'1998' 75 Connoisseur in dire need of work - Page 15

thomas 75 connie · 16th May 2014, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Scouse1958

Thanks for your input Thomas

Need to look for a walnut piece for the handbrake now wonder if i can get one off ebay ?

Probably Paul i hope you can find one as they make all the difference to the car interior

Scouse1958 · 16th May 2014, 18:59

Ohhh ok thanks not sure what type are they all the same fitting or are some different ?

thomas 75 connie · 16th May 2014, 19:05

just to whet your appetite

Gate Keeper · 16th May 2014, 20:22

Hi Paul, it is encouraging to see you getting lots of votes for what you are planning to do. It is enterprising to change the steering wheel over to a wooden one in walnut and even though I like the blue, it is equally nice to see it in wood

Maybe this is assumption on my part, but it is said with the best of intentions, I think that Sean will do his best to save you as much as possible in terms of costs, once he has been able to assess the car and see if he is able to put it back on the road. When it has been restored to completion, I am sure the car will give you a great deal of pleasure. I admire you for taking this project on. You are doing a fine job in keeping us up to date, in going through the problems as and when they happen. The photo of the wooden steering wheel - thanks for showing it to us. A nice touch

Scouse1958 · 16th May 2014, 20:34

Thank You Phil for saying that

Just want to make it look really good when finished always wanted one of these will go well with the S Reg

Phil do you know the type pf walnut handbrake i should go for on ebay ?

Gate Keeper · 16th May 2014, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouse1958

Thank You Phil for saying that

Just want to make it look really good when finished always wanted one of these will go well with the S Reg

Phil do you know the type pf walnut handbrake i should go for on ebay ?

No problem Paul

You can try X-part or Rimmers. Give them a call on the phone and even if they are out of stock, they might still be able to refer you on. Freelanders do a fit and there is lots of info on the forum about doing this. Bear in mind that an OEM walnut handbrake is a rare find. They do come up now and again for sale.

v-man · 16th May 2014, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

No problem Paul

You can try X-part or Rimmers. Give them a call on the phone and even if they are out of stock, they might still be able to refer you on. Freelanders do a fit and there is lots of info on the forum about doing this. Bear in mind that an OEM walnut handbrake is a rare find. They do come up now and again for sale.

I know some members have fitted Mini ones, they need some slight modification to make them fit and are slightly shorter than the other options.

Scouse1958 · 16th May 2014, 21:46

I found this on ebay will this fit the rover handbrake ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALNUT-HAN...item41803d3c60

v-man · 16th May 2014, 21:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouse1958

I found this on ebay will this fit the rover handbrake ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALNUT-HAN...item41803d3c60

riclin fitted one from an E46 I believe.

Scouse1958 · 16th May 2014, 22:00

Thanks V-Man

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16th May 2014, 21:46	#148
Scouse1958 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.5 Dealer Launch Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,462 Thanks: 150 Thanked 146 Times in 87 Posts	I found this on ebay will this fit the rover handbrake ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALNUT-HAN...item41803d3c60 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	Hi Paul, it is encouraging to see you getting lots of votes for what you are planning to do. It is enterprising to change the steering wheel over to a wooden one in walnut and even though I like the blue, it is equally nice to see it in wood Maybe this is assumption on my part, but it is said with the best of intentions, I think that Sean will do his best to save you as much as possible in terms of costs, once he has been able to assess the car and see if he is able to put it back on the road. When it has been restored to completion, I am sure the car will give you a great deal of pleasure. I admire you for taking this project on. You are doing a fine job in keeping us up to date, in going through the problems as and when they happen. The photo of the wooden steering wheel - thanks for showing it to us. A nice touch