ZT 260 Development Car VIN 007

tonybubble · 1st February 2010, 11:01

Well after four or more years at A E Wilcox, 07 is on the way to a new home and hopefully a re-incarnation. All donations gratefully received, particularly a complete set of ECUs!!!

John Wilcox still believes that this car was once a supercharged auto, but Nic (Rincewind) tells me that no such beast existed. It has, however, definitely been/is an auto, having only two pedals.

I have been in contact with Ian Pogson and Gary Egan at MG Motors Ltd to enquire whether there is any chance of liberating one of the V8 development cars, still at Longbridge, to act as a donor car. A very long shot and I'm not holding my breath. Failing a miracle, the search is on for a suitable (written off) donor car. Again, I would be grateful for any pointers.

In the meantime, I have entrusted the restoration to Corin Messenger and together we will try and come up with a cunning plan!

Departed 32016 · 1st February 2010, 11:12

wow what an interesting project- please keep us updated

Rabett_Rover · 1st February 2010, 15:16

Well done Tony!
If you have a list of parts you require I will do my best to help you.
Regards
Lewis

Jezzer 1 · 1st February 2010, 15:21

B----y Hell!!

I thought my S-plate restoration was going to be a bad enough job, but you guys look as though you've got even less to start with

.

Well done for even thinking about it.

Jules · 1st February 2010, 15:37

There's brand new V8 Stuff Up assemblies (front & rear) in Storage in the midlands.
I've seen them in the flesh couple of years ago. Some had Rouche Chargers fitted.
Good luck with this project.

PS
Looks like you need a complete Cooling fan assy & Condenser which I could help with

Departed 32016 · 1st February 2010, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jezzer 1

B----y Hell!!

I thought my S-plate restoration was going to be a bad enough job, but you guys look as though you've got even less to start with

.

Well done for even thinking about it.

sorry to hi-jack but what's happening about your s reg- seems the club one has come to a stand still also

Rabett_Rover · 1st February 2010, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieranswood

sorry to hi-jack but what's happening about your s reg- seems the club one has come to a stand still also

Pete has put an update on the thread about OVP.

Anyway back on thread...

tonybubble · 1st February 2010, 16:12

Hello Jules, Hello Lewis,

Many thanks for your good wishes and offers of assistance.

Corin and I are going to carry out an assessment of exactly what's required, apart from the obvious! At this stage we both think that the ECU setup is likely to be the biggest challenge.

In the meantime, Jules, I would certainly be interested in the fan assembly, if you could let me know a price and also a contact/location for the Midlands V8 goodies, if they are still there!

Thanks, Tony.

sworks · 1st February 2010, 18:48

good luck with your new project

1POWERACK · 1st February 2010, 19:54

hi regarding the stuff up assembles in the midlands, I enquired last week, I had bought a rear stuff up some 15 months ago, the company that was selling the units has vanished, I was told all the units had now gone,

1st February 2010, 11:01	#1
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	ZT 260 Development Car VIN 007 Well after four or more years at A E Wilcox, 07 is on the way to a new home and hopefully a re-incarnation. All donations gratefully received, particularly a complete set of ECUs!!! John Wilcox still believes that this car was once a supercharged auto, but Nic (Rincewind) tells me that no such beast existed. It has, however, definitely been/is an auto, having only two pedals. I have been in contact with Ian Pogson and Gary Egan at MG Motors Ltd to enquire whether there is any chance of liberating one of the V8 development cars, still at Longbridge, to act as a donor car. A very long shot and I'm not holding my breath. Failing a miracle, the search is on for a suitable (written off) donor car. Again, I would be grateful for any pointers. In the meantime, I have entrusted the restoration to Corin Messenger and together we will try and come up with a cunning plan! Last edited by tonybubble; 1st February 2010 at 15:12..

1st February 2010, 15:21	#4
Jezzer 1 I really should get out more....... 75 V8 Connoisseur SE Saloon: 75 V8 Contemporary SE Saloon and others!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warwick Posts: 2,320 Thanks: 1 Thanked 180 Times in 77 Posts	B----y Hell!! I thought my S-plate restoration was going to be a bad enough job, but you guys look as though you've got even less to start with . Well done for even thinking about it. __________________ *Best regards,* *Jeremy.*

1st February 2010, 15:37	#5
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	There's brand new V8 Stuff Up assemblies (front & rear) in Storage in the midlands. I've seen them in the flesh couple of years ago. Some had Rouche Chargers fitted. Good luck with this project. PS Looks like you need a complete Cooling fan assy & Condenser which I could help with __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

1st February 2010, 16:12	#8
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	Hello Jules, Hello Lewis, Many thanks for your good wishes and offers of assistance. Corin and I are going to carry out an assessment of exactly what's required, apart from the obvious! At this stage we both think that the ECU setup is likely to be the biggest challenge. In the meantime, Jules, I would certainly be interested in the fan assembly, if you could let me know a price and also a contact/location for the Midlands V8 goodies, if they are still there! Thanks, Tony. Last edited by tonybubble; 1st February 2010 at 16:19..

1st February 2010, 18:48	#9
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	good luck with your new project __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

1st February 2010, 11:12	#2
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts	wow what an interesting project- please keep us updated

1st February 2010, 15:16	#3
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	Well done Tony! If you have a list of parts you require I will do my best to help you. Regards Lewis

1st February 2010, 19:54	#10
1POWERACK Newbie MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stalybridge Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi regarding the stuff up assembles in the midlands, I enquired last week, I had bought a rear stuff up some 15 months ago, the company that was selling the units has vanished, I was told all the units had now gone,