First production Tourer found - X702UOK - Page 20

Avulon · 9th April 2016, 18:29

Sounds like a huge effort and a lot of work. Well done! I don't have that sort of time on my hands to spend with things like this. Most minor projects end up taking me years as it is. Haven't a plan for POL this year - but who knows? (maybe I won't have to work next weekend!) If I do I'll be looking it for your tourer.

daznkel · 9th April 2016, 22:52

Outstanding! It takes a lot of time, effort, commitment and more importantly money, to undertake such a task. Hat's off to you Paul!

Well done mate.

Hopefully your journey to POL and back will be event free and you wont need to beat her with a branch at any point!

Have a good weekend!

Kh44nn · 10th April 2016, 03:59

I'm new here but I read up all from the beginning. I have to say that when the DVLA registered the car, I FELT JO AND FELT GOOD.

That is definitely prove of devotion and commitment for one to go this length in ensuring that the history is restored. Bowdown: Bowdown:

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oxfordblue75 · 10th April 2016, 07:49

From a very tired scrap car which I saw leaving the yard in which it was found to seeing it today with its lovely leather interior and it's shiny ,straight panels this car is a credit to Paul and all his hard work , well done that man !

Sonic ZS · 10th April 2016, 18:32

Thanks very much guys, those are very nice comments which make it all worthwhile

But thanks must also go to Oxfordblue75 and Thomas75connie who both assisted in supplying various spare parts and Martyn at MSRE for the regular use of his ramp.

Equally, without the 'Early Tourers' thread which Allegroman started some years ago (thank you), I'd of probably just thought it was an early car and left it to become baked bean cans (albeit, very luxurious, high quality ones

).

Kh44nn - when you mention 'devotion & commitment', I wonder whether madness & insanity would of been a better description...

Sonic ZS · 15th May 2016, 19:05

Went to the Cheddar meet today (not in the Tourer) and got talking with Stephen Fussell who had worked for Rover prior to their demise - needless to say, some very interesting model topics came up...

Whilst briefly discussing X702UOK, Stephen made a passing comment about the car probably having had the roof resprayed ? Now, only a few weeks ago, I'd removed the black plastic trim between the tailgate hinges to clean it for POL, only to notice a paint edge/run underneath indicating that work had been done at some point, but certainly not obvious from the outside due to the excellent quality of the now 15 year old paint finish.

Intrigued to know how Stephen could know about this, he explained that the first few Tourers that came down the production line all sustained damage to the rear of their roofs, as the track (where it went through a gap between buildings) was not initially repositioned to allow for the additional clearance required for the 'extra bit' at the back of a Tourer shell !

Have to say that it's great to gradually be piecing together the history of this car - thanks again Stephen

Ravinder · 15th May 2016, 22:01

Excellent. I'm going to check mine to see if my roof has been resprayed. We need to see some more recent pictures.

Sonic ZS · 21st May 2016, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

We need to see some more recent pictures.

Sorry for the delay Ravinder, been a busy week !

These were taken just after I'd cleaned it ready for POL & The National. Unfortunately, after the drive to up to Birmingham and then the snow on the Saturday, it didn't stay this clean for long

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Stephen Fussell · 21st May 2016, 08:18

I am a mind of useless information

Greeners · 21st May 2016, 08:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Fussell

I am a mind of useless information

Stephen

No it's not useless, it's a great insight to the trials and tribulations of these cars, and I just wish more people would share life at longbridge.

9th April 2016, 18:29	#191
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Sounds like a huge effort and a lot of work. Well done! I don't have that sort of time on my hands to spend with things like this. Most minor projects end up taking me years as it is. Haven't a plan for POL this year - but who knows? (maybe I won't have to work next weekend!) If I do I'll be looking it for your tourer. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

9th April 2016, 22:52	#192
daznkel Posted a thing or two 04 MG ZT+ 190 XPG & 99 (T) Dealer Launch 75 V6 Connie Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,080 Thanks: 615 Thanked 456 Times in 309 Posts	Outstanding! It takes a lot of time, effort, commitment and more importantly money, to undertake such a task. Hat's off to you Paul! Well done mate. Hopefully your journey to POL and back will be event free and you wont need to beat her with a branch at any point! Have a good weekend! __________________ Click HERE To Be Added To The South West Members Location Map Upgrades/Mods so far: Custom Angel Eye DRL's, MG7 Rear lights, Custom Door Cards, MGR Plates, Red Alcantara Seats, Black Oak Dash, Powerflex bushes, Plenum Spy Mod, Rear Light Seals, 5000K HID Kit, Navall 3 DD, Blue LED Conversion, Custom badges, Union badges, Flip key. Working on more! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by daznkel; 9th April 2016 at 22:55..

10th April 2016, 18:32	#195
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Thanks very much guys, those are very nice comments which make it all worthwhile But thanks must also go to Oxfordblue75 and Thomas75connie who both assisted in supplying various spare parts and Martyn at MSRE for the regular use of his ramp. Equally, without the 'Early Tourers' thread which Allegroman started some years ago (thank you), I'd of probably just thought it was an early car and left it to become baked bean cans (albeit, very luxurious, high quality ones ). Kh44nn - when you mention 'devotion & commitment', I wonder whether madness & insanity would of been a better description... __________________ Last edited by Sonic ZS; 10th April 2016 at 18:35..

15th May 2016, 19:05	#196
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Went to the Cheddar meet today (not in the Tourer) and got talking with Stephen Fussell who had worked for Rover prior to their demise - needless to say, some very interesting model topics came up... Whilst briefly discussing X702UOK, Stephen made a passing comment about the car probably having had the roof resprayed ? Now, only a few weeks ago, I'd removed the black plastic trim between the tailgate hinges to clean it for POL, only to notice a paint edge/run underneath indicating that work had been done at some point, but certainly not obvious from the outside due to the excellent quality of the now 15 year old paint finish. Intrigued to know how Stephen could know about this, he explained that the first few Tourers that came down the production line all sustained damage to the rear of their roofs, as the track (where it went through a gap between buildings) was not initially repositioned to allow for the additional clearance required for the 'extra bit' at the back of a Tourer shell ! Have to say that it's great to gradually be piecing together the history of this car - thanks again Stephen __________________

10th April 2016, 03:59	#193
Kh44nn Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Luton Posts: 181 Thanks: 76 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	I'm new here but I read up all from the beginning. I have to say that when the DVLA registered the car, I FELT JO AND FELT GOOD. That is definitely prove of devotion and commitment for one to go this length in ensuring that the history is restored. Bowdown: Bowdown: Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

10th April 2016, 07:49	#194
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	From a very tired scrap car which I saw leaving the yard in which it was found to seeing it today with its lovely leather interior and it's shiny ,straight panels this car is a credit to Paul and all his hard work , well done that man !

15th May 2016, 22:01	#197
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Excellent. I'm going to check mine to see if my roof has been resprayed. We need to see some more recent pictures.

21st May 2016, 08:18	#199
Stephen Fussell Regional Secretary 2015 Mini Challenge 210 & 2005 Rover 75 Classic CDTi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Weston-Super-Mare Posts: 269 Thanks: 101 Thanked 52 Times in 42 Posts	I am a mind of useless information