Recent content by Spinakerr

I'm longer overdue an update here, so here goes: I awoke the P5B from its winter slumber in April (I know, I know) and realised the alternator was failing to charge. Unfortunately this was the original item, but after some help from the P5 owner's club I sourced a new Lucas A127 self-regulating...

Re: Series 2 V8 project, anyone seen it before?? Looks to be good base but if it is damp I would recommend detaching any perishable items and moving them into dry storage until it is watertight. For example, ET headrests can be worth a fair amount on their own - if you are not yet decided on...

Four months into ownership the council gave in to my weekly phone calls and granted me a garage - and very grateful I am for it!

Some excellent shots Fraser - great to see the 2000SC on show and in good running order. As ever I am jealous of the wooden steering wheel! After owning two 600s I trust the 827 is proving to be excellent transport - it looks to be in remarkably good order and having passed an MOT is any actual...

Excellent work - very impressive. I've just fitted a relatively good new one for my P5 but perhaps I could commission one for 12 months time!

Thanks for the comments - good to be back with a healthy car. The Rovering Member - I discussed with the helpful chaps at Kenlowe as I had gathered metal was a problem. They supplied toughened plastic grips which pass through the fins. The fan is also much lighter than older used examples I...

Looks like there is plenty of room to stockpile parts in the container until you get round to it - I've got some bits from the P5B that may be suitable if you want to PM your current list.

Evening all, Returning to this forum after a few months away, good to see so many projects marching onwards in the winter months. I thought I'd post an update as I finally had an evening to myself and some good tea. After sitting in the inevitable traffic on a cold London night last...

All, I've been using the P5B a lot recently and while comfortable and reliable I have some niggles with the engine: 1. Whole car vibration at 2500 - 3000 rpm. This is no matter the gear selected and can be simulated at standstill in 'P'. The toolkit, steering wheel and my single filling start...

I found Magnecor to be amicable and helpful in lead replacement if you have proof of purchase. Mine were a gift but came with the receipt, single replacement lead supplied very quickly. As Corazon says you can buy individual leads too. Let us know how you get on!

Good to see another P5B on the board - I have visited your site a few times since my purchase last year. I know you have replaced the suspension components but can I ask what tyres you are now running? The set I purchased from the Rover club, plus proper wheel balancing and alignment made a...

Certainly brightened up a gloomy walk to the pub, spotted near The Grove in Balham:

We're definitely in the 21st century of disposable cars - Halfords have just made belts 'obsolete'. However the 20 year old that told me this was in disbelief and said they had replaced the shelf space with 'more windscreen wiper choices'. I have instead sourced them online. Sigh.

Good to see this staying in the forum (and giving Fraser more room to purchase 75s!) - I hope you'll be starting a Member's Project thread to track progress.

Fantastic machine - I continue to espouse the restorative qualities of watching animations of Lysholm superchargers. If you are fond of deploying that torque I hope you are friendly with the local tyre suppliers...