Practically Classics Forum

Job done dudes! Seems I can read schematics after all!

Many months ago my Spit went in to be painted, with all its wiring neatly labelled. Unfortunatley after nearly twelve month in a bodyshop the labels are unreadable. I need to wire up the coil, starter solenoid, ballst resistor etc, but in true I-dont-know-what-i'm-doing style I am rubbish at reading ...

My old Rover has been relagated to the driveway to make way for project spitfire. The issue I have now is do I put a cover on it or leave it open? If I leave it open I can see the issues with weather / rain / sun / snow etc, but if I cover it will the scratch the paint when the cover rubs the car in ...

That's settled then! Just gotta get one now, and fit it!

Thanks chaps, I knew there'd be a simple solution!

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Could someone explain to me how to get an email notificatioin when theres been a reply to one of my threads? I used to get them, but they've stopped!

Heres another one for discussion. My Rover 3500s is currently completely standard. I'm considering changing the back box to a cherry bomb and the air box for two K&N cones. This is purely to bring out the best rumbles from the V8. I've done a bit of reading and the Cherry bomb seems like an ...

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Just out of interest, what do you chaps consider to be the best fuel for old motors? I currently run the V8 P6 on BP premium, 97 RON with a castrol fuel additive and octane booster. I've also got a '71 Spitfire that'll be back on the road next year. Thoughts? Suggestions? Criticisms? I'm open ...

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Can anyone tell me where I can get a decent pair of Chrome Rocker covers for a rover V8? Come to that, a full dress kit would be helpful!

Thanks,

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where I can get a decent pair of Chrome Rocker covers for a rover V8? Come to that, a full dress kit would be helpful!

Thanks,