markb57 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi All, I’m a not-so-young-anymore engineering technology instructor at a local technical college, with prior experience in the aircraft engine and diesel engine fields. My present locale is southern Indiana, USA. With an interest in all things motive, from a military family and a history buff to boot, naturally I am interested in military vehicles. I found HMVF while poking around the internet trying to find out the availability of Rolls B80 engines on this side of the Atlantic. I like the “vibe” on HMVF, and look forward to browsing the forums while also finding out if there are B80s available stateside. Mark B. Columbus, IN, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Welcome, self proclaimed, not so young Mark, from a not so young Robin above the 49th over top of you. Pray tell what will you do with the B80 engine when you get it? How many do you need? Do they need to run or be basket cases? People don't usually ask questions without having a purpose . . .. . Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Welcome to the HMVF Mark :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Welcome in Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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markb57 Posted April 26, 2014 Author Share Posted April 26, 2014 Welcome, self proclaimed, not so young Mark, from a not so young Robin above the 49th over top of you. Pray tell what will you do with the B80 engine when you get it? How many do you need? Do they need to run or be basket cases? People don't usually ask questions without having a purpose . . .. . Robin Hi Robin, Thanks for your response, and your knowing inquiry. I have a vision (yikes!) of a Bentley-based roadster, a la http://www.vintageracing.eu/bentley-b-special-alpine/. THis has absolutely captured my imagination. I am still trying to decide if this is beyond my abilities (given that I have a lot to learn, as well - I am taking racing fabrication courses in Indianapolis). I am not sure that the Bentley 6 wouldn't suffice as the powerplant, but the straight-8 would add some magic. My alternate, and much more manageable visions would be an MGTD based special, based on a TD that someone had already hacked up. I don't want to hack up a matching-numbers vintage car, and I am not interested in Concourse. Hope that all makes sense.... It sounds like you have some insight on these engines on this side of the Atlantic? Thanks again, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 welcome on board sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Dear Mark, Actually no I dont have much experience with the Rolls 8 cylinder units except to use one in a Stalwart. I respect your project aims and understand we are all on our own agenda here. I once was knee deep in the prep work for a replica project of the centre steering Land Rover, until someone in the UK pipped me to the post so I binned the idea. The Rolls felt like it had masses of torque and made such a lovely sound. While you are not making or restoring an MV i'm sure in the final analysis we would all love to see how you make out. The 8 cylinder engines are around but not plentiful over here. I am about to go look at one in a week or so that is in a vehicle still. Maybe if the vehicle is beyond saving he will sell you the engine. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb57 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Dear Mark, Actually no I dont have much experience with the Rolls 8 cylinder units except to use one in a Stalwart. I respect your project aims and understand we are all on our own agenda here. I once was knee deep in the prep work for a replica project of the centre steering Land Rover, until someone in the UK pipped me to the post so I binned the idea. The Rolls felt like it had masses of torque and made such a lovely sound. While you are not making or restoring an MV i'm sure in the final analysis we would all love to see how you make out. The 8 cylinder engines are around but not plentiful over here. I am about to go look at one in a week or so that is in a vehicle still. Maybe if the vehicle is beyond saving he will sell you the engine. Robin Robin - Naturally, I had to click over to youtube and watch Stalwarts (previously unknown to me, but as I now know are a.k.a. "Stollies") drive across, through and over muck, mud, woods, puddles, piles and navigable bodies of water. Looked like fun, and the sound of the big Rolls was great! I'm interested to hear what you find out. Thanks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Welcome aboard Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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