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trebor · 30th October 2009, 07:56

todays the day then !

Pete · 30th October 2009, 14:29

scribbling away, stay tuned

James.uk · 30th October 2009, 14:44

*waits... twiddles thumbs.... gazes out the window at the rain... waits...plays with puppy...continues to wait....contemplates the meaning of life..... waits*-----

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Pete · 30th October 2009, 15:11

Blimey you lot are impatient - anyone would think it's Christmas Eve!

I'm completing some job stuff so I will get on it in about a hour.

I was trying to think of some sort of cliffhanger ending to keep everyone on tenterhooks, but alas I can't come up with anything feasible really. Mind you, there are one or two little nuggets that will be intriguing to you all.

FredSpencer · 30th October 2009, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

Mind you, there are one or two little nuggets that will be intriguing to you all.

Converting to a coupe? Or a convertible? With four wheel drive? And a driver's side cup holder?

stocktake · 30th October 2009, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

Blimey you lot are impatient - anyone would think it's Christmas Eve!

I'm completing some job stuff so I will get on it in about a hour.

Ahem, I make that 30 mins

only 30 mins to go now

Pete · 30th October 2009, 17:40

Okay, time to put you all out of your misery. S525 OVP was moved this morning from Longbridge.

That sentence perhaps simplifies the job. The car had two flat tyres and only one was holding air, while it was also effectively blocked in by a Tourer waiting for the crusher. Thankfully security were on hand and they were very kind enough to clear a way in to get at the car. Oh, and it doesn’t start, mainly due to an electrical fault (most likely the battery was defunct but the connections didn’t look too clever either) but I just remembered a security guard mentioning something about a fuel pump too.

Anyway, time for a few pics and some comments.

Here it is in all it's glory. Sort of. When you consider that this car is not just 11 years old but has also been used for the majority of its life 24/7 round two large factory complexes then it's done remarkably well to be in one piece. As you can see the transformation into a ZT also included ditching the original steel wheels for a set of alloys.

As it slowly inched up there was some good news - no big dents in the sills! Overall it's straight but looking tired

It was a bit of a squeeze getting on the trailer, not helped by the terminal tyre being on the front. Now, the more eagle eyed amongst you will spot something a little odd about the front. And I don't mean the projector lights which will be replaced for original units

Once again S525 hits the road. On a trailer admittedly but that's just detail. The journey to the batcave was thankfully painless.

And here it is, offloaded and wondering where on earth it has been taken to.
Remember I said it had been shod with alloys? I forgot to mention that this didn't extend to having a matching set. There's actually a simple reason behind this. With there being so much debris on the roads round Longbridge punctures were frequent - it was simpler to just grab a wheel and tyre instead of trying to get something fitted on a rim.

From the rear it doesn't look too bad. Note the MG plinth, which has above it a huuuuge MG badge. The bodywork is tired overall - just about every panel has signs of corrosion or dents - and there is evidence of it being Dover White too for some reason. However, the plate states the code as NNX so we can say pretty confidently that is should be Arran White.

Lifting up the bonnet shows a dirty but also healthy-looking K series. No oil marks, water leaks, not a drop of mayo on the dipstick before you ask. We'll know more when it fires up though. Now, if you were looking at the front end earlier then this pic will pretty much confirm your suspicions.....

The interior is not too good. Well, it's had a hard working life so in fact it's not fared too badly at all. The wheel is wrong of course and it also has MG dials which will need replacing. The dash has some scratching which will either mean changing it or repairing the lacquer. We may try the second option to see what results we can come up with.

There! If you thought the car didn't have aircon then you had guessed correctly. This is one poverty-spec motor, with keep-fit windows in the back too. In this respect it's exceedingly rare now.

And that's about it for the moment. Over the next couple or so weeks it will have a thorough inspection to determine what needs to be done and we will then be posting up the information as part of a regular rebuild report. We will also be making some anouncements on how members can help in the rebuild, which we hope you will enjoy reading.

Rabett_Rover · 30th October 2009, 17:46

Great news Pete! I look forward to watching the restoration unfold and will of course donate some bits for her.

Phil · 30th October 2009, 17:47

Thanks for the update, what mileage has the car done?
Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't it have an aluminium rocker cover? I thought the early ones had black rocker covers? Maybe it has had a new engine already?

stocktake · 30th October 2009, 17:54

This is not the end.
This is not the begining of the end.
It is perhaps, the end of the begining.

That statement could have been written for this moment

30th October 2009, 07:56	#111
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30th October 2009, 14:29	#112
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30th October 2009, 15:11	#114
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	Blimey you lot are impatient - anyone would think it's Christmas Eve! I'm completing some job stuff so I will get on it in about a hour. I was trying to think of some sort of cliffhanger ending to keep everyone on tenterhooks, but alas I can't come up with anything feasible really. Mind you, there are one or two little nuggets that will be intriguing to you all. __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

30th October 2009, 17:40	#117
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	Okay, time to put you all out of your misery. S525 OVP was moved this morning from Longbridge. That sentence perhaps simplifies the job. The car had two flat tyres and only one was holding air, while it was also effectively blocked in by a Tourer waiting for the crusher. Thankfully security were on hand and they were very kind enough to clear a way in to get at the car. Oh, and it doesn’t start, mainly due to an electrical fault (most likely the battery was defunct but the connections didn’t look too clever either) but I just remembered a security guard mentioning something about a fuel pump too. Anyway, time for a few pics and some comments. Here it is in all it's glory. Sort of. When you consider that this car is not just 11 years old but has also been used for the majority of its life 24/7 round two large factory complexes then it's done remarkably well to be in one piece. As you can see the transformation into a ZT also included ditching the original steel wheels for a set of alloys. As it slowly inched up there was some good news - no big dents in the sills! Overall it's straight but looking tired It was a bit of a squeeze getting on the trailer, not helped by the terminal tyre being on the front. Now, the more eagle eyed amongst you will spot something a little odd about the front. And I don't mean the projector lights which will be replaced for original units Once again S525 hits the road. On a trailer admittedly but that's just detail. The journey to the batcave was thankfully painless. And here it is, offloaded and wondering where on earth it has been taken to. Remember I said it had been shod with alloys? I forgot to mention that this didn't extend to having a matching set. There's actually a simple reason behind this. With there being so much debris on the roads round Longbridge punctures were frequent - it was simpler to just grab a wheel and tyre instead of trying to get something fitted on a rim. From the rear it doesn't look too bad. Note the MG plinth, which has above it a huuuuge MG badge. The bodywork is tired overall - just about every panel has signs of corrosion or dents - and there is evidence of it being Dover White too for some reason. However, the plate states the code as NNX so we can say pretty confidently that is should be Arran White. Lifting up the bonnet shows a dirty but also healthy-looking K series. No oil marks, water leaks, not a drop of mayo on the dipstick before you ask. We'll know more when it fires up though. Now, if you were looking at the front end earlier then this pic will pretty much confirm your suspicions..... The interior is not too good. Well, it's had a hard working life so in fact it's not fared too badly at all. The wheel is wrong of course and it also has MG dials which will need replacing. The dash has some scratching which will either mean changing it or repairing the lacquer. We may try the second option to see what results we can come up with. There! If you thought the car didn't have aircon then you had guessed correctly. This is one poverty-spec motor, with keep-fit windows in the back too. In this respect it's exceedingly rare now. And that's about it for the moment. Over the next couple or so weeks it will have a thorough inspection to determine what needs to be done and we will then be posting up the information as part of a regular rebuild report. We will also be making some anouncements on how members can help in the rebuild, which we hope you will enjoy reading. __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

30th October 2009, 17:47	#119
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Thanks for the update, what mileage has the car done? Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't it have an aluminium rocker cover? I thought the early ones had black rocker covers? Maybe it has had a new engine already? __________________

30th October 2009, 14:44	#113
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	waits... twiddles thumbs.... gazes out the window at the rain... waits...plays with puppy...continues to wait....contemplates the meaning of life..... waits----- .

30th October 2009, 17:46	#118
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Great news Pete! I look forward to watching the restoration unfold and will of course donate some bits for her.

30th October 2009, 17:54	#120
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	This is not the end. This is not the begining of the end. It is perhaps, the end of the begining. That statement could have been written for this moment __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident