Just listening to this man's knowledge is music to my ears. Someone who knows what's going on in the heart of the car. In 20 years time, there'll be some snotty nosed oik saying, 'Dunno mate, download this app on your iPhone and it will tell you what laptop you need to plug it in. There will never be men with oily hands ever again. Sad times.
I think Sheldon is learning as he goes which is fine. The older mechanics are glad to help him because they appreciate that someone young is wanting to gain knowledge on autos. My Dad was a mechanic and he helped me with a valve job on my 66 thunderbird when I was 16. I am now nearly 70 years old and I still learn new things on occasion. Much respect to Sheldon for his love of these oddball cars. It sounds like he has saved a lot of them from the scrap yard. If he does not yet have his driving license I think that should be a priority. Getting a driving license at 14 years old in Oklahoma for a motorcycle and then for a car when I turned 16 were absolute goals of my childhood. Admittedly gaining a driving license in a small town in 1960s Oklahoma was not difficult. While stationed in England in the late 1980s I also had to take the English driving exam and it was fairly in-depth. I enjoy these videos and wish you luck on getting this V8 back together and running.
Rather than spending money on the car now wouldn't it be wiser to learn to drive first and then tinker with it once you pass. Nothing better than getting in a car that you have built and going for a drive. 🚦
They look like pre SD1 heads which would have come with dual valve springs as standard, the valve sizes are indeed oversize as the older engines used 38/33.3 & SD1> used 40/34.3. Bigger factor is porting how well the seats have been blended. RV8 heads are a massive compromise & take a lot of work to get working perfectly. The later heads are generally a better starting point but a lot depends on what setup bottom end you have, inlet/exhaust & cam choice.
I think you need to start a vehicle like the p6 there and actually see it through to the end, then maybe look into moving on to the next one. Doesn't mean you can't add other content too in-between like shows, tractors ect.
If you decide to add a RR, go for the L322 - cheap as chips but really easy to work on and BMW quality, pattern parts are readily available and you will NEVER find a nicer car to be in. The 4.4 V8 petrol is thirsty but it doesn't matter when you are in one - there's a good reason that Clarkson suggests that these are the best cars ever made.
Hey Sheldon you say you've had 50 odd car's, bu't you don't seem to have any mechanical knowledge I'm not been rude just struggling to understand your channel ( like today you not having a torque wrench but have someone else to come check and fit heads )
Basically I used to save P6's from scrap buy them from farms gardens fields ect ect but I really only got them going never restored them so it's only in the last 2-3 years I have got stuck into the V8's hence having never worked on them before so learning as I go.
Just listening to this man's knowledge is music to my ears. Someone who knows what's going on in the heart of the car. In 20 years time, there'll be some snotty nosed oik saying, 'Dunno mate, download this app on your iPhone and it will tell you what laptop you need to plug it in. There will never be men with oily hands ever again. Sad times.
I think Sheldon is learning as he goes which is fine. The older mechanics are glad to help him because they appreciate that someone young is wanting to gain knowledge on autos. My Dad was a mechanic and he helped me with a valve job on my 66 thunderbird when I was 16. I am now nearly 70 years old and I still learn new things on occasion. Much respect to Sheldon for his love of these oddball cars. It sounds like he has saved a lot of them from the scrap yard. If he does not yet have his driving license I think that should be a priority. Getting a driving license at 14 years old in Oklahoma for a motorcycle and then for a car when I turned 16 were absolute goals of my childhood. Admittedly gaining a driving license in a small town in 1960s Oklahoma was not difficult. While stationed in England in the late 1980s I also had to take the English driving exam and it was fairly in-depth. I enjoy these videos and wish you luck on getting this V8 back together and running.
Sam is such a knowledgeable guy, so kind of him to help you out.
But where is the video of his car? Lets have some top down wind in the hair fun.
Great progress mate gradually coming together cheers 🥂
Enjoying this series on the rover. Thanks 😊.
Great video. Many thanks!
Rather than spending money on the car now wouldn't it be wiser to learn to drive first and then tinker with it once you pass. Nothing better than getting in a car that you have built and going for a drive. 🚦
Very true, every car I owned I have been able to drive. Seems a very pointless exercise if you can't.
I'm not sure if he's got a licence yet..
I think you guys might be missing the point here. Incredibly interesting and informative video. Where else would you learn this stuff?
@@simonblake5563 I think a lot of us 'old uns' already know all of this, and sometimes cringe with some of the things Aron is told to do.
Very instructive!
A Stag, it has to be a series 2 Stag 🔥
They look like pre SD1 heads which would have come with dual valve springs as standard, the valve sizes are indeed oversize as the older engines used 38/33.3 & SD1> used 40/34.3. Bigger factor is porting how well the seats have been blended. RV8 heads are a massive compromise & take a lot of work to get working perfectly. The later heads are generally a better starting point but a lot depends on what setup bottom end you have, inlet/exhaust & cam choice.
I think you need to start a vehicle like the p6 there and actually see it through to the end, then maybe look into moving on to the next one. Doesn't mean you can't add other content too in-between like shows, tractors ect.
If you decide to add a RR, go for the L322 - cheap as chips but really easy to work on and BMW quality, pattern parts are readily available and you will NEVER find a nicer car to be in. The 4.4 V8 petrol is thirsty but it doesn't matter when you are in one - there's a good reason that Clarkson suggests that these are the best cars ever made.
Triumph stag next time
Thanks!
Thanks' so much Pete we must catch up soon!
Hi Pete
Hi Sheldon, did you find out who powder coated your wheels?
@@jamesmiller3142 No he didn't get back to me 😔
@@classic_britain ok, no worries. Thanks for trying 👍
@@jamesmiller3142 I will try again
There is an American guy on RUclips who has same car; EJH British cars
Triumph Dolomite 1850 if not TR7…. another British OHC aluminium engine to compare with the Rover 2000 / 2200… suit your mum ?
Tvr
Erm...hyd followers, "normal" valve springs doing a clearance check? Unlikely to get a meaningful result from that.
Hey Sheldon you say you've had 50 odd car's, bu't you don't seem to have any mechanical knowledge I'm not been rude just struggling to understand your channel ( like today you not having a torque wrench but have someone else to come check and fit heads )
Basically I used to save P6's from scrap buy them from farms gardens fields ect ect but I really only got them going never restored them so it's only in the last 2-3 years I have got stuck into the V8's hence having never worked on them before so learning as I go.
@user-io2et5bv2s Selling P6 parts is my job
@@classic_britainthat makes sense mate but why spend what you did in the snap on van then
@@classic_britain How much do you make a month may I ask?
I think it is more about the filming and channel rather than the cars. As other people have pointed out I don't think he has ever finished a car.