Hello, from Edinburgh - New Member, Rover p6 2000tc NXF 568K

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Fraserp6

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Hello, one and all,

I've browsed through the P6roc forums for knowledge on various problems on my 72 2000tc.

I was wondering if anyone would ahve any information on my Rover 2000tc in Tobacco Leaf, the registration is NXF 568K.

It was bought in Bankfoot, Perth in Novemeber last year and has spent a fair amount of its time in Blair Atholl.

The reason I ask, is because the MOT certificates suggest its 60k mileage is genuine, however, the interior was worn beyond any recognition (usually a sign of high milage from my limited experience.)

If possible I'd just like to build up a library of this car's life and advertures, I'm 22 and facinated by the idea that this car is 14/15 years older than myself, I imagine if it could talk, which it clearly can't as its a car and thinking so is a path to madness, it would have some interesting stories to tell, in a sorta excentric port-fueled,bumbling manner.

Anywhoo, Cheers,

Fraser

P.S Someone has covered my car in what looks like halfords canned spraypaint, the original tobbaco leaf paint looks in quite good nick, any ideas on how to strip back diy black spraypaint without savaging the original tobbaco leaf underneath?

I can only really think of, di-luted down cellulose or watered down nitro-morse, both I can imagine are a tad risky.
 
Hi Fraser welcome to the family,
the worn interior could be down to age depending on what seats you've got as the earlier style leather flat with the sew lines tends to split apart at the stitching & the cloth interiors wear away before your very eyes, the box pleat leather or Ambla tends to be a bit harder wearing.
As for your aerosol patches I certainly wouldn't use nitromors but ordinary cellulose thinners might do the trick but test it on an inconspicuous bit, that reminds me of 412 years ago when I worked at a Citroen dealer & we had a guy bought a brand new BX Meteor & every time he found a stone chip he aerosoled (nearly a rude word) a great big patch & the car ended up looking awful so I cleaned it all off with thinners, touched up the chips & polished the car & he was over the moon.
You should get yourself along to the Scottish All Rover Rally at Thirlestane on Sun 24th of May it's only a short crawl from Edinburgh

Regards Colin
 
The 24th eh? I'd like to be able to get to that, I've just got to hope that the blacksmith's has finished doing the welding underneath by then, they've had it a fortnight and haven't started yet, plus don't know if I could bring a aerosoled black P6 to a classic car rally and leave with any dignity.

I was suprised when I took the p6 to the test centre, after 37 years, it needs the floor welding under the driver's side and a hole in the boot's front left-hand corner, quite pleased. Needed a new vacuum advance for the MOT too.

I'l bare that rally in mind, would be pleased if I can make it with the car, if not, might just turn up car-less.
 
Hi Fraser,

don't know if I could bring a aerosoled black P6 to a classic car rally and leave with any dignity.
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You must never feel ashamed about your car - you obviously sound really proud of her (which is what matters), and just because it's a rally, don't expect them all to be shining examples! I've been to many shows where several cars "mid restoration" have turned up looking like the rust is holding them together (including mine when I first got her). You also get the opportunity to grab another P6 owner, take them to your car, point and ask questions!

Hopefully you can get her fixed up, take her there and enjoy the day - I hear the castle is a really nice place. We've friends in Lauder, but it's too far for us to travel!

oh, and Welcome to the Forum/Club.

Brian.
 
Why not invite some friends round to a " bring rags and a tin of compound (Farecla or similar )" party
You supply food and beers and everyone compounds a panel
You'd have a shiny car in no time
 
I'll give that a go, the weather around Edinburgh is looking good just now, see if anyone fancies building up the guns in time for summer.
 
Welcome to the fold.

You want to make contact with George Beattie (east scotland RO). The meeting is listed on the main page.

The SARR is a definate good day out.

Colin
 
As far as getting the black paint off thats going to be a job and a half, may be you'll end up respraying.

However, try 1000 grade paper and finish off with 3000. Or rubbing compound, Brasso is also really good for fetching paint off. My previous owners child had decided to spray my car silver - all over the boot, the paint wasn't that hard and came off with rubbing compound.
 
Just had a quick look for the registration.

XF relates to the office where the car was registered in this case Torbay 1968-1974 then Exeter office from 1974.

It would be worth doing the Fee paying enquiry with the DVLA, only cost £5 and you get a copy of the previous registration documents.

Colin
 
Hey guys, thanks for the feedback on the bodywork, I'll crack on with it the instant the welding has been finished off. I was speaking to the Blacksmith's who is doing the body work, The driver's floorpan, needs about a ft squared replaced in it, there's a hole in the lefhand side of the boot, where the wing bolts onto the body and the off/side d pillar needs welding about the arch.

The Blacksmith's has informed me he plans on welding quarter inch plate onto the floor, to replace the pan, also into the boot and the d-pillar. Is this not a tad excessive? Quarter inch is what I imagine you'd put on a armoured car, though I imagine it'll never rust out.
 
Bought these Rostyle's off ebay for £102. They are 15x5J, which are Rover p5 wheels I believe. I've spent the last while cleaning them up and repainting the centres.

My question is.... I'm looking to hopefully get these on the p6 once its ready to go on the road, what would a reasonable tyre size be for these wheels? I know the p6 came with 14" rims and mine are 15" therefore not exactly right. I was, however, planning to fit 185/65R15, this a good shout? or not so?
 
Hi Fraser

I'm told 195/70 X 15 just go under the rear arches on P5 Rostyles. Best check your car with a scrap tyre first! Otherwise 185/75 X 15 give the same rolling radius as the standard 185/80 X 14's. Your suggestion will have the effect of lowering the already low overall gearing. I suspect the 195/70's will be easier to source.

Chris
 
Actually, 185/65 x 15 should be just about perfect for a 2000 as the original tyres were 165/80 x 14. I'm just not sure about the width at the back. I believe it is necessary to fit V8 upper trailing arms at the back to clear 185 x 14 tyres but whether it is still a problem on 15s... Still, very easy to swap the arms if required.
 
KiwiRover said:
Actually, 185/65 x 15 should be just about perfect for a 2000 as the original tyres were 165/80 x 14. I'm just not sure about the width at the back. I believe it is necessary to fit V8 upper trailing arms at the back to clear 185 x 14 tyres but whether it is still a problem on 15s... Still, very easy to swap the arms if required.
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You have to check the ET of the P5B wheels and compare with the P6B wheels to be sure about that.
In my TC i have Minilites with a slightly different offset (the wheels sit further out) so they take 185s with the standard 4 cyl arms.
 
Drat! I was commenting thinking it was a V8 - teach me to read the whole post! Rear hubs are identical between the 4 cyl and V8 so the comments re the rear arches are still relevant. The P5 Rostyle is a smaller ET than std V8 wheels, ie it sits further out of the arch. Reducing the rolling radius from V8 wheels helps with clearance issues, so 185/65 X 15 should be fine. You should also have no problem going to a 195/60 X 15.

Chris
 
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