters became a priority so I propose to start there. Just have to find the correct fluid and a filter source now.
I am also going to do the "change all fluids" routine, so hopefully with new engine and gearbox oil & filters, brake fluid and coolant we should have a happy car!
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 12, 2013 18:17:41 GMT
Now I am getting confused...... I was told that the gear box is the DG type as used in the 1962/3 Mk II 3 ltre cars. In fact the subject of changing fluids and filters became a priority so I propose to start there. Just have to find the correct fluid and a filter source now. I am also going to do the "change all fluids" routine, so hopefully with new engine and gearbox oil & filters, brake fluid and coolant we should have a happy car! I was getting lost Chuck as you were on about two tone and wrongly assumed it was a P5b sorry about that  If it's a P5 a DG box it is! |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 18:45:27 GMT
I'm Sorry, but being a total computer nerd, I am perplexed on how to upload photos. It didn't work for me.... Attachments I can handle but photbucket.... no! |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 18:47:59 GMT
I was getting lost Chuck as you were on about two tone and wrongly assumed it was a P5b sorry about that If it's a P5 a DG box it is! Thank you I thought it was me!!! One day, just sometimes I think ...one day, the 21st century will be kind to me! |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 18:52:50 GMT
After a break of some 38 years, I have now taken the plunge and bought another P5! Infact only I purchased it yesterday bringing it home from Parley Cross. I just became fed-up with "computerised" cars.... I believe it is known to the club, and hopefully it may have the opportunity to reacquaint with fellow P5'ers. There is a lot to do but as it is running it will be refurbished as I go along. The first important item is the Auto Box - Judders in low gears. Then comes the paintwork - the bonnet seems to have succumbed to a poor respray at some time. - A QUESTION... as I always had saloons in the past and this is a Coupe', were the roof colours always in contrast to the main body? I am thinking of painting it the lighter colour. I have the rev counter to sort as this seems to stay at 1500 to 2000 revs even switched off! and occasionally creeps up to say 2500. must be "glupy" inside some where.... QUESTION can these be repaired/stripped and cleaned? ( by a DIYer) I am jumping in at the deep end and hoping (gearbox pending) to make the Sherbourne Castle Show next weekend - any one else going? I have a lot of history to catalogue so when that’s done, I may have a clearer idea of what has happened to the ol’girl in the past. PS I was trying to add some photo's - how do I do that? Welcome to the forum Chuck Rev counter stuck when switched off is probably mechanical needs cleaning? lubricating? then with a bit of luck and the capacitors haven't dried out it may read ok? if not David Green has a few! Two tone P5 I don't think that was an option don't shoot me down I haven't found my JT book! There is info on how to post on the forum I will start you off Follow this post made by David roverp5.proboards.com/thread/2867/upload-pictureIf it's a P5b ?? a two tone roof is fine! How did he do that?  ? put a photo on I mean.... |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 18:59:19 GMT
OK Chaps... to prevent any more confusion I changed the avatar so now you all know my new (to Me) car.
I hope that is OK with the powers to be, I do have some other photos but must go and lie down now, too much computer burble!!!
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Post by harvey on Jul 12, 2013 19:11:33 GMT
so now you all know my new (to Me) car. That registration number looks very familiar. |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 19:45:43 GMT
I have been told it was well known....
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 12, 2013 21:02:39 GMT
I have been told it was well known.... Is it a genuine London car Chuck or a replacement registration? |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 12, 2013 21:11:20 GMT
It will be a DG box and correct fluid level is critical. With small LH column switch UP it should start in 2nd with lever in D and smoothly move up to top at approx 20 mph. Moving column switch down will give a brisker 1st speed start as will flooring the accelerator.
Duo tone saloons had the colour break at the middle chrome trim lines (but not Mk3's) - Only Coupes had it on the roof as with the P5B's.
No coach lines!
AAB is a Worcs CC indentifier but my records do not indicate it was ever issued with an A suffix - only B from Jan 64 and H from Sept 1969. This would therefore indicate its lost its original plate about 20 years ago.
What colour is it? The late Dorsetflyer's AKA John Andrews had a similar registration?
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 12, 2013 21:20:00 GMT
I have been told it was well known.... Is it a genuine London car Chuck or a replacement registration? Started life in the Midlands then down here in the Dorset. The original registration was on a private plate (from a scooter or similar) the became the current registration when first sold. I am piecing the history together slowly and should have an idea of dates later. |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 13, 2013 21:02:41 GMT
What colour is it? The late Dorsetflyer's AKA John Andrews had a similar registration? Yes; John Andrews was a previous owner. I believe its called Ardenne Green - very pale green |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 13, 2013 21:41:25 GMT
Nice car. The last time we saw John he was in that car
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Jul 14, 2013 4:56:07 GMT
Nice car. The last time we saw John he was in that car This was Brooklands the last time I think John attended the National?  |
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Post by Steve P5b on Jul 14, 2013 7:38:25 GMT
And here it is at Sherborne Castle a couple of years ago.  |
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Post by Chuck Berry on Jul 14, 2013 7:40:03 GMT
Thank you so much for showing the photos. It is the first pictures I have seen of its previous life.
I did learn from some where that the owner had died, and I am very sorry to hear of that.
My intentions are to continue to show the car and keep up the traditions of upkeep, improvements and restoration.
I do hope everyone approves. We are now booked (not as yet not confirmed in writing) for the show at Sherborne Castle next Weekend. The car was there the past two years, according to the plaques with the car. I wonder what happened to the badges on the badge bar?
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