[ROVERNET - UK] Re: rovernet Digest, Vol 40, Issue 28
Dermot Harvey
roverman2 at verizon.net
Wed Mar 15 18:14:31 GMT 2006
Hi Kent!
More to the point, where can I find a pair of LHD Series 2 square
headlamps! I bought a pair of used English headlamps some years back
plus a new pair of LHD lenses. However, I subsequently discovered that
the lamp units themselves come in LHD and RHD configurations. Any
ideas?
Dermot Harvey
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. Oft Repeated Questions (Kent Kinard)
> 2. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Kent Kinard)
> 3. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Pjemail at aol.com)
> 4. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Glen WIlson)
> 5. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (steve bridge)
> 6. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Kent Kinard)
> 7. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Kent Kinard)
> 8. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Kent Kinard)
> 9. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Steven Dibdin)
> 10. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Glen WIlson)
> 11. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (Glen WIlson)
> 12. Re: Oft Repeated Questions (steve bridge)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 06:56:59 -0600
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Hi Netters,
> Now that we have the 3500S business resolved (At least until the
> question comes up again), I can announce plans for my new book entitled
> "Rovernet: The Unofficial Guide to Often Asked Questions." It would, of
> course, begin with the great 3500S confusion, but should include the
> whole NAS/NADA controversy. It would shed light on such subjects as
> the
> unique NAS 3500S dual braking systems (both P6 and P6B versions) and
> how to fit square headlamps to an NAS SD1 and where to send your
> unwanted surplus round lamps (Rene Winters). Extensive space will be
> devoted to my favorite subjects, "What other automatic transmission can
> I Use?" and "How Can I put a V8 in my Four Cylinder P6?" It would also
> include such seldom repeated but essential topics as "Why do the
> Aussies
> call an SEII an SEII when no one else in the world does?" I would
> entertain suggestions for other chapters, but I fear I would also be
> opening multiple cans of worms (which is itself an obscure and probably
> North American colloquialism.)
>
> Rovereverlovingly,
> Kent K.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:25:39 -0600
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Oh, I've gone and done it now. Is it supposed to be SE II or SE2?
>
> Kent Kinard wrote:
>
>> Hi Netters,
>> Now that we have the 3500S business resolved (At least until the
>> question comes up again), I can announce plans for my new book
>> entitled
>> "Rovernet: The Unofficial Guide to Often Asked Questions." It would,
>> of
>> course, begin with the great 3500S confusion, but should include the
>> whole NAS/NADA controversy. It would shed light on such subjects as
>> the
>> unique NAS 3500S dual braking systems (both P6 and P6B versions) and
>> how to fit square headlamps to an NAS SD1 and where to send your
>> unwanted surplus round lamps (Rene Winters). Extensive space will be
>> devoted to my favorite subjects, "What other automatic transmission
>> can
>> I Use?" and "How Can I put a V8 in my Four Cylinder P6?" It would
>> also
>> include such seldom repeated but essential topics as "Why do the
>> Aussies
>> call an SEII an SEII when no one else in the world does?" I would
>> entertain suggestions for other chapters, but I fear I would also be
>> opening multiple cans of worms (which is itself an obscure and
>> probably
>> North American colloquialism.)
>>
>> Rovereverlovingly,
>> Kent K.
>>
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:41:23 -0500
> From: Pjemail at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Dear Kent,
>
> At the risk of getting a reputation for excessive pedantry, I feel I
> must point out that the dual line braking system was not entirely
> unique to NADA cars. There may have been some detailed differences (I
> have not had a chance to study my parts catalogues), but in general
> terms the same dual line systems were used for some other export
> territories such as Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden,
> after a particular point in the production run.
>
> Pierre Janusz
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:50:32 -0500
> From: Glen WIlson <glenwilson at cavtel.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> On Wed, 2006-03-15 at 07:25 -0600, Kent Kinard wrote:
>> Oh, I've gone and done it now. Is it supposed to be SE II or SE2?
>>
>> Kent Kinard wrote:
>
> I believe it was SEII in the North American Dollar Area, but the North
> American Dealer's Association insisted on SE2.
>
> NASA had no opinion on the matter whatsoever, being mainly concerned
> with rockets and whatnot.
>
> Roverhelpfully,
>
> Glen
>
> And, no, the 3500S was not a P6BS.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:33:28 +0000
> From: "steve bridge" <slbridge at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> I have, myself, put worms in a can, but I've never had to open one.
> Where
> does one get a fresh can of worms? I guess I have opened a foil of
> worms.
> Kent, how about a chapter on Installing the Rover v-eight in any car
> except the Rover? my first choice would be the amphicar (with hydro
> foil).
> Roverunderwaterly, Steve
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:45:29 -0600
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Hi Steve,
> An excellent question!
> Much easier to fit an Amphicar with a Stag V8. It's practically a
> bolt-in, but the transmission won't live long. You will need to fit a
> prop shaft extension along with the hydofoils. A lift kit would also
> be
> a good idea.
>
> Roverediculously,
> Kent K.
>
> steve bridge wrote:
>> I have, myself, put worms in a can, but I've never had to open one.
>> Where does one get a fresh can of worms? I guess I have opened a
>> foil
>> of worms. Kent, how about a chapter on Installing the Rover v-eight
>> in
>> any car except the Rover? my first choice would be the amphicar (with
>> hydro foil).
>> Roverunderwaterly, Steve
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:00:25 -0600
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> I did fit a Buick 215 to an Opel Manta some years back. I built a
> subframe to replace the front of the unibody and bolted the original
> front suspension and crossmember to that. Cut a big hole in the firwall
> and fabricated a new firewall/trans tunnel. Used a T-50 five speed from
> a Buick Skyhawk. I still have the trans, but sadly, not the
> bellhousing. I have done seveal TR7 to V8 swaps (fun and cost
> effective) and assisted in several MGB conversions (now there's a lot
> of
> work for little reward.) There is an Innocenti Spyder in a barn south
> of town which I think would be an excellent candidate for a swap and I
> still have the remains of my daughter's Nissan 240SX, which looks to be
> an easy swap as well.
>
> Roverly,
> Kent K.
>
> steve bridge wrote:
>
>> I have, myself, put worms in a can, but I've never had to open one.
>> Where does one get a fresh can of worms? I guess I have opened a
>> foil
>> of worms. Kent, how about a chapter on Installing the Rover v-eight
>> in
>> any car except the Rover? my first choice would be the amphicar (with
>> hydro foil).
>> Roverunderwaterly, Steve
>>
>>
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:04:22 -0600
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at swbell.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Hi Pierre,
> I do not believe there is such a thing as "excessive pedantry,"
> especially inside the NADA...NASA...RSTCA...PTA...or WNBA. Just be
> careful around the RCCC and TARC folks. Perhaps I'll add a chapter on
> acronyms.
>
> Keep it coming. I love it.
>
> Roverollicingly,
> Kent K.
>
> Pjemail at aol.com wrote:
>
>> Dear Kent,
>>
>> At the risk of getting a reputation for excessive pedantry, I feel I
>> must point out that the dual line braking system was not entirely
>> unique to NADA cars. There may have been some detailed differences (I
>> have not had a chance to study my parts catalogues), but in general
>> terms the same dual line systems were used for some other export
>> territories such as Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden,
>> after a particular point in the production run.
>>
>> Pierre Janusz
>>
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:26:35 +0000
> From: "Steven Dibdin" <sdibdin at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> I've seen it done a few times with Morris 1000s. They fit quite well
> apparently.
>
> SD-
>
>
>> steve bridge wrote:
>>> I have, myself, put worms in a can, but I've never had to open one.
>>> Where
>>> does one get a fresh can of worms? I guess I have opened a foil of
>>> worms. Kent, how about a chapter on Installing the Rover v-eight
>>> in any
>>> car except the Rover? my first choice would be the amphicar (with
>>> hydro
>>> foil).
>>> Roverunderwaterly, Steve
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:36:25 -0500
> From: Glen WIlson <glenwilson at cavtel.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> On Wed, 2006-03-15 at 08:45 -0600, Kent Kinard wrote:
>> Hi Steve,
>> An excellent question!
>> Much easier to fit an Amphicar with a Stag V8. It's practically a
>> bolt-in, but the transmission won't live long. You will need to fit a
>> prop shaft extension along with the hydofoils. A lift kit would also
>> be
>> a good idea.
>>
>> Roverediculously,
>> Kent K.
>
> Hydraulic lifters, right?
>
> How about rubber skirts and a snowblower motor? It's worked before for
> another Texan..
>
> ;-)
>
> Glen
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:41:40 -0500
> From: Glen WIlson <glenwilson at cavtel.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <1142437300.6003.23.camel at ubuntu>
> Content-Type: text/plain
>
>
>>
>> How about rubber skirts and a snowblower motor? It's worked before for
>> another Texan..
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaparral_Cars
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:46:54 +0000
> From: "steve bridge" <slbridge at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Oft Repeated Questions
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Message-ID: <BAY103-F13E15ACC6D3EC40FF77500CFE60 at phx.gbl>
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> I think my favorite is the many (mini) with the Rover be a (v8)
> sideways.
> that has to be one of the most unlikely conversions. (Besides my ultra
> lite)
>
> I'm still using my voice recognition Software. I think I'm getting a
> cold.
> that, or the software Has a lot to learn.
> RoverhangerlyintotheMountain, Steve
>
>
>
>> I've seen it done a few times with Morris 1000s. They fit quite well
>> apparently.
>>
>> SD-
>>
>>
>>> steve bridge wrote:
>>>> I have, myself, put worms in a can, but I've never had to open one.
>>>> Where
>>>> does one get a fresh can of worms? I guess I have opened a foil
>>>> of
>>>> worms. Kent, how about a chapter on Installing the Rover v-eight
>>>> in any
>>>> car except the Rover? my first choice would be the amphicar (with
>>>> hydro
>>>> foil).
>>>> Roverunderwaterly, Steve
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>
>>>
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