Six sixes in 06
Monday, March 22nd, 2010An account of a gathering of 6hp Rover cars in what was for some of them, their centenary year
A guide to 6HP Rover cars
An account of a gathering of 6hp Rover cars in what was for some of them, their centenary year
This shows my method of strapping a veteran car to a trailer or transporter without risking damage to axles, wheels or paintwork.
Why using a corrosion inhibitor in your cooling system is a good idea.
Getting a three phase supply installed is extremely expensive, but there are workable alternatives for amateur engineers
This explains the ways I have overcome various problems I have experienced with my Bolens lawn tractors
This is an account of how I acquired and improved two Bolens lawn tractors
Some advice for anyone contemplating restoring a Rover 6hp, based on my experience of completely rebuilding car and on my many years of experience in maintaining, restoring and adapting a wide variety of machinery.
A description of how I made sure that my brakes would work reliably, and my opinions about where modifications may be necessary in the interests of safety on the road.
Published in the Gazette of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain, April 2008
How I turned down a new bearing to replace an obsolete one
Published in the Gazette of the Veteran Car Club of Great Britain, June 2003
David Bliss continues the story of his restoration of a 1906 Rover 6hp, which began in the December issue. Some useful insights to anyone who has to have parts made from scratch!
Published in Freewheel, April 2005