[Rovernet] P3

[phing at videotron.ca]

Barry
A "1947 with a full chassis:" would be a P2 not a P3 . A P2 is a carry over 
prewar model with cart springs , rod brakes and  an elegant OHV engine . P2s 
and P3s look superficially similar , but nothing, beyond the gear box ,back 
axle and instruments  is interchangeable . I have  owned and spent a fortune 
on rebuilding both a P2 and a P3 . Frankly I think the P2 is a nicer car . 
It is certainly much easier to work on . Unfortunately  I don't think P2s 
were exported to N America , good P2s seldom come up for sale in the UK . A 
poor P2 is a bottomless money pit .
Cheers
Patrick

Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2013 11:05 AM
To: Rovernet
Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P3

Ben,
        It really sounds like you need to find another car, or at least
a 1947 with a full chassis.
I am in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.
I am going under the house today so will bring out the spring I have and
will look for the others later in the week.
I really think you should join the Australia group, they have a wealth
of information, contact Dennis.
Also join the RSR in UK they have a warehouse full of spares.

Barry


> Hi Barry,
> This sounds great. Where are you located? I can use all the help I can 
> get.
> This poor car has gone through a lot and there is still a lot more I need 
> to
> do to it. The rear body is rusted beyond a patch job so I will need to 
> make
> replacement panels to get it back to a stable structure. I had planned to
> make frame extensions for it and may still do that but the left side with
> the fuel fill pipe is a bit of a stickler. The right side is no problem. I
> don't mean to ramble but the car shows some body sag and has me worried. 
> The
> doors seem to want to pop open when driving around. I am not too sure that
> back to original condition is good enough and would like the added 
> insurance
> of a full frame. I think this falls under "Rover Challenged".
> Ben
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rovernet [mailto:rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org] On Behalf Of Barry
> Lafbery
> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 5:02 PM
> To: Rovernet
> Subject: Re: [Rovernet] P3
>
> Hi Ben,
>               I have one spring that is in good shape, not sure what side 
> it
> is till i dig it out from under the house. I wrecked 2 P3s so should have
> more springs but for the life of me cannot think where they are, will have 
> a
> look in the next few days, have a car show Sunday so will be next week.
>
> Barry
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