Newbie from Norway!

solihulls_finest

solihulls_finest

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G'day all,

I've followed this forum for almost half a year, but finally got around to joining it.

Last year I'd saved up som cash from my job as journalist, and prowled for an affordable classic in Oslo. After seeing countless misshapen Volvo 123s, SAAB V4s and Mercedes fintails she was a revelation: An almost totally orginal 1967 Rover 2000 TC, repainted by experts in the original Arden Green, with 59 000 miles on the clock an full documentation.

Previous owner (the second from new) was one of those perfectionists who would rather haggle his own car DOWN than up; pointing at every little chip and loose thread, but failing to see the rarity of a rust-free, 40-odd year old sports saloon. He had been a construction engineer and had applied his mind to the car; building an extremely sturdy towbar from scratch, replacing clutch and brakes, rebuilding engine and gear box etc. to 100% original specification.

Granted, she's not perfect, but pretty damn near.

Currently, I'm up to:

- switching all brake lines to Goodridge steel braided. The front line burst while cruising, and I had to drive it back to the garage with only my reflexes, handbrake and regular topping up of DOT 4 to rely on. Not recommended!

- fitting anti-squeal shims on the brakes - none present when I bought it, and my girlfriend can tell I'm coming from a mile away!

- servicing the carbs - they need new needles, I just know it!

- various cosmetic odd jobs, getting my aunt to sew the ripped threads on the seats, straightening the passenger side front door, which has a slight dent in it.

I've already got the instrument electronics to work, only thing now is the dashboard clock! I've no experience in reconditioning clockwork, so postponed for now. Also fitted new reflectors etc.
 
Hi sf, welcome aboard!

Sounds as if you've made quite a find there..post some pics up when you can.


solihulls_finest said:
I've already got the instrument electronics to work, only thing now is the dashboard clock! I've no experience in reconditioning clockwork, so postponed for now. Also fitted new reflectors etc.
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I'd say most P6 owners have had failed clocks at some time or other. Not sure about the Series 1, but on my Series 2, it was the usual suspect - just the fuse needed re-soldering. There's quite a good write-up here.

Cheers,
 
Another thing, the tires are actually 175/80R14, but the rims themselves seem to be original. The tires don't really "bulge out" or anything. Can I safely replace them with other 175 tires, or is it safest to go with the original 165?
 
solihulls_finest said:
Another thing, the tires are actually 175/80R14, but the rims themselves seem to be original. The tires don't really "bulge out" or anything. Can I safely replace them with other 175 tires, or is it safest to go with the original 165?
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Welcome! Having started with a very tired car myself, i can only appreciate a well cared for car like yours.

As for the tires 185/70/14 have the same rolling radius with the original 165/14, are a very common size, and in my opinion at least look better.
No problem with the standard rims.
 
The time clock is normally a solder job. there is a small contact the just needs soldered back. Done loads of these.

There may be a photo on the forum. failing that I have a spare that I could take a photo of so you can check your own for the defect.

Lovely car excellent colour.

Colin
 
solihulls_finest said:
Another thing, the tires are actually 175/80R14, but the rims themselves seem to be original. The tires don't really "bulge out" or anything. Can I safely replace them with other 175 tires, or is it safest to go with the original 165?
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Ouch! 165 those are really skinny pins! (tyres) I replaced my 185 R 14's with 205 75 R 14 on SD1 mags to get rid of that "skinny" look and to improve the braking and handling performance the 205/75 preserves the rolling diameter of the factory fitted tyres but that was for a P6B not sure if the same applies to a P6.

Graeme
 
Very nice car, Congratulations! Good to see more Rover enthusiasts from Norway, maybe we can start our own branch soon.
regards, Barten
 
Hooray for separatism!

Last question: Judging from the pictures, what colour would you say the interior is? Tan? Sandalwood? And since the arm- and headrests are brown, would they be non-original?
 
It is sandalwood, but the seats (both the leather facings and vinyl backs) have faded quite a lot, which is normal.

If it doesn't have splits you can recolour it successfully.
 
Yes! Welcome, newbie :D That car looks seriously well looked after, happy for your find.

I'm sensing a bit of increased interest in the P6 up here, to the point where someone really ought to register roverclub.no and set up some pages and a wee forum... (indicating I've had the thought myself).

Oh, seconding comments re. wider tyres. A non-assisted S1 should already be soft and roll-prone so do consider wider, top-grade rubber, definitely.

Enjoy the ride!

Tor
 
Hi
Welcome to the forum. Lovely car.

If your clock is unfixable perhaps I can help you with another one.

I live in Oslo as well.
 
Welcome,i have a broken clock also on my P6.I have dismantled it it have a mechanical failure!I think i have to take it someone who is familiar in clock repairs..
Rgds:Jukka
RR92 Westminster 4.6
-73 Rover P6 3500Si
 
Hi S.F.
Your fantastic Arden Green car makes me jealous!
I have a long way to go until mine looks as good as yours.
Congrats on finding such a nice car.
I like your cars name - Kermit.
My wife likes to name our vehicles and calls my TC in restoration Brad. As in Pitt, as in money pit...
 
I have myself repaired a S1 clock, and understand the fault is a common one - you probably have to re-solder the connector for the electric wind-up mechanism. Getting the bezel off without messing it up was the hard bit.
 
Hello Solihulls_finest,

That is certainly a lovely Rover that you are the proud owner of!! The photos of her sitting amongst all that snow on a snow covered road look fantastic.

A very warm welcome to you.
Ron.
 
Tor said:
I have myself repaired a S1 clock, and understand the fault is a common one - you probably have to re-solder the connector for the electric wind-up mechanism. Getting the bezel off without messing it up was the hard bit.
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How did you get the bezel off? I've had it in my hand and a screwdriver in the other, but was too afraid to really let go. Did you pry the tiny flanges outwards and then somehow bend them back in again afterwards?
 
Yes precisely, bending the tabs out and then working them back in afterwards, which was the hard bit as you have to consider the integrity of the bezel when splaying it. The outcome was up to my choice of tools, patience and motor skills... It came out not-perfect due to poor tools and aids, but the few marks I made were out of view according to which way I pointed them on reassembly...

Similar thing sorting out S2 light and wiper switches (which don't have to be perfect looking). Good luck with it!
 
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