Wanted - Genuine MG/Rover roof bars for 75 Saloon

PaulG · 23rd October 2007, 19:48

Hi all,
Just wondered if anyone had a set of genuine roof bars for a saloon they no longer want. One of those things I had kept meaning to get hold of, and of course X Part have now run out of.

Any ideas?
Thanks
Paul

GreyGhost · 23rd October 2007, 19:53

I kept my eye open for a set for 2 years hoping a second hand deal would occur. Ended up with a new pair thanks to Les at SMC for a good price just a few weeks ago. It seems they are becoming, now what's that word again?

Thule do a not unattractive set.

Best of luck on your hunt.

Keith O · 23rd October 2007, 20:00

Paul

Part number is CAB000080PMA

If you search www.thepart.com there are 7 currently showing with SMC High Wycombe listing 2 of them.

I bought a set recently from Rimmer Brothers and found them to be very good and in my opinion worth the money.

Good luck,

Keith.

GreyGhost · 23rd October 2007, 20:01

Top man Keith.

PaulG · 23rd October 2007, 20:09

Thanks guys,

I'll give some of these guys a call tommorrow and see if the parts database comes up trumps.

GG I noticed you catch the set which Les posted up...I was obviously too slow!

I'll let you know how I get on...I actually want them so that I can put my genuine Rover push bike on the top and move it around more easily.

Cheers
Paul

SMC Trading · 23rd October 2007, 21:18

I noticed two sets of roof bars in the pile of stock yet to be identified, should they turn out to be 75 I'll put them up on here straight away

tony_fry · 24th October 2007, 07:34

Hi Les, if you could let as know if you manage to find them.

Regards
Tony

PaulG · 24th October 2007, 08:37

Thanks all,
I thought I would 'strike while the iron was hot' and called Kernahans in Witney this morning as they were listing a set on www.thepart.com which Keith O kindly pointed out last night. They seemed a little suprised to find that they had a set in stock so are sending them up to me. Costing me full whack, but at least it will mean that I can use the genuine cycle carrier mounts that I have already got!

So, according to www.thepart.com there are still another six set out there for the taking.

Les, thanks for saying you'd have a look...having raised the question and identified that there probably were some available elsewhere I thought I would go for them before everyone else on here followed up the other sources! If you turn up some I'll probably kick myself for the saving I could have made but no doubt others will get a bargain.

Regards
Paul

23rd October 2007, 19:48	#1
PaulG Avid contributor 75 2.5 Auto Connoissuer SE, 75 2.5 Man Connoissuer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cumbria Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Wanted - Genuine MG/Rover roof bars for 75 Saloon Hi all, Just wondered if anyone had a set of genuine roof bars for a saloon they no longer want. One of those things I had kept meaning to get hold of, and of course X Part have now run out of. Any ideas? Thanks Paul __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Evolution of the 75

23rd October 2007, 20:09	#5
PaulG Avid contributor 75 2.5 Auto Connoissuer SE, 75 2.5 Man Connoissuer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cumbria Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks guys, I'll give some of these guys a call tommorrow and see if the parts database comes up trumps. GG I noticed you catch the set which Les posted up...I was obviously too slow! I'll let you know how I get on...I actually want them so that I can put my genuine Rover push bike on the top and move it around more easily. Cheers Paul __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Evolution of the 75

24th October 2007, 08:37	#8
PaulG Avid contributor 75 2.5 Auto Connoissuer SE, 75 2.5 Man Connoissuer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cumbria Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Success! Roof Bars on their way Thanks all, I thought I would 'strike while the iron was hot' and called Kernahans in Witney this morning as they were listing a set on www.thepart.com which Keith O kindly pointed out last night. They seemed a little suprised to find that they had a set in stock so are sending them up to me. Costing me full whack, but at least it will mean that I can use the genuine cycle carrier mounts that I have already got! So, according to www.thepart.com there are still another six set out there for the taking. Les, thanks for saying you'd have a look...having raised the question and identified that there probably were some available elsewhere I thought I would go for them before everyone else on here followed up the other sources! If you turn up some I'll probably kick myself for the saving I could have made but no doubt others will get a bargain. Regards Paul __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Evolution of the 75

23rd October 2007, 19:53	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I kept my eye open for a set for 2 years hoping a second hand deal would occur. Ended up with a new pair thanks to Les at SMC for a good price just a few weeks ago. It seems they are becoming, now what's that word again? Thule do a not unattractive set. Best of luck on your hunt.

23rd October 2007, 20:00	#3
Keith O Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOUTHAMPTON Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Paul Part number is CAB000080PMA If you search www.thepart.com there are 7 currently showing with SMC High Wycombe listing 2 of them. I bought a set recently from Rimmer Brothers and found them to be very good and in my opinion worth the money. Good luck, Keith.

23rd October 2007, 20:01	#4
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Top man Keith.

23rd October 2007, 21:18	#6
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I noticed two sets of roof bars in the pile of stock yet to be identified, should they turn out to be 75 I'll put them up on here straight away

24th October 2007, 07:34	#7
tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Hi Les, if you could let as know if you manage to find them. Regards Tony