OVP The Next Chapter: - Page 5

Jake · 22nd October 2011, 22:37

Out of interest Pab, what's the timescale (if any) for getting OVP out on the road? Although I am well aware that the NEC is out of the question, would an appearence at next years POL/National weekend be viable do you think?

Reebs · 22nd October 2011, 23:07

That is certainly the intention Jake. OVP was never going to make an appearence at this years NEC, Christopher was very clear on that point, and TBH I would have to agree, as the condition of the bodywork although illustrative of the life the car has had and the neglect it has suffered, would simply let the marque down at such an important event.

Jake · 22nd October 2011, 23:13

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Originally Posted by Reebs

That is certainly the intention Jake. OVP was never going to make an appearence at this years NEC, Christopher was very clear on that point, and TBH I would have to agree, as the condition of the bodywork although illustrative of the life the car has had and the neglect it has suffered, would simply let the marque down at such an important event.

That's understandable Paul, especially when the quality of the examples at last years stand I spent time with you at was second to none. With the cars close history to Longbridge it will be nice to see it at next years POL.

Will the car be staying in down south or is it moving up to the North at some point? As I understand Pab is now overseeing the project?

Reebs · 22nd October 2011, 23:25

Yes Lates has been reimbursed for his time and work on OVP, and a new home for it while work is undertaken has been found by Pab close to him. We currently await the paperwork to get it taxed and insured for road use once more. Pab is your man on this project.

Jake · 22nd October 2011, 23:28

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Yes Lates has been reimbursed for his time and work on OVP, and a new home for it while work is undertaken has been found by Pab close to him. We currently await the paperwork to get it taxed and insured for road use once more.

Thanks Paul, I appreciate you taking the time to reply, that's great news and I am glad to hear that the project is now underway.

P.s. What time is it over there, as I'm really confused - my PC, E-mail and phone are all giving me different times!

Rabett_Rover · 22nd October 2011, 23:32

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P.s. What time is it over there, as I'm really confused - my PC, E-mail and phone are all giving me different times!

00:32 am

Jake · 22nd October 2011, 23:37

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00:32 am

Cheers Lewis!

Reebs · 22nd October 2011, 23:39

Which means it must be now 01:39 for you Jake. Is there nothing doing on a Saturday night where you are then

Jake · 22nd October 2011, 23:44

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Which means it must be now 01:39 for you Jake. Is there nothing doing on a Saturday night where you are then

Errm,

there probably is but the last time I went out I had to stay with a friend because I was far too drunk to work out the VERY confusing German door opening procedure for my flat.

I also may have spent far too much money on parts for the cars as well....

pab · 14th November 2011, 20:22

On Sunday morning having taken a few hours off from the club stand at the NEC, I made my way over to Dunchurch to meet up with Christopher.After a discussion the previous afternoon we decided to move the car to his house.

As previously stated the car now has a current MOT and the rest of the documentation is in order.

The car was ready and waiting for our arrival having had a telephone conversation with Lates on Saturday evening..

With Christopher behind the wheel I followed behind to make sure that everything went well,this is the first time the car has been on the open road under it's own steam in such a long time..and she looked quite at home on the open road.

The next stop is the body shop..

22nd October 2011, 23:07	#42
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	That is certainly the intention Jake. OVP was never going to make an appearence at this years NEC, Christopher was very clear on that point, and TBH I would have to agree, as the condition of the bodywork although illustrative of the life the car has had and the neglect it has suffered, would simply let the marque down at such an important event. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

22nd October 2011, 23:25	#44
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Yes Lates has been reimbursed for his time and work on OVP, and a new home for it while work is undertaken has been found by Pab close to him. We currently await the paperwork to get it taxed and insured for road use once more. Pab is your man on this project. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

22nd October 2011, 23:39	#48
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,938 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Which means it must be now 01:39 for you Jake. Is there nothing doing on a Saturday night where you are then __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

14th November 2011, 20:22	#50
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	On Sunday morning having taken a few hours off from the club stand at the NEC, I made my way over to Dunchurch to meet up with Christopher.After a discussion the previous afternoon we decided to move the car to his house. As previously stated the car now has a current MOT and the rest of the documentation is in order. The car was ready and waiting for our arrival having had a telephone conversation with Lates on Saturday evening.. With Christopher behind the wheel I followed behind to make sure that everything went well,this is the first time the car has been on the open road under it's own steam in such a long time..and she looked quite at home on the open road. The next stop is the body shop.. Last edited by pab; 14th November 2011 at 20:27..

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Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Out of interest Pab, what's the timescale (if any) for getting OVP out on the road? Although I am well aware that the NEC is out of the question, would an appearence at next years POL/National weekend be viable do you think?