Old rover p6? - Page 2

Dorset Bob · 5th November 2012, 23:16

A good mod, with the SD1 box.
I think the manual box was always a bit of a weak spot on the V8s, it was a lot of power to handle in those days.
Lovely short shift though, you only had to move it a few inches.

Can a Mod (or Rocker

) change the thread to P6 rather than PB?
Easy mistake to make, I was thinking of the P5B with the (B for Buick) when I saw the thread.

Tam · 5th November 2012, 23:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorset Bob

A good mod, with the SD1 box.
I think the manual box was always a bit of a weak spot on the V8s, it was a lot of power to handle in those days.
Lovely short shift though, you only had to move it a few inches.

Can a Mod (or Rocker

) change the thread to P6 rather than PB?
Easy mistake to make, I was thinking of the P5B with the (B for Buick) when I saw the thread.

Thats ok as mine is technically a P6B as it has the Buick engine so your only missing a 6 in the case of the V8's

Dorset Bob · 5th November 2012, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talago

Couldn't agree with you more. My thoughts too

Thanks for that Talago, I am glad that I am not alone.
My Missus thinks that I need therapy, It is just a car..........

AuntieAgatha · 6th November 2012, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Do you mean P6?

Simon.

I was thinking the old P5B. I would love to have one of them, 'though I hear I might have to wait 'til I'm better known in the (occupation deleted, for fear of falling foul (wahey, alliteration, anyone?) of t'club roolz) world, and thus commanding higher prices. Not that I'd push a P6 out the putative garage either, but I'm more an old school kinda guy (if you'll pardon my American).

And for the record, I'm fond of the SD1 as well - especially with the V8 under the bonnet.

eumjmorris · 6th November 2012, 09:02

That was Nigel Slater, talking about his Wolverhampton childhood, while being driven in a 1966 D-reg Rover 3-litre saloon, or a P5, looked like the very dark green, I think the same or like our Arden Green on Rover 75s, and I also had a 1965 one in that colour, with Borg Warner 35 very sluggish autobox, second-gear starting and only 3 speeds, but a lovely old bus. Not the later v8s, but having the original straight-six IOE engine.

wraymond · 6th November 2012, 09:50

That's a lovely red, Talago.
Must be lots of interest in this thread! My last 3500 (see pic - sorry for poor reproduction, not my forté) was bought from a dealer who took it as trade-in for a Renault from a retired bank manager from Seven Kings, Essex, at 29000 miles. Later found to have been clocked!

The Davos White AJJ 329G, no longer living. Pic is self explanatory, it was much admired and image used on the club membership card. Can’t recall precise date but must be before 1995. A lovely car, apart from the dreaded fuel vaporisation in high summer in traffic jams on the way to the coast!

I eventually stripped and rebuilt that engine, continually destroyed half-shafts, had wonderful times renewing rear pads (until cutting hole in boot bulkhead!). Great times, happy days.

Talago · 6th November 2012, 17:19

Very nice wraymond. I actually have one of those membership cards and am still a member.

Parker · 6th November 2012, 17:23

Love the P6 I've owned two both when I was in my twenties, 2200TC manual an a 3500S auto, great drive. I always liked seeing the tip of the side lights from the cockpit at night, little things and all that

Tam · 6th November 2012, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talago

I have a 1969 3500 P6. Being an early 3500 it is an Auto (so no crunching into reverse.

Here she is.......

Colin

Hi Colin beautiful car

The series 1 is really growing on me wasn't to sure when i first got my series 2 but definately coming round to the charms of the early cars. Are you on the Rover P6 forum ? http://www.classicroverforum.com/ind...d91525bb4da4a4

Brabus · 6th November 2012, 18:02

I'm restoring a 73 3500S at the minute.I found the best way to cure crunchy gears is to fit a SD1 5 speed

.Worked on my last to P6's.

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eumjmorris Loves to post R75 now just two diesel tourers Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Droitwich Posts: 399 Thanks: 479 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	That was Nigel Slater, talking about his Wolverhampton childhood, while being driven in a 1966 D-reg Rover 3-litre saloon, or a P5, looked like the very dark green, I think the same or like our Arden Green on Rover 75s, and I also had a 1965 one in that colour, with Borg Warner 35 very sluggish autobox, second-gear starting and only 3 speeds, but a lovely old bus. Not the later v8s, but having the original straight-six IOE engine.

6th November 2012, 09:50	#16
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,249 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	That's a lovely red, Talago. Must be lots of interest in this thread! My last 3500 (see pic - sorry for poor reproduction, not my forté) was bought from a dealer who took it as trade-in for a Renault from a retired bank manager from Seven Kings, Essex, at 29000 miles. Later found to have been clocked! The Davos White AJJ 329G, no longer living. Pic is self explanatory, it was much admired and image used on the club membership card. Can’t recall precise date but must be before 1995. A lovely car, apart from the dreaded fuel vaporisation in high summer in traffic jams on the way to the coast! I eventually stripped and rebuilt that engine, continually destroyed half-shafts, had wonderful times renewing rear pads (until cutting hole in boot bulkhead!). Great times, happy days.

6th November 2012, 17:19	#17
Talago Gets stuck in Rover 75 Club SE Tourer 1969 Rover P6 3500 V8 1973 Rover P6 3500 V8 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Belfast Posts: 945 Thanks: 27 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts	Very nice wraymond. I actually have one of those membership cards and am still a member.