Number 5 is alive

75.0 · 10th May 2011, 21:22

Hi to all who were watching my last thread on installing a mustang lump into a 75, you may have wondered what I've been up to and why I'd gone quiet? well, a couple of you friendly people put me in touch with a Jolly, Jolly nice man, TONYBUBBLE! thanks to Tony, a mutually beneficial deal was struck and I am now beavering away fully rebuilding 05. To anyone who has seen 05, I know that it looked a bit sorry for itself, but trust me, already you wouldn't think it was the same car

577 (although a tourer) has been chosen as the donor and has already yielded some very nice parts and between this car, Messenger, Tonybubble and SMC's superb stock, I hope to have 05 back on the road very soon. I will try to post pictures of the rebuild, I only have a phone camera though so I hope the images will be viewable

Zeb · 10th May 2011, 21:47

Looking forward to seeing what you do!

Martynp · 10th May 2011, 23:14

Seem to remember a comment that the existing 75 tunnel for propshaft drive was a boon to the engineers designing the MGR V8, Think another problem still to resolve is which final drive or rear axle you are going to settle on?
I could help with Rover P6V8 parts, assume you have the gearbox?

Pity you opened a new thread as original thread had lots of info, missing from this thread

Admire your adventureist spirit, bit like building a kit car----but more tricky as yours will be a first!
Guess you will need deep pockets!

Seem to remember on ebay that a breakers yard in Axminster? Devon was breaking one winter before last------Guess someone lost it on the winter ice on those Devonshire hills
Try a search on ebay?

tonybubble · 11th May 2011, 07:14

John now has a proper V8 shell - from the protoype/development car 005. (This car is interesting in the fact that it never really turned a wheel, as it was built and then used as a classroom training vehicle). See here:

As mentioned he also has a written off 260 Tourer, which should provide most of the required parts including the authentic drivetrain.
I wish John every success with his venture and really look forward to seeing the results of his efforts.

sworks · 19th December 2011, 20:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybubble

John now has a proper V8 shell - from the protoype/development car 005. (This car is interesting in the fact that it never really turned a wheel, as it was built and then used as a classroom training vehicle). See here:

I was on that course, Studley castle in the pyramid

MrDoodles · 20th December 2011, 21:16

As a newbie, I've just stumbled across this thread and what a remarkable story!

I don't know many people with the patience or the perseverance to a complete a project like this, so I look forward to seeing the car/meeting you at a meeting, when it's finally on the road!

maxtherotti · 7th December 2012, 05:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

I was on that course, Studley castle in the pyramid

I was in there for the same course!!!!
also did a few others in there too (lpg etc)
i have seen this cars original engine!!! lol

good luck with the build inspiring stuff

Rob

3disco · 11th May 2011, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martynp

Seem to remember a comment that the existing 75 tunnel for propshaft drive was a boon to the engineers designing the MGR V8, Think another problem still to resolve is which final drive or rear axle you are going to settle on?
I could help with Rover P6V8 parts, assume you have the gearbox?

Pity you opened a new thread as original thread had lots of info, missing from this thread

Admire your adventureist spirit, bit like building a kit car----but more tricky as yours will be a first!
Guess you will need deep pockets!

Seem to remember on ebay that a breakers yard in Axminster? Devon was breaking one winter before last------Guess someone lost it on the winter ice on those Devonshire hills
Try a search on ebay?

Hi,I do not know of a breakers yard in axminster and I live 5 miles away but if you find any info on this I would be interested,there is one called pilsdon autos I think in the Bridport area.

tonybubble · 11th May 2011, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3disco

Hi,I do not know of a breakers yard in axminster and I live 5 miles away but if you find any info on this I would be interested,there is one called pilsdon autos I think in the Bridport area.

Pilsdon I would guess. They had the 260 a long while ago (two years ?) - a black SE on an 07 plate with a big side thump. Still selling the odd left over parts.

Keith · 11th May 2011, 17:57

yes and I bought the two rear disks from it for £15 each postage free or something like that car had done <20k iirc

certainly hardly any wear on them unlike the ones they replaced!

bargain of the century.

10th May 2011, 21:22	#1
75.0 Avid contributor Rover 75 Mk1, Rover 75 Mk2, MGZT-260 Rover 75 CDTI Touring Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southampton Posts: 168 Thanks: 14 Thanked 40 Times in 13 Posts	Number 5 is alive Hi to all who were watching my last thread on installing a mustang lump into a 75, you may have wondered what I've been up to and why I'd gone quiet? well, a couple of you friendly people put me in touch with a Jolly, Jolly nice man, TONYBUBBLE! thanks to Tony, a mutually beneficial deal was struck and I am now beavering away fully rebuilding 05. To anyone who has seen 05, I know that it looked a bit sorry for itself, but trust me, already you wouldn't think it was the same car 577 (although a tourer) has been chosen as the donor and has already yielded some very nice parts and between this car, Messenger, Tonybubble and SMC's superb stock, I hope to have 05 back on the road very soon. I will try to post pictures of the rebuild, I only have a phone camera though so I hope the images will be viewable

11th May 2011, 07:14	#4
tonybubble ZT, 75 & 260 Rescue 2002 MG ZT 260 (007), 2003 MG ZT-T 260 SE, 2004 75 CDTI Tourer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Brent Posts: 2,447 Thanks: 88 Thanked 50 Times in 29 Posts	John now has a proper V8 shell - from the protoype/development car 005. (This car is interesting in the fact that it never really turned a wheel, as it was built and then used as a classroom training vehicle). See here: As mentioned he also has a written off 260 Tourer, which should provide most of the required parts including the authentic drivetrain. I wish John every success with his venture and really look forward to seeing the results of his efforts. __________________ I counted them in and I counted them out (with apologies to Brian Hanrahan) - 005, 007, 019, 051, 103, 288, 354, 455, 577, 700 - the story continues. http://www9.mg-cars.org.uk/mgoc260/f...lies/smile.png http://www.two-sixties.com Last edited by tonybubble; 11th May 2011 at 07:24.. Reason: Picture added.

10th May 2011, 21:47	#2
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking forward to seeing what you do!

10th May 2011, 23:14	#3
Martynp Passed Away Rover 75 2.5V6 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Forest east Posts: 812 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Seem to remember a comment that the existing 75 tunnel for propshaft drive was a boon to the engineers designing the MGR V8, Think another problem still to resolve is which final drive or rear axle you are going to settle on? I could help with Rover P6V8 parts, assume you have the gearbox? Pity you opened a new thread as original thread had lots of info, missing from this thread Admire your adventureist spirit, bit like building a kit car----but more tricky as yours will be a first! Guess you will need deep pockets! Seem to remember on ebay that a breakers yard in Axminster? Devon was breaking one winter before last------Guess someone lost it on the winter ice on those Devonshire hills Try a search on ebay?

20th December 2011, 21:16	#6
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	As a newbie, I've just stumbled across this thread and what a remarkable story! I don't know many people with the patience or the perseverance to a complete a project like this, so I look forward to seeing the car/meeting you at a meeting, when it's finally on the road!

11th May 2011, 17:57	#10
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	yes and I bought the two rear disks from it for £15 each postage free or something like that car had done <20k iirc certainly hardly any wear on them unlike the ones they replaced! bargain of the century.